Riverside Transitional Care

In Riverside Transitional Care, 6.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 3.17% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 13.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 15.58% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 6.45% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 92.81% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 13.28% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 21.75% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who maintained mobility. Some argue that mobility is important for residents' well-being.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 1.26 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 21.75 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 13.28 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Riverside Transitional Care, 75.11% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements.