Heritage Health-Peru

In Heritage Health-Peru, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this metric may be misleading for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for treating a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term care residents that were administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are used to treat residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 30.45% of Patients

This is the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression. High levels of depression could be a sign lower quality care.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 87.4% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the decline of a patient's health.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients that remained mobile levels. Many believe that the ability to move around is important for patients health.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Heritage Health-Peru, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Heritage Health-Peru, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Health-Peru, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.