Accordius Health at Winston Salem

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 10.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poor hygiene.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 11.74% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who were administered antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs are not medically indicated. However, some facilities may need to rely more on these drugs due to an increased number of patients with dementia.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 22.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term residents which are given antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 3.01% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 87.89% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 18.87% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 24.57% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay patients who were able to retain mobility. Some experts believe that mobility is vital to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 24.57 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Accordius Health at Winston Salem, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.