Maternal Sepsis: Epidemiology, Early Detection, and Equity Considerations

Sepsis in labor and postpartum is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. In this special Maternal Sepsis Week program, you'll learn about the epidemiology of obstetric sepsis and how it affects different populations. Early detection and management of sepsis, awareness of inequities and recognizing the increased risk of adverse outcomes in some obstetrical patient populations is vital to improving outcomes. 
The importance of equity considerations in sepsis care will also be explored, as well as how to recognize and address potential disparities in access to care, treatment, and outcomes for people in labor and delivery with sepsis. 

At the end of the activity, the learner should be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology of obstetric sepsis and inequities in sepsis care; 
• Identify clinical and systems-based challenges in the early recognition and management of sepsis; 
• Recognize potential strategies in identifying and treating patients with sepsis, with an eye on equity. 

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068 for 1.8 contact hours.  Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 contact hours.