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Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

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InstitutionRating
U.S. Average183%
N.C. Average287%
Top Hospitals399%
Duke Raleigh Hospital90%
Duke University Hospital97%
Durham Regional Hospital91%

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 99% or better on this measure.

What Does This Measure?

The percentage of eligible pneumonia patients who received screening for and/or vaccination against pneumonia.

Why Is This Important?

The pneumococcal vaccine may help lower the risk of complications for pneumonia caused by bacteria, as well as prevent future cases. Patients with pneumonia should be given the vaccine if they have not been vaccinated recently.

What Are We Doing to Improve Our Performance?

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

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About This Page

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