Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 10.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 4.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who had falls which resulted in serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 7.76% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poorer hygiene.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 20.42% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. These medications may be used for treating several conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 7.37% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric gauges the percent of long-term patients that are administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 0% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients showing depressive symptoms. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 98.96% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 16.43% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 14.91% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 14.91% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of patients.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 9.88% of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 73.92% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements.