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Long-Term Care Hospital

Ochsner Specialty Hospital

1314 19th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301

25+ Day Avg Stay

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1314 19th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301

About Ochsner Specialty Hospital

Long-term care hospital overview

Ochsner Specialty Hospital is an long-term care hospital in Meridian, MS. Long-term care hospitals specialize in treating patients who require extended hospital-level care, typically with average stays of 25 days or more, for complex medical conditions that cannot be managed in a standard acute care setting.

Ochsner Specialty Hospital performs better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community. Medicare spending per beneficiary is below the national average. 9 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing a long-term care hospital in Meridian, MS, consider infection rates, functional improvement scores, readmission rates, and the facility's experience with extended acute care. LTCHs serve patients with complex conditions requiring prolonged hospital-level care that standard hospitals and skilled nursing facilities cannot provide.

At a Glance

MSPB Ratio0.88x
Affiliated Doctors9

Infection Rates

Healthcare-associated infections vs. national benchmarks (SIR: 1.0 = expected)

C. difficile Infection (CDI)

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections

0.000Same as National

National SIR: 0.349

Ochsner Specialty Hospital's standardized infection ratio is 0.000 (national: 0.349). This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Patient Safety

Falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, and ICU utilization

Falls with Major Injury

Lower is better

Rate of falls resulting in major injury during LTCH stay

0.00%

Natl: 0.1%

Pressure Ulcers

Lower is better

Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers

0.00%

Natl: 2.3%

Restraint Use

Lower is better

Percentage of patients with physical restraints

75.4%

ICU Bed Days

Percentage of patient days spent in ICU

40.4%

Clinical Quality

Drug safety, care coordination, and treatment measures

Drug Regimen Review

Patients with timely drug regimen review to prevent adverse drug events

82.2%

Natl: 94.0%

Anticoagulation for AFib

Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving appropriate anticoagulation therapy

94.2%

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharge to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community

Better Than National

Risk-standardized: 21.7% (national: 19.0%) · 169 patients

Ochsner Specialty Hospital performs better than the national rate for community discharge (21.7% risk-adjusted, national: 19.0%).

Potentially Preventable Readmissions

Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days of LTCH discharge

Same as National

Risk-standardized: 22.9% (national: 19.0%) · 221 patients

Ochsner Specialty Hospital's readmission rate (22.9%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.

Medicare Spending

Spending per beneficiary relative to national average

0.88x

Below National Average

1.00 = national average

Ochsner Specialty Hospital's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 13% below the national average (ratio: 0.88, national: 1.01), suggesting efficient care. Based on 268 Medicare episodes.

Vaccination Rates

Immunization coverage

Influenza Vaccination84.2%

Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine (national: 71.5%)

COVID-19 Vaccination (Staff)0.0%

Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (national: 88.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Ochsner Specialty Hospital

What is a long-term care hospital?

A long-term care hospital (LTCH) like Ochsner Specialty Hospital provides extended hospital-level care for patients with complex medical conditions. Unlike standard hospitals, LTCHs have average stays of 25+ days and specialize in weaning patients from ventilators, managing complex wounds, and treating multi-system organ failure.

How does Ochsner Specialty Hospital's infection rate compare?

C. difficile Infection (CDI): Same as national (SIR: 0.000).

What is Ochsner Specialty Hospital's readmission rate?

Ochsner Specialty Hospital's readmission rate (22.9%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.

How many beds does Ochsner Specialty Hospital have?

Bed count information is not currently available.

How many doctors are affiliated with Ochsner Specialty Hospital?

9 physicians are affiliated with Ochsner Specialty Hospital.

Data source: CMS LTCH Compare ·