Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care Quality Metrics
Minimizes Pressure Ulcers
Grade: B-plus
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 6.06% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers
This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.
Minimizes Serious Falls
Grade: F
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 4.83% of Patients had Serious Falls
This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are often the result of poor nursing care.
Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 3.31% of Patients had UTIs
This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poorer hygiene.
Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 19.67% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication
This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including dementia.
Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication
Grade: A-minus
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 18.98% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication
This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.
Managing Depression Among Residents
Grade: B-minus
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 6.1% of Patients
This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some believe that this is a measure of resident quality of life.
Appropriate Vaccine Usage
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 97.79% of Patients
This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.
Residents Maintain Autonomy
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 15.75% Percentage of Patients
This tells you the percent of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.
Ability to Keep Residents Mobile
Grade: A
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 18.98% Percentage of Residents
This tells you the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.
Hospitalizations
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 1.07 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days
This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.
Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations
Grade: D
In Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, 18.98 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized
Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.