Non-ventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP): Long-term care

Am J Infect Control. 2020 May;48(5S):A14-A16. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.03.007.

Abstract

Nonventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP) is costly and preventable with significant impact on patient morbidity and mortality. This chapter outlines the increased risk of NV-HAP among individuals residing in long-term care facilities and the incidence of pneumonia in this health care setting which accounts for up to 18% of all persons admitted to acute care hospital for pneumonia. A description of prevention strategies with detail on modifiable and Nonmodifiable risk factors for acquiring pneumonia are presented along with the need for a robust interdisciplinary team and approach for this vulnerable population. In addition, the lack of active surveillance and infection prevention expertise may result in the spread of pathogens that can cause NVHAP outbreaks.

Keywords: Aspiration pneumonia; Community acquired pneumonia; Oral hygiene; Risk factors; Ventilator pneumonia.

MeSH terms

  • Cross Infection* / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection* / prevention & control
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Pneumonia*
  • Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated* / epidemiology
  • Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated* / prevention & control
  • Risk Factors
  • Ventilators, Mechanical