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1. The HIM professional reported to the quality improvement committee at Community Hospital that there were 58 patients with influenza discharged from the hospital in January. Of those, 3 died. What is the case fatality rate for influenza for January? Round to two decimal places.



Answer :

Answer:

5.17 percent

Explanation:

Here's how to calculate the case fatality rate for influenza in January:

1. **Identify the numerator and denominator:**

   - Numerator: Number of deaths due to influenza (3)

   - Denominator: Total number of influenza patients discharged (58)

2. **Calculate the fatality rate:**

   - Fatality rate = (Number of deaths) / (Total number of patients) x 100%

3. **Apply the formula and round to two decimal places:**

   - Fatality rate = (3 deaths) / (58 patients) x 100%

   - Fatality rate = 0.0517 x 100% (round to two decimals)

   - Fatality rate = 5.17%

Therefore, the case fatality rate for influenza for January at Community Hospital is 5.17%.

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