The Sequoias Portola Valley

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 2.5% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 8.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a fall which caused severe injury.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 1.96% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poor hygiene.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 5.17% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for treating a variety of medical conditions, such as dementia.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 4.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 0% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients demonstrating signs of depression. Some experts believe this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 100% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 14.29% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some believe that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 9.16% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels. Many believe that the ability to move around is important for patients mental and physical health.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 9.16% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 8.15% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In The Sequoias Portola Valley, 75.02% of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.