Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU)

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 8.27% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 1.06% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 0.54% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term stay residents which sustained urinary tract infections. While more of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is problematic to compare different facilities due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 14.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 8% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents which are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically used to treat residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 1.14% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing signs of depression. High rates of depression could reveal a lower level of care.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 98.16% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 25.15% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 35.91% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term stay residents who remained mobile levels.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 35.91% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 19.63% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Person Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU), 76.2% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation services.