Southland

In Southland, 4.66% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Southland, 2.36% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. More supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Southland, 0.33% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Southland, 10.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Southland, 11.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety medications.

In Southland, 5.48% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some believe that this is a measure of patient quality of life.

In Southland, 100% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Southland, 6.15% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate decline of a patient's medical condition.

In Southland, 7.3% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Southland, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is important to the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Southland, 7.3% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Southland, 9.72% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Southland, 76.7% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements.