Hagerstown Healthcare Center

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 12.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 3.8% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents who experienced a fall which resulted in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 3.69% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. More frequent bathing can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 14.97% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 12.37% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 10.84% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients demonstrating signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 70% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 26.02% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 34.85% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 34.85% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 10.63% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Hagerstown Healthcare Center, 64.16% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.