Newport Community Hospital Ltc

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 10% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 0.63% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a fall which caused serious injury.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 5.13% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poorer hygiene.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 16.67% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 18.75% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 5.1% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents showing symptoms of depression. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 100% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 15.72% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 20.98% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is vital to residents' physical and mental health.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 20.98% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Newport Community Hospital Ltc, 17.15% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of care.