Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 1.84% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 1.34% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 10.3% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 13.84% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 5.83% of Patients

This is the percent of residents showing symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression may reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 95.65% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 8.26% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 10.41% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 1.78 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 10.41 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 11.34 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Quail Lake, 79.12% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.