Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 3.33% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 2.94% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 2.94% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poor hygiene.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 8.82% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are used for treating a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 13.33% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 0% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 95.67% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient care.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 20% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 19.38% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care patients that remained mobile levels.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 0 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 19.38% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 7.7% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to assess the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, 76.51% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.