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BACKGROUND ========== SOUTH JERSEY HOSPITAL, INC. ("SJH") IS A PROVIDER OF GENERAL ACUTE AND AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE SERVICES BASED IN CUMBERLAND AND SALEM COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. SJH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, SJH PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, SJH OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. SJH PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF- PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. SJH OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. SJH MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF SJH RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE OPERATIONS OF SJH, AS SHOWN THROUGH THE FACTORS OUTLINED ABOVE AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE USE AND CONTROL OF SJH IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THAT NO PART OF THE INCOME OR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL NOR IS ANY PRIVATE INTEREST BEING SERVED OTHER THAN INCIDENTALLY. SJH PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, SJH PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA DEFINED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES. SJH MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. AS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES, SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE (SJH) PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, ASSURING THAT PATIENTS RECEIVE BOTH THE CARE AND FINANCIAL HELP THEY NEED. SJH IS THE AREA'S ONLY NON-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM AND MAJOR PROVIDER OF CHARITY CARE FOR FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE. SJH IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPRISED OF HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS, HOME HEALTH SERVICES, AND SPECIALTY SERVICES THAT SERVE THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. PATIENT STATISTICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------- SJH PROVIDES CARE TO A PATIENT BASE SPREAD OUT OVER FIVE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNTIES, ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 376,000 PERSONS. WITH FACILITIES IN BOTH CUMBERLAND AND SALEM COUNTIES, SJH SERVES AS THE ONLY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACUTE CARE FACILITY IN BOTH OF THOSE COUNTIES. SJH IS COMPRISED OF TWO ACUTE CARE FACILITIES AND TWO HOSPITAL--BASED AMBULATORY CARE CENTERS. THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LOCATED IN VINELAND, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, IS A 325 BED ACUTE CARE FACILITY WITH 55 PSYCHIATRICS BEDS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE - BRIDGETON HEALTH CENTER AND THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE - ELMER HOSPITAL IS A 96-BED ACUTE CARE FACILITY LOCATED IN ELMER, SALEM COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. ADDITIONALLY, SJH PROVIDES AMBULATORY SERVICES AT TWO LOCATIONS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY: SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE - BRIDGETON HEALTH CENTER AND THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE - VINELAND HEALTH CENTER. THESE AMBULATORY CARE CENTERS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, INCLUDING A 24/7 SATELLITE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND CHRONIC DIALYSIS SERVICES AT THE SJH-BRIDGETON HEALTH CENTER, PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, LABORATORY, AND RADIOLOGY SERVICES. CUMULATIVELY, SJH SEES OVER 21,000 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, MORE THAN 102,000 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS, PERFORMS OVER 650,000 OUTPATIENT TESTS AND CARES FOR OVER 2,500 BIRTHS PER YEAR QUALITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ------------------------------ IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WIDE SCOPE OF SERVICES, SJH TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, PATIENT FOCUSED CARE TO ITS COMMUNITIES. THESE EFFORTS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AT BOTH A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH A VARIETY OF AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS, WHICH INCLUDE: IN 2009, SJH SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVED ACCREDITATION FOR BOTH ELMER HOSPITAL AND THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FROM DNV, A HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM APPROVED BY US CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS). SJH FITNESS CONNECTION RECEIVED ACCREDITATION FROM THE MEDICAL FITNESS ASSOCIATION. SJH LABORATORIES RECEIVED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS. SJH BLOOD BANKS EARNED ACCREDITATION FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS. GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL FOR STROKE AND HEART FAILURE CARE - THE SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EARNED ITS DISEASE-SPECIFIC CARE CERTIFICATION FOR HEART FAILURE CARE AND ITS PRIMARY STROKE CENTER CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION. PRIMARY STROKE CENTER DESIGNATION FOR RMC - THE SJH RMC IS THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN CUMBERLAND, SALEM, GLOUCESTER AND CAPE MAY COUNTIES TO BE CERTIFIED AS A PRIMARY STROKE CENTER BY THE NJ DEPT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES (NJDHSS). THE DESIGNATION IS BASED UPON THE RMC'S ADVANCED CAPABILITIES AND PROTOCOLS FOR THE RAPID AND EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF STROKE PATIENTS. PRIMARY STROKE CENTER DESIGNATION FOR ELMER - ELMER HOSPITAL JOINED SJH RMC AS A STATE-DESIGNATED PRIMARY STROKE CENTER. TO EARN THE DESIGNATION, THE HOSPITAL HAD TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE STROKE PATIENTS WITH A STANDARD OF CARE THAT MEETS RECOGNIZED GUIDELINES THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES. BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE - SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS BEEN NAMED AN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC (WEIGHT-LOSS) SURGERY (ASBS) BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. THIS DESIGNATION RECOGNIZES SURGICAL PROGRAMS WITH A DEMONSTRATED TRACK RECORD OF FAVORABLE OUTCOMES IN BARIATRIC SURGERY. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PROGRAM - IN 2006 AND 2009, SJH CANCER SERVICES WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE COMMISSION ON CANCER (COC) OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (ACOS) FOR THREE-YEAR APPROVAL WITH COMMENDATION. THIS APPROVAL, THE HIGHEST DESIGNATION THAT CAN BE EARNED BY A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MAKES SJH CANCER SERVICES THE ONLY PROGRAM IN SALEM, CUMBERLAND, AND GLOUCESTER COUNTIES TO HOLD THIS DISTINCTION. THE RECOGNITION, THE PRODUCT OF A RIGOROUS ON-SITE SURVEY, ENSURES THAT APPROVED PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE CLOSE TO HOME. IN 2009, SJH TUMOR REGISTRY AND ONCOLOGY PROGRAM RECEIVED AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS THREE-YEAR APPROVAL. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - FOR THE SECOND TIME, SJH CANCER SERVICES WAS HONORED WITH THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS-COMMISSION ON CANCER. THE AWARD IS SIGNIFIES THAT THE CANCER PROGRAM EXCEEDED SEVEN CORE STANDARDS AND MET OR EXCEEDED ALL OF THE STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE COMMISSION ON CANCER. ONLY 18 PERCENT OF CANCER PROGRAMS SURVEYED IN 2009 EARNED THE AWARD MAGNET AWARD - SJH HAS BEEN AWARDED MAGNET RECOGNITION FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE, ONE OF THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF RECOGNITION A HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL CENTER CAN ACHIEVE. RECEIVING MAGNET DESIGNATION FROM THE AMERICAN NURSING CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) PLACES SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE AMONG AN ELITE GROUP OF HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY (LESS THAN 5 PERCENT CAN CLAIM THE DISTINCTION AND ONLY 22 HOSPITALS IN NEW JERSEY CURRENTLY HAVE MAGNET STATUS). WE ARE THE ONLY HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE STATE TO HAVE THREE FACILITIES APPRAISED BY THE ANCC DURING A SINGLE VISIT AND RECEIVE MAGNET RECOGNITION FOR ALL THREE SITES. THE ACHIEVEMENT DEMONSTRATES SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY, BEST PRACTICES, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE. EXCELLENCE THROUGH INSIGHT AWARD - SJH ELMER HOSPITAL HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED WITH AN EXCELLENCE THROUGH INSIGHT AWARD BY HEALTH STREAM RESEARCH FOR "OVERALL OUTPATIENT SATISFACTION." THE HOSPITAL WAS AWARDED THIS HONOR FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT PATIENT SATISFACTION IN SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING SAME-DAY SURGERY, RADIOLOGY, CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION, LABORATORY AND THE ENDOSCOPY UNIT. GOVERNOR'S RECOGNITION AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - SPONSORED BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE SAFETY COUNCIL, SJH RECEIVED A RECOGNITION AWARD FROM THE NJ STATE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN FIVE STRAIGHT YEARS. THE AWARD IS GIVEN TO COMPANIES THAT ACHIEVE A LOW LOST-TIME INCIDENCE RATE, PROVIDE A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MINIMIZE INJURIES ON THE JOB. |
