College of Paramedics draft response statement on sepsis

Many members will know that the College of Paramedics has been integral to the discussions around sepsis in the UK. Dr Ron Daniels, Chair of the UK Sepsis Trust, has included the College in many preliminary discussions as the pre- hospital phase of sepsis recognition, and treatment can make the difference between life and death for the 37 000 people every year who succumb to this preventable condition.

College of Paramedics East of England Council Member, Tracy Nicholls has been working with the All Party Parliamentary group on Sepsis and has led the Council to develop a response statement to the recent publication by the Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman on the treatment of sepsis.

We invite members to forward comments and suggestions regarding the draft statement (below) to membership@collegeofparamedics.co.uk before 30 April 2014.

The College of Paramedics is aware of the recent publication by the Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman of Time to Act; Severe sepsis: rapid diagnosis and treatment saves lives.