Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition. It can be difficult to detect.

Effectively diagnosing and treating sepsis requires early identification and treatment is to improve survival.

It is vital that we optimally manage infections when they first develop and are less severe to reduce and mitigate the incidence, impact and severity of all infections – including sepsis. This includes considering the whole infection pathway including prevention, patient/clinical education, access to healthcare, clinical assessment, diagnostic tests, treatment, monitoring and safety netting.