Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 0% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from staying in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 3% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 1% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic may be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 13% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of patients suffering from dementia.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 14.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally used to treat residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 4.3% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 100% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 8.11% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 13.3% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 0.27 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is important to maintaining the physical health of patients.

In Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center Long Term Care, 13.3% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.