Multidrug-resistant pneumonia: A clinical pathway from diagnosis to resolution
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Linda Reynolds, MSN, nursing, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
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- DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
The purpose of this project is to create and implement a high-risk multi-drug resistant pneumonia pathway, based upon guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Thoracic Society 2005/2016 guidelines. The goal is to improve 30-day readmission rates and length of stay.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Healthcare Associated Pneumonia; Multi-drug Resistant Pneumonia; Multi-drug Resistant Risk Factors |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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