Pediatric and Maternal Sepsis Developments
On June 9, the organization End Sepsis: The Legacy of Rory Staunton, the state Department of Health (DOH), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presented a webinar on …
Video Archive: 2020 National Forum on Sepsis
On October 8, 2020, End Sepsis: The Legacy of Rory Staunton held a virtual 2020 National Forum on Sepsis. The program opened with remarks from U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and …
HCA Discusses Sepsis Signs and Symptoms on “Health Beat” with Benita Zahn on WNYT News 13
It’s sepsis awareness month, and HCA President Al Cardillo talked this week with Dr. Benita Zahn for her “Health Beat” program on WNYT NewsChannel 13 about the signs and symptoms …
New York State Resolution for Sepsis Awareness Month in September
The New York State Senate has passed a resolution memorializing Governor Andrew Cuomo to proclaim September 2020 as Sepsis Awareness Month in the State of New York. HCA, our Stop …
Sepsis Alliance News: New Look, New Grassroots Initiative & Sepsis Month Planning
In its July newsletter, Sepsis Alliance unveils a new logo along with a new grassroots initiative to champion policies, legislation, and research that save lives by increasing sepsis awareness and …
Webinar Jun 18 on Sepsis in Older Adults
On Thursday, June 18 (2 to 3 p.m.), Sepsis Alliance, a partner on HCA’s Stop Sepsis at Home NY initiative, is hosting a webinar on Sepsis in Older Adults: Are We Up for …
Pediatric Sepsis Week: April 19-25
April 19-25 is Pediatric Sepsis Week, announce our partners at Sepsis Alliance: “Help us recognize the children who have survived sepsis and honor those children who have passed.” Click here …
HCA Discusses Sepsis on WNYT News Channel 13 ‘Health Beat’ Program with Benita Zahn
Home Care Association of New York State (HCA) President Al Cardillo recently discussed sepsis with anchor Benita Zahn for her Health Beat program on Capital Region NBC affiliate WNYT. The …
Major HHS Study on Sepsis Confirms Need for Protocols Like HCA’s Stop Sepsis at Home Initiative
A new study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) lends yet-further emphasis on the need for pre-hospital sepsis screening of the kind advanced by HCA’s Stop …
Upcoming Sepsis Alliance Webinars: Post-Sepsis Care, Sepsis Survivors
HCA’s partners at Sepsis Alliance are offering some upcoming webinars for providers and patients. Registration information is below Sepsis: Across the Continuum of CareFebruary 12, 2020 (2 p.m.)Register here This …
Sepsis Seminar for State Legislators
Today, the New York State Senate and Hon. Gustavo Rivera hosted a seminar for legislative offices on sepsis. Presented by HCA President Al Cardillo, the seminar discussed the “Sepsis Medical Emergency: Vital Health Information …
News10 WTEN Examines Local Tragedy, Sepsis and Home Care
With sad and tragic news this week of a young boy passing from sepsis in Cohoes, NY, the Capital Region’s ABC affiliate, News 10 WTEN, spoke to HCA and medical …
Senator Schumer Singles Out Stop Sepsis Award, Initiative
This past week, the Home Care Association of New York State received the following letter from U.S. Senator Charles Schumer congratulating HCA for our receipt of a “Sepsis Heroes” award. …
New Sepsis Institute Online Learning Platform Features HCA’s “Sepsis and Home Healthcare” Module
Sepsis Alliance this week formally launched a new online learning platform, The Sepsis Institute (TSI), debuting a new training module for home care presented by HCA President and CEO Al …
Sepsis Survivor Jillian Thibault Joins HCA on ‘Sepsis Superhero’ Stage, a True Hero
Photo caption: Jillian Thibault (third from left), with HCA representatives and Sepsis Alliance at the Sepsis Superheroes Gala (photo courtesy Sepsis Alliance) Jillian Thibault is a sepsis survivor. She knows full well the …
13 WHAM Rochester: New York leads the charge in fight to prevent sepsis
