| Subsequent Event - Proposed Affiliation |
Form 990 - General Information |
West Penn Allegheny Health System, of which West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. is an affiliate, is pursuing a formal corporate affiliation with UPE, a recently formed tax-exempt organization, and Highmark Inc., a non-profit corporation with substantial health insurance operations throughout Western Pennsylvania. UPE has made filings with the applicable regulatory authorities to acquire control of Highmark. Following the anticipated affiliation, UPE also will assume control of West Penn Allegheny Health System. West Penn Allegheny Health System approved the affiliation in 2011 in order to restore financial viability to the System and ensure its long term survival as a provider of quality healthcare services to the communities it has served for several generations. Among other advantages to the transaction, the affiliation will create a regional integrated health care services delivery and financing system that will better position West Penn Allegheny Health System given the competitive pressures in the Western Pennsylvania market. An affiliation agreement was signed by the parties in October, 2011. As of the date of this filing the regulatory agencies that must approve the transaction have either given their approval or are in the process of undertaking their review. We are optimistic that all approvals will be granted by the end of the 2012 calendar year and possibly sooner. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments |
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a |
INTRODUCTION TO WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) is part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS). Organized in 2000, WPAHS (www.wpahs.org) is comprised of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.), Alle-Kiski Medical Center (AKMC), Canonsburg General Hospital (CGH), Allegheny Medical Practice Network (AMPN), Allegheny Specialty Practice Network (ASPN), Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (ASRI), West Penn Physician Practice Network (WPPPN), West Penn Allegheny Oncology Network (WPAON) Canonsburg General Hospital Ambulance Service, Inc. (CGH Ambulance), Alle-Kiski Medical Center Trust (AKMC Trust), Forbes Health Foundation (FHF) and The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation (WPHF). This affiliation ensures that WPAHS, Inc. area residents have access to a complete continuum of health care services. Through appropriate integration across the System both clinically and operationally, our Hospitals are able to remain a high quality, low-cost provider with linkages to the latest medical research and advanced technology. WPAHS, Inc. was created on January 1, 2008 as a result of the merger of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc., EIN: 25-1848306 and Allegheny General Hospital, EIN: 25-1322626 with and into The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, EIN: 25-0969492. Immediately following the merger the Western Pennsylvania Hospital changed its name to West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. consists of the following three hospital campuses: Allegheny General Hospital (WPAHS, Inc. - AGH), The Western Pennsylvania Hospital - Forbes Regional Campus (WPAHS, Inc. - FRH) and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital (WPAHS, Inc. - WPH). Because each hospital does numerous charitable activities for the communities we serve, we feel best served by presenting the Statement of Program Service Accomplishments for each hospital separately. In total, we will present the Statement of Program Service Accomplishments for WPAHS, Inc. - AGH, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH and WPAHS, Inc. - FRH. PURPOSE AND MISSION West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. is an organization defined by our talented people. We are an organization committed to excellence; an organization with one purpose and one mission. Our purpose is to improve the health of the people in the Western Pennsylvania region. Our mission is to practice medicine, educate and conduct research as an integrated team of physicians, nurses and support professionals who are committed to improving the health of our patients. SUPPORT OF RESEARCH The Hospitals of WPAHS, Inc., through its research arm, an affiliated organization named Allegheny Singer Research Institute (ASRI), EIN: 25-1320493, are extremely dedicated to providing financial support in medical research activities. Approximately $6,336,000 was underwritten by WPAHS, Inc. and ASRI in Fiscal 2011 in support of research and education. ASRI has a distinguished history of pioneering biomedical research, and its accomplishments are described in greater detail in the filing of its own Statement of Program Service Accomplishments. SUPPORT OF EDUCATION The hospitals of WPAHS, Inc., are extremely dedicated to providing financial support for the education of healthcare professionals. During Fiscal 2011, approximately $36,960,000 was underwritten by WPAHS, Inc. in support of education. Among the activities supported were the training of medical interns and residents, the operation of two nursing schools and training programs for students enrolled in the schools of respiratory, radiology and pharmacy. WPAHS, Inc. also upholds an affiliation with both Temple University and the Drexel University College of Medicine in an effort to ensure the solid education of our healthcare professionals of the future. UNCOMPENSATED CARE To enhance the health status of the community in which it operates and consistent with its tax-exempt status, WPAHS, Inc. provides needed health care services to individuals regardless of their ability to pay for all or part of the services rendered. These services include both inpatient and outpatient services as well as an emergency room that is available 24 hours a day. Consistent with the filing of Schedule H, the components of uncompensated care include charity care at cost and unreimbursed Medicaid. WPAHS, Inc. provided uncompensated care at an approximate cost of $25,345,000 in Fiscal 2011. