Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by staying in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients who experienced a fall resulting in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be an indication of lower quality nursing care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this metric could also be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 30.45% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many argue that this is a reliable measure of patient quality of care.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 87.4% of Patients

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

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

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

In Covenant Hlth Cr Ctr-Northbrk, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with successful rehabilitation.