Sepsis Conference- Sepsis Is No Picnic- October 22, 2026
About this Event
Welcome to the Sepsis Conference- Sepsis is No Picnic happening on October 22, 2026 at the Hurst Conference Center. Join us for a day filled with informative sessions, and networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals. Learn how to identify and treat sepsis early to save lives. Don't miss out on this important event that can make a difference in the fight against sepsis. See you there!
POSTER SUBMISSION: deadline September 18, 2026 Winners will be asked to bring their poster to the conference and will receive a free admission. Submit your poster here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9GGN7N
CLOVER AWARD SUBMISSION: deadline September 18, 2026 - Nominate a peer for the Clover Award- This award honors 9-month old Clover Annabel Harrold, who lost her life too early to sepsis. The Harrolds aim with the award is to honor healthcare workers who have taken life-saving actions to identify and treat sepsis early. Nominate someone here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/623PLV8
The Poster and Clover Award winners will get a free entry to the conference- We recommend you register to get the early bird pricing and you will be given a full refund if you are chosen
GROUP INVOICING: We can invoice groups of 5 or more- DO NOT REGISTER HERE ON EVENT BRITE if you want an invoice go to this link and email the form back to the email address at the top of the form.
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Learning objectives for the sepsis conference:
1) Describe the purpose and regulatory framework of DRG Validation
2) Outline the scope of the problem of renal failure in the ICU, the pathophysiology and it's effect on mortality
3) Summarize the changed in the SSC 2026 guideline updates
4) Identify Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis in the Pediatric Patient
The conference has been approved for 6.5 contact hours of nursing credit.
CNE contact hours provided by Terri Goodman & Associates, an approved provider of continuing education credit by the California Board of Nursing (CEP16550)
ASHRM, CPHQ and HIMSS credits have been applied for.
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Sepsis Conference- Sepsis is no picnic
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast/Posters
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:05 AM
Welcome
Host: Patti Taylor, DFW Hospital Council Foundation
🕑: 08:05 AM - 08:45 AM
Key Note: The first hour, the following 72, and the rest of their life
Host: Dr. Modi, Texas Health Denton
Info: Key Note: The first hour, the following 72, and the rest of their life
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Nutritional Support of the Septic Patient
Host: Kristin Guhr
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Conquering Pediatric Sepsis: Its a Team Approach
Host: Erin Schulz, MSN,RN,EMT,C-NPT
Info: Teddy Bear Transport, Outreach Education Coordinator, Cook Children's
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break/Posters
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
TBD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Designing a Pre-Bill Validation Program That Improves Quality & Compliance
Host: Guzel Wardell, RN, BSN, MBA, CCDS, CCS, LSSYB
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Maternal Sepsis
Host: Dr. Lopez
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Break- Last chance to view posters and vote for your favorite
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026 Guidelines
Host: Dr. Jocelyn Zee, JPS Health
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Kidney Injury in the Septic Patient
Host: Dr. Michael Wiederkehr
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks/Clover Awards Presentation/Poster Winners/Door Prizes
Info: Nominations are being taken for the Clover Awards that will be presented at the end of the day. Nominate someone you know who does excellent work in Sepsis care.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 50.00 to USD 75.00
