Jefferson Health Care Center

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 2.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 1.44% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used for treating a variety of medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 17.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 6.37% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression. High levels of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 89.73% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 10.05% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 10.04% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 1.88 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 10.04 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 9.47 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Jefferson Health Care Center, 81.82% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.