Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 18.18% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 0.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with worse hygiene protocols. Additional nurse staffing reduces 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 urinary tract infections.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 12.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used to treat several conditions, such as dementia.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 28.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 6.51% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 99.22% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 17.74% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 7.67% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 0.04 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical health of residents.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 7.67% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing, 0% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.