Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 8.46% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by staying in one position for too long.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 3.98% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 2.34% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term residents that have suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to reporting standards.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 12.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 21.53% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 2.09% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents demonstrating signs of depression. Many argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 95.41% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 12.37% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may be a sign of the decline of a patient's medical condition.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 14.1% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 1.79 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock, 14.1 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of residents.