VAP: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Development and prevention Guideline for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of paediatric ventilator associated pneumonia Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Bundle For Mechanically Ventilated Patient (MVP) By Comprehensive Unit based Safety Program (CUSP) Method Developed by: Agency for Healthcare Hassan A. Shaaban Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious ICU risk but it can be prevented with the right care. Key risk factors: prolonged ventilation, poor oral hygiene, improper positioning, and contaminated equipment.