Oral Care for Non-Ventilator Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Prophylaxis: Optimizing Clinical Outcomes and Organizational Effectiveness

Non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a largely preventable illness. Quality improvement efforts including prevention measures, such as oral care, are incorporated into most standard clinical workflows but may be performed in an inconsistent manner. Oral care can have a p...

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Main Authors: Olivia Lounsbury, Shannon Munro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Patient Safety Authority 2020-12-01
Series:Patient Safety
Online Access:https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/365