Pneumonia Care

Patients who are admitted to BIDMC with pneumonia should receive those elements of care that are demonstrated to lead to the best results. The information below tells you how closely BIDMC has been following recommended guidelines for pneumonia care.

Pneumonia: Performance Summary


Pneumonia:
Appropriate Treatment		 BIDMC Performance
(3rd Qtr FY 09)		 Top 10%*
(01/08-12/08)
Performing blood cultures
A higher score is better.		 98% 100%
Choosing appropriate antibiotics
A higher score is better.		 83% 97%
Administering timely medication (within 6 hours of arrival)
A higher score is better.		 98% 100%
Pneumonia:
Prevention		 BIDMC Performance
(3rd Qtr FY 09)
 Top 10%*
(01/08-12/08)
Pneumococcal vaccinations
A higher score is better.		 85% 99%
Advice to stop smoking
A higher score is better.		 100% 100%

*The source of the comparison for these measures is Hospital Compare (www.HospitalCompare.hhs.gov), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, October, 2009.

For more information about each measure and its benchmark, click on the name of the measure.

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Last updated: October 26, 2009

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