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.

Advertisement

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.

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Post-Acute

  • The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is building a new skilled nursing facility on the Anchorage-based Alaska Native Medical Center…

  • Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth is opening Oregon’s first freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital, ABC affiliate KDRV reported Aug. 22. PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.