What do clinicians need to know?
2022
Survey or form
This template letter can be used by healthcare services to communicate with a patient’s general practitioner on discharge following hospitalisation for sepsis. It contains information about post-sepsis syndrome and sepsis recovery.
2022
Standard
The Requirements for the retention of laboratory records and diagnostic material (the Retention standard) sets out the expected requirements pathology laboratories are to achieve for retaining laboratory records and materials. The ninth edition of the standard includes minor updates to align with information provided in the fact sheet on the retention period for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test samples.
Indicator specifications
Purpose
To support ongoing individualised care after discharge for patients who had sepsis. To ensure that appropriate support and care are provided to bereaved families and carers.
Purpose
To ensure an accurate record of care and that the patient’s individualised management plan is accessible to all clinicians, and patients and carers, so that care is coordinated.
Purpose
To ensure that patients receive clear and timely information about sepsis, its treatment and potential outcomes throughout their care.
Purpose
To improve patient outcomes by ensuring planned and coordinated care for all patients with sepsis, including in the inpatient and rehabilitation setting.