Managing Sepsis

Recorded On: 07/12/2023

Worldwide, approximately 50 million people are affected by sepsis every year. According to the recent Surviving Sepsis Guidelines, early identification and prompt treatment strategies increase patient survival rates. This webinar will discuss early identification of sepsis, prompt intervention strategies, and guideline updates.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 

  • Describe sepsis definitions and screening.
  • Discuss the initial management of sepsis including the ‘bundles’ implemented in sepsis treatment pathways.
  • Apply sepsis management guidelines to a patient case. 

Becky Linn, PharmD, BCPS

Dr. Becky Linn, PharmD, BCPS, is an associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy and a core faculty member with the Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Dr. Linn’s career legacy began at Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) where she worked as a clinical staff pharmacist and held multiple roles including the pioneering of critical care pharmacy services. She received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in both 2017 and 2020 through the Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program. Her current research, publications, and speaking engagements include infectious diseases, well-being, and innovative practice models. Dr. Linn enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, trying new things, and spending time with friends and family when not at work.

CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: July 12, 2026

To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

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