Update Oct 13: The form is now closed, thanks for your submissions.
We are extending the deadline to upload your events to be featured on the 2021 WSD Event Poster to October 13 - Wednesday next week. Please submit your events by then using the form on the World Sepsis Day website.
It has been 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic ruptured our world. The pandemic remains a constant natural pressure that leads to important adaptations. One salient adaptation is the need to secure continuing medical education. That is why the conference of the European Shock Society will take place as a free web conference this year.
Our everyday difficulties impose the need to become better. Following this mantra, the ESS has decided to seize this opportunity and offer a completely revamped conference, fitting for this day and age and more attractive younger colleagues. Major changes are
the inclusion of short slots of presentations by world leaders in the field
the integration of basic, translational, and clinical research
the widening to other societies including the sister Shock societies, the Global Sepsis Alliance and the European Sepsis Alliance but also to the European sepsis research consortium ImmunoSep
the use of a web platform that allows interaction between attendees in private rooms in parallel
the publication of the presentations as a supplement in the journal Shock
To sign up or view the full program, please visit the conference website.
We are looking for a
Team Assistant
to become our fifth team member. You will be working part-time (20h a week) at the World Sepsis Day Head Office at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany.
The GSA is a non-profit charity organization with the mission to provide global leadership to reduce the worldwide burden of sepsis. The GSA is the initiator of World Sepsis Day on September 13 and World Sepsis Congress, a series of free online congresses bringing knowledge about sepsis to all parts of the world, among other initiatives.
The GSA works closely with its over 100 member organizations, patient advocacy groups, professional societies, healthcare authorities, and governments to implement changes on how sepsis is prioritized, diagnosed, and treated all around the world, as laid out in the WHO Resolution on Sepsis.
You assist the team scheduling and attending meetings, drafting agendas and minutes, making travel arrangements, preparing documents, liaising with suppliers, and more, as needs arise
You manage our online store, keep track of stock, prepare and ship orders
You support individual projects and preparatory accounting
You organize team events and think about new concepts and formats
You are the “good soul” of the team and make sure everybody finds the best
conditions
You are a true organizational talent, proactive, and a person you can always rely on
You have everything under control and keep a cool head even in stressful situations
You can familiarize yourself with new tasks quickly and easily
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German helpful, but not mandatory)
You like to work independently and do not need constant instructions “from above”, but think proactively
Experience in office management, project management, in the hospitality industry, or as an assistant is an advantage, but not a must. It is more important to us that you bring the right attitude and that you are a positive and organized person.
Diversified, exciting challenge in the fast-growing healthcare sector
Modern IT infrastructure and possibility to work from home
Opportunity to help shape sustainable structures in this young international non-
profit organization with flat hierarchies
Opportunity to involve yourself in global projects, possibility to increase hours or to
be promoted to project manager in the future
If you can identify yourself with the above requirements, we look forward to receiving your application via our website. We ensure absolute discretion.
We are looking for a
Program Manager
to become our fourth team member. You will be working part-time (32h a week) at the World Sepsis Day Head Office at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany.
The GSA is a non-profit charity organization with the mission to provide global leadership to reduce the worldwide burden of sepsis. The GSA is the initiator of World Sepsis Day on September 13 and World Sepsis Congress, a series of free online congresses bringing knowledge about sepsis to all parts of the world, among other initiatives.
The GSA works closely with its over 100 member organizations, patient advocacy groups, professional societies, healthcare authorities, and governments to implement changes on how sepsis is prioritized, diagnosed, and treated all around the world, as laid out in the WHO Resolution on Sepsis.
