JAMDA
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 59-69 , January 2010

Influenza Immunization Coverage Among Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Certified by CMS, 2005–2006: The Newest MDS Quality Indicator

  • Barbara H. Bardenheier, MPH, MA

      Affiliations

    • Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Barbara Bardenheier, MPH, MA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-52, Atlanta, GA 30333.
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  • Pascale Wortley, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Faruque Ahmed, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Craig Hales, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response, National Center for Public Health Informatics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
    • ,
  • Abigail Shefer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

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 Required Disclaimer: The analyses upon which this publication is based were performed under Intra-agency agreement Number IA07–52 between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government. The authors assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ideas presented. Ideas and contributions to the authors concerning experience in engaging with issues presented are welcomed.

PII: S1525-8610(09)00327-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2009.09.011

JAMDA
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 59-69 , January 2010

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