Non-ventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP): Long-term care.

Nonventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP) is costly and preventable with significant impact on patient morbidity and mortality. This chapter outlines the increased risk of NV-HAP among individuals residing in long-term care facilities and the incidence of pneumonia in this health care setting which accounts for up to 18% of all persons admitted to acute care hospital for pneumonia. A description of prevention strategies with detail on modifiable and Nonmodifiable risk factors for acquiring pneumonia are presented along with the need for a robust interdisciplinary team and approach for this vulnerable population. In addition, the lack of active surveillance and infection prevention expertise may result in the spread of pathogens that can cause NVHAP outbreaks.