Piedmont Post-Acute

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 14.12% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 7.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term care residents who have suffered a fall which resulted in major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 0.97% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poor hygiene.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 17.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 18.41% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents who are given antianxiety medication. These medications are prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating signs of depression.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 99.4% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 5.47% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 4.27% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who maintained mobility.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to maintaining the physical well-being of residents.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 4.27% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 8.07% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Piedmont Post-Acute, 80.55% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements.