Redwood of Kansas City South

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 9.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 3.39% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Additional nurse staffing can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 20.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 24.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 4.19% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some experts argue this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 88.53% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 14.79% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 14.68% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 1.7 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to the physical well-being of residents.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 14.68 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 11.55 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Redwood of Kansas City South, 72.81% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation.