Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients which suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are an barometer of quality of care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients that experienced urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indicator of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percent of long-term residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 3.12% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are showing depressive symptoms. Some argue that this is a measure of patient quality of care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 88.22% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and bathing. Some experts believe this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 8.92 Percentage of Patients

This tells you 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 having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation services.