Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills
Achieves TOP ELITE Home Health Agency Status
The VNA of Somerset Hills has recently been named a TOP ELITE Home Care agency. As such, it is nationally ranked in the top 25% of all Medicare certified agencies for quality patient outcomes. This distinction is based on data compiled by OCS, an independent, industry benchmarking firm. Their measurements include data on patients’ physical and mental health, and whether their ability to perform basic daily activities is maintained or improved.
A comparison of the VNA of Somerset Hills to the regional average is provided below.
How do we Compare? |
VNA of Somerset Hills |
Regional Average |
Higher than Regional Average |
Percentage of patients who get better at walking or moving around |
68% |
46% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who are able to remain at home, after an episode of home health care ends |
82% |
67% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who get better at bathing |
79% |
65% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who get better at taking their medicines correctly (by mouth) |
59% |
46% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who are short of breath less often |
71% |
64% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who get better at transferring in and out of bed |
60% |
54% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who have less pain when moving around |
70% |
66% |
YES |
Lower % are better for the following: |
|
Percentage of patients who had to be admitted (or readmitted) to the hospital |
19% |
30% |
YES |
Percentage of patients who need urgent, unplanned medical care |
21% |
24% |
YES |
Data from: October 2008- September 2009
Collected by OCS, Benchmarking firm
Details available at: www. OCShomecare.com |
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