UNISON Northern Ireland

Sepsis – An Introduction

Event Date: 
5 Mar 2019 - 13:30 to 16:00

UNISON Belfast

Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition triggered by an infection.  If not treated quickly, sepsis can eventually lead to multiple organ failure and death.  This workshop will focus on identifying early signs and symptoms and current management strategies for sepsis.  It is targeted at nurses, AHPs and health care assistants but open to any member.  It will be delivered by Aine MacNamara, staff tutor with the Open University

This course is eligible for backfill funding for attendees who work in domiciliary/home care, day care or supported living in the private and community/voluntary sector under the Training for the Domiciliary Care Workforce Project administered by NISCC.  You must get approval from your employer in advance.