Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 7.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 3.24% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who had falls resulting in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating nursing grades.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 1.16% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. More frequent bathing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 13.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents who are given antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some nursing homes need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of residents with cognitive disorders.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 17.16% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 0.58% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients showing symptoms of depression. Some believe this is a measure of quality of care.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 93.57% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home patients, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 28.8% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Some believe that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 19.23% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is critical to the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 19.23% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 10.21% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Mshc the Waterton at Cowhorn Creek, 41.76% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.