How Acadiana Hospitals Compare In National Quality Rankings

(KMDL-FM) If you look at any "quality of life" study that offers information on where the best places to live are located, you will generally find healthcare listed as a high priority. Access to good local healthcare is a must for any growing municipality. Here in Acadiana, we are quite fortunate that two of our state's "Best" hospitals are located right here in town.

Having quality hospitals attracts quality doctors and nurses, and while a wonderful physical plant is nice, it's the people who make those machines and medicine work that are the most meaningful when it comes to quality healthcare in South Louisiana.

How Were the Best In-State Hospitals Determined?

This study and ranking of hospitals was published by Newsweek, and the data were collected and corroborated by Statista. The rankings used to evaluate hospital quality and quality of services were compiled using recommendations from medical professionals and patient experiences.

doctors doing surgery inside emergency room — Photo by Natanael Melchor on Unsplash

The study also examined patient outcomes following treatment at each facility and utilized patient statements and reviews following their services to help round out the details the study was attempting to present.

To give you an idea of how each "ranking" was attained, here is the methodology that was used in the study and how it was applied to the outcomes:

Hospital quality metrics: 50% of the total score
Hospital reputation: 28.5% of the total score
Patient experience: 15% of the total score
PROMs implementation: 6.5% of the total score

Lafayette and Acadiana Hospitals Earn High Rankings in "Best In-State" Study

The study looked at 800 hospitals across the country, and Louisiana had 20 facilities on the list. Of those listed, Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans was ranked as #1. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge was ranked #2, and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center was ranked #3.

group of people wearing blue scrub suit — Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center earned the ninth spot on the list. Other South Louisiana hospitals that earned accolades in the Newsweek study compiled by Statista were CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Are Hospital in Lake Charles at #12, Abbeville General Hospital earned a ranking of #13, while Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette was ranked at #14.

If you did not see your hospital mentioned or would like to see the complete Global Hospital Ratings by Newsweek and Statista, you can see that here. Congratulations to all of the hospitals represented. But mainly, congratulations to the men and women who work tirelessly at their jobs to ensure that we are well taken care of in Louisiana.

And since you're feeling better, you probably want to get out and explore. How many of these 10 Gotta See experiences have you had?

10 'Punches' Everyone Should Have on Their "Louisiana Card"

If you were keeping a scorecard of Louisiana experiences, what would you include if you wanted to verify that someone had had a true and unique experience in the state? We know it's hard to narrow down to just 10. So consider this our "beginner's card" or a "primary learning" card, even though we don't really have a card, but I think you get the idea. So, how many of these 10 have you experienced? What should be the next 10 punches we need to add on our card?

Gallery Credit: Bruce Mikells

Source: Acadiana Hospitals Rank Among Louisiana’s Finest In National Quality Study

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