Western New York State Veterans Home

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 7.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 3.11% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term care patients which have experienced a fall resulting in major injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing our nursing grades.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 2.83% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint can be misleading for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 8.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 8.44% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 1.96% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 99.84% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 12.42% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may be a sign of the decline of a resident's well-being.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 17.76% of Residents

This is the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 0.59 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 17.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Western New York State Veterans Home, 86.26% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.