Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely caused by poor nursing care. More supervision can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 3.12% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Increased rates of depression may indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 88.22% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the decline of a resident's health.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

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

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 8.92 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. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Baptist Homes of Western Pennsylvania, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.