Multidrug-resistant pneumonia: A clinical pathway from diagnosis to resolution

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to create and implement a high-risk multi-drug resistant pneumonia pathway, based upon guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Thoracic Society 2005/2016 guidelines. The goal is to improve 30-day readmission rates and length of stay.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Linda Reynolds

Author Details

Linda Reynolds, MSN, nursing, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Mu Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Healthcare Associated Pneumonia, Multi-drug Resistant Pneumonia, Multi-drug Resistant Risk Factors

Recommended Citation

Reynolds, Linda, "Multidrug-resistant pneumonia: A clinical pathway from diagnosis to resolution" (2017). Convention. 263.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/263

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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