Maluhia

In Maluhia, 6.06% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term residents that have new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a great barometer of nursing care quality.

In Maluhia, 2.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Maluhia, 1.61% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Maluhia, 11.15% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Maluhia, 1.51% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients which are given antianxiety medication. These medications are given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Maluhia, 0.68% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Maluhia, 94.27% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Maluhia, 13.09% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Maluhia, 30.03% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that maintained mobility. Some would argue that mobility is vital to residents' mental and physical health.

In Maluhia, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Maluhia, 30.03% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Maluhia, 87.49% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.