Improving sepsis care through local audit at Haywood Hospital

Case Studies | Published: 02 Jun 2025

As part of Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2025 (2–6 June 2025, #CAAW25), HQIP is pleased to share a new case study showcasing how Haywood Community Hospital uses clinical audit to strengthen sepsis recognition, escalation and treatment.

Led by Lyn Charlton, Modern Matron at Haywood Hospital (Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust), this project assessed compliance with sepsis screening and management policies between November 2023 and March 2024.

Key achievements include:

  • 100% of audited patients had a completed sepsis screening tool
  • Timely treatment in confirmed sepsis cases aligned with national guidance
  • Trust-wide learning, with audit action plan developed and shared with clinical and governance teams as a result.

The audit also identified areas for further improvement, particularly around documentation of escalation, and reinforced the importance of consistent use of screening tools like NEWS2 and the Sepsis Six bundle. This case study is a powerful example of how local clinical audit can support safer care, earlier recognition of sepsis and improved patient outcomes.

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Improving sepsis care through local audit at Haywood Hospital