Rochester-area ABC affiliate Channel 13 WHAM talks to Carla Wahls, RN, who led HCR Home Care’s implementation of HCA’s Stop Sepsis at Home screening effort and is a sepsis survivor …
September is Sepsis Month: Thousands Now Screened by Home Care RNs for Life-Threatening Sepsis Using Innovative Tool
Everything you need to know about sepsis detection protocols that are saving lives and reducing costs through home care — plus next steps for broader application (www.stopsepsisathomeny.org) September is “Sepsis Awareness Month,” …
Utica Observer-Dispatch: ‘Initiative having impact on sepsis’
Amy Neff Roth / aroth@uticaod.com Read the article at the Utica Observer-Dispatch here. An initiative to fight a potentially deadly disease began in New York with help from a local …
NY Legislature Passes Nation’s First Sepsis Education and Support Initiative for Home Care
Bill would support education and widespread use of screening tool to determine sepsis risk ALBANY – HCA applauds the New York State Legislature for passing the nation’s first sepsis education …
Stop Sepsis at Home to Receive 2019 Sepsis Hero Award
The Home Care Association of New York State is receiving one of five Sepsis Heroes awards from Sepsis Alliance in recognition of our Stop Sepsis at Home initiative. The award …
HCA and State Office for Aging Issue Joint PSA on Sepsis
HCA and the New State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are engaged on important collaboration efforts to connect home care providers with County Departments for Aging and local network organizations …
Sepsis Alliance Resources You Can Use on Sepsis Survivor Week: Feb. 10-16
HCA’s partners at Sepsis Alliance are launching “Sepsis Survivor Week,” starting on February 10. HCA will be taking part by sharing infographics and other excellent and informative content created by …
Archive: December 5 Webinar to Help You Begin Using HCA Sepsis Tool
On December 5, HCA and IPRO held a webinar for all New York State CHHAs and LHCSAs who are not yet users of the HCA Home Care Sepsis Screening and Intervention …
Haven’t Yet Adopted HCA’s Sepsis Tool? Register Today for Dec. 5 Webinar to Get Started
On December 5, HCA and IPRO are jointly holding a webinar (from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) for all New York State CHHAs and LHCSAs who are not yet users of …
Inaugural All-Sector Sepsis Summit Draws 200 Attendees from Across NYS to Learn, Share Practices in Urgent Call To Action
Note: This article was originally published in the October 8 edition of the Home Care Association of New York State’s weekly newsletter, the Situation Report. You can view a PDF …
All-Star Faculty at October 3 All-Sector Sepsis Summit
All-Sector Sepsis Summit Faculty October 3, 2018 Albany Hilton Hotel Albany, NY Patrick Archambeault, RN, MS, CRNI is Director of Clinical Specialties for Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association. Archambeault …
Sept. 5 Webinar With Sepsis Alliance to Build on Your Sepsis Interventions & Fulfill Mandatory VBP Component
As part of HCA’s Stop Sepsis at Home initiative, we invite you to a free New York State Health Foundation-supported webinar on September 5 (1-2 p.m.) with Sepsis Alliance Executive Director Thomas Heymann to help build on your …
Sepsis Alliance Offers Toolkit for Sepsis Awareness Month in September
Our partners at Sepsis Alliance have developed a complete set of tools to help health care providers and organizations spread awareness about sepsis in their organizations, communities and with their …
Webinar Archive: HCA Adult Sepsis Screening Tool Data Entry
HCA has posted an archive of our July 18 webinar with IPRO on IPRO’s data collection process for all current and prospective users of HCA’s sepsis screening tool. A recorded …
Op-ed By Sepsis Survivor and Home Care RN Clinical Educator on Stop Sepsis at Home
The following op-ed was published by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and posted on August 11, 2018 More knowledge about sepsis can help save lives Carla M. Wahls, Guest Essayist …