Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 9.06% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 3.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 3.28% of Patients had UTIs

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents which had UTI's. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 15.49% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 29.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 8.67% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 89.63% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 16.71% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 26.22% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 1.21 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to the physical well-being of patients.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 26.22 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 having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 11.37 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter, 72.9% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation services.