Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 10.08% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 1.54% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 1.62% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 12.9% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 11.94% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are typically given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 0% of Patients

This is the percent of patients exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 97.41% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 16.18% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 19.77% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 19.77% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 8.99% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab, 88.68% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with superior rehabilitation services.