Westbury Medical Care and Rehab

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 11.91% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 3.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 2.13% of Patients had UTIs

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term residents who had urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 13.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 17.2% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 0% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are showing signs of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 84.22% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 17.41% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of deterioration of a resident's health.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 20.46% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that maintained mobility. Some argue that mobility is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 20.46% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 13.11% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of care.

In Westbury Medical Care and Rehab, 70.58% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living typically correlates with successful rehabilitation.