Franciscan Convalescent Hospital

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage 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, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percentage of long-term stay patients which experienced falls leading to serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indication of lower quality nursing care.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term patients which experienced urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to facilities having reporting standards.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to residents for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percent of long-term residents that were given antianxiety medication. These medications are generally used to treat residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 4.64% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 95.44% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

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

In Franciscan Convalescent Hospital, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with successful rehabilitation services.