Ascension Seton Hays, located at 6001 Kyle Parkway in Kyle, Texas, is a regional hospital offering specialty and emergency care close to home. As a certified Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, we provide 24/7 emergency care as well as advanced treatment for severe injuries, heart conditions, and neurological issues. Our campus is known for its comprehensive medical expertise, including heart and vascular health, musculoskeletal care, and neurological and plastic surgery. We take pride in our commitment to patient safety and quality of care, reflected in our 5-star rating from CMS and the "Leapfrog A" award received for the past four years. At Ascension Seton Hays, you can expect compassionate, patient-centered care in a modern and welcoming environment.
| Hospital Name | Ascension Seton Hays |
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| Facility ID | 670056 |
| Address | 6001 KYLE PKWY |
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| City/Town | Kyle |
| State | TX |
| ZIP Code | 78640 |
| County/Parish | HAYS |
| Health System | Ascension |
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| Health System Website Domain | ascension.org |
| Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) | No |
| Health System Total Hospitals | 84 |
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| Health System Total Beds | 17222 |
| Health System Hospital Locations | Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma, NA, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospitals |
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| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
| Ownership Details | Ascension |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Joan Ross accepted the role of president at Ascension Seton Hays in July 2023. [3, 5] In this role, she provides leadership for overall operations and financial stewardship of the hospital, with oversight of operational effectiveness, performance, and strategic growth, including key programs such as cardiovascular care, trauma, women's services, and neurosciences. [3, 5] Ross joined Ascension Seton in July 2020 as Chief Operating Officer of Ascension Seton Hays. [3, 5] During her time as COO, the hospital expanded operating room, cath lab, and electrophysiology lab services and achieved a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5 Star rating and Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3 star rating in 2022. [3, 5] She has over 37 years of experience in healthcare operations, clinical programs, talent management, and quality improvement in national organizations. [3, 5] Prior to joining Ascension Seton, she served as Executive Vice President/COO for St. Mary Medical Center, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, and Bon Secours Health System. [3, 5] She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Otterbein College and a Master of Science in Management from Troy State University (now Troy University). [3, 5]
Luke Miller accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ascension Seton Hays in July 2023. [3, 5] In this role, he provides leadership for overall operations and financial stewardship of the hospital. [3, 5] Miller is responsible for key programs such as cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and trauma services. [3, 5] He has over a decade of experience and began his career with a pharmacy residency at University of Florida Health Jacksonville. [3, 5] He joined the Ascension Florida Market in 2015 and transitioned to Ascension Texas in 2017, where he served as Director of Pharmacy, Director of Operations, and Interim Chief Operating Officer for Ascension Seton Hays. [3, 5, 7] Miller has led capital and strategic planning, clinical and support services operations, built medical staff partnerships, and was involved in pursuing CMS Five-Star and Leapfrog A Hospital Safety Grade ratings. [3, 5]
Mona Gaw, DNP, RN, was announced as the new Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Seton Hays in March 2024. [8] Prior to this role, she served as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Seton Northwest and Ascension Seton Southwest. [8] According to Joan Ross, President of Ascension Seton Hays, Gaw has broad experience and a strong background in quality and safety. [8] Gaw has received numerous awards and accolades for her leadership and served as the Founding Dean for the College of Nursing at Saint Mary's University in the Philippines. [8] Most recently, she led her nursing team in achieving their initial Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). [8] She also volunteers with organizations including the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Texas Nurses Association, Central Texas Food Bank, and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Ministry. [8]
| Allopathic Residency Program | No |
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| Dental Residency Program | No |
| Osteopathic Residency Program | No |
| Other Residency Programs | No |
| Pediatric Residency Program | No |
| Licensed Beds | 154 |
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| FTE Employees on Payroll | 745.76 |
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| FTE Interns & Residents | NA |
| Inpatient Days (Title V) | NA |
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| Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) | 9463 |
| Inpatient Days (Title XIX) | 1452 |
| Total Inpatient Days | 45887 |
| Bed Count | 173 |
| Available Bed Days | 63145 |
| Discharges (Title V) | NA |
| Discharges (Title XVIII) | 1978 |
| Discharges (Title XIX) | 455 |
| Total Discharges | 9983 |
| Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
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| Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 5774 |
| Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 687 |
| Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) | 27369 |
| Bed Count (Adults & Peds) | 137 |
| Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) | 50005 |
| Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
| Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 1978 |
| Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 455 |
| Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) | 9983 |
| Care Quality Stengths | Average overall patient satisfaction. Hospital does an exceptional job of ensuring patients at the hospital do not get infections |
