Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9.58% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term residents which experienced falls which resulted in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating nursing grades.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2.1% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who sustained urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare between nursing homes due to facilities having varying reporting standards.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 13.3% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally prescribed to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 13.2% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 91.26% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14.75% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and bathing. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 17.32% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of residents.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 17.32 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8.8 Percentage of Patients

This indicates 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 keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of care.

In Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 75.07% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements.