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    A serious lung infection can result in pneumonia, which causes coughing, fatigue and difficulty breathing. In fact, it is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. The core measures for pneumonia include delivery of vaccinations, education, testing and antibiotics at key points in the care process.

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    Measure SBUH
    2008-2009    		 SBUH
    2009-2010    		 NY State
    Average    		 US
    Average    		 Top 10
    Percentile
    Pneumococcal screen / vaccination: Percent of eligible pneumonia patients receiving an immunization for pneumococcal pneumonia during their hospital stay. 74% 82% 92% 93% 100%
    Initial ABX within 6 hours: Percent of eligible pneumonia patients who received their first dose of antibiotics within 6 hours of arriving at the hospital.  89% 95% 93% 95% 100%
    Advice for pneumonia patients to quit smoking: Percent of eligible pneumonia patients who were advised to quit smoking. 100% 100% 98% 97% 100%
    Most appropriate initial antibiotic: Percent of eligible patients receiving the appropriate antibiotics to treat their pneumonia. 84% 89% 92% 92% 99%
    Blood cultures prior to first antibiotic: Percent of eligible patients who had blood cultures taken before they received antibiotics. 86% 90% 95% 96% 100%
    Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination: Percent of eligible pneumonia patients receiving an immunization for influenza during their hospital stay if it occurs during the flu season (October through March). 72% 62% 90% 91% 100%