This e-assessment is linked with the six CPPE Sepsis case studies which can be found on the CPPE Sepsis gateway page. You will need to complete all six sepsis case studies before completing this assessment.
Why should I do this assessment?
This e-assessment completes the learning you began with the CPPE Sepsis case studies. Access and successful completion will contribute to your own personal development plan, be recorded in your My CPPE record and will help you towards your revalidation. It may also provide evidence for achieving competencies in the RPS Foundation or Advanced Pharmacy Frameworks.This case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including how to identify and manage sepsis safely using the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). It is set in the community but contains learning relevant to all areas of practice.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
This short case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including the risk factors, signs and symptoms of sepsis. The case will also help you to determine how you can identify and manage sepsis safely. It is set in a hospital but contains learning relevant to all areas of practice.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
This short case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis and understand the importance of clinical judgement when determining how to identify and manage sepsis safely. It is set in a general practice but contains learning relevant to all areas of practice.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
This case study relates to a child. It will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including how to identify and manage sepsis safely in children.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
This short case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including how to establish a pregnant person’s risk of sepsis and adopting a person-centred approach to discussions on risk factors to sepsis.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
This short case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including how to identify and manage sepsis safely using the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). It is set in a care home but contains learning relevant to all areas of practice.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
1h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
This National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) report highlights the process of care for patients aged 16 years or older with sepsis. It contains nine case studies that cover pre-hospital care through to the initial management of sepsis.
The NEWS aims to improve the detection of and response to clinical deterioration in patients with acute illness. The Royal College of Physicians page contains a link to the NEWS2 final report and NEWS scoring system, thresholds and triggers and observation charts.
This website offers free registration with an NHS email address. When registered, you will have an opportunity to learn about the implementation and use of the National Early Warning Score system, which has been introduced across the NHS.
This presentation, hosted on YouTube, is delivered by Matt Inada-Kim, a Consultant Acute Physician. More about Matt and his work can be found on the NHS England website.
“THINK SEPSIS” is a Health Education England programme aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of those with sepsis.
This guideline covers the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in children aged under five.
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