Oak Ridge Healthcare Center

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 7.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term care patients which suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 1.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a fall resulting in serious injury.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 10.06% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 13.91% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 4.33% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who are showing signs of depression.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 95.72% of Patients

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

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 8.37% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 14.05% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 14.05 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 9.85 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, 79.63% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.