You develop, execute, and monitor programs worldwide – these could be educational, focusing on awareness and advocacy, and much more
You develop and execute a holistic strategy for our programs, new and existing
You closely work with our Executive Committee, HQ Team, member organizations, partners, and sponsors
You have at least three years of experience in developing programs on any scale
You are creative and are not afraid to think big
You can familiarize yourself with new tasks and circumstances quickly and easily
You are an organizational talent, proactive, and a person you can always rely on
You have everything under control and keep a cool head even in stressful situations
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German
helpful, but not mandatory)
You like to work independently and do not need constant instructions “from above”,
but think proactively
You have successfully completed a university degree in any relevant field
Diversified, exciting challenge in the fast-growing healthcare sector
Modern IT infrastructure and possibility to work from home
Opportunity to help shape sustainable structures in this young international non-
profit organization with flat hierarchies
Opportunity to involve yourself in global projects and have a positive impact on the
world
If you can identify yourself with the above requirements, we look forward to receiving your application via our website. We ensure absolute discretion.
Today – September 17 – is World Patient Safety Day.
No one should be harmed in healthcare. Yet thousands of patients across the world suffer avoidable harm or are put at risk of injury while receiving healthcare every single day. Women and newborns are especially at risk, did you know that every day:
nearly 5,400 stillbirths occur
810 women lose their lives
6700 newborns lose their lives?
Most of these lives can be saved through the provision of safe care. This is especially important in the context of the disruption of health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has further compounded the situation.
Sepsis is one of the biggest threats to patient safety worldwide, affecting 47 to 50 million people a year, many of them preventable. Therefore, the Global Sepsis Alliance wholeheartedly supports World Patient Safety Day and encourages you to participate.
Our Friends from the Patient Safety Movement Foundation are hosting a free #Uniteforsafecare Virtual Event, happening today at 20:00h CEST.
Recognizing patient safety as a global health priority, all 194 WHO Member States at the 72nd World Health Assembly, in May 2019, endorsed the establishment of World Patient Safety Day (Resolution WHA72.6), to be marked annually on 17 September. The objectives of World Patient Safety Day are to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and spur global solidarity and action to promote patient safety.
Update: We are extending the deadline to upload your events to be featured on the 2021 WSD Event Poster to October 13 - Wednesday next week. Please submit your events by then using the form on the WSD website.
Original article:
Yesterday, September 13, was World Sepsis Day. Countless events all over the world raised awareness for sepsis, the most preventable cause of death worldwide - thank you so much for participating and contributing to saving lives worldwide.
Like in the last years, we will summarize all events on the 2021 WSD Event Poster - please upload your event now, it takes less than a minute. The form closes in two weeks, on September 28 - please upload your event before that date.
This World Sepsis Day, we are incredibly excited to finally launch the World Sepsis Day Quiz, allowing you to quickly and easily test your knowledge about sepsis. The quiz is available in an online version on our website as well as a PDF download to print at home or work, in both a version for the general public as well as a version for medical professionals.
What score can you get? Can a friend, colleague, or family member get a higher score? Why not send the quiz to a loved one so they learn about sepsis?
As always, we’ve put a lot of thought and time into the new WSD Quiz – please contact us to give feedback so we can improve it even further. Lastly, please consider donating to support the ongoing development of our free sepsis awareness resources – thanks!
Today is World Sepsis Day - countless events in all parts of the world are raising awareness for sepsis over the next hours and days.
In addition to joining local WSD Events (with a mask, keeping the distance, and hopefully vaccinated), here are some last-minute tips to get involved online or in your institution:
The new 2030 World Sepsis Declaration sets our goals and key targets for the next decade and serves as the north star of our global efforts, jointly with the WHO Resolution on Sepsis. You can virtually sign it to show your support - think of it as a petition against sepsis.
Test your knowledge about sepsis or challenge a colleague, friend, or family member. Available in a version for the general public as well as for medical professionals - both in an online version as well as a printable PDF version…
Posting to your personal or company social media account raises awareness and helps to save lives. Templates for posts are below - it’s as simple as copying and pasting. All posts are 280 characters or less, meaning they work on Twitter effortlessly. Most work best with a WSD Infographic or one of our Sepsis Awareness Clips…
1 in 5 deaths globally is associated with #sepsis. Do you know the symptoms, sources, and risk groups of sepsis? This #WorldSepsisDay, share this video with a loved one - it could save their lives! https://youtu.be/NsPDjOX8QHA
September 13 is #WorldSepsisDay! Sepsis is the final common pathway to death from most infectious diseases worldwide, including #COVID19. These are the most common #sources of #sepsis.
