CDC launches new sepsis prevention effort in hospitals

The CDC is starting a new program to help hospitals prevent sepsis.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent care.
One in three people who die in a hospital has sepsis during their stay.
The program includes dedicating resources, improving identification and management, tracking outcomes, and educating healthcare professionals.
At least 1.7 million American adults develop sepsis each year, and many die or need hospice care.