Washington Square Healthcare Center

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 7.84% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 2.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who sustained a fall leading to severe injury.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 0.99% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 11.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. These medications may be used for treating several medical conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 23.98% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 26.97% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression may be an indicator lower quality care.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 97.06% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 6.25% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 3.14% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that remained mobile levels.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 3.14% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 18.72% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Washington Square Healthcare Center, 77.37% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.