Accordius Health at Asheville

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 13.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for too long.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 3.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 0.48% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 16.32% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 31.43% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 5.35% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of quality of care.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 83.75% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 15.53% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 11.64% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents that remained mobile levels. Some would argue that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 11.64% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 3.79% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Accordius Health at Asheville, 89.97% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation.