Pneumonia is caused by a viral or bacterial infection that fills the lungs with mucus which can lower the oxygen level in the blood. Community acquired pneumonia is a major contributor to illness and mortality in the United States, causing nearly one million hospital admissions each year. Scientific evidence indicates that the following seven measures represent best practice in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia. Mount Carmel data is for the time period October 2008 - March 2009. Ohio and national data is from Hospital Compare and is for the time period January 2008 - December 2008.
Select a report below to see our results for Pneumonia key indicators.
Oxygen Assessment Conducted
Blood Culture Taken in ER
Appropriate Antibiotic Selected
Antibiotic Given at the Right Time
Smoking Cessation Advice Given
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Pneumonia Report
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