• September is World Sepsis Month, so take a look at the various CPD opportunities available.

There are several ways for you to engage with sepsis-related CPD this September, which is World Sepsis Month.

On September 5th at 1400 CEST, there is a global webinar on sepsis awareness, moderated by Ally Hossain, Director of Communications and Engagement for the New Zealand Sepsis Trust. While aimed at journalists and science communicators, there will be useful information for urgent care clinicians because, at its purest level, we are all science communicators with our patients. You can register at this link.

On September 11th, at 1900 in New Zealand, 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 be sharing 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.