Since inception in 2021, ReddyPort has serviced over 15,000 patients with over 60,000 oral care sessions without mask removal all without a single reported adverse event. *RP(2021-4/24 sales data)
How effective are current NV-HAP mitigation practices for BiPAP patients? According to the findings from a recent study, current practices are ineffective: “After adjusting for other factors, we found that the presence of NPPV was the greatest contributor to developing NV HAP, resulting in a nearly sevenfold greater risk.”*1 Considering APIC Best Practices, to decolonize the mouth effectively “Brush with suction for 1-2 minutes using liquid cleansing/antiseptic solution; moisturize as needed.”*2
How can our Hospital measure the cost and impact on patient outcomes from NV-HAP?
Simple: Listen to how an electronic NV-HAP surveillance tool can be utilized to track and mitigate the impact on patient outcomes: Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in US Hospitals | Infectious Diseases | JN Learning | AMA Ed Hub
What is ReddyPort?
ReddyPort is the first and only oral care and communication system on the market that allows clinicians to provide dry mouth relief, routine oral care and effective communication WITHOUT BiPAP® mask removal!
With ReddyPort, caregivers now have an easy-to-use tool. The tool can be used by the patient, the patient’s family member, or the caregiver to deliver compliant oral care without the risks of mask removal.
References:
1 (Implementation of a structured oral hygiene program through nursing assistant education to address non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia: A quasi-experimental study - PubMed (nih.gov)
2 Non-ventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP): Best practices for prevention of NV-HAP -American Journal of Infection Control (ajicjournal.org)