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Given the broad range of potential causes of aspiration pneumonia, clinical and system reviews should be conducted to identify potential causes and determine appropriate recommendations.
Occurrences of harm are often complex with many contributing factors. Organizations need to:
To develop a more in-depth understanding of the care delivered to patients, chart audits, incident analyses and prospective analyses can be helpful in identifying quality improvement opportunities. Links to key resources for conducting chart audits and analysis methods are included in the Hospital Harm Improvement Resources Introduction
If your review reveals that your cases of aspiration pneumonia are linked to specific processes or procedures, you may find these resources helpful:
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