West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH), located at 701 East Cypress Street in Sulphur, LA, is a 107-bed facility dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the residents of West Calcasieu and Cameron parishes. WCCH offers advanced and personalized healthcare with a focus on exceptional patient experiences, featuring state-of-the-art technology and expert physicians. As a community hospital, WCCH provides a wide range of services, including emergency, surgical, and maternity care, and is recognized as a Blue Distinction Maternity Center. Experience compassionate, community-focused healthcare right in your area, with prompt attention and minimized wait times. Call (337) 527-7034 for more information.
| Hospital Name | West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital |
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| Facility ID | 190013 |
| Address | 701 EAST CYPRESS STREET |
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| City/Town | Sulphur |
| State | LA |
| ZIP Code | 70663 |
| County/Parish | CALCASIEU |
| Health System | Independent |
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| Health System Website Domain | wcch.com |
| Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) | No |
| Health System Total Hospitals | 1 |
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| Health System Total Beds | 110 |
| Health System Hospital Locations | Louisiana |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospitals |
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| Hospital Ownership | Government - Hospital District or Authority |
| Ownership Details | Cameron Parish Hospital Service District |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Brings over 25 years of healthcare management experience; began nursing career in 1991; held various senior leadership roles, including Interim CEO.
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Over 25 years of healthcare management experience; began nursing career as a registered nurse in 1991; successfully served in various senior leadership roles, including Interim CEO; holds a Bachelor's in Health Administration and a Master's of Science in Nursing; member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, the Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives, the Louisiana Hospital Association, and the National Association for Healthcare Quality; holds numerous healthcare certifications.
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Was recently named to this role; gave a Director's report discussing fundraising and grant applications.
Appointed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in 2005 to represent the area of Westlake; graduate of McNeese State University (accounting); has owned and operated Bobby LeTard Shelter Insurance in Westlake for 31 years; serves as a partner in education to Westlake High School; served on the WCCH Foundation Board for two years prior to being named to the Board of Commissioners.
Appointed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in 2022 to represent the area of Sulphur/Carlyss; holds a Master's of Public Administration (MPA) from Louisiana State University; currently serves as president of McMurry Leadership & Management LLC.
Appointed to the Board of Commissioners in December 2023; a Hackberry native; graduated from Hackberry High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and French Education from McNeese State University in 1967; received his Juris Doctor degree from LSU Law School in 1970.
Appointed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in 2000 to represent the area of Sulphur; graduate of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette (business administration); retired from Citgo Petroleum Corporation in January 2000.
Appointed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in October 2013 to fulfill the term of the late Rapheal Fontenot; represents the area of Vinton; serves as a lay minister at Merryville United Methodist Church; worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years prior to serving in his current capacity; served on the WCCH Foundation Board for two years prior to be named to the Board of Commissioners.
