Good Shepherd Lutheran Community

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 3.76% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 2.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients that have had falls which resulted in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 2.19% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 4.91% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs may be used to treat a variety of conditions, including dementia.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 15.82% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 3.68% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 90.93% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 13.45% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 18.39% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term patients who retained mobility levels. Some believe that the ability to move around is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 18.39% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, 82.87% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements.