Alpine Fireside Health Center

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 2.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 9.72% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that have suffered a fall which caused major injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing ratings.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 13.64% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poorer hygiene.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 29.17% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used for a variety of medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 10.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 15.63% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some would argue this is a measure of quality of care.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 97.56% of Patients

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

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 6.06% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and eating. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 13.27% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 13.27% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 16.42% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Alpine Fireside Health Center, 71.16% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.