S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 18.1% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 1.29% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 4.11% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better nursing care reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 4.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are prescribed antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely on these medications due to having more patients suffering from dementia.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 5.15% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 4.73% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients demonstrating signs of depression. Some would argue this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 79.53% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 13.11% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 16.77% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In S.P.J.S.T Nursing & Rehabilitation Community - El Campo, 16.77% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.