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD - FOR IMPROVING HEART FAILURE CARE FOR MINORITIES FROM NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AWARDED SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD FOR ITS HEART FAILURE AND TEL-ASSURANCE HOME MONITORING PROGRAM. THE AWARD IS GIVEN TO HOSPITALS THAT DEMONSTRATE UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE METHODS OF REACHING OUT TO BETTER SERVE THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AREA RESIDENTS. HEALTHCARE ADVANTAGE AWARD - FEATURED IN THE MAY 2009 ISSUE OF MODERN HEALTHCARE, THOMSON REUTERS SELECTED SJH AS ONE OF SEVEN HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE THE HEALTHCARE ADVANTAGE AWARD FOR ACHIEVING NOTEWORTHY RESULTS IN PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND EFFICIENCY. FIT FRIENDLY AWARD - SJH RECEIVED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S FIT-FRIENDLY PLATINUM AWARD FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR. FEWER THAN 200 COMPANIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY RECEIVED THE AWARD FOR CREATING A WORKPLACE AND CULTURE THAT FOSTERS AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. GET WITH THE GUIDELINES SILVER AWARDS - THE HEART FAILURE AND STROKE CARE PROGRAMS AT THE SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WERE AWARDED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S GET WITH THE GUIDELINES SILVER AWARDS FOR ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING AGGRESSIVE PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. COMMUNITY FITNESS INNOVATION - AWARDED BY AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, SJH WAS ONE OF 15 COMPANIES IN THE NATION TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD. THE AWARD RECOGNIZED STEPS FOR KIDS CHILDHOOD OBESITY PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. RECYCLING AWARD - SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE WAS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN RECYCLING BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE "RECYCLE EVERYTHING" INITIATIVE HELPED DIVERT 389 TONS OF WASTE FROM LANDFILLS IN ONE YEAR. MEDICAL AND SPECIALTY SERVICES ------------------------------ SJH IS A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF INPATIENT CARE AND AMBULATORY CARE. IN ADDITION TO ITS GENERAL MEDICAL, SURGICAL, OBSTETRICAL, GYNECOLOGICAL, PEDIATRIC AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, SJH OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT MODALITIES AND VARIOUS SPECIALTY SERVICES. COMPREHENSIVE ACUTE CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT BOTH ELMER AND THE RMC. EACH HOSPITAL CAMPUS OFFERS 24-HOUR SERVICES IN RADIOLOGY, LABORATORY, CARDIO-PULMONARY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE. STAFF IS ON CALL AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS FOR SURGICAL SERVICES AND CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES SUCH AS NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND ULTRASOUND. THE BHC IS HOME TO A SATELLITE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT THAT SERVES PATIENTS 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, A 10-BED HOSPICE INPATIENT CENTER AND A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES. SEVERAL OF THE SYSTEM'S SIGNIFICANT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE DESCRIBED BELOW: SJH ELMER HOSPITAL ================== ELMER IS A PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. IN RECENT YEARS, ELMER HAS UNDERGONE SOME RENOVATIONS INCLUDING THE OPENING OF A NEW INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; A MODERN SURGICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT; A NEW CHILD/ADOLESCENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT; A NEW MATERNITY CARE CENTER; A NEW PHYSICIAN CARE CENTER, A FREE-STANDING OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY SITE; A REDESIGNED OR, ER, LOBBY AND REGISTRATION AREA. TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES IN OUR REGION, SJH ELMER HOSPITAL COMPLETED AN EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN 2008. THE ED FEATURES 16 PRIVATE PATIENT BAYS EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT AND MORE THAN DOUBLED IN SIZE. THE RENOVATED UNIT INCLUDES TWO TRIAGE ROOMS (ONE LARGER FOR STRETCHER EXAMS); TWO 250-SQUARE-FOOT TRAUMA ROOMS; FOUR FAST-TRACK BAYS; SIX EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT BAYS; AND DEDICATED SINGLE EXAM ROOMS FOR ISOLATION, PSYCHIATRIC HOLDING, PEDIATRICS, AND ORTHOPEDICS. THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT ADDED 16-SLICE CT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IN 2005 AND IN 2006, A PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (PACS) WAS ADDED SO THAT PHYSICIANS AT ELMER CAN NOW INSTANTLY VIEW DIGITAL DIAGNOSTICS IN THE HOSPITAL OR IN THEIR OWN OFFICE. THE SJH WOUND CARE CENTER OPENED AT ELMER HOSPITAL IN THE FALL OF 2006 AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC WOUNDS. SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER =========================== LOCATED ON A 62.5-ACRE CAMPUS IN VINELAND, THE RMC IS A 441,000 SQUARE-FOOT, 270-BED FACILITY, WHICH OPENED IN AUGUST 2004. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, THE RMC'S DESIGN ALSO EMPHASIZES PATIENT COMFORT. INPATIENT CARE CENTERS OFFERING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE THERE ARE FOUR INPATIENT CARE CENTERS OPERATING AT THE RMC THAT INCLUDE: - WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CARE - HOME-LIKE LABOR AND DELIVERY SUITES - SURGICAL CENTER OF CARE - 10 OPERATING SUITES AND MODERN ICU/CCU AND REHABILITATION SERVICES - MEDICAL CENTER OF CARE - ACUTE, ICU AND POST-ICU, DIALYSIS, CHEMOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL INFUSION SERVICES - CARDIOLOGY CENTER OF CARE - 37 BED CARDIAC ACUTE CARE UNIT, ICU AND POST-ICU AND CARDIOPULMONARY THE INPATIENT CARE CENTERS ALLOW FOR THE CO-LOCATION OF LIKE ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE UNITS. THE SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT IS ADJACENT TO THE SURGICAL STEP-DOWN/POST-INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. THIS STEP-DOWN UNIT IS LIKEWISE ADJACENT TO THE SURGICAL ACUTE CARE BEDS. AS THE PATIENT'S ILLNESS OR INJURY BECOMES LESS ACUTE, THE PATIENT CAN MOVE DOWN THIS CONTINUUM OF CARE WITHOUT EVER PHYSICALLY LEAVING THE INPATIENT CARE CENTERS. THIS CONFIGURATION ALSO SIMPLIFIES PHYSICIANS' ROUNDS. SINGLE BEDDED (PRIVATE) ROOMS - ALL PATIENT ROOMS AT THE RMC ARE PRIVATE ROOMS WHICH INCREASES PATIENT PRIVACY, CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMFORT. THE USE OF PRIVATE ROOMS ALLOWS FOR MORE EFFICIENT CARE AND REDUCES THE RISK OF PATIENTS CONTRACTING A NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION DURING A STAY. ALSO, GIVEN THE INCREASE IN PATIENT ACUITY AND THE CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR MORE EQUIPMENT, PRIVATE ROOMS PROVIDE MORE SPACE FOR SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND CAREGIVERS AT THE BEDSIDE. THE RMC ROOMS ARE DESIGNED WITH VIEWING WINDOWS ALONG THE HALLWAY ALLOWING PATIENTS TO BE OBSERVED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITHOUT BEING DISTURBED. NEW TECHNOLOGIES - AS A NEW FACILITY, THE RMC IS ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A WIDE VARIETY OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL. THESE NEW TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDE: - EVERY PATIENT CAN BE MONITORED FROM ONE CENTRAL LOCATION. - PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS' (PACS) IMAGING EQUIPMENT ELECTRONICALLY STORES X-RAYS, CAT SCANS OR OTHER DIGITAL IMAGES. PHYSICIANS ARE ABLE TO VIEW AN IMAGE AT ANY TERMINAL IN THE RMC OR IN THEIR OFFICE. - THE RMC HAS INCORPORATED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY THAT INCLUDES HANDHELD DEVICES WITH INSTANT MESSAGING THAT ALLOW NURSES TO MONITOR PATIENTS AND ALLOW PHYSICIANS TO REVIEW DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS MORE RAPIDLY. - SOPHISTICATED NURSE CALL SYSTEMS ALLOW PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER STAFF TO QUICKLY FIND PATIENT NURSES. WHILE THIS NURSE CALL SYSTEM IMPROVES INTER-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, IT ALSO IMPROVES PATIENT CARE BY REDUCING THE TIME REQUIRED TO GET THE NECESSARY STAFF AND RESOURCES TO THE BEDSIDE. - A PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM CARRIES LAB TESTS, PHARMACEUTICALS AND PATIENT CHARTS THROUGHOUT THE RMC. THIS TUBE SYSTEM, HIDDEN BEHIND THE WALLS, GREATLY IMPROVES THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR LAB TESTS AND NEW DRUG ORDERS. - THE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CHECK SYSTEM ENSURES PATIENT SAFETY BY ALLOWING NURSES TO SCAN BARCODES AT THE BEDSIDE POSITIVELY LINKING THE PRESCRIBED DRUGS WITH THE INTENDED PATIENTS. - A TELENEUROLOGY PROGRAM GIVES ER PATIENTS QUICK ACCESS TO BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROLOGISTS, 24/7, AND ALLOWS ER STAFF TO PROVIDE RAPID STROKE DIAGNOSIS AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE. - DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, AVAILABLE IN FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS, PROVIDES STATE-OF-THE ART IMAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR THOUSANDS OF SCREENINGS FOR BREAST CANCER. - SURGIBOARDS, AN INNOVATIVE PATIENT TRACKING SYSTEM, BRING A NEW LEVEL OF EFFICIENCY TO THE SURGICAL SERVICES DEPT AT RMC PROVIDING REAL-TIME MONITORING AND INSTANT COMMUNICATIONS TO STAFF IN KEY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SURGICAL SERVICES. - SJH INITIATED ITS OWN HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE) BRINGING 13 PHYSICIANS ONTO THEIR OWN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD. - COMPUTERIZED PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY (CPOE) PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO STANDARDIZE PHYSICIAN ORDER SETS AND WORKFLOWS, ENHANCING PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY. CPOE IS A MAJOR STEP TOWARD THE FULLY ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD. CANCER SERVICES --------------- THE FRANK AND EDITH SCARPA REGIONAL CANCER PAVILION, WHICH ORIGINALLY OPENED AT THE RMC IN MAY 2005, UNDERWENT A $12 MILLION EXPANSION IN 2008/09. THE EXPANSION NEARLY TRIPLES THE SIZE OF THE CANCER TREATMENT FACILITY, CREATES A ONE-STOP-SHOP EXPERIENCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS, EXPANDS CLINICAL DRUG RESEARCH, HELPS RECRUIT PHYSICIANS WITH CANCER SPECIALTIES, CONSOLIDATES SERVICES AND BRINGS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY UNDER ONE ROOF TO PROVIDE THE LATEST AND HIGHEST QUALITY CANCER CARE IN THE REGION. |
