Professional nurse (London, England)
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Nurses need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of sepsis. Staff education to encourage the early identification of this life-threatening condition will be aided by a new resource kit.
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An ALERT course was developed to address some of the causes of sub-optimal care in a ward setting. The course teaches the fundamental principles of acute care practice and the initial management interventions required to recognise, delay or avoid patient deterioration. It has also provided a baseline for clinical skills training development within one trust.