Beth Israel at Shalom Park

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 5.67% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from staying in one position for too long.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 3.72% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 2.04% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 17.61% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 12.49% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 3.91% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents showing symptoms of depression. Some experts believe that this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 84.62% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 15.34% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 16.01% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 1.17 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 16.01 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 12.31 Percentage of Patients

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

In Beth Israel at Shalom Park, 76.2% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.