Breath of Fresh Air: Uncovering the Impact of Oral Hygiene on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

How can you prevent ~40 pneumonia cases and save $1.5 million in 1 year? Listen to find out! Join us today with three doctorate-level healthcare providers and an advanced practice nurse as we unravel startling data on the effect of oral hygiene on hospital-acquired pneumonia. Our expert guests will dive into how something as simple as improved oral hygiene can not only enhance patient outcomes (by ~37%!!) but also potentially save healthcare facilities millions of dollars. This episode contains actionable insights and practical information aimed at advancing oral hygiene practices in healthcare institutions. Prepare to be surprised by the powerful effect of basic oral care in this eye-opening discussion.

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Dr. Barbara Quinn is a board-certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Fellow of NACNS (National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists).  She has 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. After 18 years at the bedside, Barbara earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing and then her Doctor of Nursing Science in 2021.
Barbara recently retired from her role as the Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence for the Sutter Health System of hospitals with a focus on elevating the profession of nursing, improving outcomes, and mentoring nurses.  Barb continues to educate and consult, emphasizing nurse-sensitive outcomes such as the prevention of Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP). 
She is a member of several professional organizations, is a frequent presenter at national professional conferences, and has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications.
When she is not in the home office, Barb enjoys being outdoors on their 5-acre property in the Sierra foothills of California.

Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN is a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant.  She has published & lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of pulmonary, critical care, prevention of health care acquired injuries including pressure injury and CAUTI/CLABSI’s and other HAI’s, work culture and sepsis recognition & management.
•College of Critical Care Medicine (2004)
•American Academy of Nurses (2009),
•Current President: World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (2023-2025)

Dr. Erin McCarthy is the owner and Executive Director of Rochester Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Rochester, New York – a private practice dedicated to the assessment and treatment of individuals with feeding & swallowing disorders from Birth through age 64. She is also the Director of Clinical Education for the new graduate level Speech-Language Pathology program at D’Youville University. Dr. McCarthy is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing disorders.  She is a consultant and an expert-matter speaker for Stryker Medical Company and has presented at the regional, state and national level.  She has been in clinical practice for 26 years and has extensive experience in the acute care setting, with leadership & supervision, implementation science research, inter-professional practice, and academia. Her clinical focus areas are in adult neurogenic acquired swallowing disorders, post-extubation dysphagia, utilizing oro

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