Fresno Postacute Care

In Fresno Postacute Care, 1.96% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic is is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that developed pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a great indicator of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 1.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that have experienced falls which caused serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic can also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 5.03% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 15.61% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 100% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 3.2% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 3.79% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that maintained mobility. Some argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' mental and physical health.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Fresno Postacute Care, 3.79% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Fresno Postacute Care, 27.62% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of care.

In Fresno Postacute Care, 67.16% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.