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THE CENTER OFFERS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES IN CANCER TREATMENTS. TWO LINEAR ACCELERATORS IN THE FACILITY PERFORM ADVANCED RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENTS, INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY (IMRT), PET/CT IMAGING AND HIGH DOSE RATE (HDR) RADIATION TREATMENT. STAFFING IS PROVIDED BY A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM INCLUDING BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS, PALLIATIVE CARE SPECIALISTS, RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS, OCN AND AOCN NURSES. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER, SJH ALSO PROVIDES ADVANCED CANCER CARE THROUGH MORE THAN 30 NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS. THESE STUDIES TEST NEW TREATMENTS, DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING CANCER. CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION SJH RMC LOW RISK CARDIAC CATHERIZATION LAB SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED OR SURPASSED ALL THE NECESSARY CRITERIA TO BE DESIGNATED AS A FULL-SERVICE DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY IN 2007. THIS HIGHER DESIGNATION ALLOWS SJH TO OFFER CATHETERIZATION SERVICES TO CARDIAC PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THE SEVERITY OF THEIR ILLNESS. UPON OPENING, ALL NEW CATH LABS ARE LIMITED TO "LOW RISK" PATIENTS, BUT WITH FULL SERVICE STATUS, PATIENTS THAT ONCE HAD TO LEAVE THE SERVICE AREA FOR CARDIAC SERVICES CAN BE TREATED AT THE RMC. A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY -------------------------------------------- SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS BEEN NAMED AN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY (ASMBS) BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. THE ASBS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION RECOGNIZES SURGICAL PROGRAMS WITH A DEMONSTRATED TRACK RECORD OF FAVORABLE OUTCOMES IN BARIATRIC SURGERY. TO EARN A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION, THE SJH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER UNDERWENT A SERIES OF SITE INSPECTIONS DURING WHICH ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM'S SURGICAL PROCESSES WERE CLOSELY EXAMINED AND DATA ON HEALTH OUTCOMES WAS COLLECTED. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ------------------------- HOSPITAL-BASED MATERNITY SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT BOTH ELMER AND THE RMC. THE WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S INPATIENT CARE CENTER IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE RMC AND OFFERS A LDRP (LABOR, DELIVERY, RECOVERY AND POST-PARTUM) ROOM CONFIGURATION THAT PERMITS A MOTHER TO CHOOSE WHETHER SHE WISHES TO HAVE HER BABY STAY IN THE SAME ROOM WITH HER DURING HER STAY OR HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS STAY WITH HER. SJH OFFERS THE SERVICES OF MIDWIVES AND THE USE OF BIRTHING JACUZZIS. WITH RESPECT TO NURSERY CARE, SJH OFFERS FULL LEVEL II - INTERMEDIATE SERVICE AT THE RMC. IN 2009, SJH RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CN) TO ADD 6 CPC LEVEL IIIA BEDS (STATE-MANDATED MINIMUM, PER NJAC 8:33C-2.9(B)) EXPANSION PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY PERINATAL CENTERS INTENSIVE (NICU-LEVEL IIIA) ARE IN PROGRESS WITH ANTICIPATED COMPLETION IN 2011. THE MATERNITY CARE UNIT AT ELMER, WHICH OPENED IN 2003, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE FETAL TESTING AND IMMUNIZATION SERVICES; C-SECTION FACILITIES AND RECOVERY ROOM; BREASTFEEDING AND INFANT CARE EDUCATION; AND EASY ACCESS TO HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS FOR DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING. EACH OF THE FIVE LDRP SUITES AT ELMER'S MATERNITY CARE UNIT IS DESIGNED WITH A PRIVATE BATHROOM, FOUR OF THE FIVE HAVE WHIRLPOOL TUBS AND THE FIFTH HAS A BIRTHING TUB. NEUROSURGERY ------------ SJH COMPLETED A MARKET STUDY WHICH SHOWED THAT 90% OF VOLUME IN SJHS PRIMARY SERVICE AREA LEFT THE AREA TO RECEIVE NEUROSURGICAL SERVICES. IN 2006, SJH RECRUITED A BOARD CERTIFIED NEUROSURGEON WHICH ALLOWS SJH TO OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF NEUROSURGICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING CARE FOR INTERCRANIAL BLEEDING, SPINAL SURGERY, AND CARE FOR STROKE PATIENTS. WITH THE SERVICES AT THE RMC. UROLOGY ------- IN 2009, SJH RECRUITED A BOARD CERTIFIED UROLOGIST, FELLOWSHIP TRAINED IN PROSTATE CANCER CARE AND A UROGYNECOLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN UROGYNECOLOGY AND PELVIC RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CLINIC ----------------------------- IN 2009, SJH OPENED A CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) CLINIC IN BRIDGETON, AN EARLY DETECTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROLONG OR PREVENT PATIENTS FROM NEEDING DIALYSIS. THE CKD PROGRAM AT SJH IS ONE OF TWO PROGRAMS OF ITS KIND AVAILABLE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ONCOLOGY -------- SJH RECRUITED PHYSICIANS TO THE MEDICAL STAFF SPECIALIZING IN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY AND ONCOLOGIC BREAST SURGERY. THESE SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES WERE NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ARE NOW AVAILABLE LOCALLY. SJH SPORTS REHAB CARE --------------------- IN 2005, SJH REHAB CARE ADDED A NEW OUTPATIENT SPORTS THERAPY CENTER THAT FOCUSES ON SPORTS RELATED INJURIES. THE SPECIALISTS AT SJH SPORTS REHAB CARE WORK CLOSELY WITH ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH THE REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT OF ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURES, TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENTS FOR HIP AND KNEE, INTRICATE HAND AND FOOT SURGERY AND SPECIALIZED SPINE PROCEDURES. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ---------------------- SJH OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SJH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES HAS 55 ACUTE CARE PSYCHIATRIC BEDS PROVIDING INPATIENT SERVICES FOR BOTH THE ADULT AND CHILD/ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY REGION. RECENTLY, SJH ADDED A 12-BED CHILD/ADOLESCENT INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT THAT ALLOWS SJH TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE DISPLACED PATIENTS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVING CARE AT THE ARTHUR BRISBANE CHILD TREATMENT CENTER. THIS UNIT, FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OPENED IN APRIL OF 2006. ADDITIONALLY, SJH OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PARTIAL DAY PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES. SJH BRIDGETON HEALTH CENTER ADDED AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM TO THE CONTINUUM OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED TO CUMBERLAND AND SALEM COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ADULT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) OFFERS NEW SERVICES PROVIDED AT SJH BRIDGETON HEALTH CENTER THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC OR EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, BUT DO NOT OR NO LONGER NEED THE LEVEL OF CARE OFFERED BY INPATIENT OR PARTIAL CARE HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM SEES PATIENTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER WHO TRADITIONALLY ATTEND TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR THREE HOURS PER VISIT. THE GOAL OF INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPY IS TO EMPOWER EACH PERSON TO LEARN AND EXPERIENCE NEW WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. THE DEDICATED TEAM OF SJH MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE PATIENT ASSESSMENTS, EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY AS WELL AS A LINKAGE TO ONGOING CLINICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE IOP PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO A 24/7 CONTACT LINE THAT WILL CONNECT PEOPLE WITH SJH MENTAL HEALTH STAFF. SJH LIFE -------- IN 2009, SJH RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR A NEW PACE (PROGRAMS OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY) PROGRAM. SJH LIFE WILL PROVIDE ALL-INCLUSIVE HEALTH AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES TO AREA SENIORS THROUGHOUT CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER AND SALEM COUNTIES. COMMUNITY BENEFIT EFFORTS ------------------------- IN ITS ROLE AS THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACUTE CARE PROVIDER IN CUMBERLAND AND SALEM COUNTIES, SJH AND THE OTHER ENTITIES UNDER ITS PARENT, SJHS, PROVIDES AND PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. FROM COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-FOCUSED GROUPS, SJH PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION -------------------------- SJH PROVIDES A NUMBER OF LECTURES, SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. SJH ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH A NUMBER OF VEHICLES: SYMPOSIA - BEING PREPARED FOR TOMORROW'S HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PHYSICIANS AND ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE COMMUNITY, SJH OFFERED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTING THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT ON TOPICS SUCH AS CANCER, CRITICAL CARE, NEPHROLOGY, PEDIATRICS AND OBSTETRICS, WHERE MORE THAN 540 PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE REGION MET TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PARTICULAR IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS. GARDEN AHEC EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES - GARDEN AHEC IS A PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY, SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE WHICH FACILITATES IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES LINKING NEEDS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. TARGETING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, GARDEN AHEC OFFERED ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS AUTISM, DERMATOLOGY, DIABETES, DIALYSIS, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, WOUND CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, SOCIAL WORK, PEDIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY, TRAUMA PATIENT CARE AND TREATMENT, IMMIGRATION AND HEALTHCARE. IN 2009, MORE THAN 550 PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN 10 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. |
