VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION, INC.

How patients improved

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

Got better at walking or moving around(2,051 patients)

85.28%

Got better at getting in and out of bed(2,045 patients)

87.97%

Got better at bathing(2,057 patients)

85.92%

Breathing improved(1,945 patients)

88.34%

Got better at taking medications correctly(2,024 patients)

83.68%

Discharge function score(2,057 patients)

78.42%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(3,027 patients)

96.63%

Acted on medication issues promptly(3,029 patients)

93.07%

Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(3,023 patients)

1.46%

New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(2,167 patients)

0.44%

Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,838 patients)

67.25%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(2,367 patients)

81.95%

Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,136 patients)

4.85%

Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,264 patients)

7.87%

Sent health information to the next provider(971 patients)

95.88%

Gave health information to the patient(2,032 patients)

99.85%