NHC HealthCare Kingsport

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 8.88% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 3.29% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 3.08% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic can be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 15.67% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 29.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were given antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 9.14% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients showing symptoms of depression.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 88.31% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 17.11% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 20.35% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 20.35 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 11.68 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In NHC HealthCare Kingsport, 74.44% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's usually correlates with successful rehabilitation.