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Front Line Forces: Oral Care

Pneumonia is not only a serious infection, but the most common healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) in the United States. These two modules emphasize the importance of oral care in the prevention of pneumonia. The first module is for direct care staff and family members caring for a loved one in the home and provides instruction on how to provide oral care and its role in the prevention of pneumonia. The second module is for licensed staff and discusses how to lead a successful oral care program.

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The Role of Oral Health in the Prevention of Pneumonia

After watching the video, Oral Care: The Role of Oral Health in the Prevention of Pneumoniatake the quiz to test your knowledge.

Leading A Successful Oral Health Program

After watching the video, Oral Care: Leading A Successful Oral Health Programtake the quiz to test your knowledge.

Resources

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The Role of Oral Health in the Prevention of Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia and Oral Care Fact Sheet
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Oral Hygiene to Fight Pneumonia
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5.20 Skills Checklist: Oral Care
Wisconsin Technical College System
Oral Care Demonstration (Recording)
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Nursing Home – Acquired Pneumonia
StatPearls Publishing
Aspiration Pneumonia and Oral Care Fact Sheet
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Oral Hygiene to Fight Pneumonia
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5.20 Skills Checklist: Oral Care
Wisconsin Technical College System
Oral Care Demonstration (Recording)
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Staff Safety Assessment
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Kayser-Jones Brief Oral Health Status Evaluation
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
Beck Oral Assessment Score
National Center for Biotechnology Information

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