Signature Healthcare of Galion

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 9.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 2.14% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents which have suffered falls which resulted in major injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing grades.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 2.86% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients which have suffered from a UTI. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 10.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. These medications are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including dementia.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 35.93% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antianxiety medications. These drugs are given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 10.37% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing signs of depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 96.51% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 15.48% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 13.91% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 13.91% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of patients.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 16.34% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to measure short-term care.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 85.31% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.