Aitkin Health Services

In Aitkin Health Services, 3.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Aitkin Health Services, 3.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients which sustained falls leading to major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Aitkin Health Services, 3.76% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often the result of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Aitkin Health Services, 11.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Aitkin Health Services, 10.4% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percent of long-term patients which were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically used to treat residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Aitkin Health Services, 3.94% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression. High levels of depression could be an indicator a lower level of care.

In Aitkin Health Services, 98.15% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Aitkin Health Services, 17.6% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Aitkin Health Services, 15.93% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Aitkin Health Services, 15.93% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Aitkin Health Services, 75.29% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.