Fireside Convalescent Hospital

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 18.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 5.5% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 1.92% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 11.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 2.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 5.05% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 100% of Patients

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

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 9.47% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 6.23% of Residents

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

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 0.05 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 6.23% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 9.88% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Fireside Convalescent Hospital, 84.73% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.