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Inpatient Rehabilitation

University Health System

4502 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229

Government
11 Years Certified
3+ hrs therapy/day

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4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

About University Health System

Inpatient rehabilitation facility overview

University Health System is a government-operated inpatient rehabilitation facility in San Antonio, TX, serving patients in Bexar County and the surrounding region. Medicare certified since 2015, the facility has provided 11 years of intensive rehabilitation care. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from serious injuries, surgeries, and medical conditions that require at least 3 hours of therapy per day.

University Health System treats patients with hip or femur fracture, all other conditions, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), and other rehabilitation conditions.

University Health System achieves a 100.0% functional mobility improvement rate, reflecting strong rehabilitation outcomes. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing an inpatient rehabilitation facility in San Antonio, TX, consider functional outcome measures, infection rates, readmission performance, and the facility's experience with your specific condition. IRFs provide the most intensive level of rehabilitation, typically requiring patients to participate in at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week.

At a Glance

OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since2015
CountyBexar
MSPB Ratio0.95x avg
Conditions Treated9
Affiliated Doctors1

Functional Outcomes

Patient improvement in mobility and self-care during rehabilitation

Functional Mobility Improvement

Patients who improved in mobility during their rehab stay

100.0%

100.0% of patients at University Health System showed functional mobility improvement, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Change in Self-Care Score

Patients with meaningful improvement in self-care abilities

96.7%

96.7% of patients at University Health System showed change in self-care score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Change in Mobility Score

Patients with meaningful improvement in mobility

100.0%

100.0% of patients at University Health System showed change in mobility score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Discharge Self-Care Score

Patients meeting self-care goals at discharge

13.5%

13.5% of patients showed discharge self-care score.

Self-Care Decline

Lower is better

Patients whose self-care abilities declined during rehab

3.00%

University Health System reports a 3.00% rate for self-care decline. Lower rates indicate better outcomes.

Safety & Infections

Infection rates, falls, and pressure ulcer prevention

Central Line Infections (CLABSI)

Standardized infection ratio for central line-associated bloodstream infections

1.149Same as National

University Health System's CLABSI standardized infection ratio is 1.149. This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Falls Prevention

Percentage of patients without falls resulting in major injury

21.4%

21.4% of patients were free from falls with major injury.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers during rehab stay

0.00%

University Health System reports a 0.00% rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers, well below typical rates, indicating excellent skin care protocols.

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharge to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after rehabilitation

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 65.6% (80 patients)

University Health System's community discharge rate (65.6% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.

Post-Discharge Readmissions

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions within 30 days of IRF discharge

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 8.9% (78 patients)

University Health System's post-discharge readmission rate (8.9% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.

Within-Stay Readmissions

Rate of potentially preventable hospital transfers during the IRF stay

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 4.2% (87 patients)

University Health System's within-stay readmission rate (4.2%) is consistent with the national rate.

Medicare Spending

Spending per beneficiary relative to national average

0.95x

Below National Average

1.00 = national average

University Health System's Medicare spending per beneficiary is at the national average (ratio: 0.95). Based on 68 Medicare episodes.

Conditions Treated

Patient volume by rehabilitation condition

University Health System treats patients recovering from hip or femur fracture, all other conditions, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), and 2 other condition categories.

Hip or femur fracture

21

All other conditions

15

Brain disease or condition (non-traumatic)

15

Stroke

15

Brain injury (traumatic)

11

Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition

< 11

Nervous system disorder (excluding stroke)

< 11

Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)

< 11

Spinal cord injury (traumatic)

< 11

Vaccination Rates

Immunization coverage for patients and staff

Influenza Vaccination11.2%

Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccination98.4%

Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination

Affiliated Physicians

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About University Health System

What conditions does University Health System treat?

University Health System provides intensive rehabilitation for patients with hip or femur fracture, all other conditions, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), stroke, and other conditions requiring intensive therapy.

What are University Health System's functional outcomes?

Functional Mobility Improvement: 100.0%. Change in Self-Care Score: 96.7%. Change in Mobility Score: 100.0%. Discharge Self-Care Score: 13.5%. Self-Care Decline: 3.0%.

How does University Health System compare to other IRFs?

Discharge to Community: Same as national. Post-Discharge Readmissions: Same as national. Within-Stay Readmissions: Same as national.

What is the minimum therapy requirement at University Health System?

As a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, University Health System provides intensive therapy programs requiring at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week, under physician supervision.

How many doctors are affiliated with University Health System?

1 physicians are affiliated with University Health System.

Data source: CMS IRF Compare ·