Focused Care at Huntsville

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 7.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who had falls which resulted in severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 1.52% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percent of long-term care patients which suffered from urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections may reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different facilities due to nursing homes having differing reporting standards.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 10.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to residents for a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders. Tragically, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 22.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 4.84% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression may indicate worse patient care.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 93.69% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 17.58% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and continence.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 13.47% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 1.89 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 13.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 11.91 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Focused Care at Huntsville, 66.29% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.