Strategies for reducing the incidence of ventilator acquired pneumonia (VAP)

in ICU and acute care settings.

1. Introduction of health care safety concern
Background and significance of health care concern
a. Why is this such a big problem?
b. What is the significance of the problem?
c. What is the current research?
2. Identification of one or more of the QSEN competencies

a. Patient-centered Care
b. Teamwork and Collaboration
c. Evidence-based Practice
d. Quality Improvement
e. Safety
f. Informatics
3. Analysis of significance of the health concern

4. Review of Literature
5. Case study or exemplar
a. This can be one found in the research or personal example
6. Synthesis of nursing implications for
a. Practice
i. What did you conclude was the best or preferred nursing practice for this
concern providing justification and evidence?
b. Education
i. What are the current guidelines for educating staff about patient care or
nursing practice related to this concern or issue providing justification and
evidence?
c. Research
i. What are the priorities for further study from a nursing clinical or
professional perspective?