Westwood Health and Rehabilita

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 10% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 3.84% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 3.14% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols can minimize the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 12.15% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used for treating several conditions, including dementia.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 21.12% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 3.84% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 88.29% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 19.92% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate the decline of a resident's well-being.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 21.81% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who maintained mobility. Some would argue that mobility is important for patients physical and mental health.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 21.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 12.78 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Westwood Health and Rehabilita, 73.13% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts believe that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.