Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Hospital-acquired Pneumonia

Definition

Pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or more after admission, and was not present at the time of admission

Microbiology

Empiric Treatment

Mild HAP

Not meeting criteria for moderate or severe HAP

Moderate HAP

Any of:

  • Hospitalized >2 weeks

  • Recent antibiotic exposure

  • Pseudomonas colonized

Severe HAP

Sepsis/Septic Shock
OR
Requiring ICU Admission

Directed Therapy

Oral Step-Down & Duration