Seven years ventilator associated pneumonia free: The tools needed are as important as passing meds!
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Cheryl Prall, MSN, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA; Natalie Jones, MSN, ED, RN, CCRN, Center for Professional Development, Innovation and Research, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA; Kathleen Zavotsky, PhD, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA; Ivan Logarta, BSN, RN, CCRN, Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA
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Abstract
A qualitative study was completed to identify why a 20 bed community hospital ICU was able to achieve no VAPs in 7 years. VAP free sustainability has been achieved through the implementation of evidence-based practice, staff engagement and ownership of VAP bundle compliance.
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| Type | Presentation |
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| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Qualitative Study; VAP; Ventilator |
Conference Information
| Name | Nursing Education Research Conference 2020: Transforming Nursing Education Through Evidence Generation and Translation |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International; National League for Nursing |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2020 |
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