Dove Healthcare - Bloomer

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 4.92% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 1.97% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 6.08% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 3.95% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 7.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 7.53% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 99.67% of Patients

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

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 1.63% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and eating.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 7.76% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who maintained mobility.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 7.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 14.99% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Dove Healthcare - Bloomer, 76.04% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.