Tool (4): Observational checklist for nurses
practicing ventilator associated pneumonia
protocol of care. It was developed by the researcher
as monitoring and an evaluative tool for nurses'
performance regarding protocol of care application
according to evidence based practices and center for
disease control CDC. This protocol was including 1.
Educational hand washing and precaution techniques,
2. Airway management strategies, 3. Sedation
assessment by using Richmond Agitation Sedation
Scale and 4 prevention of aspiration and gastric
translocation. Scoring system of nurses' performance
of protocol of care