Authorizes federal support for states to establish pilot interoperable state-based repositories of sepsis cases.
Defines sepsis and standardizes its definition across the Department of Health and Human Services.
Allows for the awarding of grants to up to 5 states each fiscal year to establish pilot statewide sepsis repositories.
Requires states seeking grants to have established a sepsis advisory committee.
Specifies the composition and duties of the state sepsis advisory committee, including ensuring data privacy and encouraging voluntary participation.
Outlines criteria for selecting states for grants, including considerations for geographic and population diversity, and sepsis mortality rates.
Describes the activities and information to be included in the state sepsis repositories.
Establishes guidelines for the operation of state sepsis repositories, including governance, privacy, and security standards.
Requires states to report on the establishment and operation of their sepsis repositories, including challenges and lessons learned.
Mandates the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the state pilot programs.
Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to support the establishment of state sepsis repositories.
Directs the establishment of a national sepsis repository to support research, innovation, and public health efforts related to sepsis.
Outlines the goals of the national sepsis repository, including improving sepsis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supporting underserved communities.
Clarifies that states are not required to provide data to the national sepsis repository.
Requires the development of a national sepsis action plan to reduce sepsis incidence, improve outcomes, and address the clinical and economic burdens of sepsis.
Specifies the composition of a sepsis advisory committee to advise on the national sepsis action plan, including a diverse range of stakeholders.
Lists potential elements of the sepsis action plan, such as increasing research, spurring innovation, and identifying at-risk populations.
Defines terms related to the legislation, including “de-identified” and “sepsis repository.”