Sepsis is not only a medical #emergency, but also a global health crisis, affecting between 47 and 50 million people a year - September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay. Join us in raising awareness for #sepsis - awareness saves lives! #stopsepsis #savelives
September 13 is #WorldSepsisDay - I am/We are participating to raise #awareness for #sepsis and #WorldSepsisDay - what are you doing? Start at worldsepsisday.org and help #stopsepsis and #savelives
September 13 is #WorldSepsisDay! While everybody can get sepsis, certain people are at an even higher risk. Join us in raising #awareness for #sepsis - awareness saves lives! #stopsepsis #savelives
September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay! #Sepsis is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately - if you see 2 or more #symptoms, act immediately. #stopsepsis #savelives
September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay! #Sepsis is the most preventable cause of death worldwide. It can be prevented by #vaccination, #sanitation, and #awareness. Everything depends on #you! Join us and #stopsepsis #savelives
September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay! #Sepsis does not end at hospital discharge - many #sepsissurvivors face lifelong consequences. Join us to raise awareness! #stopsepsis #savelives
September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay! Join our global movement now - it is as easy as downloading our free #infographics or #sepsis #awareness clips from worldsepsisday.org/toolkits and posting them from your account. Raising awareness starts with #you. #stopsepsis #savelives
I am participating in the #WorldSepsisDay #Photochallenge to raise awareness for #sepsis, a disease affecting 47 to 50 million people annually, but often neglected by #policymakers, the general public, and even #healthcare #professionals - join the global movement now!
September 13th is #WorldSepsisDay - I am participating in the #photochallenge to raise #awareness for #sepsis and #WorldSepsisDay - what are you doing? Start at worldsepsisday.org and help #stopsepsis #savelives
The official hashtags for World Sepsis Day are:
#WorldSepsisDay
#Sepsis
#StopSepsis
#SaveLives
We explicitly discourage using #WorldSepsisDay2021, #WSD21, or #WSD - if we want to ‘trend’, it is imperative we all use the same hashtags.
Our WSD Toolkit Section has tons of new material in many languages - including fact sheets, Sepsis Awareness Clips (covering symptoms, sources, risk groups, and more in about 30 seconds), posters, wallpapers, and of course our WSD Infographics in nine languages, among many other things - all for free and just two clicks away. You can use the material on social media or anywhere else on the internet, or even print it.
The WSD Photo Boards are a quick and easy way to raise awareness for sepsis and show your support for World Sepsis Day - simply print the photo board you like best, write your name on it, take a picture, and upload to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, or wherever you like.
One of the easiest ways to let your loved ones know about sepsis remains to send them our video ‘What Is Sepsis? - Sepsis Explained in 3 Minutes’ - and it’s now available in 9 languages. The video explains many facets of the complex topic that is sepsis in just 3 minutes.
Please send the video to your loved ones - it could save their life:
A press release is also available.
After World Sepsis Day, the 2021 WSD Event Poster will summarize all events that took place around WSD this year - make sure to take some pictures.
On September 14th, we will have a form available here (URL to bookmark: www.worldsepsisday.org/wsdposter) allowing you to upload a short description of your event and the best picture, to be featured on the poster. The poster will be made available for download later this year, and be printed and shipped to you later this year or early next year.
We are a small non-profit charity trying to make the world a better place - every cent helps and will be put to good use.
Thank you so much for supporting World Sepsis Day - it really means the world to us.
For any questions, please contact us. Due to sheer volume, please allow us a couple of days to respond.
