Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 10.51% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that are suffering from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a solid indicator of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 1.32% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 1.4% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this metric can be misleading for some facilities due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 14.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 11.64% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 64.48% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 100% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 16.24% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may indicate the deterioration of a resident's health.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 9.16% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that were able to retain mobility.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 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. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to preserving the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 9.16% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 4.91% of Patients

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

In Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, 93.56% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.