Premier Estates of Dublin

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 8.97% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 1.83% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 7.63% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 11.81% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 29.88% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 0% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 99.65% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 24.15% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 19.63% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 19.63% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 21.06% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Premier Estates of Dublin, 80.09% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.