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES Subsidized health services represent those programs provided to the community by WPAHS, Inc. despite the fact the Hospitals incur a financial loss to do so. WPAHS, Inc. recognizes the need of its community and voluntarily subsidizes these programs in support of its charitable mission. Among the subsidized health services provided by WPAHS, Inc. is the operation of the emergency department, lifeflight operation, drug and alcohol abuse treatment and burn care. Consistent with the filing of Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. provided subsidized health services at an approximate cost of $14,146,000 in Fiscal 2011. INTRODUCTION TO ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL Founded in 1885 on Pittsburgh's historic North Side, West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. - Allegheny General Hospital Campus (WPAHS, Inc. - AGH) has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in the care of patients, medical education and research. Serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area, the 661 bed academic health center offers a wide array of medical and surgical services as well as an emergency room open 24 hours a day 7 days a week open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. WPAHS, Inc - AGH has historically won and continues to win both national and international recognition and awards for its programs in numerous specialty areas. Thomson Healthcare has recognized WPAHS, Inc. -AGH as one of the country's 100 Top Hospitals - and recently named our network of hospitals one of the best healthcare systems in the nation. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH also received the Consumer Choice Award for Western Pennsylvania from the National Research Corporation, and Solucient Inc., one of the healthcare industry's leading quality research organizations, recognizes Allegheny General as a Top 100 hospital in the country for both orthopaedic surgery and the treatment of stroke. Allegheny General Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Reports in 9 areas of excellence and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country's best hospitals. |
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As one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region, the 661 bed WPAHS, Inc. - AGH main campus and its two main outpatient campuses, AGH Suburban in nearby Bellevue and AGH McCandless in the North Hills offers the most advanced care available in specialty areas, including allergy, immunology, anesthesiology, pain medicine, bariatric weight loss surgery, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, critical care medicine, dental medicine, diagnostic and interventional radiology, emergency medicine, endocrinology, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, infectious disease, internal medicine, maternal and fetal medicine, minimally invasive surgery, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, nutrition, oncology, ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pathology and laboratory medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonary medicine, radiation oncology, reproductive medicine and infertility, rheumatology, transplant surgery, urogynecology and vascular surgery. AGH McCandless gives patients in the North Hills easy access to a host of its state-of-the-art services and leading physicians. At AGH McCandless, the latest in imaging capabilities are available including open bore MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, x-ray, digital mammography, bone densitometry and nuclear medicine. An array of some of the region's finest doctors are seeing patient at AGH McCandless. From cardiology to rheumatology, general surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery and vascular surgery, AGH McCandless brings the highly regarded expertise of Allegheny General right into the northern suburbs. In addition, there is on-site lab services and free parking. A long-standing commitment to education and research remains a cornerstone of WPAHS, Inc. - AGH philosophy, as evidenced by it serving as a regional campus of the Philadelphia-based Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine and ongoing, innovative research studies in the neurosciences, medical oncology, human genetics, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, orthopedics and trauma. During FY 2011, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH admitted over 24,000 patients and logged over 49,000 emergency visits and 25,000 surgical procedures. Over 800 physicians and 4,500 employees share the hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education and research. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Bariatric Surgery Center was named a Center for Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery - a designation that recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. Health care industry experts consider the hospital among the country's best in orthopedics for patient care and for being on the forefront of design, development and introduction of new orthopedic technology. During Fiscal 2011 WPAHS, Inc. - AGC was named a Highmark Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield as well as a Highmark Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replacement surgery. The Hospital's highly regarded sports medicine program serves as the official medical provider for the Pittsburgh Pirates professional baseball club. The Hospital also supports and directs numerous scholastic sports medicine programs. