Inpatients age 6 months and older discharged during October, November, December, January, February or March who are screened for influenza vaccine status and vaccinated prior to discharge if indicated.
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of ESRD and receiving dialysis who received the influenza immunization during the flu season (September through February)
Percentage of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients aged 6 months and older receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis during the time from October 1 (or when the influenza vaccine became available) to March 31 who either received, were offered and declined, or were determined to have a medical contraindication to the influenza vaccine.
Percentage of home health episodes of care during which patients received influenza immunization for the current flu season.
Percentage of patients discharged during October, November, December, January, or February with pneumonia, age 50 and older, who were screened for influenza vaccine status and were vaccinated prior to discharge, if indicated
Percentage of healthcare personnel (HCP) who receive the influenza vaccination.
Percent of nursing home/ skilled nursing facility residents given the influenza vaccination during the flu season.
Percentage of pneumonia patients 18 years of age and older who receive their first dose of antibiotics within 6 hours after arrival at the hospital
Percentage of Immunocompetent patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia who receive an initial antibiotic regimen during the first 24 hours that is consistent with current guidelines
The percentage of individuals 18 years of age and older with one or more initial opioid prescriptions for >7 cumulative days’ supply.