Probable Non–Ventilator- Associated Hospital- Acquired Pneumonia: A Case Report

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Non–ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia is a preventable health care–associated infection accounting for 1 in 14 hospital deaths. Clinical factors influencing this condition include oral health and bacteria and oral care. This case report addresses diagnostics and clinical variables related to non–ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia and emphasizes the importance of prevention.

Objectives

Discuss diagnostic challenges to identifying NV-HAP.
Describe the relationship between oral bacterial colonization, clinical variables, and NV-HAP development.
Identify two clinical interventions used to reduce the risk of NV-HAP development.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

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