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH has a longstanding successful partnership with the Northside Community and is celebrating its 21st year of the Northside Partnership Agreement. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provides many programs, services and community benefit activities to Pittsburgh's Northside in the areas of reinvestment, mortgage and marketing, workforce home benefit, education programs and health improvement programs. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Suburban offers the best in outpatient services to residents of the northern communities while maintaining a close connection with the physicians and services at WPAHS, Inc. - AGH's main campus, which is just a few miles away on the city's North Side. It provides an urgent care center which is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, seven days per week. Board-certified physicians and pediatricians treat many common emergency injuries and illnesses. Outpatient services provide the residents of Bellevue and surrounding neighborhoods a variety of outpatient services including outpatient testing, cardiogram (EKG) and lab work; GI lab services; outpatient rehabilitation services including physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy; radiology and diagnostic imaging services including CT scan, ultrasound, mammography and bone density scanning and cardiology services including echo, stress testing and nuclear medicine. AGH Suburban (WPAHS, Inc. - SGH) provides multiple health screening and educational programs for the Bellevue and surrounding Northern Pittsburgh communities. Physicians and other healthcare providers facilitate sessions aimed at improving health and injury prevention. Sessions are offered at the WPAHS, Inc. - SGH as well as in collaboration with other local community groups and partners. The hospital's highly acclaimed physicians are leaders in a vast array of specialty areas. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH specialists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery have been recognized among the nation's best for their experience and achievements in providing superior heart care. Through the Gerald McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute, these specialists offer a more streamlined pathway of care for treating cardiac and vascular diseases. Patients can receive the latest and most innovative therapies, as well as diagnostic and educational services, in one convenient location. Neurologists and neurosurgeons at WPAHS, Inc. - AGH are advancing groundbreaking, effective treatments for stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and disorders of the peripheral nerves and muscles. The Hospital's neuroscience programs were collectively recognized as a Neuroscience Center of Excellence. Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH offers a dedicated Stroke Unit that serves as the primary destination for stroke patients admitted to the hospital, providing highly specialized acute care for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, including the post-operative care of patients who undergo interventional stroke procedures. The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Cancer Center is one of the nation's most advanced facilities, offering patients access to state-of-the-art programs for the complete spectrum of malignant disease, including centers for lung, esophageal, prostate, breast, colon and rectal, liver, brain, pancreatic, gynecologic, head and neck, and blood-borne cancers. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH is the gateway to some of the most prominent research into breast and colorectal cancer treatment and prevention through studies conducted by the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project. The cancer research initiative, supported by the National Cancer Institute, is based on the WPAHS, Inc. AGH and coordinates the efforts of more than 6,000 medical professionals in the study of breast and bowel cancer. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH was the first in the region to receive designation as a Level I Shock Trauma Center, which is the highest designation available, and its Life Flight aero medical service was the first to fly in the northeastern United States. |
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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Community Health Improvement Services and Community Benefit Operations - Community health improvement services and community benefit operations include activities carried out to improve community health. They extend beyond patient care to include activities that are subsidized by the Hospital. The activities range from community health clinics and screenings to health education programs designed to raise community awareness of various healthcare topics and issues. As a division of WPAHS, Inc. and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provided these services at a cost of $375,798 in Fiscal 2011. WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN High School Observation Program - The Surgery Observation Program invites high school students or those interested in a career in surgery to observe open heart surgery and interact with cardiac surgeons and other healthcare professionals. The program is supported by a coordinator and in Fiscal 2011 the program received 275 visits from approximately 1,500 students representing 70 schools or educational programs. Walk to Win Program - The Walk to Win program aims to promote physical activity in grade school children and teach them about the dangers of childhood obesity and the beneficial effect of walking for exercise. The program's goal is simple - promote more physical activity in youths. At the conclusion of the program, each participating elementary school is presented with an educational grant to be used in support of physical education. High School Career Days - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH held two career days at local High Schools. Specific department participating in the career days were the genetics and cardiology departments. Sci Tech Days - AGH Stroke program participating in SciTech days at Carnegie Science Center to promote and demonstrate AGH research in Neuroscience. Careers in bio-medical research and stroke awareness and prevention strategies were promoted to the middle school/high school age groups. