Improving Oral Care in Hospitalized Non-Ventilated Patients: Standardizing Products and Protocol

Publication Title

MEDSURG Nursing

Authors

Hillary Jenson, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR; DNP-FNP student, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
Sandra Maddux, Providence Health and Services, Oregon Region, Portland, ORFollow
Mary Waldo, Providence Health and Services, Oregon Region, Portland, ORFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2018

Keywords

Mouth Care -- Methods; Oral Health -- Methods; Inpatients; Protocols -- Standards; Mouth Care -- Equipment and Supplies; Oral Hygiene

Abstract

Medical-surgical nurses are in a position to influence outcomes related to oral care. In this study, educating nurses on the importance of routine oral care and moving tools to the bedside improved the frequency of oral care.

Specialty/Research Institute

Nursing

Specialty/Research Institute

Quality

Specialty/Research Institute

Dentistry