Signature Healthcare of Galion

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for too long.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 1.8% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 13.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents which were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such drugs are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities need to rely on these medications due to having more residents with dementia.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 22.35% 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, 20% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing signs of depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Galion, 90.19% 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, 15.17% Percentage 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, 18.5% Percentage 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, 1.39 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, 18.5 Percentage 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, 11.81 Percentage 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, 74.54% Percentage 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.