Delta Health Systems Implementation Program - PROJECT ABSTRACT APPLICANT ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Name: West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Address: 301 Memorial Drive. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Entity Type: Public hospital service district/Critical Access Hospital PROJECT INFORMATION Project Title: Healing Close to Home: A Community-Based Approach to Post Acute Care Project Service Area: Donaldsonville, Louisiana Target Population: Residents of Donaldsonville requiring inpatient or outpatient post acute care rehabilitation services Period of Performance: 2 Years Program Focus Area: Financial and Operational Improvements Project Aim: Improve health outcomes for residents of Donaldsonville, LA. and financial stability for WAPH through the expanded and enhanced delivery of hospital-based rehabilitation services. Project Goals: Strengthen and sustain the quality and effectiveness of post-acute care services at West Ascension Parish Hospital. Establish hospital-based physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to support inpatient post-acute care and outpatient rehabilitation needs. Achieve financial improvements that promote sustainability. Expected Outcomes: Increased access to quality post-acute care services locally. Reduced hospital readmissions through improved care coordination and follow-up. Enhanced patient satisfaction and health outcomes for residents receiving post-acute care. Long-term sustainability of WAPH’s post-acute care services, reducing dependency on short-term funding sources. Improved operational efficiency, leading to reduced costs and maximized reimbursement potential. Greater patient mobility, functionality, and independence post-hospitalization. Reduced reliance on external rehabilitation providers, keeping healthcare services local and sustainable. PROJECT BUDGET Federal Funding Request: $400,000 Budget Expenses: Rehabilitation equipment ($150,000), personnel cost - project director and manager ($100,000), consulting contract ($144,000), travel ($6,000)
