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In Lebanon Valley Home The, 5.84% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term care residents which suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a reliable barometer of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 1.2% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 3.05% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often the result of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can also be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 9.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many conditions, including cognitive disorders. Sadly, in some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 22.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 1.85% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Higher levels of depression could reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 98.57% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 9.03% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the erosion of a resident's health.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 12.39% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility. Some believe that the ability to move around is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 12.39% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 3.09% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Lebanon Valley Home The, 77.23% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.