More rehab professionals were vaccinated against COVID-19 than the flu: CMS

More rehabilitation center healthcare professionals completed COVID-19 primary vaccination series than influenza vaccinations in 2022, according to CMS data.

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CMS compiled national data for quality of patient care measures at inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Here are four stats to know:

  • Of healthcare professionals, 89.1% completed COVID-19 primary vaccination series and 81.6% had influenza vaccination coverage.
  • The rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions after 30 days of discharge was 8.65. Only 14 facilities had a higher rate than the national average and 47 facilities had a worse rate.
  • The rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions during the rehabilitation stay was 4.89. 
  • The national rate for C. difficile infections was 0.48.

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