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GARDEN AHEC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GARDEN AHEC'S MEDICAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS INTERESTED IN MEDICAL CAREERS TO INTERACT WITH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, LEARN VARIOUS CAREERS AND EXPERIENCE REALISTIC PORTRAYALS OF SPECIALTY AREAS SUCH AS NIGHT IN THE OR. CUMBERLAND ENTERPRISE ZONE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER COURSES IN NUTRITION, FITNESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE AND A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON PSYCHOSOCIAL TEEN HEALTH TOPICS. PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO UNDERPRIVILEGED AND MINORITY MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION - EDUCATION HELPS PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, WHICH IS WHY WE STRONGLY SUPPORT MEDICAL EDUCATION AT ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND FIND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE CAREERS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDICAL FIELDS. COMMUNITY MEDICINE ROTATIONS WITH UMDNJ-SOM, UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NJ SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, PROVIDE THIRD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS A TWO-WEEK ROTATION IN COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT UNDERSERVED AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING CARE. RESPONDING TO THE NURSING SHORTAGE, SJH FUNDS THE SALARY OF ONE AND HALF NURSING INSTRUCTORS AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, IN ADDITION TO OFFERING NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, NURSE CAMP AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. SJH OFFERS ITS FACILITIES FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATIONS, SOCIAL WORK AND MENTAL HEALTH INTERNSHIPS, DIETETIC INTERNSHIPS AND CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR NURSING, PHARMACY, EMT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PODIATRY, RADIOLOGY AND ULTRASOUND. SJH MEDICAL STAFF ROUTINELY HOST STUDENTS FOR JOB SHADOWING AND STUDENT OBSERVATIONS. IN 2009, MORE THAN 900 STUDENTS UTILIZED OUR FACILITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS, ROTATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS. RESIDENCY PROGRAMS - THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IS AN EXCITING NEW STEP IN SJH'S EVOLUTION. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER STUDENTS AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSE THEM TO A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, FAMILY MEDICINE AND PODIATRY. THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OSTEOPATHIC POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING INSTITUTION, WE ARE ASSISTING IN TRAINING THE PHYSICIANS OF THE FUTURE. SCHOOL PROGRAMS ON HEALTH CAREERS - THE HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS, JOB SHADOWING AND PROGRAMS TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE. NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM IS A NATIONAL 10-DAY PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OF MEDICINE. THE FORUM CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CAREER OPTIONS, CLINICAL PRACTICE, COMPLEX ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES, GLOBAL EPIDEMICS, MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND PRIMARY CARE WITH CURRENT PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS. IN 2009, 287 STUDENTS AGES 14-20 ENROLLED IN MEDICAL EXPLORERS, A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, LEARN VARIOUS CAREERS, EXPERIENCE REALISTIC PORTRAYALS OF SPECIALTY AREAS SUCH AS NIGHT IN THE OR. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES WITH PINELANDS LEARNING CENTER, CUMBERLAND JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND HOSTING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE EVENTS, SJH CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDES AREA STUDENTS WITH A CLOSE UP VIEW OF HEALTHCARE BY INTRODUCING THEM TO A WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING CAREERS IN AREAS SUCH AS DIETARY AND TRANSPORTATION. TO REACH EVERY AGE GROUP IN THE COMMUNITY, SJH STAFF ALSO EXTENDS HOSPITALS TOURS TO PRESCHOOL AND FIRST GRADERS, AS THEIR PRIMARY INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. LECTURES AND COURSES - SJH OFFERS A WEALTH OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING. LECTURES AND COURSES ARE REGULARLY AVAILABLE ON SUCH TOPICS AS CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, SIBLING CLASS, BREASTFEEDING, CPR CLASSES, ACLS (ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT) CLASSES, PALS (PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT) CLASSES, EMS TRAINING, SAFE SITTER AND AARP DRIVER SAFETY. SJH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR ITS EFFORTS IN DIABETES OUTREACH BY OFFERING DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT COURSES, DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS, UNDERSTANDING DIABETES CLASSES, FREE EYE EXAMS FOR DIABETICS AND DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS FOR DIABETES EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE FITNESS CONNECTION. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE THEIR DIABETES AND RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS, INCLUDES AN ASSESSMENT, AN INDIVIDUALIZED MEAL PLAN, EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS, MEDICATION INFORMATION AND THE SETTING OF SAFE TARGET RANGES FOR BLOOD SUGAR TESTING. THE WIDELY SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM HAD 174 ATTENDEES IN 2009 AND IS RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AS MEETING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION. HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS - THE HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO REACHES OUT TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO DON'T REGULARLY COME THROUGH THE DOORS OF OUR HOSPITALS. SJH PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS TO OFFER VALUABLE HEALTH INFORMATION TO OUR NEIGHBORS. IN 2009, MORE THAN 150 WOMEN ATTENDED THE WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH CONFERENCE AND MORE THAN 200 LOCAL WOMEN RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION AT SJH WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION DAY. IN ADDITION, SJH HOSTED SEVEN SENIOR LUNCHEON CLASSES AND A SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION DAY FOR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON TOPICS WHICH INCLUDED DEPRESSION, NUTRITION, TRAVEL VACCINES, HEART HEALTH, FITNESS, EXERCISE, FALL PREVENTION, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, STROKE AND WOUND CARE. IN RECOGNITION OF STROKE AWARENESS MONTH, SJH HOSTED A STROKE AWARENESS EDUCATION & SCREENING DAY WHICH INCLUDED FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AND STROKE SCREENING TESTS. SPEAKERS BUREAU - SJH MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE SPEAKERS BUREAU WHICH PROVIDES COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH HEALTHCARE EXPERTS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPORTANT HEALTH RELATED SUBJECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE TO TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CANCER, NUTRITION, STROKE, CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, DEPRESSION, OBESITY, SPORTS THERAPY, MATERNITY AND PRENATAL CARE, AND MORE. SUPPORT GROUPS - TO HELP ADDRESS SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR EMOTIONAL ISSUES RELATED TO DISEASES AND HEALTH ISSUES, SJH OFFERS A VARIETY OF FREE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CAREGIVER, GRIEF, BREAST CANCER, DIABETES, HEART AND LUNG, PROSTATE CANCER, STROKE, AND FIVE LEVELS OF BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, SJH DONATES THE USE OF SPACE IN ITS FACILITIES FOR EXTERNAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUCH AS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION - ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT AND SJH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY ON ITS WEBSITE AND THRU PUBLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE COMMUNITY HAS MONTHLY ACCESS TO SJH'S MEDICAL EXPERTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS FEATURING MONTHLY SECTIONS CALLED ASK THE DOCTOR AND HEALTH LINE, WHICH ALLOW READERS TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE RESPONSES ABOUT IMPORTANT HEALTHCARE ISSUES ONLINE OR VIA FAX. SJH ALSO REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE NEWSPAPERS MONTHLY HEALTH CONNECTION PUBLICATION, WHICH CONTAINS NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES, OPTIONS, TIPS, RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS AND MORE. FAMILY & FRIENDS IS A QUARTERLY EXTERNAL PUBLICATION PRODUCED BY SJH OFFERING HEALTH INFORMATION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES, RECOGNIZE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE, ENCOURAGE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND TREATMENT. SJH'S WEBSITE OFFERS A WEALTH OF HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING FREE ACCESS TO LOOK LISTEN & LEARN, AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS COVERING A VARIETY OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES. FOCUSING ON UNMET NEED AND HEALTH ASSESSMENTS GARDEN AHEC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GARDEN AHEC'S MEDICAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS INTERESTED IN MEDICAL CAREERS TO INTERACT WITH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, LEARN VARIOUS CAREERS AND EXPERIENCE REALISTIC PORTRAYALS OF SPECIALTY AREAS SUCH AS NIGHT IN THE OR. CUMBERLAND ENTERPRISE ZONE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER COURSES IN NUTRITION, FITNESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE AND A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON PSYCHOSOCIAL TEEN HEALTH TOPICS. PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO UNDERPRIVILEGED AND MINORITY MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. |
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HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION - EDUCATION HELPS PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, WHICH IS WHY WE STRONGLY SUPPORT MEDICAL EDUCATION AT ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND FIND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE CAREERS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDICAL FIELDS. COMMUNITY MEDICINE ROTATIONS WITH UMDNJ-SOM, UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NJ SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, PROVIDE THIRD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS A TWO-WEEK ROTATION IN COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT UNDERSERVED AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING CARE. RESPONDING TO THE NURSING SHORTAGE, SJH FUNDS THE SALARY OF ONE AND HALF NURSING INSTRUCTORS AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, IN ADDITION TO OFFERING NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, NURSE CAMP AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. SJH OFFERS ITS FACILITIES FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATIONS, SOCIAL WORK AND MENTAL HEALTH INTERNSHIPS, DIETETIC INTERNSHIPS AND CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR NURSING, PHARMACY, EMT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PODIATRY, RADIOLOGY AND ULTRASOUND. SJH MEDICAL STAFF ROUTINELY HOST STUDENTS FOR JOB SHADOWING AND STUDENT OBSERVATIONS. IN 2009, MORE THAN 900 STUDENTS UTILIZED OUR FACILITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS, ROTATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS. RESIDENCY PROGRAMS - THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IS AN EXCITING NEW STEP IN SJH'S EVOLUTION. