The Health Innovation Network (HIN), in partnership with NHS England and the ASK SNIFF Safety Netting Collaborative, have produced the “Spotting the Signs of Sepsis” film.The clinical content is based on the Public Health England parental awareness campaign materials that were developed in collaboration with the UK Sepsis Trust and launched in December 2016.
The film is evidence-based, and co-designed with parents, to standardise the safety netting advice clinicians provide for parents of children under five with fever, or suspected infection, being discharged home from the Emergency Department or Primary Care settings.
It is unique in not only informing parents of what signs and symptoms they should be looking out for at home whilst their child is unwell but also showing real life examples of these. It also provides practical tips on caring for children with fever at home.
Further resources for Emergency Department or Primary Care clinicians interested in incorporating the film into their safety netting practice are available on the Health Innovation Network's website (www.healthinnovationnetwork.com/sepsis).
The film is also available in two parts on the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk/sepsis and http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/feverchildren/Pages/Introduction.aspx) to raise public awareness of sepsis in young children.
These are being shared via social media using #spotsepsis.
For any questions about the project or to find out more about getting involved, please email [email protected].