Good Shepherd Health Center

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 6.11% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients that have experienced falls leading to serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 3.09% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this metric can be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 16.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 18.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 4.48% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 94.58% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 16.82% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 19.24% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term residents who retained mobility levels.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is critical to the physical well-being of residents.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 19.24 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 11.86 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Good Shepherd Health Center, 79.45% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.