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It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week.

March 12th to March 18th is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Some studies suggest that as many as 400,000 deaths occur each year in the United States due to preventable harm. Those cases that do not end in death can have a long-term impact on the patient’s physical and emotional health. Patient safety is a crucial […]
New: Our Post on the CDC Safe Healthcare Blog

END SEPSIS was asked to contribute a post to the CDC’s Safe Healthcare blog. The blog is delivered each month to thousands of subscribers. It is intended to “highlight the importance of patient safety by providing educational information and simple ways to help people stay informed on public safety topics.” Change Is Coming In The […]
Antibiotics In Labor Reduces Maternal Sepsis by One Third

A new study has found that administering antibiotics during labor can reduce maternal sepsis by one third. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study offers hope in the fight against maternal sepsis. A multi-country clinical trial shows that a single oral dose of antibiotics administered during labor can reduce postpartum sepsis and death […]
Who We Are

END SEPSIS is a movement of families and individuals who demand better infection education and hospital safety measures to ensure there are no more needles deaths from sepsis.
Advocacy

END SEPSIS is the leading sepsis advocacy organization in the United States affecting real change through policy measures. Join us in our work to spread awareness and advocate for better sepsis policy.
Protocols

Sepsis protocols have been proven to reduce deaths from sepsis and lower healthcare costs. The implementation of sepsis protocols in every hospital in the country is a central mission of End Sepsis.

1.7M
1,700,00 Americans get sepsis annually.
1 in 3 patients who die in a hospital have sepsis.
350K
350,000 Americans die from sepsis every year.

"The Stauntons have changed history with their magnificent leadership in the battle against sepsis"
- U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Charles E. Schumer -

"The Foundation has accomplished so much–Rory’s life is an example worth following – for all of us to try to make the world a better place."
- Captain Sully Sullenberger -

"After two days in hospital and because of Rory we asked that my symptoms be checked for sepsis. I was septic. Because you told Rory's story, I am alive."
- The Toner Family, NY -

"By telling the world their story, they have exponentially increased awareness of the lurking dangers of sepsis, and in so doing they have already altered and saved lives."
- Senator Charles Schumer -

"I made Rory Staunton's parents a promise...we kept that promise and just launched our new sepsis website"
- Dr. Tom Frieden, former Director of the CDC -

" I am proud to be a sponsor of END SEPSIS. I encourage all corporations to do likewise."
- Michael Dowling, President & CEO, Northwell Health -

"For the first time, we have rigorous evidence showing that New York's sepsis protocols are associated with significant decline in sepsis deaths in that state."
- Dr. Jeremy Kahn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine -

"The American Federation of Teachers is proud to be working with END SEPSIS, a legacy of Rory Staunton to expose, educate, engage, and empower people about sepsis"
- Randi Weingarten, AFT President -

“No family in the world has done more in the fight against sepsis than the Stauntons”
- Dr. Konrad Reinhart, Founding President, Global Sepsis Alliance -