White Sands Healthcare

In White Sands Healthcare, 3.01% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In White Sands Healthcare, 2.07% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a fall leading to major injury.

In White Sands Healthcare, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are associated with poorer hygiene.

In White Sands Healthcare, 24% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In White Sands Healthcare, 27.1% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly given to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In White Sands Healthcare, 4.14% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could reveal lower quality care.

In White Sands Healthcare, 99.64% of Patients

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

In White Sands Healthcare, 8.56% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In White Sands Healthcare, 7.8% of Residents

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

In White Sands Healthcare, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In White Sands Healthcare, 7.8% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In White Sands Healthcare, 34.61% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In White Sands Healthcare, 76.2% of Resident

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