Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 1.51% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care 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 different reporting standards for these infections.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 22.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety medications.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 4.81% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Many would argue that this is a measure of patient quality of care.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 94.64% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 17.1% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 16.36% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry argue that mobility is vital to residents' mental and physical health.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 16.36 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 11.4 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 66.86% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.