Influenza Immunization

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.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017
Support
    Group/Practice Individual Clinician

Measure Info

MIPS 110 NQF 0041 CMS 110 NQF Endorsed
Measure Type
Process
Measure Steward
Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement
Clinical Topic Area
Prevention and Wellness
Vaccination
Care Setting
Home Care
Inpatient
Outpatient
Post-Acute Care
Data Source
Claims
CMS Web Interface
Electronic Health Records
Registry

ACP supports NQF measure #1659: “Influenza Immunization.” This measure aligns with the clinical recommendations on influenza vaccination from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Advisory Committee. While we support this measure we suggest developers consider revising the specifications to include exclusion criteria for patient, medical, and system reasons for vaccination not given. Additionally, we note that the measure is nearly topped out with a narrow opportunity for improvement. Developers should include updated performance data in the NQF submission materials for re-endorsement. Lastly, we note that electronic health record (EHR) information blocking could prevent the transmission of immunization information between competing electronic systems.