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| Care Quality Concerns | Patients report that the care team can be slow at times in meeting their needs. Hospital has an long ER wait time. It takes on average over 3 hours for patients to be seen and treated |
| Nurse Communication – Star Rating | |
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| Doctor Communication – Star Rating | |
| Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating | |
| Communication About Medicines – Star Rating | |
| Discharge Information – Star Rating | |
| Care Transition – Star Rating | |
| Cleanliness – Star Rating | |
| Quietness – Star Rating | |
| Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating | |
| Recommend Hospital – Star Rating |
| Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital | 69% |
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| Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients | |
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| Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications | Better Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate | |
| Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate | No Different Than National Average |
| Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite | No Different Than National Average |
| Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) | 192 |
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| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | 13.7 |
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| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | -21.3 |
| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | -3.5 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | 12.5 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
| Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
| Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | 1 |
| Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.2 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG | 10.2 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | 18.3 |
| Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.5 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | Not Available |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | 13.8 |
| Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 |
| Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | No Different than expected |
| Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
| CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.645 |
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| CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.322 |
| SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.171 |
| CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.105 |
| MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.247 |
| Fiscal Year Begin | Jul 01, 2022 |
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| Fiscal Year End | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Charity Care Cost | $23,355 |
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| Bad Debt Expense | $44,391 |
| Uncompensated Care Cost | $29,040 |
| Total Uncompensated Care | $29,423 |
| Total Salaries | $72,768 |
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| Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) | $153,106 |
| Depreciation Expense | $6,087 |
| Total Operating Costs | $207,274 |
| Inpatient Charges | $998,570 |
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| Outpatient Charges | $669,730 |
| Total Patient Charges | $1,668,301 |
| Core Wage Costs | $13,947 |
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| Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) | |
| Adjusted Salaries | $72,627 |
| Contract Labor (Patient Care) | $3,334 |
| Wage Costs (Part A Teaching) | |
| Wage Costs (Interns & Residents) |
| Cash & Bank Balances | $7 |
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| Short-Term Investments | |
| Notes Receivable | |
| Accounts Receivable | $180,458 |
| Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $-146,521 |
| Inventory | $5,793 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $4 |
| Other Current Assets | $2,815 |
| Total Current Assets | $68,591 |
| Land Value | $10,560 |
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| Land Improvements Value | $5,464 |
| Building Value | $129,384 |
| Leasehold Improvements | |
| Fixed Equipment Value | $1,634 |
| Major Movable Equipment | $59,642 |
| Minor Depreciable Equipment | |
| Health IT Assets | |
| Total Fixed Assets | $113,650 |
| Long-Term Investments | |
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| Other Assets | $2,878 |
| Total Other Assets | $2,878 |
| Total Assets | $185,120 |
| Accounts Payable | $3,761 |
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| Salaries & Wages Payable | $5,117 |
| Payroll Taxes Payable | |
| Short-Term Debt | |
| Deferred Revenue | $7,336 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $26,165 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $42,379 |
| Mortgage Debt | |
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| Long-Term Notes Payable | |
| Unsecured Loans | |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | $17,722 |
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | $17,722 |
| Total Liabilities | $60,101 |
| General Fund Balance | $125,019 |
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| Total Fund Balances | $125,019 |
| Total Liabilities & Equity | $185,120 |
| DRG (Non-Outlier) | |
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| DRG (Pre-Oct 1) | $5,370 |
| DRG (Post-Oct 1) | $17,065 |
| Outlier Payments | |
| DSH Adjustment | $689 |
| Eligible DSH % | $0 |
| Simulated MC Payments | $22,610 |
| Total IME Payments |
| Inpatient Revenue | $998,791 |
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| Outpatient Revenue | $669,754 |
| Total Patient Revenue | $1,668,545 |
| Contractual Allowances & Discounts | $1,437,478 |
| Net Patient Revenue | $231,067 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $225,874 |
| Net Service Income | $5,193 |
| Other Income | $2,927 |
| Total Income | $8,120 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Net Income | $8,120 |
| Cost-to-Charge Ratio | $0 |
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| Net Medicaid Revenue | $14,990 |
| Medicaid Charges | $144,559 |
| Net CHIP Revenue | $64 |
| CHIP Charges | $965 |
| EHR | Epic |
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| EHR Version | EpicCare Inpatient (not Community Connect) |
| EHR is Changing | No |
| ERP | Oracle |
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| ERP Version | Unknown |
| EHR is Changing | NA |