Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 7.2% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 1.63% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 1.45% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to poorer hygiene.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 10.75% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 5.34% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 36.03% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of patient quality of life.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 99.84% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines critical to patient health.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 9.6% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of erosion of a patient's medical condition.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 9.78% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that maintained mobility.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 9.78% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 6.78% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab, 86.91% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.