Hammond Health Services

In Hammond Health Services, 7.35% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Hammond Health Services, 3.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Hammond Health Services, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. While a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare different facilities due to differing reporting standards.

In Hammond Health Services, 13.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who are prescribed antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some nursing homes may need to rely more on these medications due to an increased number of patients with dementia.

In Hammond Health Services, 16.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Hammond Health Services, 5.98% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Hammond Health Services, 92.12% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Hammond Health Services, 13.34% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and bathing. Some experts believe this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Hammond Health Services, 17.08% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Hammond Health Services, 17.08 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Hammond Health Services, 76.01% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements.