Covington's Convalescent Center

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 15.56% 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 often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 3.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 2.92% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections could be linked to poorer hygiene.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 22.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are administered to residents for a variety of conditions, such as dementia. Unfortunately, in some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 22.58% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 93.91% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 19.08% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 23.94% of Residents

This is the percent of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 23.94% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 19.4% of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Covington's Convalescent Center, 64.38% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.