Annual Report 2011 - Calvary Health Care Bethlehem

Clinical Indicators – Falls
The rate of falls that have been recorded on the
RISKMAN system has reduced significantly this year
when compared to last year; on average one-third less
than those reported in the 2009 - 2010 year. These
results may indicate that the remediation strategies that
have been implemented are producing the desired effect.
Falls Rates
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
B
B
A A C
C
B
A C
B
A C
A = 2008/09
B = 2009/10
C = 2010/11
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Clinical Indicators –
Pressure Ulcers
Our patients have a tendency to develop pressure ulcers
as a direct consequence of their immobility and the
deterioration of their condition. Pressure ulcer and
wound management in our patient groups is complex
and requires a high level of skill and expertise. As in
previous years, the majority of pressure ulcers exist in
Pressure
Ulcers Rates
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
B
A
E
C
D F
A
B
D
C
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
B
A C
C
B
A
patients admitted for management of their ulcers and
our rate of hospital acquired pressure ulcers is relatively
low. The majority of hospital acquired ulcers are recorded
as ‘stage one’ which is a reflection of the fact that our
surveillance and subsequent management of ulcers has
been effective.
St Luke’s St Joseph’s St Teresa’s Community Location off site Location
Unspecified
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
Rose Room
C
A = Admitted with ulcers 2008/09
B = Admitted with ulcers 2009/10
C = Hospital acquired 2008/09
D = Hospital acquired 2009/10
E = Admitted with ulcers 2010/11
F = Hospital acquired 2010/11
A C E E F E
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