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Stress Management - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH professionals provided several lectures on the topic of Stress Management. The lectures are provided as part of the lunch and learn program to area businesses as well as at community gathering places such as churches. There was no fee charged to the participants in these activities. Levels of Medical Care - What To Expect - This presentation provided by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician included a discussion of the various levels of medical care, including physician office visit, Urgent Care visit, hospital admission, nursing home and when each is appropriate as well as the care you should expect. Complimentary refreshments were provided to all participants. Community members benefit by becoming better informed consumers of health care services for themselves and loved ones. Health Care What Is It Going To Cost Me - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH realizes that we all need to plan for our health care. This free lecture included a discussion of what you should know about your health care plan and steps you should take to ensure that you are prepared should you need to access your health care benefits. Participants benefit from this lecture as better informed consumers of health care services. Complimentary coffee service was provided to the participants and an informal question and answer period following the lecture. Foods That Fight Disease - This presentation will teach the participant how foods fight disease, what these foods are, and help you to identify a few do-able changes you can make in your eating habits to reduce your risk of disease. Lecture participants learn about the relationship between a healthy diet and lifestyle and disease. Complimentary coffee service and social period provided prior to the lecture and an informal question and answer period following the lecture. Controlling Hypertension - In this presentation, a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician shares strategies for lifestyle modifications that have proven to be effective in managing hypertension. Lecture participants are better able to utilize life style modifications to control and prevent hypertension. Complimentary coffee service and social period provided prior to lecture with an informal question and answer period following the lecture. Relaxation Not Just Peace of Mind - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH professional discusses how relaxation can reverse the adverse affects of stress on our body, mind, and spirit. Relaxation can help our body heal and rejuvenate. This discussion was provided in conjunction with the YMCA Community Center. H20 The Nutritional Secret Weapon - This lecture, presented by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician will discuss the crucial role water plays in the function of major organs of the body. This program is offered at no cost and is open to any interested member of the community. 20 Weeks To A Better You - We often loose steam a few weeks into making healthy changes. Learn some tips and strategies to boost your enthusiasm, stay motivated, and achieve what you set out to do. This program is offered at no cost and is open to any interested member of the community. Trauma Prevention - What Can You Do To Reduce Risk - This lecture presented by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH professional discusses the strategies that have been proven to reduce the risk of fall. Included in the presentation is a virtual tour of the home and home safety tips for the kitchen, bath, and stairs Cellulitis Discussion - Cellulitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue of the body and can occur anywhere there is skin. A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician led a discussion of this common infection, often involving the MRSA bacteria. Exercise Making It Work For You - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH registered nurse explains how exercise can prevent or reverse obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Participants are urged to discover their exercise personality and learn how to match the exercise plan to personal goals and identify ways to incorporate exercise into everyday life. Genetics Presentation - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Certified Genetic Counselor, gave a lecture on genetics to the community at a public library. The discussion was based upon how genetics plays a vital role in your health. Osteoporosis and Bone Health - This community education lecture was provided by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician on the topic of "Osteoporosis and Bone Health" for the residents of a Retirement Community. The lecture centered on symptoms and signs of osteoporosis, bone density tests and when is the right time to see a doctor. Healthy Behaviors - Do-Able Prevention - This presentation helps the participant learn about important factors than can lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer and how these problems can be prevented or made less severe with simple changes in our eating habits, exercise habits, and even our thoughts. Bloodless Medicine Community Seminars - Through these seminars, the public is invited to learn more about bloodless medicine and blood conservation. Sessions are generally no more than two hours in length, and handout materials are provided. During Fiscal 2011, 5 sessions were provided at three different locations and 91 people participated. |
