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Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination

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InstitutionRating
U.S. Average179%
N.C. Average284%
Top Hospitals397%
Duke Raleigh Hospital90%
Duke University Hospital96%
Durham Regional Hospital80%

The rates displayed in this graph are for discharges October 2007 through March 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 97% or better on this measure.

What Does This Measure?

The percentage of pneumonia patients who received screening for and/or vaccination against influenza (“the flu”).

Why Is This Important?

Flu shots reduce the risk of influenza, a serious and sometimes deadly lung infection that can spread quickly in a community or hospital.

Pneumonia patients, particularly those who are age 50 or older, should get a flu shot during flu season to protect them from another lung infection and to help prevent the spread of influenza.

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/influenza_vaccination