Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percent of long-term stay residents that sustained falls which caused severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 1.8% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint may also be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 13.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 22.35% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 20% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents showing symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression may imply lower quality care.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 90.19% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 15.17% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Some experts argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 18.5% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 18.5 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

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

In Harbor Healthcare of Ironton, 74.54% Percentage of Resident

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