

Ochsner Rush Hospital
Ochsner Rush Hospital is a medical facility located in Meridian, MS. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
2% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Ochsner Rush Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Almand
He is a great doctor - He explained everything very well and was very genuine.
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Ethridge
Would highly recommend Dr Tariq and his staff to anyone without hesitation.
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Tariq
I had an appointment with Dr Almand on April 24. Checkin was fine, but I waited an hour after my scheduled appointment to be called back. The visit itself was good I saw the Fellow working with Dr Almand. She was helpful and answered all of my questions.
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Almand
Location
Ochsner Rush Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ochsner Rush Hospital located?
Ochsner Rush Hospital is located at 1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ochsner Rush Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ochsner Rush Hospital has been awarded with Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ochsner Rush Hospital highly rated with patients?
67% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ochsner Rush Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ochsner Rush Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ochsner Rush Hospital profile..
How does Ochsner Rush Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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