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER STUDENTS AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSE THEM TO A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, FAMILY MEDICINE AND PODIATRY. THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OSTEOPATHIC POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING INSTITUTION, WE ARE ASSISTING IN TRAINING THE PHYSICIANS OF THE FUTURE. SCHOOL PROGRAMS ON HEALTH CAREERS - THE HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS, JOB SHADOWING AND PROGRAMS TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE. NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM IS A NATIONAL 10-DAY PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OF MEDICINE. THE FORUM CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CAREER OPTIONS, CLINICAL PRACTICE, COMPLEX ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES, GLOBAL EPIDEMICS, MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND PRIMARY CARE WITH CURRENT PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS. IN 2009, 287 STUDENTS AGES 14-20 ENROLLED IN MEDICAL EXPLORERS, A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, LEARN VARIOUS CAREERS, EXPERIENCE REALISTIC PORTRAYALS OF SPECIALTY AREAS SUCH AS NIGHT IN THE OR. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES WITH PINELANDS LEARNING CENTER, CUMBERLAND JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND HOSTING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE EVENTS, SJH CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDES AREA STUDENTS WITH A CLOSE UP VIEW OF HEALTHCARE BY INTRODUCING THEM TO A WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING CAREERS IN AREAS SUCH AS DIETARY AND TRANSPORTATION. TO REACH EVERY AGE GROUP IN THE COMMUNITY, SJH STAFF ALSO EXTENDS HOSPITALS TOURS TO PRESCHOOL AND FIRST GRADERS, AS THEIR PRIMARY INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. LECTURES AND COURSES - SJH OFFERS A WEALTH OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING. LECTURES AND COURSES ARE REGULARLY AVAILABLE ON SUCH TOPICS AS CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, SIBLING CLASS, BREASTFEEDING, CPR CLASSES, ACLS (ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT) CLASSES, PALS (PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT) CLASSES, EMS TRAINING, SAFE SITTER AND AARP DRIVER SAFETY. SJH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR ITS EFFORTS IN DIABETES OUTREACH BY OFFERING DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT COURSES, DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS, UNDERSTANDING DIABETES CLASSES, FREE EYE EXAMS FOR DIABETICS AND DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS FOR DIABETES EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE FITNESS CONNECTION. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE THEIR DIABETES AND RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS, INCLUDES AN ASSESSMENT, AN INDIVIDUALIZED MEAL PLAN, EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS, MEDICATION INFORMATION AND THE SETTING OF SAFE TARGET RANGES FOR BLOOD SUGAR TESTING. THE WIDELY SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM HAD 174 ATTENDEES IN 2009 AND IS RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AS MEETING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION. HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS - THE HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO REACHES OUT TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO DON'T REGULARLY COME THROUGH THE DOORS OF OUR HOSPITALS. SJH PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS TO OFFER VALUABLE HEALTH INFORMATION TO OUR NEIGHBORS. IN 2009, MORE THAN 150 WOMEN ATTENDED THE WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH CONFERENCE AND MORE THAN 200 LOCAL WOMEN RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION AT SJH WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION DAY. IN ADDITION, SJH HOSTED SEVEN SENIOR LUNCHEON CLASSES AND A SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION DAY FOR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON TOPICS WHICH INCLUDED DEPRESSION, NUTRITION, TRAVEL VACCINES, HEART HEALTH, FITNESS, EXERCISE, FALL PREVENTION, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, STROKE AND WOUND CARE. IN RECOGNITION OF STROKE AWARENESS MONTH, SJH HOSTED A STROKE AWARENESS EDUCATION & SCREENING DAY WHICH INCLUDED FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AND STROKE SCREENING TESTS. SPEAKERS BUREAU - SJH MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE SPEAKERS BUREAU WHICH PROVIDES COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH HEALTHCARE EXPERTS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPORTANT HEALTH RELATED SUBJECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE TO TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CANCER, NUTRITION, STROKE, CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, DEPRESSION, OBESITY, SPORTS THERAPY, MATERNITY AND PRENATAL CARE, AND MORE. SUPPORT GROUPS - TO HELP ADDRESS SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR EMOTIONAL ISSUES RELATED TO DISEASES AND HEALTH ISSUES, SJH OFFERS A VARIETY OF FREE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CAREGIVER, GRIEF, BREAST CANCER, DIABETES, HEART AND LUNG, PROSTATE CANCER, STROKE, AND FIVE LEVELS OF BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, SJH DONATES THE USE OF SPACE IN ITS FACILITIES FOR EXTERNAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUCH AS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION - ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT AND SJH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY ON ITS WEBSITE AND THRU PUBLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE COMMUNITY HAS MONTHLY ACCESS TO SJH'S MEDICAL EXPERTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS FEATURING MONTHLY SECTIONS CALLED ASK THE DOCTOR AND HEALTH LINE, WHICH ALLOW READERS TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE RESPONSES ABOUT IMPORTANT HEALTHCARE ISSUES ONLINE OR VIA FAX. SJH ALSO REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE NEWSPAPERS MONTHLY HEALTH CONNECTION PUBLICATION, WHICH CONTAINS NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES, OPTIONS, TIPS, RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS AND MORE. FAMILY & FRIENDS IS A QUARTERLY EXTERNAL PUBLICATION PRODUCED BY SJH OFFERING HEALTH INFORMATION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES, RECOGNIZE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE, ENCOURAGE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND TREATMENT. SJH'S WEBSITE OFFERS A WEALTH OF HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING FREE ACCESS TO LOOK LISTEN & LEARN, AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS COVERING A VARIETY OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES. |
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FOCUSING ON UNMET NEED AND HEALTH ASSESSMENTS SJH HAS PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE UNMET HEALTHCARE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SJH PARTNERED WITH 18 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FORM A CONSULTATIVE BODY CALLED CUMBERLAND & SALEM COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, WITH CUMBERLAND AND SALEM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH TAKING THE ROLE AS LEAD AGENCY. THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP, WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM, CONDUCTED FOUR MAPP ASSESSMENTS, FACILITATING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEED AND PERCEPTION, FORCES OR TRENDS THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM. THE MAPP ASSESSMENTS WERE PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED IN 2007 AND IDENTIFIED THE TOP HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES COMMON TO BOTH COUNTIES. THROUGH A PLANNED AND ORGANIZED EFFORT, THE GROUP WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO ADDRESS THE PRIORITIES BY TAPPING THE RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATING ON INITIATIVES. SJH ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO THIS PROCESS AND ENGAGES IN THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES THAT MATCH ITS MISSION, EXPERTISE, RESOURCES AND CAPACITY. IN ADDITION TO THESE ORGANIZED NEEDS ASSESSMENT EFFORTS, ONGOING COMMUNITY MEETINGS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS, LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, LOCAL POLITICIANS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE SPONSORED BY THE HOSPITAL TO DISCUSS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE POPULATION. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE SJH HAS PARTICIPATED IN AND CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES: IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED - SJH HAS A PROUD HISTORY OF HELPING RESIDENTS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE GET THE COVERAGE THEY NEED EVERY DAY, THROUGH INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND BY JOINING THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH COVERAGE AVAILABLE THROUGH MEDICAID, NJ FAMILY CARE AND STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SCHIP). AT THE PATIENT LEVEL, EVERY EFFORT IS MADE IN ASSISTING PATIENTS WITH ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT IN ALL GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS, MEDICAID OR MEDICARE, OR NEW JERSEY FAMILY CARE PROGRAM. MAYOR'S CAMPAIGNS FOR HEALTHIER VINELAND, MILLVILLE AND BRIDGETON - SEVERAL SJH STAFF ARE ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGETON, MILLVILLE AND VINELAND MAYOR'S CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. IN COLLABORATION WITH SJH, THE LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE CENTER (FQHC), COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC (CHCI) AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS, THE COMMITTEES CO-HOST COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, FACILITATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, AND CONNECT THE MEDICALLY DISENFRANCHISED TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENCOURAGE UNINSURED RESIDENTS TO ENROLL IN AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. THE COMMITTEES ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR VINELAND, MILLVILLE AND BRIDGETON RESIDENTS BY MAKING RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH INCREASED AWARENESS AND ACCESS. HEALTH LITERACY CONFERENCE - HOSTED BY SJH AND PRESENTED BY GARDEN AHEC AND MAYOR'S CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER VINELAND, THIS WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH THE MINORITY AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, FOCUSED ON CROSS-CULTURAL