Heartland of Champaign

In Heartland of Champaign, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Heartland of Champaign, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of long-term residents which sustained falls resulting in severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls may be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Heartland of Champaign, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic can be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Heartland of Champaign, 18.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heartland of Champaign, 19.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure tells you the percent of long-term residents who were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Heartland of Champaign, 29.8% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression could reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Heartland of Champaign, 87.49% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Heartland of Champaign, 14.23% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and eating.

In Heartland of Champaign, 19.34% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility. Some believe that the ability to move around is critical to patients mental and physical health.

In Heartland of Champaign, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to preserving the physical well-being of residents.

In Heartland of Champaign, 19.34 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Heartland of Champaign, 11.45 Percentage of Patients

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

In Heartland of Champaign, 71.39% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.