Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 0% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage due to staying in one position for too long.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are often the result of lower quality nursing care. More supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 3.9% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely the result of worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 20.51% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 11.54% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 14.67% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. High levels of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 99.36% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 14.47% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many would argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 10.81% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf, 10.81% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.