For this month’s newsletter, I wish to share information on the following

  • Sepsis Awareness Month
  • Previous Bootcamp Videos

Sepsis Awareness Month

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Here are some ways that you can get some Sepsis CPD this month.

On September 11th, at 1900 NZT, Infectious Disease Specialist and Sepsis Trust founding trustee, Dr. Paul Huggan, will be giving a webinar. This will present the latest evidence on sepsis, red flag symptoms, practical assessment tools, and culturally responsive approaches to care. Paul will also share details of the brand-new HQSC sepsis quality improvement package. You can register for the free webinar at this link.

On September 13th, we will have a presentation on Sepsis at our Virtual Urgent Care Bootcamp. This coincides with World Sepsis Day, so we are very lucky to have Cam Howard from the Sepsis Trust to talk to us all about Sepsis. To get your ticket to a jam-packed Bootcamp, follow this link.

While not strictly speaking CPD, I would encourage you all to engage with the New Zealand Sepsis Trust this month by donating or fundraising. You can purchase Sepsis Superhero packs to share in your clinics and help to raise awareness. While at their website, review the learning resources and sepsis pathways and claim that time as CPD. Follow the link here to become a Sepsis Superhero.

Finally, watch out for a special podcast that will be coming out on the College podcast channel, in which we hear from Ally Hossain, Director of Communication and Engagement for the Sepsis Trust. Ally’s son is a sepsis survivor, and her family’s story not only explains why she has become an advocate for sepsis awareness but also serves as an important reflection for us in urgent care to consider how we can pick up this deadly disease earlier. Follow the podcast by searching for RNZCUC on all podcast platforms, or visit our Podbean homepage.

Previous Bootcamp Videos

Recordings of previous Bootcamp presentations, previously available to ticket holders, are now being moved to Talent LMS for people to review. So check out this CPD resource via the Talent LMS platform

Also, if you have not gotten your tickets yet for Saturday’s Bootcamp, you can get them here

Ngā mihi nui,

Dr. Guy Melrose – Director of Professional Development