Heritage Health-Dwight

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 8.8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 3.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 2.49% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 19.21% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents taking antianxiety medications.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 31.81% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are showing signs of depression. Increased levels of depression may be a sign a lower level of care.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 87.05% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 13.3% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 14.44% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility. Some would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 1.92 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical health of residents.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 14.44 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 13.66 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Health-Dwight, 69.52% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation services.