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Ochsner Rush Hospital

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At a glance

Ochsner Rush Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.185Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.655Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2437Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.808Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.106Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.542Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2904Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.943Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.022Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.168Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures83Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.275Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.440Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures44Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.409Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.033Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.249Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days24852Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.518Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.659Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.030Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.594Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days23713Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases11.130Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.180Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.9Same as national66
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national584
Death rate for heart attack patients14.3Same as national124
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.9Same as national71
Death rate for heart failure patients13.8Same as national130
Death rate for pneumonia patients23.7Worse than national140
Death rate for stroke patients12.9Same as national26
Pressure ulcer rate0.62Same as national1972
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications163.50Same as national46
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national2434
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national2368
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.93Same as national697
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.54Same as national239
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.92Same as national266
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.03Same as national710
Postoperative sepsis rate5.14Same as national222
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.68Same as national168
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.20Same as national478
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.99Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients38Not available106
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-7.5Not available150
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-4.8Not available151
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national873
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.5Same as national1233
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national480
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national106
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national77
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.6Same as national150
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.2Same as national42
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national151

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating3570
Doctor communication - star rating4570
Communication about medicines - star rating3570
Discharge information - star rating4570
Cleanliness - star rating3570
Quietness - star rating4570
Overall hospital rating - star rating3570
Recommend hospital - star rating4570
Summary star rating4570

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumemedium
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination84976
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better174442
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better171420
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21117
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen130403
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9996
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing121989
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock80147
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9858
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9144
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle86147
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9692
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9864
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29049
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Ochsner Rush Hospital rated?
Ochsner Rush Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Ochsner Rush Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Ochsner Rush Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Ochsner Rush Hospital located?
Ochsner Rush Hospital is located at 1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301.
What type of hospital is Ochsner Rush Hospital?
Ochsner Rush Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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