Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Owned by Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Bay Saint Louis, MS • Hospital ID 250162

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 18m
This is 9m longer than the MS average
Ranked #38 of 68 MS hospitals for speed
Faster than 44% of MS hospitals
Patient safety record
38.5 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
85 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+26% Fewer complications-10% Average patient experience0%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

36
Out of 100 (compared to other MS hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of MS hospitals
Average
Middle third of MS hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MS hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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