Jo Ann Brooks, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP

Non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a prevalent, preventable infection. Improved oral care protocols and provider education are essential to reducing NV-HAP rates and improving patient outcomes.

Pneumonia, a leading cause of death from health care-acquired infections, can be prevented through oral care, especially in nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) cases.

Discover the critical connection between sepsis and nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP), impacting healthcare quality measures and patient outcomes.