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Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within Six Hours after Arrival

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InstitutionRating
U.S. Average193%
N.C. Average293%
Top Hospitals3100%
Duke Raleigh Hospital93%
Duke University Hospital94%
Durham Regional Hospital94%

The rates displayed in this graph are for discharges October 2007 through September 2008. Source: hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
(1) The U.S. average includes all reporting hospitals in the United States.
(2) The N.C. average includes all reporting hospitals in the state of North Carolina.
(3) "Top Hospitals" represent the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. These hospitals achieved 100% on this measure.

What Does This Measure?

The percentage of eligible pneumonia patients who received their first dose of antibiotics within four hours of arrival at the hospital. Patients who get pneumonia during their stay at the hospital are not counted in this measure.

Why Is This Important?

Antibiotics treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Antibiotic treatment within four hours of hospital admission can cure bacterial pneumonia and reduce the possibility of complications.

What Are We Doing to Improve Our Performance?

Duke has enacted several initiatives to improve our performance. These include:

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Published: Mar. 6, 2008
Updated: June 19, 2008
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/AboutDuke/quality/performance_measures/pneumonia/antibiotics_arrival