The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland Quality Metrics
Minimizes Pressure Ulcers
Grade: C
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 9.64% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers
This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.
Minimizes Serious Falls
Grade: B
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 3.1% of Patients had Serious Falls
This figure tells you the percentage of long-term patients who sustained falls resulting in major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls may be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.
Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections
Grade: B
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 2.09% of Patients had UTIs
This metric indicates the percentage of long-term patients who experienced a UTI. While a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to differing reporting standards.
Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication
Grade: B-plus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 11.62% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication
This tells you the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to residents for many conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Sadly, in limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.
Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication
Grade: A
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 13.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication
This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients who are administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are commonly used to treat patients experiencing anxiety or depression.
Managing Depression Among Residents
Grade: F
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 13.02% of Patients
This is the percentage of patients showing depressive symptoms. High levels of depression could be an indicator a lower level of care.
Appropriate Vaccine Usage
Grade: B-minus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 92.45% of Patients
This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.
Residents Maintain Autonomy
Grade: B-plus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 14.69% Percentage of Patients
This is the percent of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.
Ability to Keep Residents Mobile
Grade: B-minus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 18.9% Percentage of Residents
This is the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.
Hospitalizations
Grade: A
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days
This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of residents.
Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations
Grade: B-plus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 18.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized
This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.
Short-term Care: ER Visits
Grade: B-plus
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 8.78 Percentage of Patients
Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.
Short-term Care: Facilitates Functional Improvement
Grade: A
In The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland, 74.53% Percentage of Resident
This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements.