Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 15.26% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 2.97% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 2% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term care patients which have had a UTI. UTI's may be a sign of worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic can also be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 8% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 18.43% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 4.43% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are showing depressive symptoms.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 97.79% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 15.19% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many in the industry would argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 18.9% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 18.9% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 7.71% of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center, 86.32% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.