33rd International Conference on Nursing Education and Research
Paris, France
Dr.Dian Baker
School of Nursing at California State University, Sacramento
Title: Innovative Approaches to Preventing Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia: The Research Contributions of Dr. Dian Baker
Biography
Biography: Dr.Dian Baker
Abstract
Dr. Dian Baker is renowned for her pioneering research in the prevention of Non-Ventilator Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (NVHAP), a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections. With her extensive background in nursing and public health, Dr. Baker has conducted influential studies that emphasize the importance of oral care and the oral microbiome in preventing NVHAP. Her research extends to understanding how hospitals can implement effective prevention protocols to enhance patient outcomes. As an associate professor at California State University, Sacramento, and a collaborator with programs like the CDC’s EpiCenter grant and the Veterans Health Administration’s National HAPPEN program, Dr. Baker has made substantial contributions to healthcare policy and practices that aim to reduce infection rates and promote patient safety.