Universal Health Care/Fletcher

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 12.64% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 6.98% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are often the result of poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 1.98% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to poor hygiene.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 17.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as dementia.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 30.99% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 1.64% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many in the industry would argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 97.21% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient care.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 16.46% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 16.95% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who maintained mobility. Many in the industry argue that mobility is vital to patients well-being.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 16.95% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 14.24% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Universal Health Care/Fletcher, 54.78% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.