Quality of Care

Mortality

Disability

• Basic activity functioning (Activities of Daily Living [ADLs]).
• Mental health (behavior disorders, cognitive change, depression, anxiety).
• Strength, balance, and endurance (preventing falls).
• Mobility (ability to walk, walk up stairs).

Nutrition

• Weight loss, dehydration.

Infections

• Pneumonia.
• Septicemia.
• Urinary tract infections.

Geriatric Syndromes

• Pressure ulcers.
• Incontinence.
• Contractures.
• Sleep disturbances.

Discomfort

• Pain control.

Preventable Complications

• Preventable hospitalization, rehospitalization, and emergency room use.
• Medical/medication complications.

Personal/internal

• Autonomy, dignity, privacy.
• Meeting life preferences.

Quality of Life

Personal/social

• Social interaction in and outside of facility.

External/societal

• Safety/abuse and neglect.