Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 10% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 3.61% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 2.5% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 0% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 11.36% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents taking antianxiety medications.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 1.28% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 99.14% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 23.81% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 30.05% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 30.05% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 15.54% 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 patient care.

In Oakwood Lutheran Homes Assoc, 83.71% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements.