Alaris Health at Essex

In Alaris Health at Essex, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 2.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who sustained a fall which resulted in serious injury.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 1.44% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this datapoint may be misleading for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure 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 Alaris Health at Essex, 17.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally used to treat patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 6.37% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 89.73% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 10.05% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 10.04% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that maintained mobility. Many would argue that the ability to move around is critical to patients health.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 1.88 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 10.04 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 9.47 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Alaris Health at Essex, 81.82% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with better rehabilitation.