Quality Health of North Port

In Quality Health of North Port, 9.19% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Quality Health of North Port, 2.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Quality Health of North Port, 1.78% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Better hygiene protocols reduces the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Quality Health of North Port, 10.42% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Quality Health of North Port, 21.31% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term stay residents who were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Quality Health of North Port, 2.53% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of patient quality of care.

In Quality Health of North Port, 95.81% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Quality Health of North Port, 12.69% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Quality Health of North Port, 14.03% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Quality Health of North Port, 2.07 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Quality Health of North Port, 14.03 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Quality Health of North Port, 9.64 Percentage of Patients

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

In Quality Health of North Port, 77.72% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.