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Emergency Room Services
The emergency room treats injuries and illnesses that are minor to life threatening. In life threatening situations, highly skilled physicians and certified emergency nurses and technicians are trained to stabilize critically ill patients and have access to ambulances and emergency helicopters if needed for transfer arrangements.
Contact: Kenny Bordelon RN, BSN, ER Manager • 318-240-6045
Laboratory Services
The Avoyelles Hospital laboratory is a fully accredited clinical laboratory which performs clinical testing of blood, body fluid, and tissue for physicians from around the state of LA. Specialty and sub-specialty services includes all areas of the medical 
spectrum from basic diagnostics to monitoring transplant patients and genetic analysis.
The laboratory is fully automated and computerized with leading edge technology. It is staffed by a host of highly trained and experienced professionals. Licensed and certified Pathologists, Medical Technologists, Technicians, and 
Phlebotomists are on staff 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We pride ourselves in rapid and accurate results that are delivered by our automated information system to physicians and other healthcare entities.
Our laboratory performs over 400,000 tests per year for patients, physicians, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
Radiology Services
- General Radiology
- Fluoroscopy
- 16 slice CT and CT Angiography
- Ultrasound including: General, Gyn/OB, Vascular, Breast, and Echocardiography imaging
- ACR/FDA accredited Mammography including: Screening, Diagnostic, and Breast Biopsy
- On site Board Certified Radiologist
- Image copies available in both CD or hard copy formats
For more information: Glenn Leger R.T. • Radiology Manager • 318-240-6194
Surgery Services
Our Surgery Department includes two surgical suites, a post anesthesia care unit, and a separate suite for endoscopic procedures. Procedures performed at Avoyelles Hospital include general surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery and endoscopies.
Cardio Pulmonary Therapy Services
In each case, the person will most likely receive treatment from a cardio pulmonary therapist under the direction of a physician. The evaluation, treatment and care for patients with breathing disorders include both technicians and therapists. Outpatient testing is available for Cardiac Stress test and Pulmonary Function testing.
For more information: Billy Tingle, RRT, Respiratory Therapy Director • 318-240-6192
Nutritional Services Inpatient and Outpatient
Avoyelles Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient dietary consulting for their patients. A registered dietician is available for consults during the patient’s stay or can be scheduled after discharge through physician referral.
The cafeteria is open daily for employees, guest and family members. Breakfast and lunch menus can be found inside the cafeteria with price per item. Dinner is served as needed per employee or family member request. We have an excellent cafeteria where healthy food choices are available for hospital visitors and employees. We have many individuals from the community who are regulars in our cafeteria enjoying our culinary delights.
Cafeteria Hours Daily:
| Breakfast: | 7:30 am – 9:30 am |
| Lunch: | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm |
| Dinner: | 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Contact: Jenny Welch, RD,LDN, Nutritional Services Director * 318-240-6188
Hospitalist Services
When you or your family come to us for care, a physician will be at your service guiding and monitoring treatment while communicating with your personal doctor throughout your stay.
That’s important to know when matters of health REALLY matter!
The Avoyelles Hospital Hospitalist Program Features:
• 24 hours a day/7 days a week physician coverage
• Certified Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Physicians
• Immediate access to a physician upon Emergency admission
• Visits with patients more than once daily when needed
• Ongoing communications with patient’s primary care physician or specialist to update on patient’s status and care plan
• Immediate availability to patient in medical crisis situations
• More precise and immediate treatment plan application or adjustments
• Availability to patient’s family members to answer questions concerning treatment and progress
• Ability to prescribe lab tests or diagnostic imaging as needed
• Overall coordination of care while patient is in hospital
• Consulting with primary care physician or specialist upon patient discharge to more smoothly transition patient care.
