Glens Falls Center

In Glens Falls Center , 11.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic measures the percent of long-term stay patients that suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a solid measure of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Glens Falls Center , 6.03% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Glens Falls Center , 1.94% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to poor nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Glens Falls Center , 12.5% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Glens Falls Center , 14.99% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Glens Falls Center , 14.07% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients showing depressive symptoms. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Glens Falls Center , 100% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Glens Falls Center , 13.81% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Glens Falls Center , 7.52% of Residents

This is the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Glens Falls Center , 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Glens Falls Center , 7.52% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Glens Falls Center , 15.02% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Glens Falls Center , 80.66% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.