In this session, Karen Verterano, a MSNRN Quality Improvement Specialist with HSAG, explores strategies to prevent pneumonia in skilled nursing facilities. Pneumonia is one of the most common healthcare- associated infections in skilled nursing facilities, occurring in an estimated 1 to 2 residents for every 1, 000 days of nursing home residence. It is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity among residents in the skilled nursing facilities, and deaths as a result of pneumonia can be as high as 40%.
Objectives:
- Review evidence-based clinical practices shown to prevent pneumonia
- Explore strategies to reduce pneumonia
- Discuss adherence monitoring and feedback
NOTE: This event was recorded on August 23, 2023.
