Miami Jewish Health Systems

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 12.83% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 1.94% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are often associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 0.84% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint can also be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 8.95% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term patients that are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 1.42% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents showing signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may be an indicator worse patient care.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 96.15% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 13.49% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 14.08% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 14.08% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 5.84% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Miami Jewish Health Systems, 87.3% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.