Chapel Hill Community

In Chapel Hill Community, 7.3% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Chapel Hill Community, 3.68% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients which sustained a fall leading to major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Chapel Hill Community, 1.34% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Chapel Hill Community, 12.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Chapel Hill Community, 21.99% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Chapel Hill Community, 21.39% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Chapel Hill Community, 88.91% of Patients

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

In Chapel Hill Community, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some experts would argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Chapel Hill Community, 12.66% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels.

In Chapel Hill Community, 12.66 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Chapel Hill Community, 12.98 Percentage of Patients

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

In Chapel Hill Community, 75.85% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation.