RMC Quality Report: Pneumonia Care
Select a quality measure from the list below to see how RMC stacks up against other hospitals.
| Measure |
Description |
| Pneumonia Vaccine |
The pneumococcal vaccine may help you prevent, or lower the risk of complications of pneumonia caused by bacteria. It may also help you prevent future infections. |
| Blood Culture Prior to Antibiotic |
A blood culture is a test that lets the health care provider know which bacteria may have caused your pneumonia, and which antibiotic should be prescribed. |
| Smoking Cessation Education |
Smoking increases your risk for developing blood clots and heart disease that can result in a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. |
| Antibiotic Timing within 6 hours of Arrival |
Early treatment with antibiotics can cure bacterial pneumonia and reduce the possibility of complications. |
| Most Appropriate Antibiotics Given |
Most Appropriate Antibiotics Given - Antibiotics are medicines that treat infection, and each one is different. Hospitals should choose the antibiotics that best treat the infection type for each pneumonia patient. |
| Influenza Vaccine |
Influenza vaccination may be indicated during certain times of the year because it is highly effective in preventing influenza-related pneumonia and death. |
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