The Impact of Implementing a VAP Bundle on Ventilated Patients
Advisor(s)
Sarah Bassitt
Megan Lieb
Jamie Hunsicker
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
11-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2025 11:50 AM
Abstract
Problem: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious nosocomial infection that affects patients who are on a mechanical ventilator to support their airway system. There are measures in place to prevent the occurrence of VAP but they are not always utilized effectively or consistently, resulting in increased incidences of VAP.
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate whether using the VAP bundle consistently on ventilated patients in the ICU decreases the occurrence of VAP. This research will also explore how to establish consistency with the implementation of the VAP bundle and evaluate the nurses’ knowledge of the bundle.
Methods: For this research, a pre- and post-intervention design that will be used examine the effects of nurse education and implementation of the VAP bundle on adult ventilated patients in the ICU. Nurses will be educated on the elements of the VAP bundle. After education, nurses will apply this knowledge to patient care. To measure outcomes, VAP occurrences before and after education will be analyzed and compared. Documentation will be used to monitor the compliance of each bundle element on mechanically ventilated patients.
Conclusion: This research is important because it will help to decrease the morbidity and mortality of contracting VAP while on a mechanical ventilator. Implementing a VAP bundle has been shown to prevent infection, improve patient outcomes, and decrease costs for healthcare systems. Healthcare systems should use the VAP bundle on all ventilated patients.
Recommended Citation
Barrington, Rylie K., "The Impact of Implementing a VAP Bundle on Ventilated Patients" (2025). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 47.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2025/Posters/47
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The Impact of Implementing a VAP Bundle on Ventilated Patients
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious nosocomial infection that affects patients who are on a mechanical ventilator to support their airway system. There are measures in place to prevent the occurrence of VAP but they are not always utilized effectively or consistently, resulting in increased incidences of VAP.
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate whether using the VAP bundle consistently on ventilated patients in the ICU decreases the occurrence of VAP. This research will also explore how to establish consistency with the implementation of the VAP bundle and evaluate the nurses’ knowledge of the bundle.
Methods: For this research, a pre- and post-intervention design that will be used examine the effects of nurse education and implementation of the VAP bundle on adult ventilated patients in the ICU. Nurses will be educated on the elements of the VAP bundle. After education, nurses will apply this knowledge to patient care. To measure outcomes, VAP occurrences before and after education will be analyzed and compared. Documentation will be used to monitor the compliance of each bundle element on mechanically ventilated patients.
Conclusion: This research is important because it will help to decrease the morbidity and mortality of contracting VAP while on a mechanical ventilator. Implementing a VAP bundle has been shown to prevent infection, improve patient outcomes, and decrease costs for healthcare systems. Healthcare systems should use the VAP bundle on all ventilated patients.