This activity is designed to increase knowledge and skills in maternal sepsis. Nurses need to be able to recognize early warning signs of sepsis and mobilize specialty teams to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Upon completion of the learning activity the learner will be able to:

a. Understand the physiology and early warning signs of maternal sepsis.

b. Know how the standard of care for mobilizing Rapid Response Teams.

c. Assist attorneys with review and expert testimony with maternal sepsis cases.

The author, reviewers, and nurse planners all report no financial relationships that would pose a conflict of interest.

This activity has been awarded 1 Contact Hour of credit. The activity is valid for credit until March 1, 2026.

To receive CE credit, read the article and pass the CE test online at http://www.aalnc.org/page/the-journal-of-legal-nurse-consulting.CEs are free to members during the membership year and can be purchased as a 4-issue subscription of $65/year for non-members.