Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI)

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 6.67% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents which have pressure ulcers or bed sores. We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are often the result of poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 3.55% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often the result of poor nursing care. However, this statistic may be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 19.69% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 0% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 95.59% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 10.29% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 6.72% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), 6.72% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.