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Bariatric Support - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH registered dietician facilitated a presentation that focused on techniques to modify recipes to reduce the amount of calories, carbohydrates and fats. During the lecture, three recipes were produced that were low calorie, high protein and low fat dishes that the attendees were encouraged to sample. Bah Humbug Lecture - This lecture was presented in the month of December by a WPAHS, Inc. physician on the topic of sadness and depression. Specifically, the lecture addressed how depression is often intensified around the holiday season and communicated information on how best to deal with depression. HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS Hearts in the Park Walk and Rx for a Healthy Heart - An annual heart walk is organized to increase community awareness on the beneficial effect of exercise on heart disease. In addition, free blood pressure screenings, as well as information on fitness, preventive heart care measures, cholesterol, sodium and weight control are provided to members of the community at no cost. Celebration in the Park Health Fair - Two employees from the WPAHS, Inc. - AGH dental medicine department hosted a dental educational table at the Celebration in the Park Health Fair. The fair included games and activities for approximately 200 children who attended this event. Each child was given a bag containing a child's tooth brush, tooth paste, educational materials and instructional information concerning proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques. This take home material supports healthy oral hygiene in children. National Stroke Awareness Day - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Stroke program staff provided stroke risk screenings and stroke risk reduction educational materials to Hospital visitors and during this event. Hearts to Soles Influenza Vaccine Campaign - An Influenza Vaccine Campaign was conducted by the WPAHS, Inc. - AGH as part of the Hearts to Soles Campaign, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Approximately 36,000 deaths occur in the United States annually as a result of influenza virus infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that persons ages 6 months and older receive the influenza vaccine on an annual basis. By protecting the community with the influenza vaccine, there is a potential for decreased influenza virus burden within the community. Therefore, decreased morbidity and mortality can occur. Approximately 330 people attended the Hearts to Soles events. Community Health Fairs - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH travel to many different locations throughout the community to conduct health fairs, screening, provide educational materials and to be available to answer questions. During Fiscal 2011, the focus of these health fairs included, but was not limited to education concerning the promotion of healthy eating habits and lifestyles, proper nutrition in children, stroke risk screenings and cholesterol screenings. Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH dental medicine department participates in this annual children's event. This community event had approximately 1,400 children attend. The festival included games and activities for the children and each child received a bag containing a child's tooth brush, tooth paste, a toy inflatable tube of toothpaste. In addition, educational dental materials that support good oral hygiene and instructional information for proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques were included in the take-home bag. Parents could ask a dentist advice concerning questions they may have regarding their children's teeth. Destination Wellness 6th Annual Health Fair - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Pulmonary Function Lab participated in this health fair by providing free lung testing screenings and tested Oxygen Saturation levels. The end result of the screening and tests was a report that individuals could take to their physicians. If abnormal results were identified we encouraged those individuals to take the report to their next doctor appointment. In addition, we provided educational literature on lung diseases such as asthma. This information included websites for support foundations where they could find additional information and education about lung disease. We also provided smoking cessation information and encouragement, and had free give-away items with a "don't smoke" message for children and adults. Prescription for a Healthy Heart - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provided free blood pressure screenings, body massage, body fat analysis, and other information on achieving a "healthy heart". The Prescription for a Healthy Heart Program was held in conjunction with the Hearts in the Park Walk and Walk to Win Program. All of these programs are geared at increasing exercise and its positive effect on the Heart. Bellevue Community Health and Safety Day - Twenty three WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physicians and health care professionals participated in a community health and safety day. At the invitation of the Bellevue Boro police and fire safety personnel, the hospital was the leading participant in the event. Eleven various