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 May 2009 - October 2009. Ohio and national data is from the Hospital Compare website and is for April 2008 - March 2009.
Select a report below to see our results for Pneumonia key indicators.
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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