Sepsis Reduction Act: Data Repositories for Faster Diagnosis and Better Treatment.
This law aims to combat sepsis, a leading cause of death in US hospitals, by authorizing federal grants for states to establish secure, statewide data repositories of sepsis cases. Collecting this de-identified information will help researchers and doctors better understand the disease, leading to faster diagnosis, more effective treatment, and ultimately saving lives and reducing long-term harm like amputations.
Key points
Establishes state-based sepsis data repositories to collect anonymous information on diagnoses, treatments, patient outcomes, and costs, ensuring privacy protection.
Mandates the creation of a National Sepsis Repository and Action Plan to accelerate research and improve care, particularly for high-risk populations.
Requires the standardization of the definition of sepsis across federal health agencies to improve monitoring and treatment consistency nationwide.
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