ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson)

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 16.13% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 1.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic measures the percent of long-term patients which had urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 8.04% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term patients which are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs are not medically indicated. However, some facilities may need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 10.17% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 0% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 98.78% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 17.9% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 24.02% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who maintained mobility.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 24.02% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 13.34% of Patients

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

In ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Towson), 68.42% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements.