Hospital-acquired pneumonia is among the most serious and costly hospital-acquired infections in the United States. Yet, as nurse, educator, and historian Dian Baker, PhD, APRN-BC, PNP, PHN explains, prevention can begin with something as simple as a toothbrush.
In this SYN Insight, Baker shares how empowering patients, families, and nurses with knowledge and resources can dramatically reduce pneumonia rates, save lives, and cut costs. By bridging the long-standing divide between oral health and overall health, Baker shows how small, consistent actions can spark big change in complex healthcare systems.
Giving patients information is giving patients power and working in partnership with them. We can solve this problem.
To listen to this Insight clip’s full episode visit SEE YOU NOW Podcast Episode 7: Brushing for Your Life at Apple, Spotify, or YouTube or at your favorite streaming platform.
