Okeechobee Health Care Facility

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 6.11% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term care patients which suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a great barometer of quality of care.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 2.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 0.17% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of long-term patients which have suffered from a UTI. Although a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 16.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely on these drugs due to having more patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 22.42% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 0.52% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression could reveal a lower level of care.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 100% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 5.44% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 8.31% of Residents

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

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 8.31% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 9.24% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Okeechobee Health Care Facility, 75.73% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.