Non-ventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP): Taking action to improve NV-HAP outcomes

As more evidence about nonventilator health care-associated pneumonia prevention research emerges, health care organizations need to be prepared to review the recommendations and develop plans to translate that evidence into practice. This section provides guidance on implementation and change strategies. Highlights include expectations of accountability from the leadership level to the frontline staff, the "Four E" change model (engage, educate, execute, and evaluate), the role of champions, the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle and other strategies, tools and checklists to ensure successful implementation of evidence- based practices.