Infection Prevention

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Bundle
A Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Bundle is a package of evidence-based interventions that produce dramatic reductions in the incidence of bloodstream infections or ventilator-associated pneumonia. These types of infections are common in Intensive Care Units where intravenous catheters and mechanical ventilators are used.

This measure shows the percent of the total number of patients who are given every step in the package of evidence-based interventions. The steps are:

• Documentation that the head of the bed is elevated more than 30 degrees or greater.
• Documentation that appropriate medication is given to prevent ulcers (sores).
• Documentation of the use of appropriate mechanical equipment to prevent ulcers (sores).
Documentation of reduced sedation or an assessment of why sedation is not reduced.
• Documentation that there is a daily assessment of whether the patient can be weaned of the need for the ventilator.

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