APPROACHES, LOW LITERACY ON HEALTH AND CULTURAL BARRIERS BETWEEN PATIENT AND PROVIDER TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND OUTCOMES. EXTENDED CARE FACILITY CONSORTIUM - IN 2009, A COLLABORATIVE GROUP WAS FORMED BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL AND THE NEIGHBORING EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES. THE ROLE FOR THIS GROUP (ECF) IS TO FACILITATE OUTREACH AND PROVIDE INFORMATION, SERVICES, RESOURCES AND A CONTINUUM OF ACCESS TO CARE FOR ELDERLY POPULATIONS WITHIN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. SUPPORT SERVICES - STAFF MEMBERS OF SJH'S PATIENT BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, MAKE FREQUENT VISITS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, EDUCATING THEM ON THE CHARITY CARE OPTIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SJH PROVIDED MORE THAN $17,000 FOR DISCHARGE TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT HAD NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND MORE THAN $16,000 FOR INDIGENT CARE DRUG VOUCHERS FOR MEDICATION FOR DISCHARGED PATIENTS LACKING INSURANCE. EFFICIENT AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE - AS THE LEADING COMMUNITY PROVIDER IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, SJH IS HIGHLY REGARDED FOR QUALITY OF CARE AND SERVICE IN ITS REGION. CLINICAL QUALITY AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE REMAIN TOP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. TO FURTHER INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF PATIENT CARE, SJH HAS BEGUN THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS BY MAKING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS TO UPDATE ITS CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL EXPAND ITS CORE QUALITY MEASURES BY PARTICIPATING IN SEVERAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE BENCHMARKING DATA AND TOOLS FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING CLINICAL QUALITY. PATIENT SATISFACTION - SJH BEGAN USING A PATIENT SATISFACTION TOOL CALLED THE HOSPITAL CONSUMER ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SURVEY, OR HCAHPS. THIS STANDARDIZED SURVEY MEASURES OUR PATIENTS' PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THEIR HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDES FEEDBACK ABOUT HOW WE'RE DOING, BOTH GOOD AND BAD, THAT HELPS US TO CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE EVEN BETTER CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES - SJH HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES: - NATIONAL HOSPITAL COMPARE INITIATIVE VHA INC. PATIENT QUALITY AND SAFETY INITIATIVES: - PARTICIPATES IN MEDICATION RECONCILIATION COLLABORATIVE (RMC & ELMER) - PARTICIPATES IN RAPID RESPONSE TEAM COLLABORATIVE (RMC & ELMER) - PARTICIPATES IN TRANSFORMATION OF THE ICU (TICU) (RMC & ELMER) INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT (IHI): - MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT 100,000 LIVES CAMPAIGN (RMC & ELMER) - MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT 5 MILLION LIVES FROM HARM CAMPAIGN (RMC & ELMER) NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES: - PARTICIPANTS IN THE NJHA PRESSURE ULCER COLLABORATIVE (RMC) - PARTICIPANTS IN THE NJHA RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS COLLABORATIVE (RMC) COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY - SJH EMPLOYEES, FROM STAFF TO CEO, SERVE ON GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND BOARDS FOR NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM, BRING ABOUT CHANGES IN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR BOTH THE BROADER COMMUNITY AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH HOSPITAL REPRESENTATION TO ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS: - AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) REGIONAL POLICY BOARD FOR NJ, NY, PA - VOLUNTEERS HOSPITAL OF AMERICA (VHA) BOARD OF TRUSTEES - NJ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (NJHA) BOARD - NJ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (NJHA) NURSING CONSTITUENCY GROUP - NJ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (NJHA) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSTITUENCY GROUP - NJ ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES (NAMHA)GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY - NJ DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (NJDMHS) ACUTE CARE TASK FORCE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - NJ DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (NJDMHS) SOUTHERN NJ REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW BOARD - HOME CARE ASSOC OF NJ BOARD & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - VINELAND CHAMBER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - SALEM CHAMBER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - SALEM INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL - HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL - CUMBERLAND INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL - TRI-COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL - SOUTHERN REGION CHILDREN'S COORDINATING COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS ================================================= SJH IS MUCH MORE THAN A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; IT IS A COMMUNITY PARTNER DEDICATED TO IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON HEALTH INITIATIVES AND COALITIONS THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. OUR PARTNERSHIP LEVERAGES THE STRENGTHS OF MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHILE ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY-WIDE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. SJH CANCER SERVICES - SJH FRANK AND EDITH SCARPA CANCER CENTER OFFERS A NUMBER OF OUTREACH SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY. AMONG THOSE SERVICES, SJH OFFERS FREE CANCER SUPPORT AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE BREAST CANCER BRIDGE PROGRAM AND MEN'S CANCER COORDINATOR, PATIENT NAVIGATORS WHO SERVE AS HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES HELPING PATIENTS NAVIGATE THROUGH THEIR CANCER JOURNEYS. |
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A NEWLY FORMED CANCER SURVIVORSHIP COMMITTEE ASSISTS WITH SUPPORT AND FOLLOW UP OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLETED CANCER TREATMENT AND ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO YEARS OF SURVIVORSHIP. SJH HAS A CANCER RESOURCE LIBRARY AT ELMER AND RMC FOR PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL USE, INCLUDING INTERNET AND AUDIO/VISUAL EDUCATION MATERIALS. AS A FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER PARTNER, SJH PROVIDES LEADING-EDGE CANCER CARE THROUGH NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS, WHICH STUDY NEW CANCER TREATMENT, DIAGNOSTIC AND PREVENTION METHODS. WHEN FOX CHASE OPENS PROTOCOLS FOR NEW CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, SJH EARNS THE DISTINCTION OF RECRUITING THE MOST PATIENTS, PROVIDING LOCAL ACCESS TO THE LATEST STRATEGIES AGAINST CANCER. NJ CEED - SJH IS CUMBERLAND COUNTY'S LEAD AGENCY FOR THE NEW JERSEY CANCER EDUCATION AND EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (NJCEED), WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CANCER OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND FREE SCREENINGS TO UNDERSERVED AND UNINSURED RESIDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING SERVICES. IN 2009, MORE THAN 1,300 BREAST, CERVICAL, COLORECTAL AND PROSTATE SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE GRANT. DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY - ELMER HOSPITAL HAS MADE INROADS INCREASING SALEM COUNTY RESIDENTS' ACCESS TO DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, TARGETING YOUNGER WOMEN WHO HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN OVER THE AGE OF 50. THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE SALEM HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, A PLANNED INTENSIVE OUTREACH WITHIN THE COUNTY WILL BOTH EDUCATE WOMEN AND REACH THE HEALTH UNDERSERVED POPULATION WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE UTILIZE THIS PREVENTIVE SCREENING TOOL UNTIL THEIR CANCER WAS AT A LATER STAGE. SJH CREATED AN EDUCATIONAL DVD CALLED 'TWO GOOD REASONS FOR A MAMMOGRAM; A MOTHER AND SON'S STORY' TO REINFORCE THE NOTION THAT PREVENTATIVE CARE AND A WOMAN'S HEALTH DIRECTLY AFFECT HER FAMILY. BARBERSHOP INITIATIVE - TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF PROSTATE CANCER AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, SJH INVITED ALL BARBERS IN THE REGION TO ATTEND A FREE INFORMATIONAL BREAKFAST SESSION ABOUT THE "GOING TO THE BARBER SHOP TO FIGHT CANCER" HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. SJH HOSTED THE EVENT TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN LOCAL BARBERS FROM MINORITY COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE BARBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER SO THEY CAN IN TURN URGE THEIR CUSTOMERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE SCREENINGS FOR EARLY DISEASE DETECTION. CHECK IT OUT PROGRAM - SJH AND THE BAT AMI CHAPTER OF HADASSAH TEAMED UP TO EDUCATE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ABOUT BREAST AND TESTICULAR CANCER AWARENESS AND SELF EXAMINATIONS THROUGH THE CHECK IT OUT PROGRAM OFFERED AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS DURING SPRING AND FALL. TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE - WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY TEEN PREGNANCY RATES OF 18 PERCENT (THREE TIMES HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE OF SIX PERCENT) A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WAS FORMED WITH SJH, COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC (CHCI) AND THE COUNTY FREEHOLDERS TO COMBAT HIGH RATES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES THROUGH AN INITIATIVE CALLED SAFE (SEXUAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERYONE). SAFE, IS THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF CHCI'S PLAN TO BRING NURSE PRACTITIONERS INTO COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES TO INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES WITH PARENTAL CONSENT, PEER & ADULT SELF-ESTEEM PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, ENCOURAGE SOCIAL/ATHLETIC/FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. SJH COMMITTED $150,000 ANNUALLY FOR 3 YRS BEGINNING JAN 2009 TO HELP FUND THE INITIATIVE. OPEN ARMS - RECOGNIZING THE INCREASING RATES OF INFANT MORTALITY AMONG HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWBORNS, SJH