Dickson Health and Rehab

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 6.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who have had 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 limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 4.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents which sustained a fall which caused serious injury. We use this statistic in computing nursing grades.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 8.24% of Patients had UTIs

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients which suffered from a UTI. UTI's may be a sign of poor nursing care. However, this statistic can be skewed for some facilities due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 19.89% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 19.34% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 17.78% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents demonstrating signs of depression.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 97.51% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 29.41% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 25.78% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who remained mobile levels. Many in the industry argue that mobility is important for patients physical and mental well-being.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 25.78% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 19.62% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Dickson Health and Rehab, 85.28% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.