Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 10.18% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be skewed for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 11.7% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term care patients which are given antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of residents suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 22.36% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 2.92% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents demonstrating signs of depression.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 88.16% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 19.43% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many in the industry believe that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 26.81% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 26.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 11.94 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 having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 72.2% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements.