Treating Pneumonia

4th QTR 2010 - 3rd QTR 2011 Discharges

PN-2    Pneumonia Vaccination:

A measure of the quality of care in the treatment of pneumonia. Pneumonia vaccination may help to prevent or lower the risk of complications caused by the pneumonia  bacteria. (99% of 334 patients in this time period)

PN-3b Blood Culture Before Antibiotic Use:

A blood culture identifies which bacteria to suspect as the cause of the pneumonia so the physician can order the most effective antibiotic. Blood cultures are only accurate if the blood specimen is taken before antibiotics are given. (97% of 321 patients in this time period)

PN-4  Smoking Cessation Counseling:

According to the 1990 Surgeon General's Report, the Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation, eliminating smoking can greatly reduce the occurrence of pneumonia. Smoking cessation is important in the medical management of pneumonia. (100% of 121 patients in this time period)

PN-5c Antibiotic Within Six Hours of Arrival:

A measure of quality of care in treating pneumonia. Antibiotics should be given within 6 hours of diagnosing community acquired pneumonia. The rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients given antibiotics within 6 hours by the number of patients who are appropriate for antibiotics. (98% of 210 patients in this time period)

PN-6 Community-acquired Pneumonia:

Percent of patients who were given the recommended dose for their community requried pneumonia.  (97% of 135 patients in this time period)

PN-7 Influenza Vaccination:

Flu shots are given to pneumonia patients during flu season to protect them fromanother lung infection and to help prevent the spread of influenza.  (99% of 244 patients)