Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the NICU through oral care education: A quality improvement project

ConclusionsIdentifying the primary factor through VAP root cause analysis made us aware of a VAP bundle component that was not being routinely followed. Having identified oral care as a problem in our unit enabled us to form an educational intervention with a standardized oral care technique that was effective in increasing the frequency and efficacy of oral care. Utilizing a multidisciplinary team for oral care fosters a sense of importance and responsibility to the staff and improved collaboration in care.
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research