Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 12.34% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 1.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term care patients who suffered falls which resulted in severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 6.18% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often caused by a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this metric may be misleading for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 13% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to residents for a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders. Tragically, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 21.96% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 9.45% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may reveal lower quality care.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 66.85% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 17.6% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 21.9% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 21.9% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 12.94% of Patients

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

In Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill, 64.56% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.