As SBGHC does not provide care for ventilated patients for more than 48 hours, we are not considered eligible to report on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia rates. Only hospitals with ICUs that ventilate patients for more than 48 hours are reporting this data.
For more information on VAP, or to view VAP rates for other Ontario hospitals, please click on the link below.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia