Village Shalom

In Village Shalom, 6.5% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Village Shalom, 5% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Village Shalom, 3.56% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Village Shalom, 18.09% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Village Shalom, 22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term stay patients that are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Village Shalom, 5.66% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may be an indicator worse patient care.

In Village Shalom, 91.03% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Village Shalom, 16.97% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Many would argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Village Shalom, 17% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who maintained mobility. Many argue that the ability to move around is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Village Shalom, 1.79 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Village Shalom, 17 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Village Shalom, 12.31 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Village Shalom, 75.24% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation.