Forum at the Crossing

In Forum at the Crossing, 4.41% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Forum at the Crossing, 2.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are routinely associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Forum at the Crossing, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of long-term residents who sustained urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to differing reporting standards.

In Forum at the Crossing, 25% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Forum at the Crossing, 24.68% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care patients which are administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Forum at the Crossing, 2.56% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Forum at the Crossing, 96.01% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Forum at the Crossing, 22.37% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Forum at the Crossing, 41.53% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that were able to retain mobility.

In Forum at the Crossing, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Forum at the Crossing, 41.53% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Forum at the Crossing, 8.58% of Patients

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

In Forum at the Crossing, 59.84% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.