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Address
2390 WEST CONGRESS
Lafayette, LA 70506
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteochsner.org
Facilities & services
116
total beds
4
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 10 min of 341 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 5 min of 33 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 38,348 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.71 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.11 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
71% would definitely recommend
71%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
86%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
196
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 20
Radiology 19
Pulmonology 7
Anesthesiology 6
General surgery 5
Orthopedic surgery 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Cardiology 1
Neurology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics?

Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (337) 261-6000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Lafayette.

Is Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics, call (337) 261-6000.

Where is Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics located?

Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is located at 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA, 70506. Phone: (337) 261-6000.