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Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults (PNU)

CBE ID
0043
1.4 Project
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who ever received a pneumococcal vaccination.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          The number of patients in the denominator who responded “Yes” to the question “Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in the person’s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.”

        • 1.15 Denominator

          CAHPS respondents age 65 or older as of the last day of the measurement year who responded “Yes” or “No” to the question “Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a person’s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.”

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Health and Well Being Project 2015-2017
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date