Hale Makua Health Services

In Hale Makua Health Services, 10.7% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 2.55% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a fall which caused major injury.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 3.36% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to poor nursing care. More frequent bathing can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 18.52% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many conditions, including cognitive disorders. Tragically, in limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 16.73% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 1.94% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are showing depressive symptoms.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 99.64% of Patients

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

In Hale Makua Health Services, 13.04% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 18.76% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility. Some experts argue that the ability to move around is important for patients well-being.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Hale Makua Health Services, 18.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Hale Makua Health Services, 9.18% of Patients

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

In Hale Makua Health Services, 73.47% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living generally correlates with successful rehabilitation.