Quality
Avoyelles Hospital is Joint Commission Certified. We strive to deliver high quality care to our patients by maintaining patient safety while also achieving patient satisfaction. These goals are accomplished not only by the quality department, but by an interdisciplinary approach throughout the facility. Everyone deserves quality health care. Fortunately, there are scientific ways to measure health care quality. Avoyelles hospital utilizes these tools to obtain data to continually improve quality care given to our patients. Our staff are trained to follow these standards of care and educated on the analysis of data to improve our care. Our facility makes every effort to make our hospital safe. We are continually improving patient safety by implementing strategies to prevent complications. As part of our commitment to improving patient satisfaction, Avoyelles conducts ongoing patient satisfaction surveys. These surveys form the basis of our efforts to refine our customer service strategy.
Contact Information:
Joint Commission – www.jointcommission.org
CMS – www.cms.gov
1-800-medicare
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact our Quality Director – Allison Rachal, RNC 318-240-6038
Case Management
Case Managers are professionals in the hospital setting who ensure that patients are admitted and transitioned to the appropriate level of care, have an effective plan of care and are receiving prescribed treatment, and have an advocate for services and plans needed during and after their stay. Case Managers concurrently plan for transitions of care, discharge and often post discharge follow up. Case Managers often coordinate/communicate with the patient and family, physician(s), funding sources (i.e. insurance, Medicare), and community resources that provide services the patient may need, such as rehabilitation facilities or providers of medical equipment. Through this coordination, hospital case managers’ goals are to ensure both optimal patient and hospital outcomes including quality of care, efficient resource utilization and reimbursement for services. Hospital Case Management is a collaborative practice, consisting primarily of Nurse and discharge planners working in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Our Case Management team focuses on delivering personalized services to patients to improve their care and involves the following:
1) Verify coverage & benefits with the health insurers to ensure the provider is appropriately paid;
2) Coordinate the services associated with discharge or return home;
3) Provide patient education;
4) Provide post-care follow-up; and
5) Coordinate services with other health care providers
If you have any questions or concerns our office can be reached at 318-240-6018.
Contacts:
Jennifer Gautreaux, LPN
Megan Gremillion, LPN
Jessica Volentine, LPN
Allison Rachal, RNC
Area Healthcare Resources
Avoyelles Assisted Living
Bailey House-318-346-8400
Oakmont Estates-318-240-7424
Avoyelles Counseling – 318-253-1773
Avoyelles Parish Health Unit – 318-253-4528
Avoyelles Parish Mental Health Clinic – 318-253-9638
Durable Medical Supply
Acadian Medical Supply-318-346-1560
Central La. Medical Supply-318-253-7369
Home Medical-318-253-8635
Home Health Agencies
Amedisys Home Health Services- 318-445-2846
Angels of Mercy Home Health- 318-240-8057
Bunkie Home Care-318-346-3312
Central Louisiana Home Health-318-253-9988
Intrepid USA Home Health -318-253-0790
Marksville Home Care-318-253-7993
Medistar Home Health-318-253-8978
Stat Home Health-318-561-7778
Synergy Home Health-318-253-9292
Thompson Home Health-318-253-7601
Hospice
All Saints Hospice-318-240-8515
Hospice of Avoyelles-318-253-4248
Oasis Healthcare Hospice-318-619-9457
Inpatient Psychiatric Services
PACES-318-346-3320
Nursing Homes
Avoyelles Manor-318-922-3125
Bayou Chateau-318-941-2294
Bayou Vista-318-346-6114
Colonial Nursing Home-318-253-4554
Hessmer Nursing Home-563-4244
Oak Haven Community Care Center-253-4601
Rio Sol Nursing Home-964-2198
Valley View Nursing Home-253-6553
Nursing Services
Medical/Surgical & ICU
Nursing services is dedicated to making your hospital stay as comfortable and safe as possible. Medication safety is enhanced through use of computerized medication dispensing cabinets and barcoding of patients armbands and medication to assure the right patient gets the right meds.
Women’s Services We understand the unique health needs of women. That’s why we have built several key services to meet these needs. From mammography for the early detection of breast cancer or breast disease and conditions, to ultrasound and gynecologic surgery, our Women’s services continue to grow. We are committed to doing all that we can to provide prompt care with easy access, and every convenience.
Dr. Jennifer Beil, Gynecologist, is an Active Medical Staff Member of Avoyelles Hospital. Please contact her office for more information 318-240-8771.
