Pruitthealth-Walterboro

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 13.7% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 2.72% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a fall leading to major injury.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 3.54% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents which have sustained a UTI. UTI's may be a sign of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic could also be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 11.44% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 8.63% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents which are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 0% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents showing depressive symptoms. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 96.51% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 20.21% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 19.76% of Residents

This is the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 19.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 18.39% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Pruitthealth-Walterboro, 77.16% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living usually correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.