What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and can even be deadly. The severity depends on the type of organism causing pneumonia, as well as your age and underlying health.

Learn more about Pneumonia.

How is Care Measured?

When someone has Pneumonia, timely, clear-cut treatment is critical. Evidence has shown that patients who received specific treatments and medications at certain times experienced the best outcomes. These procedures and medications include

• Oxygenation Assessment
• Patients given Pneumococcal Vaccination if appropriate
• Blood Culture done before antibiotics given
• Smoking cessation advice/counseling
• Antibiotic given with 6 hours of arrival
• Appropriate antibiotic given
• Patients given Influenza Vaccination if appropriate

University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center exceeds the national average for most of the Pneumonia care standards achieved by the nation’s top hospitals.

You may view the details for each measurement by visiting the Health and Human Services web site called “Hospital Compare.”