On-Demand Webinar: Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit

Pneumonia is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States, with Non-ventilator Healthcare-associated Pneumonia (NV-HAP) estimated to make up 65% of all healthcare-associated pneumonia cases. Preventing NV-HAP can reduce costs, length of hospitalization, and death. While all patients can be at risk for developing NV-HAP, the risk is associated with both modifiable and non-modifiable factors.

During this webinar, CDC’s Division of Oral Health and OSAP will discuss a new Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit for hospital staff and members of the NV-HAP prevention team. This toolkit serves as a ready-to-use resource on how to educate healthcare personnel and patients on the best quality oral care practices and the potential role of oral care in preventing NV-HAP and increasing overall good health.