Notre Dame Long Term Care Center

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 3.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 2.51% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from 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 resulting in injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 0.92% of Patients had UTIs

This metric tells you the percent of long-term patients who sustained UTI's. Although a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 20.27% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for several conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 16.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 5.83% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients showing depressive symptoms. High rates of depression may imply a lower level of care.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 97.99% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 12.47% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 16.67% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients who maintained mobility. Some would argue that the ability to move around is vital to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 16.67% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 0% of Patients

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

In Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 81.92% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.