Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 16% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 1.6% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 0.5% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term patients that suffered from urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indication of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 4.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 11.38% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 9.21% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may reveal worse patient care.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 92.15% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 8.78% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Some argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 11.91% of Residents

This is the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 11.91% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 19.06% of Patients

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

In Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 98.42% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living usually correlates with superior rehabilitation.