Quality Life Services - Sarver

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally used to treat residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 3.12% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 88.22% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the erosion of a resident's health.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 8.92 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Quality Life Services - Sarver, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation services.