educational stations were provided by hospital physicians and health care professionals including "Ask the Doctor" stations and health and wellness lectures. The AGH Life Flight Helicopter landed and provided community members with the opportunity to inspect the helicopter and ask questions of staff. Long sleeve cotton t-shirts were given to the first 300 community members to arrive and various prizes were given away. Emergency Medicine staff fitted 150 free bicycle helmets to children in attendance. Lifeflight Community Visits - Throughout the year, the WPAHS, Inc. - AGH lifeflight team makes several visits to communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. These visits often coincide with a community gathering such as a community day's event, at local High Schools or at a workplace gathering. The visits allow community members to meet the Lifeflight crew and learn about the capabilities and life-saving emergency care we provide. CANCER Breast Cancer Events, Programs and Activities - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH participates in many community events geared toward detection and prevention of breast cancer. Included are the following activities: The Pitch for Hope program sponsored in part with the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball club, the Making Strikes Kick Off Breakfast with the American Cancer Society, various breast cancer screening events, presentation on facts and fiction on breast cancer screening and awareness, counseling women on ways to prevent breast cancer North American Menopause Society annual meeting, lunch and learn sessions provided to employees at various businesses, presentations to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition at monthly meetings, presentations on new government guidelines on breast cancer screening, participation in the Salvation Army Breast Cancer Luncheon, participation in the Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast, a presentation of breast cancer to the Jewish Community Foundation panel, a presentation on the facts and myths surrounding breast cancer, participation in the American Cancer Society Survivors Luncheon and participation in the Many Faces of Breast Cancer Survivorship Program. Komen Adagio Health Mammogram Voucher Committee - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician is a member of the Komen Adagio Health Mammogram Voucher Committee. The Committee meets meets monthly for approximately 1 hour in an effort to provide vouchers for free screening mammograms for low income and uninsured persons. Ask the Doctor about Anal and Colorectal Cancer - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician presented "Ask the Doctor about Anal and Colorectal Cancer in conjunction with Gilda's Club. At this presentation, participants learned about new treatments and were encouraged to ask questions about side effects" of cancer treatment. Complementary Medicine for Cancer Treatment and Prevention - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician presented this community education lecture on the topic of "Complementary Medicine for Cancer Treatment and Prevention" at the Suburban Campus. Complimentary coffee service was provided to all in attendance. Skin Cancer - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician provided a lecture on the topic of skin cancer. The lectured focused on identifying that cancer can occur at all ages and in all parts of the body. Skin cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States today and is very common in adults age 65 and over. Gilda's Club - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH participates in meetings of Gilda's Club, a nationwide cancer support community. Among our participation was presentations made by WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physicians including Breast Reconstruction, The Emotional Roller Coaster After Breast Cancer, The role genetics plays in cancer and nutritional supplements during and after cancer treatment |
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ELDERLY Flu Clinics - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH conducted four flu clinics that targeted the elderly population within the region. Three Registered Nurses participated in each clinic and 135 elderly community members were provided flu shots. Understanding Diabetes - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician provided a lecture at a Masonic Village Retirement Community to the community members and invited guests. This lecture provided information concerning diabetes and the treatment and care of individuals with diabetes. Health Eating Habits - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Registered Dietician spoke to a group of thirty seniors that reside in a local High-rise. The discussion centered on the importance of including increased amounts of fruits, vegetables and other high fiber sources in the diet to reduce blood pressure and control weight. Ohh, My Aching Joints - This community health education lecture was provided at a local Lutheran Senior Center by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician on the topic of "Ohh, My Aching Joints". This program discussed different options related to the relief and aching joints and arthritis. Who's In Charge - Your Body or Your Mind - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH employee provided a lecture to a group of senior citizens called "Who's In Charge - Your Body or Your Mind". This program centers around how mental well-being can be an important factor in an individual's overall health. How Will This Flu Season Affect You - This community education lecture was provided by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician at a local Senior Center on the topic of "How Will This Year's Flu Season Affect