Improving Care by Reducing VAP

The Problem

The Problem

With mechanical ventilation being a large part of care for critical patients, teh need to reduce the risk of infections to a patient's endotracheal tube has become criticle. With several ways to improve this process, Bronson Methodist Hospital decided to implement a patient safety initiative.

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