305A: Clean Teeth, Clean Lungs- An EBP Approach to Reducing NV-HAP in the Medical-Surgical Population

This short format presentation will provide participants with a better understanding of the prevalence of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP). Although oral hygiene is considered a cost-effective and easy-to-perform risk reduction strategy for NV-HAP, it tends to be overlooked or underperformed by clinical staff. Learn how an evidence-based oral hygiene quality improvement project implemented in two medicalsurgical units at a large urban hospital helped reduce NV-HAP.

305B: A Breathtaking E-Learning Experience: EBP Quality Improvement Initiative for COPD and Pneumonia

A study of RNs at a mid-sized, integrated healthcare system found that interactive learning management system (LMS) modules for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia increased RNs’ knowledge and comfort level in caring for patients with these conditions. This session will explain how LMS platforms can be more accessible and fiscally responsible than in-person classes.

Recording expiration date: 09/14/2026

80% of participants who complete the evaluation will indicate that as a result of viewing this session, they have gained new knowledge or validated their current medical-surgical practice.

Criteria for successful completion:

• View the entire recorded session
• Complete the evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships

• There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those with the ability to control the content of this activity.

The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses expresses appreciation to Medtronic for their support of this educational activity as premier partner and for providing a sponsored lunch session during the live event on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.