Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 6.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 1.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of long-term patients which experienced falls which caused serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indication of lower quality nursing care.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 0.73% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 12.29% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 9.95% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents who are given antianxiety medication. These drugs are commonly used to treat patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 0.26% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression could indicate a lower level of care.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 86.51% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 16.71% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of erosion of a patient's well-being.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 20.58% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who remained mobile levels. Some believe that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 20.58% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 10.81% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to assess short-term care.

In Promedica ManorCare Health Services-Boynton Beach , 77% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.