Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 5.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 2.14% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 17.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 12.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term care patients who were administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 3.81% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting signs of depression.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 84.99% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 15.45% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of 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 dressing and taking a bath. Some experts believe that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 19.26% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 1.08 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to maintaining the physical well-being of residents.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 19.26 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 12.03 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, 75.71% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.