Anniston Health and Rehab Services

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents who experienced urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to differing reporting standards.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are prescribed antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior in situations where such medications aren't medically required. However, some nursing homes need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of residents suffering from dementia.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who were given antianxiety medication. These drugs are commonly given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 1.27% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may reveal lower quality care.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 92.58% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 15.91% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care residents that were able to retain mobility.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 11.46 Percentage of Patients

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

In Anniston Health and Rehab Services, 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with successful rehabilitation services.