Crush 33 Initiative: A Collaborative Approach to Combat Sepsis in Veterans
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The article discusses an event held on September 30 to raise awareness of sepsis, a life-threatening condition. The event showcased a new initiative called Crush 33, which assembles a team of medical professionals to quickly respond to any components of sepsis, aiming to provide early interventions for Veterans showing signs of sepsis. The goal of Crush 33 and the Crush Sepsis in Six Hours sepsis workgroup is to reduce sepsis mortality and improve patient outcomes through collaboration and education, with plans to sustain the initiative long-term, and it will be featured globally on the 2024 World Sepsis Day poster.
Raising Awareness for Sepsis with Crush 33
Participation in our event on September 30 aimed to raise awareness for sepsis, a condition that threatens lives when the body’s reaction to infection causes damage to its tissues and organs. This event served as a platform for our new initiative, Crush 33.
Crush 33: Swift Response to Sepsis
Crush 33 is a life-saving response team assembled to swiftly address sepsis. Comprising of emergency room nurses, physicians, critical care nurses, and registered respiratory therapists, the team is activated to provide urgent care for veterans exhibiting signs of sepsis or severe septic shock.
Sepsis Awareness Month: Taking Action Against Sepsis
September marks Sepsis Awareness Month, and Crush 33 exemplifies collective efforts to prevent and combat sepsis, says Dr. Susan Roberts, Atlanta VAHCS Nurse Professional Development Specialist.
Crush Sepsis in Six Hours: A Collaborative Approach
The Crush Sepsis in Six Hours workgroup adopted a structured approach to enhance collaboration, education, and awareness, while appreciating everyone’s contributions. Their notable achievement lies in reducing sepsis mortality rates and improving patient outcomes through an interdisciplinary approach.
Aiming for Long-term Success with Crush 33
The group aims to sustain the Crush 33 initiative by developing a long-term plan that features continuous education, identifying new Crush 33 champions, sharing success stories, and improving patient outcomes. They aim to keep stakeholders motivated and engaged in this fight against sepsis.
Recognition on a Global Platform
The exciting news is that our Crush 33 sepsis standdown event will be showcased worldwide on the 2024 World Sepsis Day poster. This project addresses global healthcare concerns and aims to address and reduce sepsis mortality, while diminishing the stigma associated with sepsis. We are crushing sepsis one day at a time with #Crush33.
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