Clarkson Health Care

In Clarkson Health Care, 3.31% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to staying in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Clarkson Health Care, 4.03% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Clarkson Health Care, 7.59% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percent of long-term residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be an indication of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be skewed for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Clarkson Health Care, 23.49% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Clarkson Health Care, 18.57% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care residents who were administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally used to treat residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Clarkson Health Care, 2.7% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Clarkson Health Care, 100% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Clarkson Health Care, 11.43% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many in the industry believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Clarkson Health Care, 10.71% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Many argue that mobility is vital to residents' well-being.

In Clarkson Health Care, 0.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Clarkson Health Care, 10.71% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Clarkson Health Care, 15.21% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of care.

In Clarkson Health Care, 77.37% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.