Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who were given antianxiety medication. These medications are typically used to treat patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 1.27% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may indicate a lower level of care.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 92.58% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 15.91% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 11.46 Percentage of Patients

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

In Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements.