Alaris Health at West Orange

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 6.91% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 0.65% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term care residents that have suffered a fall resulting in major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls could be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. More frequent bathing limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 8.19% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 5.17% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression could imply a less hospitable environment.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 97.77% of Patients

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

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 8.65% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 7.88% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry would argue that mobility is important for patients well-being.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 7.88% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 13.4% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Alaris Health at West Orange, 80.57% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements.