Ochsner hospitals get A grade for safety

Showcasing dedication to excellence and patient safety, numerous Ochsner Health hospitals, including Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, earned an A hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization. Leapfrog assigns grades to hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“We are incredibly proud to achieve an ‘A’ grade across multiple Ochsner hospitals, a recognition that reflects the unwavering dedication, skill and compassion of our teams,” said Robert Hart, MD, chief physician executive, Ochsner Health. “This is a testament to their tireless efforts and commitment to safety and excellence in patient care. We are deeply grateful for their hard work and the trust they inspire every day in our communities.”  
Ochsner St. Mary is an acute care 87-bed hospital which offers a range of services including a 24-hour emergency room, intensive care unit, inpatient behavioral health, and both inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy. Multiple surgical specialties include general surgery, pain management, cardiology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and podiatry. We also offer many advanced medical technologies including MRI, digital mammography, low-dose CT, full service lab and wound care services.