You?". This program attempted to educate the elderly population about how to detect symptoms of the flu versus the common cold, prediction of when the flu season will occur and the importance of receiving a flu shot as a preventative measure. Heat Stroke - A community health education lecture was provided for residents of the Masonic Village and their guests on the topic of "Heat Stroke" by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician. In total, seventeen community members attended the lecture that centered around the importance of proper hydration and care during the summer months. AARP - Dementia lecture - This community education lecture is provided by a WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician on the topic of dementia. This lecture will identify and describe the difference between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Additionally, methods for promoting a healthy life style and protecting against cognitive decline will be discussed. When You Can't Speak - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physicians covers topics related to what is a living will and when one is needed. The lectures helps the participants understand the choices offered in a living will. Heart Failure - The Basics- A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician lead a discussion on heart failure at a local retirement center. This presentation included an informal question and answer period after the discussion. How to Prevent Pneumonia - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician presented a lecture on how to prevent pneumonia, including a discussion of precautions to take in the prevention of pneumonia. Complimentary coffee and cookies were provided as well as an informal question and answer period following the lecture. MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Medical Frontiers Radio Talk Show - An interactive radio talk show named Medical Frontiers feature various WPAHS, Inc. - AGC physicians discussing different health topics. These talk shows provide patient education and public health awareness. Among the topics covered during the talk shows include: breast cancer, women's heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart failure, knee and hip replacement, carotid artery disease and lung disease. Television Interviews and News Reports - WPAHS, Inc. - AGC provides health information via mass media by making its physicians available for interviews and helping to develop health related news reports. Included in the topics discussed on local television include: open heart surgery, lung cancer in women, heart pumps, breast cancer screening, heart transplants, chemotherapy, eating disorders and the surgical observation program for high school students. Regional and Neighborhood Periodicals - WPAHS, Inc. - AGC provided health related educational articles in local newspapers either in print or on-line and neighborhood periodicals. The topics covered include: observation programs for high school students, heart health care, heart pumps, chemotherapy, surviving cancer, pain therapy for children and liver disease. Health Professions Education WPAHS, Inc. - AGC provides aspiring health professionals with many educational opportunities to further their career in healthcare. In addition to the educational support we provide to interns, residents, fellows, nurses and other allied health professionals, WPAHS, Inc. - AGC provides health-profession education to the community in a variety of ways and forums. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - AGC provided these services in addition to the educational support provided to interns, residents, fellows, nurses and other allied health professionals at a cost of $345,507 in Fiscal 2011. Nurse Externs - 15 Junior and/or senior nursing students have the opportunity to experience nursing at the bedside. This externship is a ten week program which enhances and builds upon what the nursing student has learned in nursing school. Emergency Medical Technician Training - WPAHS, Inc. is involved in the training of emergency medical technicians (EMS) throughout the region. In an effort to ensure our region has the most efficient EMS technicians possible, we conduct a variety of continuing education and case reviews for our areas EMS providers including, but not limited to the appropriate treatment of firefighters, treating patients with penetrating band ballistic injuries, hands on training for the appropriate and safe use of medical helicopters, mock mass-casualty simulated training the use of an electrocardiogram (EKG), advanced stroke life support, obstetrical and gynecological emergencies, the treatment of sports related injuries, trauma in the elderly, initial care and assessment of poisoned patients and new treatment modalities. Community College of Allegheny County Health Information Management - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH allows hands on experience to college students that often do not have any prior experience in a Hospital Medical Records Department. This experience exposes the student to different aspects of jobs in the hospital, which helps them apply knowledge learned to actual work processes. In addition, this experience broadens their exposure to different job processes that they can apply to future classes or employment and furthering the profession in Health Information Management and related departments. Occupational Therapy Student Affiliation - Occupational Therapy (OT) students complete required observation and training in the evaluation and treatment of patients under direct supervision of a licensed Occupation Therapist. