Altercare at Saint Joseph Center

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 2.99% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 2.54% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 1.53% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be a sign of worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint could be misleading for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 3.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 7.69% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 0.57% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 80.75% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 14.45% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 17.83% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 17.83% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 6.43% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, 70.37% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.