| Allopathic Residency Program | No |
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| Dental Residency Program | No |
| Osteopathic Residency Program | No |
| Other Residency Programs | Yes |
| Pediatric Residency Program | No |
| Licensed Beds | 110 |
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| FTE Employees on Payroll | 532.18 |
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| FTE Interns & Residents | NA |
| Inpatient Days (Title V) | NA |
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| Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) | 2376 |
| Inpatient Days (Title XIX) | 1849 |
| Total Inpatient Days | 7900 |
| Bed Count | 107 |
| Available Bed Days | 39055 |
| Discharges (Title V) | NA |
| Discharges (Title XVIII) | 569 |
| Discharges (Title XIX) | 635 |
| Total Discharges | 1959 |
| Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
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| Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 1876 |
| Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 1179 |
| Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) | 5586 |
| Bed Count (Adults & Peds) | 95 |
| Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) | 34675 |
| Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
| Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 569 |
| Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 635 |
| Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) | 1959 |
| Care Quality Stengths | High overall patient satisfaction. Patients were very positive about the quiet atmosphere of the hospital. The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has a low ER wait and treatment time of less than 2 hours |
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| Care Quality Concerns | Hospital has had some challengs with infection rates being high. |
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| Communication About Medicines – Star Rating | |
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| Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital | 69% |
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| Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients | No Different Than National Average |
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| Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients | |
| Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | 119 |
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| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Not Available |
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| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | -14.2 |
| Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | -2.2 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | 12.6 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | 10.6 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | 5.3 |
| Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | 0.8 |
| Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Not Available |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | 18 |
| Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | 3.9 |
| Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | 13.4 |
| Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.4 |
| Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Number of Cases Too Small |
| 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 | No Different Than the National Rate |
| Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | No Different Than the National Rate |
| 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
| 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 | No Different Than the National Rate |
| 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) | 2.979 |
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| CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 1.436 |
| SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 1.137 |
| CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | 0.310 |
| MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | N/A |
| Fiscal Year Begin | Jan 01, 2022 |
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| Fiscal Year End | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Charity Care Cost | |
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| Bad Debt Expense | $6,691 |
| Uncompensated Care Cost | $2,298 |
| Total Uncompensated Care | $10,085 |
| Total Salaries | $35,942 |
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| Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) | $51,633 |
| Depreciation Expense | $3,431 |
| Total Operating Costs | $65,751 |
| Inpatient Charges | $50,503 |
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| Outpatient Charges | $141,105 |
| Total Patient Charges | $191,609 |
| Core Wage Costs | $6,924 |
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| Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) | $80 |
| Adjusted Salaries | $35,942 |
| Contract Labor (Patient Care) | $1,330 |
| Wage Costs (Part A Teaching) | |
| Wage Costs (Interns & Residents) |
| Cash & Bank Balances | $2,355 |
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| Short-Term Investments | |
| Notes Receivable | |
| Accounts Receivable | $26,359 |
| Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $-14,954 |
| Inventory | $2,293 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $2,255 |
| Other Current Assets | |
| Total Current Assets | $30,171 |
| Land Value | $4,010 |
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| Land Improvements Value | |
| Building Value | $53,440 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $1,995 |
| Fixed Equipment Value | |
| Major Movable Equipment | $49,397 |
| Minor Depreciable Equipment | |
| Health IT Assets | |
| Total Fixed Assets | $34,463 |
| Long-Term Investments | $12,361 |
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| Other Assets | $14,443 |
| Total Other Assets | $26,805 |
| Total Assets | $91,439 |
| Accounts Payable | $3,150 |
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| Salaries & Wages Payable | $4,228 |
| Payroll Taxes Payable | $167 |
| Short-Term Debt | $191 |
| Deferred Revenue | $53 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $30,263 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $38,053 |
| Mortgage Debt | |
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| Long-Term Notes Payable | |
| Unsecured Loans | |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | $12,864 |
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | $12,864 |
| Total Liabilities | $50,916 |
| General Fund Balance | $40,523 |
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| Total Fund Balances | $40,523 |
| Total Liabilities & Equity | $91,439 |
| DRG (Non-Outlier) | |
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| DRG (Pre-Oct 1) | $3,708 |
| DRG (Post-Oct 1) | $1,256 |
| Outlier Payments | |
| DSH Adjustment | $203 |
| Eligible DSH % | $0 |
| Simulated MC Payments | |
| Total IME Payments |
| Inpatient Revenue | $50,503 |
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| Outpatient Revenue | $156,297 |
| Total Patient Revenue | $206,800 |
| Contractual Allowances & Discounts | $147,156 |
| Net Patient Revenue | $59,644 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $87,575 |
| Net Service Income | $-27,931 |
| Other Income | $31,360 |
| Total Income | $3,429 |
| Other Expenses | $8 |
| Net Income | $3,422 |
| Cost-to-Charge Ratio | $0 |
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| Net Medicaid Revenue | $8,628 |
| Medicaid Charges | $47,836 |
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| CHIP Charges |
| EHR | Altera Paragon |
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| EHR Version | Paragon |
| EHR is Changing | Yes--In Process of Replacing |
| ERP | Community HIS Solution |
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| ERP Version | NA |
| EHR is Changing | NA |