Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 7.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who developed new or worsened pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 1.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This metric indicates the percent of long-term residents that have experienced urinary tract infections. While more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it can be difficult to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 10.06% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. These drugs may be used for treating several conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 13.91% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 4.33% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are showing depressive symptoms. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 95.72% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 8.37% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 14.05% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is critical to residents' well-being.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of long-term care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 14.05 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 9.85 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Community Care, 79.63% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements.