Sepsis Awareness Month: Recognizing the Signs, Saving Lives in Long-Term Care
Every September, we observe Sepsis Awareness Month to bring attention to one of the most urgent and life-threatening medical conditions facing older adults in long-term and post-acute care settings. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and, if not treated quickly, death. According to the...