AND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC PARTNERED TO OFFER OPEN ARMS, A PROGRAM PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE OBSTETRICAL AND PRENATAL CARE TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED WOMEN, POOR AND UNINSURED FAMILIES INCLUDING MIGRANT FARM WORKERS. IMPACT (INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR PRESCHOOL AND COMMUNITY TEAMING) WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN SJH AND THE VINELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS, TARGETING THE NEEDS OF THE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS TEEN PREGNANCY, LITERACY, TEEN PARENTING, CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. EVERY YEAR, THE PROGRAM MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IMPACT PROVIDES A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING: IMPACT TEEN PARENTING PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTING CLASSES, CHILDCARE SERVICES, PRENATAL CARE, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO TEEN PARENTS IN VINELAND HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY AND PROMOTES LIFELONG LEARNING AND SECOND PREGNANCY PREVENTION. IN 2009, 35 TEENS WERE ENROLLED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WITH 35 INFANTS IN CHILD CARE; 85% OF STUDENTS CONTINUE EDUCATION AFTER GRADUATION, ENROLLING IN COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS. IMPACT SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP), OFFERS HEALTH SERVICES, TUTORING, COUNSELING, RECREATION AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AT THE VINELAND HIGH SCHOOL, VINELAND WALLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. IMPACT FAMILY OUTREACH PROGRAM IS AN ABBOTT PROGRAM WHICH COORDINATES FAMILY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TO SOCIAL WORKERS WHO SERVICE ABBOTT PRESCHOOL PROVIDERS IN BRIDGETON, MILLVILLE AND VINELAND. IMPACT CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS OPEN TO CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD WITH HEALTH CENTER SERVICES PROVIDED ON SITE. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/FAS PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES IN THE HOME AND PROVIDES FOR THE EVALUATION AND COUNSELING TO WOMEN AT RISK FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME. PARENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT INCLUDES A PEDIATRIC NEURODEVELOPMENTALIST AND PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21. SJH FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT VINELAND FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES RANGING FROM HOUSING AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP OBTAINING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FOOD. THE CENTER FOCUSES ON 10 CORE SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING HEALTH INSURANCE, SELECTING PHYSICIANS, PROVIDING WORKSHOPS THAT INCREASE POSITIVE INTERACTION BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN, PROMOTING FAMILY LITERACY, ADDRESSING HEALTH ISSUES AND LEGAL ISSUES SUCH AS IMMIGRATION, AND OTHER TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE COMMUNITY. OPENED IN THE FALL OF 2008, THE CENTER NOW PROVIDES SERVICES TO MORE THAN 400 FAMILIES, INCLUDING PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, FOSTER PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE AGE OF 18 WHO RESIDE IN VINELAND. STEPS FOR KIDS - STEPS FOR KIDS IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN SJH AND CUMBERLAND CAPE ATLANTIC YMCA, FUNDED IN PART THROUGH A NJ HEALTH INITIATIVE GRANT FROM ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN VINELAND SCHOOLS BY EDUCATING BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 8 TO 12 IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL NURSES WITH AN ASSESSED BMI LEVEL AT OR ABOVE THE 85TH PERCENTILE WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OBESITY. PARENTS AND CHILDREN ATTEND 12-WEEK INTERACTIVE BI-LINGUAL PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON BALANCED MEAL PLANS AND SIMPLE EXERCISE TECHNIQUES THAT HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES. MILLVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, HOLLY CITY FAMILY CENTER - IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE HOLLY CITY FAMILY CENTER AND TACKLE OBESITY, SJH COMMITTED $50,000 OVER 2 YEARS TO THE MILLVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR AN OBESITY PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES USE OF THE HOLLY CITY FAMILY CENTER AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM. MILLVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION INITIATED 3 PROGRAMS TO TARGET OBESITY AND FOCUS ON WELLNESS: GET FIT IN 50 DAYS, DARE 2 BE FIT AND RENAISSANCE PROGRAM. IHEALTHY KID AND IHEALTHY FAMILY - TO INCREASE AWARENESS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN BRIDGETON COMMUNITIES, AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED BY SJH'S GARDEN AHEC SPECIFICALLY FOR BRIDGETON CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM, OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, TEACHES HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, REINFORCING FOOD GROUPS, NUTRITION LABEL READING, INFORMATION ON HEALTH DISEASES ATTRIBUTED TO WEIGHT GAIN, NUTRITION TRACKERS, MASS BODY INDEX AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WAS FORMED WITH BOTTINO SHOPRITE, ALLOWING THE IHEALTHY FAMILY CLASSES TO BE HELD RIGHT INSIDE THE SUPERMARKET FURTHER TEACHING PARENTS HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY FOODS AND PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ON A BUDGET. |
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CARDIAC CARE AND HEART FAILURE PROGRAMS - SJH WAS ONE OF 10 HOSPITALS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF NJ CHOSEN BY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TWO-YEAR STATEWIDE INITIATIVE CARDIAC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CARDIAC CARE WITH A FOCUS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS AND LATINO POPULATIONS IN NJ, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND MODELS FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARDIAC CARE AND INCREASE HEART CARE AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION. AS A RESULT OF THIS INITIATIVE, SJH NOW OFFERS ITS HEART FAILURE AND TEL-ASSURANCE HOME MONITORING PROGRAM WHERE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS CAN EASILY REPORT BASIC SYMPTOMS TO HOSPITAL STAFF DAILY FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. ADDITIONALLY, A THERAPY DOG, ACCOMPANIED BY A NURSE, WALKS WITH HEART FAILURE PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL, MOTIVATING THEM TO TAKE MORE STEPS AND FURTHER IMPROVING THEIR RECOVERY AND OUTCOMES. SJH WOMEN'S HEALTH INSTITUTE - WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY CARE FOR OUR FAMILIES, IT IS OFTEN WOMEN WHO HELP THEIR LOVED ONES FIND THAT CARE THEY NEED TO STAY HEALTHY. THAT'S WHY SJH DEVELOPED THE WOMEN'S HEALTH INSTITUTE - TO KEEP WOMEN HEALTHY AS THEY CARE FOR OTHERS. HUNDREDS OF LOCAL WOMEN RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION AT OUR WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION DAY AND THE HEART HEALTH CONFERENCE. SJH SPIRIT OF WOMEN - RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUENESS OF WOMEN AND THE INFLUENCE THEY HOLD OVER THE HEALTH OF THEIR FAMILIES, IN 2009 SJH LAUNCHED THE SJH SPIRIT OF WOMEN PROGRAM, PART OF A NATIONAL MOVEMENT FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND MOTIVATE WOMEN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. SJH CAMPUS-WIDE SMOKING BAN - BEGINNING ON JANUARY 2008, ALL OF SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE'S BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKING LOTS BECAME NON-SMOKING AREAS. THE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY, PART OF THE NJ TOBACCO-FREE HOSPITAL CAMPUS COLLABORATIVE, IS IN STEP WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S MISSION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PATIENTS, EMPLOYEES AND EVERYONE IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - SJH PLANS FOR CATASTROPHIC EMERGENCIES DISASTER READINESS ABOVE AND BEYOND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING AN INTERNAL FORMALIZED HOSPITAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DECON TEAM WHERE DEDICATED STAFF UNDERGO EXTENSIVE QUARTERLY DECONTAMINATION TRAINING AND THE ADDITION OF A NEW DECONTAMINATION ROOM AS PART OF THE ELMER ER EXPANSION. SJH PARTNERS WITH OFFICES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LOCAL POLICE AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY-WIDE MASS CASUALTY DRILLS AND PARTICIPATES IN STATE SPONSORED DISASTER PLANNING DRILLS TO REHEARSE HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS FOR MASS CASUALTY DISASTERS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES. THE SIGNIFICANT INMATE POPULATION OF 8,000 HOUSED IN ONE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY AND THREE STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY IS A MAJOR SECURITY CONCERN DURING DISASTER. TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, THE HOSPITAL HAS TAKEN THE LEAD ROLE IN SPEARHEADING A PRISON MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT TABLE TOP EXERCISE WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES SURROUNDING AN INFLUX OF INMATES AND TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF THE FACILITY AND THE COMMUNITY DURING VARIOUS TYPES OF DISASTER SCENARIOS. JAIL DIVERSION TASK FORCE - SJH TOOK THE LEAD ROLE IN FORMING THE JAIL DIVERSION TASK FORCE TO DE-ESCALATE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SITUATIONS. THE COALITION, WHICH PARTNERS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VARIOUS COUNTY RESOURCES, IS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DIVERT PATIENTS OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ARRANGE FOR THE PERSON TO RECEIVE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING CENTER. EMPLOYER FORUM - SJH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DEVELOPED THIS QUARTERLY FORUM TO ADDRESS, TARGET AND DISCUSS MEDICAL ISSUES, EMPLOYEE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS OF WORKFORCE POPULATIONS WITH EMPLOYERS THROUGHOUT CUMBERLAND COUNTY. