Effect of training on staff knowledge of screening and management of sepsis

Background At Nykøbing Falster Hospital, a mid-size community hospital, sepsis is among the most frequent causes of death. International studies have shown significant reduction in mortality, morbidity and healthcare resource consumption with early screening and treatment of sepsis. The Acute Division wanted to identify possible areas of interventions that could improve the treatment of sepsis by elucidating/clarifying clinical staff awareness of the criteria for sepsis screening and management.