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Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that may cause difficulty breathing, fever, cough and fatigue. Because pneumonia is a serious illness, it is important that the hospital identify these patients as quickly as possible to ensure that they receive the best possible treatment in a timely manner. The quality rating for pneumonia measures the hospital's compliance with the recommended treatment.
*Percentages are based on data reported by The Joint Commission from October 2011-September 2012.
Pneumonia: National Quality Improvement Goals
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Blood cultures for pneumonia patients admitted through the Emergency Department. |
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Blood cultures for pneumonia patients in intensive care units. |
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Initial antibiotic selection for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in immunocompetent non-ICU patient |
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