Austin Oasis

In Austin Oasis, 6.13% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents that suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a reliable indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Austin Oasis, 1.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Austin Oasis, 0.48% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Austin Oasis, 26.7% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term patients 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 only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Austin Oasis, 15.42% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Austin Oasis, 96.28% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients demonstrating signs of depression. Some argue this is a reliable measure of quality of care.

In Austin Oasis, 58.19% of Patients

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

In Austin Oasis, 8.12% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath.

In Austin Oasis, 6.96% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Austin Oasis, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Austin Oasis, 6.96% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Austin Oasis, 14.3% of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.