Signature Healthcare at Parkwood

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 4.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 5.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 2.45% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 13.19% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 26.97% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 14.52% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 99.23% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 20.43% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 13.88% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that remained mobile levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 13.88% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 15.91% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Signature Healthcare at Parkwood, 82.3% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many believe that this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.