Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care: National Sepsis Programme

Summary

The Australian Commission has released four new resources to help health services address gaps and inconsistencies in care coordination and post-sepsis support for survivors, families, carers and those bereaved by sepsis.

Developed for the Australian Commission as part of the National Sepsis Program, these resources aim to improve care delivery and ensure patients receive consistent, high-quality support throughout the sepsis journey.

Content

These resources include:

• Model of Care Framework – outlining the essential elements for effective sepsis care and follow-up support
• Business case – supporting investment in coordinated care and post-sepsis services
• Supporting information and implementation companion report – offering practical steps for applying the framework in different healthcare settings.

An interactive tool has also been developed to help health services explore how these elements can be adapted for local settings. These resources align closely with the Sepsis Clinical Care Standard and particularly support the implementation Quality Statements 4 to 7.