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Summary of Accreditation Quality Information
Lafayette General Medical Center
Org ID: 8739
1214 Coolidge Boulevard
Lafayette, LA  70503
(337)289-7374
lafayettegeneral.com

Accreditation Decision: Accredited
Decision Effective Date: July 15, 2006
This organization is in full compliance with all applicable standards.  


Accredited Programs Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Hospital 10/16/2009 10/16/2009  


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  Symbol Key
This organization achieved the best possible results
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This measure is not applicable for this organization.
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  Footnote Key
1. The measure or measure set was not reported.
2. The measure set does not have an overall result.
3. The number of patients is not enough for comparison purposes.
4. The measure meets the Privacy Disclosure Threshold rule.
5. The organization scored above 90% but was below most other organizations.
6. The measure results are not statistically valid.
7. The measure results are based on a sample of patients.
8. The number of months with measure data is below the reporting requirement.
9. The measure results are temporarily suppressed pending resubmission of updated data.
National Patient Safety Goals and National Quality Improvement Goals
    Compared to other Joint Commission Accredited Organizations
    Nationwide Statewide
Hospital
2006 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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National Quality Improvement Goals:    
Reporting Period:
Jul  2008 -
Jun  2009
Heart Attack Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
Heart Failure Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
Pregnancy Care See Detail
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  30 Day Risk Adjusted Mortality Rates (see details)
  30 Day Hospital Readmission Rates (see details)
  Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences (see details)
 
Hospitals voluntarily participate in the Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences(HCAHPS).
Pediatric and psychiatric hospitals are not eligible to participate in the HCAHPS survey based on their patient population.

National Quality Forum The Joint Commission only reports measures endorsed by the National Quality Forum.
 
* State results are not calculated for the National Patient Safety Goals.

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Sites and Services
* Primary Location

An organization may provide services not listed here. For more information refer to the Quality Report User Guide .

Locations of Care Available Services
Burdin Reihl Ambulatory Care Center
1211 Coolidge St.
Lafayette, LA  70503
  • Anesthesia (Outpatient)
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
CyberKnife Center
155 Hospital Drive Suite 100
Lafayette, LA  70503
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Lafayete General Surgical Hospital - Diagnostic Center
1000 West Pinhook Road, Suite 102
Lafayette, LA  70503
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Lafayette General Medical Center  *
1214 Coolidge Avenue
Lafayette, LA  70503
  • Behavioral Health (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult)
  • Cancer Center/Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Cardiac Unit/Cardiology (Inpatient)
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dialysis (Inpatient)
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Gastroenterology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Laboratory Tests
  • General Medical Services (Inpatient)
  • General Surgery (Inpatient)
  • GI or Endoscopy Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Gynecology (Inpatient)
  • Hematology/Blood Treatment (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Imaging/Radiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Infectious Diseases (Inpatient)
  • Infusion Services (Outpatient)
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Labor & Delivery (Inpatient)
  • Lithotripsy/Kidney Stone Treatment (Outpatient)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Mental Health (Inpatient, 24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care (Inpatient)
  • Nephrology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neurology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neurosurgery (Inpatient)
  • Nuclear Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Nursery (Inpatient)
  • Obstetrics (Inpatient)
  • Operating Room (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Ophthalmology/Eye Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Orthopedic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose, and Throat (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Outpatient Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Pediatric Care (Inpatient)
  • Plastic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Podiatry (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Radiation Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Rehabilitation (Inpatient)
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Thoracic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Trauma/Burn Unit (Inpatient)
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine (Outpatient)
  • Urology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Vascular Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Wound Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)

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