These tools are designed to support health professionals working in community and pre-hospital settings to recognise sepsis early and initiate timely management.
They are not intended for use in hospital settings.
The pre-hospital community sepsis pathways were updated in partnership with Sepsis Trust NZ and our multidisciplinary Sepsis Technical Advisory Group.
Sepsis pathways
Community Adult and Young People Sepsis Pathway
Use this pathway for patients who are not pregnant and are 12 years or older.
Community adult and young people sepsis pathway (PDF 189KB)
Community Maternal Sepsis Pathway
Use for all people who are pregnant or up to 6 weeks postpartum
Community maternal sepsis pathway (PDF 200KB)
Community Paediatric Sepsis Pathway
Use this pathway for children aged 11 years and under
Attachments
Published: 20 Jan 2026
Modified: 26 Jan 2026
