David M Dorsett Healthcare Community

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 6.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This measures the percentage of long-term patients that suffer from pressure ulcers . We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 5.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are often linked to lower quality nursing care. More supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 3.42% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often caused by lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols reduces the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 19.49% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 15.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 4.79% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 95.19% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 16.7% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and continence.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 19.23% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 19.23 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 10.33 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient care during rehabilitation.

In David M Dorsett Healthcare Community, 80.24% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with better rehabilitation services.