30/11/2025
Leading the Way in Sepsis Care at TDHS
TDHS Nurse Unit Manager Jody and Associate Nurse Unit Manager Bianca recently had the privilege of presenting at the Safer Care Victoria Sepsis Collaborative in Melbourne, where they showcased the achievements and progress of sepsis care at TDHS.
This collaboration brings together smaller health services and larger hospitals from around Victoria, with one shared goal: improving the recognition and prompt treatment of sepsis, a life-threatening condition, and strengthening outcomes for the communities we serve. At the start of this 12-month project, we set a clear aim: to ensure all consumers presenting to our Urgent Care Centre with suspected sepsis receive the right care within 60 minutes, with a target of 100% compliance by June 2026. Achieving this goal will reduce harm, improve survival, and deliver safer, more reliable care for our catchment.
Since the project began, weโve already seen remarkable improvements. Consumers are better informed about their diagnosis and treatment plans. Staff recognition of sepsis has grown significantly, ensuring quicker, more effective care. Importantly, weโre supporting consumers to stay involved in their care decisions โ including their desire to remain local for treatment wherever safely possible.
For our community and wider catchment, this work means faster access to life-saving care, improved health outcomes, and the confidence that high-quality, evidence-based treatment is available close to home. This initiative marks an important step forward in empowering both staff and consumers to work together for the best outcomes.
