PERFORMANCE AT ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Critical Access Hospital in Napoleonville, LA 70390
Performance: Timely and Effective Care - Process of Care Measures
ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
135 Highway 402 Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-3600
The measures of timely and effective care at Assumption Community Hospital show how rapidly patients received recommended treatments known to get the best results for certain medical conditions. The timely and effective care measures (also known as “process of care” measures) indicate the percentage of patients who received timely treatments for common conditions, serious medical conditions or surgical procedures. These quality measures only apply to patients for whom the recommended treatment would be appropriate.
The data and graphs below compare applicable quality measures with state and national averages. Notice that small differences between different hospitals wont necessary indicate a material difference in the real world.
Emergency Department Care
The emergency department quality measures comprise sample data of all hospitalized inpatients, regardless of diagnosis or clinical condition. The waiting times at different hospitals varies depending on the number of factors including: number of patients seen, staffing levels, hospital efficiency, admitting procedures and the availability of beds for admitted patients.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Time Before Admission | 3 hours 52 minutes Measure: Time Before Admission This emergency department measure is based on a sample size of 12. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Average time spent in the emergency room before patients were admitted to the hospital. [2, 3] A lower time before admission is better. |
Preventive Care
Hospitals play a key role in promoting and educating patients about preventive services like immunizations, screenings, treatment, and lifestyle changes the preventive care measures shows how well hospitals are providing preventive services in their communities.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Patients Flu Immunization | 62% Measure: Patients Flu Immunization This preventive care measure is based on a sample size of 13. Sample data was collected between 10/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. [2, 3] A higher percentage of vaccinated patients is better. |
- [2] Data submitted were based on a sample of cases/patients.
- [3] Results are based on a shorter time period than required.