Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Jonathon Koob has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Jonathon is currently working as the Chief Nursing Officer at Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital since December 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Critical Care Services at Ochsner Lafayette General from November 2017 to December 2021. Jonathon also held various roles at the same company, including Critical Care Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Critical Care Registered Nurse, and Staff Registered Nurse. Before joining Ochsner Lafayette General, Jonathon worked as an EMT - Basic at Acadian Ambulance from November 2001 to March 2008.
Jonathon Koob completed their education in a chronological order starting from 2001 to 2016. Jonathon first attended Louisiana State University from 2001 to 2005, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Following this, they enrolled in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2005 to 2007 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Lastly, from 2014 to 2016, Jonathon attended LSU Shreveport and earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree.
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital (LSSH) is a 20-bed physician-owned hospital built in 2004 in Lafayette, Louisiana. We have eight operating rooms and three procedure rooms that accommodate 8,000 total cases annually. Since opening our doors, we have established a strong reputation and presence in the Acadiana community by exceeding patients' expectations for treatment, comfort, safety, and cost. Our patient satisfaction rates are outstanding, consistently reaching 98% and higher. Because we are a physician-owned hospital, our doctors have much more direct involvement with every aspect of care that is provided. By closely coordinating care with our nurses and support staff, our physician partners help to ensure the highest standards of care, optimal outcomes and patient safety, convenience and satisfaction. We are proud to maintain our Joint Commission Accreditation year after year. This means that we continuously demonstrate that we provide safe, high-quality care, as determined by compliance with Joint Commission standards, National patient Safety Goals and performance measurement requirements (as applicable). The Joint Commission grants accreditation to approximately 88% of the nations hospitals on an annual basis. As an accredited organization, we are subject to unannounced surveys by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations every 18 months.