Rae-Ann Westlake

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 7.26% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to staying in one position for too long.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 4.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. More supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 1.48% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 8.66% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 20.44% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 6.48% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Higher levels of depression could imply a lower level of care.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 86.81% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 8.49% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and eating.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 5.56% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 5.56% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 16.02% of Patients

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

In Rae-Ann Westlake, 86.05% of Resident

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