Pneumococcal vaccination
In 2009, 92 percent of eligible patients at Community Health Network and The Indiana Heart Hospital received pneumococcal vaccination unless otherwise contraindicated. Pneumonia patients who have an up-to-date vaccination status are not eligible for re-vaccination; therefore, this number is not expected to be 100 percent.
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CHE
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CHN
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CHS
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CHA
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TIHH
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Network
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National
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Patients Receiving Pneumococcal Vaccination
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83
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104
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119
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125
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15
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446
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NR
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Total Patients Treated
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98
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115
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130
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127
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16
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486
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NR
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Percentage
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85%
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90%
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92%
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98%
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94%
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92%
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86%
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Data period: January - December 2009
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Who should be vaccinated for pneumonia and why?
Strong preventive efforts are essential for reducing pneumonia-related death and disability among high-risk groups such as those who are elderly, diabetic, or those with weakened immune systems. Others with chronic conditions such as heart, liver or kidney disease, or cancer should also be considered for pneumococcal vaccination according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Joint Commission in conjunction with the Hospitals Quality Alliance (HQA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recommends pneumococcal vaccination for persons at high risk for developing pneumonia.
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends pneumococcal vaccination for persons with chronic conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, emphysema (chronic lung disease), cirrhosis (liver disease) and alcoholism. Persons greater than 65 years of age who are in good health are also encouraged to receive the pneumococcal vaccine.
Re-vaccination is generally not required for persons who receive the initial vaccination at age 65 or older. Persons who are vaccinated before the age of 65 should be re-vaccinated every five years according to the CDC’s recommended adult immunization schedule. Your physician may recommend a different vaccination schedule to meet your individual needs.
Key
CHE = Community Hospital East
CHN = Community Hospital North
CHS = Community Hospital South
CHA = Community Hospital Anderson
TIHH = The Indiana Heart Hospital
NR = Not Reported
Network = Networkwide Total
National = National Total reported by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
= Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated for this condition.