Sepsis Resources
These websites contain information for clinicians, patients & their families, and researchers, including overviews of what sepsis is, how to recongize it, and what its long-term impacts can be.
- BC Patient Safety & Quality Council - Sepsis resources for health professionals and patients in BC, including a pamphlet on post-sepsis syndrome.
- Global Sepsis Alliance - Leaders in global sepsis advocacy
- World Sepsis Day - Free toolkits and infographics
- Canadian Sepsis Foundation
- UK Sepsis Trust Sepsis Survivors' Booklet
- Sepsis Alliance Information Guides
- France Sepsis Association - Resources for French speakers
- World Federation of Pediatric Intensive Critical Care Society (WFPICCS) - Resources for pediatric critical care and emergency medicine care providers
- Deaths Involving Sepsis in Canada - Statistics Canada report on incidences of sepsis in Canada (from 2016)
- A National Look at Sepsis - Report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Detection and Diagnosis of Sepsis in Rural and Remote Areas of Canada - Report by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Are you a sepsis survivor looking for support, or a researcher interested in involving sepsis survivors in your research? Our Patient Advisory Council can support you - learn more here. There are also online groups available for peer support. Visit the Canadian Sepsis Foundation's Facebook page to connect to other sepsis survivors.
The Pediatric Sepsis Data CoLaboratory is an international data-sharing network of healthcare workers, policy makers, researchers, and advocacy partners collaborating to address the high burden of pediatric sepsis mortality and morbidity globally. Members have access to an open-source data repository, enabling them to 1) access guidelines, tools, algorithms, and many other resources; 2) access and share data through data sharing agreements; and 3) securely store data. Learn more and register to be a member on their website.
Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Action on Sepsis Research Cluster is committed to reducing inequity and increasing inclusivity within our team and our work. The following resources provide advice and guidance on supporting a working environment and conducting research that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
- UBC Equity & Inclusion Office - Policies and support available for UBC students, staff, and faculty
- SFU Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Guide - Curated reports and toolkits for team leaders and educators
- CIHR Sex and Gender Training Modules for Health Researchers
- Tri-Agency Statement and Action Plan on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion