Alaris Health at St Mary's

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 17.52% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 0.93% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a fall which caused major injury.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 0.77% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 6.15% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 6.88% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 0% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents demonstrating signs of depression. Some experts would argue this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 98.51% of Patients

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

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 12.69% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 8.76% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that maintained mobility. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' mental and physical health.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 8.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 7.12% of Patients

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

In Alaris Health at St Mary's, 88.83% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.