Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and the Research Process

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Evidence  The Joint Commission sets patient safety goals to include the reduction of the risk of health care–associated infections. VAP is the most common complication in patients in an ICU setting and accounts for 47% of all infections causing an increase in morbidity and mortality. AACN recommends elevated HOB, hand-hygiene, oral care, education, and use of gloves. Chlorhexidine impregnated wipes have been shown to decrease hospital acquired infections and VAP rates.

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