Attalla Health and Rehab

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 9.43% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 3.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered falls resulting in severe injury. We use this statistic in computing our nursing ratings.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 3.36% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term residents which experienced a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be an indicator of poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric may be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 19.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 23.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients which were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 1.24% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 91.17% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 13.58% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Some experts believe that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 14.98% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels. Some would argue that the ability to move around is critical to patients health.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 1.81 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 14.98 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 10.28 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Attalla Health and Rehab, 76.71% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with superior rehabilitation services.