Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 11.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 2.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are often linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 2.34% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poor hygiene.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 25.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 18% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 3.78% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 79.61% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 25.52% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate the deterioration of a resident's well-being.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 32.33% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 32.33% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 7.82% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 73.66% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.