Article C2443
Author(s): Kimberly Paige Rathbun, PhD, RN, Annette M. Bourgault, PhD, RN, CNL, Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL
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Topics: Pulmonary
Population: Adult, Geriatric
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.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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