Sepsis – a Global and National Health Priority
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs. It can progress rapidly, leading to organ failure, septic shock, and even death, especially if not recognized and treated promptly. Globally, it remains one of the leading causes of preventable mortality and morbidity.
Burden of Sepsis
- Sepsis is the leading cause of death from infection worldwide, it affects around 50 million people a year and causes about 11 million deaths.
- In Switzerland, about 20,000 people are affected by sepsis each year, with around 3,500 deaths.
- Sepsis has been recognised as a global health priority by the World Health Organization (WHO) and many countries have developed national strategies to combat sepsis in response to the WHO’s 2017 resolution.
Swiss Sepsis Program
The National Sepsis Program is dedicated to improving awareness, recognition, treatment and prevention of sepsis throughout Switzerland by implementing the recommendations from the Swiss Sepsis National Action Plan (SSNAP). The program also focuses on enhancing support to sepsis survivors and their families, with the overarching goal of reducing the impact and burden of sepsis across the country.
The program aims to provide advocacy and education, implement best practices for sepsis care and establish a sepsis registry and benchmarks to enhance the quality of sepsis care.
Funded by the Federal Quality Commission, the program reflects a national commitment to improving health outcomes for those affected by sepsis.
More about Sepsis
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We are a dedicated collaboration of clinicians and project management professionals who are jointly leading the 5-year national quality improvement program for Sepsis in Switzerland.
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Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, or a concerned citizen, there are many ways you can contribute to our cause. Together, we can make a difference.
