Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by viruses or bacteria. Proper medications, vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle can reduce the effects of pneumonia. The quality measures you see here relate to the care given to patients who already have pneumonia when they come to the hospital for treatment. |
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Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination |
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Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination |
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Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival |
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Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling |
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Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) |
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Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics |
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Mortality Information
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Mortality Rate |
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Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate |
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Report Date Range: 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010