VNA OF WESTERN NY CHHA

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(19,892 patients)

89.85%

Got better at getting in and out of bed(19,903 patients)

90.37%

Got better at bathing(19,972 patients)

91.66%

Breathing improved(14,615 patients)

95.67%

Got better at taking medications correctly(19,752 patients)

87.3%

Discharge function score(20,029 patients)

80.73%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(25,653 patients)

98.6%

Acted on medication issues promptly(25,654 patients)

93.8%

Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(24,586 patients)

0.55%

New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(20,384 patients)

0.31%

Checked whether patients received a flu shot(15,193 patients)

49.73%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(8,853 patients)

85.43%

Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(4,911 patients)

3.89%

Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(3,934 patients)

10.11%

Sent health information to the next provider(5,801 patients)

87.98%

Gave health information to the patient(19,667 patients)

95.97%