Sepsis at Cook Children’s: A Year of Progress and Innovation
Strike out sepsis: In honor of World Sepsis Day, join us for an employees-only event to meet with the teams that are involved with sepsis screening and caring for patients with sepsis. There will be games and prizes! The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 10 in the Atrium at Cook Children's Medical Center-Fort Worth.
In 2024, Cook Children’s has continued its relentless fight against sepsis, building on the impressive achievements of the previous year. With over 166,000 sepsis screens conducted and more than 6,200 positive cases identified, Cook Children's continues to lead the way in pediatric sepsis care.
Recognized Excellence
According to the Children’s Hospital Association’s (CHA) Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcome (IPSO) collaborative, Cook Children's has once again been recognized as a Top Performer in several critical areas:
- Huddle Activations
- Order Set Utilization
- Bundle Compliance Severe Sepsis
- Bundle Compliance Septic Shock
Pioneering Research
Our commitment to advancing sepsis care is also evident in its contributions to medical research. A notable publication from the past year is: Bundled Care to Reduce Sepsis Mortality: The Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO) Collaborative. (2023) Pediatrics.
Special Thanks
A special thanks goes to Javier Galvez, MD, and Stephanie Lavin, RN, for their exceptional leadership and dedication in spearheading these efforts. Their commitment has been instrumental in driving these remarkable achievements.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, Cook Children's remains dedicated to improving pediatric sepsis outcomes through innovation, research, and unwavering commitment to patient care. The strides made in 2024 are a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of the entire Sepsis team at Cook Children's and the clinical units that consistently ensure exceptional care.
Want to learn more about sepsis?
See the DOWNLOADS at the top right of this page to complete a crossword puzzle with a sepsis theme and a word search with a sepsis twist.
Complete one or both of the puzzles by Sept. 18. Then email your finished puzzle to zeroharm@cookchildrens.org. You will be entered to win a Starbucks gift card.