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The ABCDE Approach elearning: An update to Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme

Posted on: November 21st, 2024 by Charlotte Murray No Comments

Identifying the signs of Sepsis and acting quickly is the subject of new ABCDE Approach elearning which is now available on the NHS Learning Hub.

ABCDE stands for Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure. The ABCDE approach underpins the NEWS2 tool that is designed to support clinical judgement in the assessment and treatment of a potential sepsis. When treating sepsis, failure to recognise patient deterioration and act in a timely manner is a significant patient safety risk.

There are two levels learners can choose from to ensure they are accessing the right content for their needs:

  • Universal is aimed at a wide variety of people, including those working as healthcare assistants, support workers, junior nurses.
  • Advanced is aimed at experienced healthcare professionals, such as nurses, allied health professionals, and junior medical professionals.

The ABCDE Approach – elearning for healthcare has been produced as part of the update to the Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme. This is to align with updated NICE guidance on sepsis published on 31st January 2024.

Visit the programme page for more information and to access the training

The Identification and Management of Sepsis in Community Based Care

Posted on: November 21st, 2024 by Charlotte Murray No Comments

The Sepsis and Community Based Care training has been updated to provide the latest training on sepsis response within the community. This learning is provided as part of the Sepsis Awareness programme.

The identification and management of sepsis within the community is critical in reducing deaths from sepsis overall. As many as 70% of sepsis cases develop within the community and knowing what to look for and how to respond to warning signs helps save lives. In addition to the new session on adult sepsis, there are also new sessions focusing on sepsis management in children and young people, as well as for people with learning disabilities.

The Paediatric Sepsis in Community Based Care session provides guidance on how to recognise and responses to sepsis in different childhood age ranges. It also covers what the next steps are after identifying a child with possible sepsis.

The Sepsis and People with a Learning Disability session is aimed at anyone caring or supporting people with a learning disability. It helps learners recognise when a person may be becoming unwell with sepsis and will give them the knowledge and confidence to know what to do. Learners will explore why people with a learning disability are at greater risk of sepsis and what can be done to reduce those risks.

All of the session updates have been created in line with the follow the most recent NICE Guidelines published in January 2024. 

Visit the programme page for more information and to access the training.

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