*FREE* KYIP: Hospital Associated Pneumonia: A Focus on Prevention

Pneumonia continues to be a common cause of hospitalization and mortality. This presentation describes various types of pneumonia and the criteria necessary for pneumonia to be considered associated with a hospital stay. The speaker discusses risk factors, testing and diagnosis, treatment, and interventions that may be used to prevent the development of pneumonia in the healthcare setting.

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

• Restate the causes and symptoms of pneumonia
• Describe the impact of pneumonia on public health
• Recognize the distinct characteristics of hospital associated pneumonia
• Identify effective hospital associated pneumonia prevention strategies

BN Approval.  This offering for contact hours is provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). KBN Provider Number: 1-0001.  KBN CE Providership Approval through December 31, 2025.  KBN approval of an individual continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program/offering content. 50 minutes = 1.0 KBN Contact Hour.

Originally offered August 14, 2024. Please be aware any interactive elements of the presentation were only applicable during the live viewing.