University Health Lakewood Medical Center

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 9.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage due to staying in the same position for too long.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are routinely linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 3.39% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 20.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 24.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 4.19% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who are showing signs of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 88.53% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 14.79% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 14.68% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 1.7 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 14.68 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.