THESE ORGANIZATIONS offer information, guidelines, and other resources to help prevent sepsis and reduce sepsis-related morbidity and mortality. These websites also contain information to help sepsis survivors and their families meet the challenges of life after recovery.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

http://www.aacn.org/clinical-resources/sepsis#

The AACN website connects visitors to a wide array of articles, videos, courses, and other resources that can help clinical nurses understand current sepsis treatment guidelines, research, and evidence-based best practices.

CDC

http://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/links/index.html

The CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals, including information on preventing infections, educating patients and their families, and intervening when sepsis is suspected. The CDC also offers ample resources for patients, including information on what sepsis is, recovery tips, fact sheets, infographics, videos, and more.

Sepsis Alliance

http://www.sepsis.org/resources

This charitable organization is maintained by dedicated individuals and healthcare professionals who are devoted to raising awareness of sepsis in both the general public and among healthcare professionals. Its digital resources include FAQs, information on postsepsis syndrome, and volunteer opportunities.

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

http://www.sccm.org/SurvivingSepsisCampaign/Home

Nurses and other healthcare professionals can download the Surviving Sepsis Campaign's guide to implementing the Hour-1 Bundle, which addresses best practices for early sepsis identification on hospital units. The site also offers a resource library consisting of articles, protocols and checklists, videos, podcasts, and more.