Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by staying in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 1.71% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 13.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 22.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 20.26% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents demonstrating signs of depression. Some believe this is a measure of patient quality of care.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 90.12% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 14.88% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 16.29% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that retained mobility levels.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 16.29 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 12 Percentage of Patients

This tells you 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 fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility, 75.25% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.