Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 13.49% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term residents which developed new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a reliable measure of quality of care.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 3.19% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered falls leading to severe injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing ratings.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 0.61% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to poor nursing care. More frequent bathing can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 11.04% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 27.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. These medications are typically used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may indicate a lower level of care.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 98.16% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 9.73% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and continence. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 17.36% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility. Some experts believe that mobility is critical to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 17.36% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 6.43% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, 74.31% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.