Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 6.16% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 3.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 3.28% of Patients had UTIs

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients which have sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be an indicator of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this metric may also be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 17.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 19.26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 4.67% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 93.67% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 17.07% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate the deterioration of a resident's well-being.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 16.9% Percentage of Residents

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

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 1.48 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 16.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 12.73 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of short-term care.

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 77.73% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements.