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Summary of Quality Information
Forrest General Hospital
Org ID: 8055
6051 US Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS  39401
(601)288-7000
www.forrestgeneral.com


Accreditation
Programs
Accreditation
Decision
Effective
Date
Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Behavioral Health Care
Accredited 2/28/2009 2/27/2009 2/27/2009  
Home Care
Accredited 2/28/2009 2/27/2009 2/27/2009  
Hospital
Accredited 2/28/2009 2/27/2009 2/27/2009  

Advanced Certification
Programs
Certification
Decision
Effective
Date
Last Full
Review Date
Last On-Site
Review Date
Primary Stroke Center
Certification 1/24/2009  1/23/2009  1/23/2009 


Special Quality Awards


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  Symbol Key
This organization achieved the best possible results
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This measure is not applicable for this organization.
Not displayed
  Footnote Key
1. The measure or measure set was not reported.
2. The measure set does not have an overall result.
3. The number of patients is not enough for comparison purposes.
4. The measure meets the Privacy Disclosure Threshold rule.
5. The organization scored above 90% but was below most other organizations.
6. The measure results are not statistically valid.
7. The measure results are based on a sample of patients.
8. The number of months with measure data is below the reporting requirement.
9. The measure results are temporarily suppressed pending resubmission of updated data.
National Patient Safety Goals and National Quality Improvement Goals
    Compared to other Joint Commission Accredited Organizations
    Nationwide Statewide
Behavioral Health Care
2009 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
*
Home Care
2009 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
*
Hospital
2009 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
*
National Quality Improvement Goals:    
Reporting Period:
Jan  2009 -
Dec  2009
Heart Attack Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Heart Failure Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)    
SCIP - Cardiac See Detail
   
SCIP - Infection Prevention
For All Reported Procedures:
See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Blood Vessel Surgery
See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Colon/Large Intestine Surgery
See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
  • Hip Joint Replacement
See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Hysterectomy
See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
  • Knee Replacement
See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Open Heart Surgery
See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
SCIP – Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) See Detail
   
  30 Day Risk Adjusted Mortality Rates (see details)
  30 Day Hospital Readmission Rates (see details)
  Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences (see details)
 
Hospitals voluntarily participate in the Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences(HCAHPS).
Pediatric and psychiatric hospitals are not eligible to participate in the HCAHPS survey based on their patient population.

National Quality Forum The Joint Commission only reports measures endorsed by the National Quality Forum.
 
* State results are not calculated for the National Patient Safety Goals.

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Sites and Services
* Primary Location

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Locations of Care Available Services
Forrest General Cancer Center, Hattieburg, MS
310 S. 28th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS  39404
  • Anesthesia (Outpatient)
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Forrest General Home Care
111 Hospital Drive
Tylertown, MS  39667
  • Home Health, Non-Hospice Services
  • Personal Care/Support Non-Hospice
Forrest General Home Care
891C Hwy 42/84 Bypass
Prentiss, MS  39474
  • Home Health, Non-Hospice Services
  • Personal Care/Support Non-Hospice
Forrest General Home Care
203 West Main Street
Lumberton, MS  39455
  • Home Health, Non-Hospice Services
  • Personal Care/Support Non-Hospice
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice
1414 South 28th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS  39402
  • Home Health, Non-Hospice Services
  • Hospice Care
  • Personal Care/Support Non-Hospice
  • Pharmacy/Dispensary,General Services
Forrest General Hospital  *
6051 US Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS  39401
Joint Commission Advanced Certification Programs:
  • Primary Stroke Center
Services:
  • Allergy (Outpatient)
  • Cancer Center/Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Cardiac Unit/Cardiology (Inpatient)
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dermatology (Inpatient)
  • Dialysis (Inpatient)
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Endocrinology (Inpatient)
  • Family Practice (Inpatient)
  • Gastroenterology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Medical Services (Inpatient)
  • General Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • GI or Endoscopy Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Gynecology (Inpatient)
  • Hematology/Blood Treatment (Inpatient)
  • Imaging/Radiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Infectious Diseases (Inpatient)
  • Infusion Therapy (Outpatient)
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient)
  • Labor & Delivery (Inpatient)
  • Lithotripsy/Kidney Stone Treatment (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care (Inpatient)
  • Nephrology (Inpatient)
  • Neurology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neurosurgery (Inpatient)
  • Nuclear Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Nursery (Inpatient)
  • Obstetrics (Inpatient)
  • Operating Room (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Ophthalmology/Eye Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Orthopedic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose, and Throat (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Outpatient Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Pediatric Care (Inpatient)
  • Plastic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Podiatry (Outpatient)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Radiation Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Respite Care (Inpatient)
  • Rheumatology (Inpatient)
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Thoracic Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine (Outpatient)
  • Urology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Vascular Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Wound Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)
Forrest General Hospital Anatomical Pathology Lab
300 South 29th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS  39402
    Gentle Path
    304 Emerald Lane
    Hattiesburg, MS  39401
    • Behavioral Health (Residential / Group Homes - Adult)
    Live Well Center
    5909 Highway 49, Suite 40
    Hattiesburg, MS  39402
    • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
    Pine Grove Child & Adolescent Day Treatment
    1000 Broadway Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS  39401
    • Behavioral Health (Day Programs - Child/Youth)
    Pine Grove Recovery Center
    2255 Broadway Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS  39402
    • Behavioral Health (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult/Child/Youth)
    • Chemical Dependency (Day Programs - Adult/Child/Youth)
      (Residential / Group Homes - Adult)
      (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult)
    Pine Grove Women's Center
    3875 Veterans Memorial Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS  39401
    • Behavioral Health (Residential / Group Homes - Adult)
    • Chemical Dependency (Residential / Group Homes - Adult)
    South Mississippi Psychiatric Group
    1 Lincoln Parkway, Suite 202
    Hattiesburg, MS  39402
    • Behavioral Health (Day Programs - Adult)
      (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult/Child/Youth)

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