Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 4.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 4.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 2.73% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 29.68% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 21.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percent of long-term care residents that are administered antianxiety medication. These medications are generally prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression may reveal lower quality care.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 99.22% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 19.59% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Some experts believe this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 23.92% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that retained mobility levels.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 23.92% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 22.21% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to measure the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 74.47% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.