Focused Care at Sherman

In Focused Care at Sherman, 4.96% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 2.76% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Better nursing care limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 5.88% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term residents who were given antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such drugs aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities need to rely more on these drugs due to having more residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 29.95% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Focused Care at Sherman, 15.21% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Many would argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 100% of Patients

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

In Focused Care at Sherman, 13.99% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 19.73% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that retained mobility levels. Many would argue that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care.

In Focused Care at Sherman, 19.73% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Focused Care at Sherman, 15.24% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.