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - SJH IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN LEADERSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, A LOCAL COALITION WHICH ACQUAINTS PARTICIPANTS WITH A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF PUBLIC PROBLEMS, THE WORKINGS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE CIVIC CHALLENGES FACING ALL OF US AND THE ROLE THE COMMUNITY PLAYS IN SOLVING PROBLEMS. ITS OBJECTIVE IS TO REPLENISH THE SUPPLY OF LEADERSHIP WITH LEADERS WHO ARE INFORMED, SKILLED AND CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIDE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - THE IMPACT OUR TROUBLED ECONOMY HAS ON HEALTHCARE EXTENDS BEYOND THE HOSPITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF OUR NEIGHBORS. TO HELP ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT AND TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE REGIONAL ECONOMY AND BUSINESS OUTLOOK, THE HOSPITAL OFFERS THE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES OF ITS HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES AS ACTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN SUCH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS THE BRIDGETON CHAMBER, MILLVILLE CHAMBER, SALEM CHAMBER AND VINELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; AS PANELISTS AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC FORUMS AND AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY POVERTY SYMPOSIUM TO HELP DEVELOP GOALS, STRATEGIES, DISCUSS SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL AND INTER-CONNECTED POVERTY ISSUES. ADDITIONALLY, SJH OFFERS ITS EXPERTISE FOR THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM THROUGH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE TO ASSIST IN STRATEGIZING PROGRAMS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EDUCATE PARENTS, TEACHERS AND BUSINESSES ON GANG AWARENESS AND GANG ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE AN INCREASINGLY PREVALENT COMMUNITY PROBLEM. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - ADDITIONALLY, SJH EMPLOYEES, FROM STAFF TO CEO, PARTICIPATE ON THE BOARDS OF A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FOCUS IS NOT ONLY OF THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, BUT ON THE OVERALL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE: - OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD - CEZ 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS - MAYOR'S CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHIER BRIDGETON - MAYOR'S CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHIER VINELAND - MAYOR'S CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHIER MILLVILLE - FOOD BANK OF SOUTH JERSEY - ELMER ROTARY CLUB - BRIDGETON ROTARY CLUB - VINELAND ROTARY - LEADERSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION - BRIDGETON HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. - BRIDGETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - MILLVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BRIDGETON MAIN STREET - MINISTERIAL FELLOWSHIPS OF BRIDGETON, MILLVILLE AND VINELAND - FEDERAL CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD - CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM - UNITED WAY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - AMERICAN RED CROSS SOUTH SHORE CHAPTER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS - SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM. OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE REPEATEDLY SHOWN THEIR GENEROSITY BY SUPPORTING DOZENS OF IMPORTANT CAUSES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS. THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN SPEARHEADED BY OUR STAFF HAVE PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN RED CROSS, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MARCH OF DIMES. OUR STAFF HAS ALSO GIVEN GENEROUSLY DURING OUR EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN FOR THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER CUMBERLAND COUNTY, WHICH SUPPORTS NUMEROUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN AND AROUND THE COUNTY. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - WHETHER GREETING VISITORS AT THE FRONT DESK OR COMFORTING PATIENTS AT THE BEDSIDES, VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SJH'S TRADITION OF COMPASSIONATE CARE. OUR SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ADULTS AND TEENS WITH AGE RANGES FROM 14 TO 96 WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN A VAST ARRAY OF AREAS SUCH AS ACCOUNTING, EDUCATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS, LAUNDRY, ER, SURGICAL SERVICES, PEDIATRICS, NURSING AND MORE. IN 2009, MORE THAN 660 DEDICATED AND GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS DONATED MORE THAN 61,000 HOURS OF SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM. |
| STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
CORE FORM, PART III; LINE 4D |
EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7 |
SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. SYSTEM HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11A |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE IN SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES ("SYSTEM"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THIS ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). IN ADDITION, EACH MEMBER OF THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THIS ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARATION AND FILING PROCESS FOR ALL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES OF THE SYSTEM. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND SYSTEM INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING IN HOUSE COUNSEL, VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THEREAFTER TO EACH MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE IN THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER THE GENERAL COUNSEL PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THEREAFTER, THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS THIS SUMMARY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EACH OF WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS STUDY USED COMPARABLE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC MARKET DATA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIMILAR SIZED HOSPITALS, # OF LICENSED BEDS AND NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF STATE. |
| COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J |
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 5 |
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - NET TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES - $503,000 - CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS - $11,794,000 - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION FOR PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - $290,000 - CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TEMPORARY TRUST - $233,000 - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM TEMPORARY RESTRICTION - ($306,000) - INCREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - $14,000 - DECREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST - ($20,000) |
| AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"), A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM'S PARENT ENTITY IS SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND ALL ENTITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009; RESPECTIVELY. THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THIS ORGANIZATION, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:MICHAEL M ROSSI III TITLE:CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE HOURS:6 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ANN M BUDDE TITLE:VICE CHAIR - TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:RICHARD HARZ TITLE:SECRETARY - TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:DAVID ROBBINS JR TITLE:TREASURER - TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:BRUNO A BASILE TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JERRY BROWN TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS: |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ALFRED F CAGGIANO TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JOHN B CATALANO MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:BEVERLY L DAIRSOW TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:FRANK DEMAIO MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ALBERT A FRALINGER JR TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:EILEEN A HALLISSEY TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:6 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:NAUVEED IQBAL MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:CHESTER B KALETKOWSKI TITLE:TRUSTEE;EX-OFFICIO-PRES./CEO HOURS:12 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:MAURICE SHEETZ MD TITLE:TRUSTEE;EX-OFFICIO HOURS:3 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JACK M SHIELDS MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:TACIE TRULL TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:WAYNE C SCHIFFNER TITLE:EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT HOURS:10 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JOHN A DIANGELO TITLE:SENIOR VP/CFO HOURS:16 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ELIZABETH A SHERIDAN TITLE:COO - REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOURS:8 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JOHN C BICKINGS TITLE:COO - ELMER HOSPITAL HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:STEVEN C LINN MD TITLE:CMO HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ROBERT M DANGEL ESQ TITLE:GENERAL COUNSEL HOURS:16 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ROBERT E FLORENTINE TITLE:CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:THOMAS P BALDOSARO CPA TITLE:VP FINANCE HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ARTHUR BOOTE TITLE:VP AMBULATORY CARE HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:CLARE SAPIENZA ECK TITLE:VP STRATEGIC PLANNING HOURS:8 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:THOMAS PACEK TITLE:VP/CIO HOURS:8 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:CAROLYN S HECKMAN TITLE:VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HOURS:35 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ANNE MCCARTNEY TITLE:VP PATIENT CARE-REG MED CENTER HOURS:8 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JANET DAVIES TITLE:VP PATIENT CARE-ELMER HOSPITAL HOURS:8 |
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FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:ROBERT J SMICK MD TITLE:PHYSICIAN HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JOSEPH M ALESSANDRINI TITLE:ADMIN DIRECTOR - PHARMACY HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:THERESA E COPE TITLE:DIRECTOR - SURGICAL SERVICES HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:BETH F SEMLER TITLE:PHYSICIST HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:JAMES L GAZZOLA TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS: |