Opelousas General Health System Nationally Recognized for Quality Medical Excellence in Orthopedic Care, Ranked Among Top in Nation for Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Care & Pulmonary Care

Opelousas, LA, 06/01/21 — Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) has been recognized as Top 100 in the nation for Medical Excellence in Orthopedic Care, and has been ranked among the top 10% in the nation for orthopedic surgery, neurological care, and pulmonary care.. Additionally, OGHS has been ranked among the top 10% in the state for joint replacement, orthopedic care, and sepsis care. Our 2021 quality awards from CareChex® —are based on their comprehensive quality scoring system, that compares inpatient quality performance across general, acute and non-federal U.S. hospitals.

These 2021 quality award rankings from CareChex® Awards, are an information service of Quantros, Inc.

“We are very excited to be recognized as a top 100 hospital for Medical Excellence as well as ranking in the top 10% of the state and nation. These awards show the dedication of our physician’s and staff in fulfilling our mission of providing high quality patient care in a family oriented, safe environment,” said Dr. Kenneth Cochran, President & CEO of Opelousas General Health System.

Here are the 2021 CareChex Medical Excellence &Patient Safety ratings for Opelousas General Health System:

• Top 100 in nation:
  • Orthopaedic Care
• Top 10% in nation:
  • Major Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Neurological Care
  • Pulmonary Care
• Top 10% in state:
  • Joint Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Care
  • Sepsis Care

Opelousas General Health System was recognized in 2020 for the following Medical Excellence & Patient Safety ratings:

• #1 Hospital in the Market:
  • Interventional Carotid Care
• Top 10% in nation:
  • Major Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery
• Top 10% in state:
  • Joint Replacement

About Opelousas General Health System

Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region's referral medical center, OGHS is a 197-bed, full service medical center, and the area's most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art technology. Visit us at www.opelousasgeneral.com

About Quantros CareChex®

CareChex Awards by Quantros utilizes a peer-reviewed risk-adjustment

methodology to more reliably measure rates of mortality, complications and

readmissions — appropriately weighting and accounting for all of the risk

factors relating to a patient’s principal and secondary diagnosis, as well as

other patient characteristics that may increase the probability for adverse

clinical outcomes. These rankings do not include any self-reported data.

Quantros prides itself in providing the most comprehensive and objective calculation of hospital and system quality performance in the industry. Our vast datasets represent high statistical significance and do not include any self-reported or survey data. In turn, creating clearer performance differentiation across 39 clinical categories of care in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety. For access to provider quality ratings, visit www.CareChex.com.