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| Measure | Measure name | Weighted value |
|---|---|---|
| CAP 1 | Oxygenation assessment | 2 |
| CAP 2 | Pneumonia severity assessment | 2 |
| CAP 3 | Sputum smears | 0.5 |
| CAP 4 | Sputum cultures | 0.5 |
| CAP 5 | Blood cultures prior to first intravenous antibiotics administration | 1.5 |
| CAP 6 | First dose of antibiotic within 8 hours | 2 |
| CAP 7 | Smoking cessation advice/counseling | 1 |
| CAP 8 | Screening for pneumococcal vaccination | 0.5 |
CAP: community-acquired pneumonia.
