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Designating September 13 as National Sepsis Day to Boost Public Awareness

The US Senate supports designating September 13, 2024, as National Sepsis Day to combat this leading cause of death and disability. The resolution aims to increase public and professional awareness regarding the seriousness of sepsis, emphasizing that early detection and treatment are vital for survival. This focus on education can help citizens recognize symptoms sooner, potentially saving lives and reducing personal healthcare costs.
Key points
Focuses national attention on sepsis, a condition affecting 1.7 million Americans annually, to promote early recognition outside of hospitals.
Encourages healthcare providers to adopt proven rapid identification and treatment protocols to reduce preventable deaths.
Highlights the financial benefit of early diagnosis by reducing frequent and costly hospital readmissions associated with sepsis.
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A resolution supporting the designation of September 13, 2024, as "National Sepsis Day".
Print number: SRES 809
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-09-11