Pruitthealth - Fairburn

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 14% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for too long.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 1.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 0% of Patients had UTIs

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

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 8.67% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 3.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 1.69% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 96.12% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 1.99% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many in the industry argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 0.98% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Many argue that the ability to move around is important for patients physical and mental well-being.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 0.98% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 7.42% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Pruitthealth - Fairburn, 25.97% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation performance.