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH hosted two Level II students and 3 Level I students with a total of 1,042 hours on site. Physical Therapy Student Affiliations - Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant(PTA) students spend time in the clinical setting observing, training, and participating in the evaluation and treatment of patients. This training is done under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant (for PTA students). Included in the affiliation is a Head Injury Conference for students in the physical therapy program. This conference provided education on how to treat various levels of head injured patients. 43rd Annual PA Therapeutic Recreation Institute State Conference - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH developed and provided an educational seminar and workshop for Therapeutic Recreational Therapists at the PA Therapeutic Recreation Institute State Conference on the topic of Mind and Body medicine. The seminar included a work shop and strategies for the use of mind and body medicine in the clinical setting. PA Society of Radiology Technicians Seminar - A WPAHS, Inc. - AGH physician presented a seminar dedicated to Stress Management Techniques to the PA Society of Radiology Technicians. Adagio Health Dietetic Internship Dietetic Seminar - A nutrition seminars was provided for the Adagio Health Dietetic Interns. The seminar addressed Bariatric Surgery and Nutrition and discussed the types of bariatric surgeries and the nutrition implications and interventions. |
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Financial Contributions This category includes cash and in-kind services donated to individuals and/or the community at large. In-kind services include hours donated by staff to the community during hospital work hours, overhead expenses of meeting/other space donated to not-for-profit community groups, and the free provision of food, equipment, supplies and giveaways/raffle items as well as monetary donations. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provided these services at a cost of $360,904 in Fiscal 2011. Cash Donations - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH supports the community through cash contributions made at the discretion of the Hospital and its directors, benefiting not only the non-profit recipient but also ultimately the community as a whole. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH made cash donations to the following organizations: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Friends of the Riverfront Carnegie Mellon University Junior Achievement Lupus Foundation of America National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Pittsburgh Aids Task Force Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh Urban League of Pittsburgh National Pancreas Foundation National Kidney Foundation National Aviary Mario Lemieux Foundation Gilda's Club Dapper Dan Charities American Heart Association Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Allegheny Heart Institute Pittsburgh Fire Fighters In-kind Donations - In addition to the cash contributions, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH also made in-kind donations of time and resources to help support various community functions. These donations included the following: Free Printing for Neighborhood Groups - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH allows many worthy community groups use our printing and copying facilities free of charge in order to get their message out to the public and continue with their mission. Driver Safety Refresher Course - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH donates space for this four hour driver safety course renewal course. Students review defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Through interaction with one another, they learn how to safely adjust their driving to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Refreshments are provided at no cost to the participant. Donated Food, Beverage and Meeting Space - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH supports many worthy community activities, events and initiatives by supplying food and beverages to the participants in an effort to make the experience better. Community House Presbyterian Church - AGH Parking Department provides parking for members and visitors of the Community House Church. Parking for 30 plus vehicles is donated every Sunday throughout the year. Additionally, parking for special events at the church is provided at least 4 times per year. Catholic Charities - Donation of Vaccines - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH donated seventy influenza vaccine doses & needles to the Catholic Charities for the Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center. Community Building Activities Community Building Activities include activities engaged in for the purpose of improving or protecting the health, future and wellbeing of the community. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provided these services at a cost of $140,665 in Fiscal 2011. Northside Holiday Party - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Northside Partnership provides staffing for the annual Northside Holiday Party, where disadvantaged Northside youth receive a gift. The party also provides food, activities and crafts for the children in attendance. Northside Youth Summer Guide - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Northside Partnership and the NSHIP create and distribute a summer guide for youth. The guide is a free listing of all summer activities aimed at our youth. The Northside Chronicle prints and circulates the guide to Northside residents and Northside schools. The goal is to offer parents and guardians options to keep their children engaged in healthy and educational activities all summer. Northside Partnership Meeting with WPAHS Senior Leadership - The meeting was held on July 1, 2010 and provided the opportunity for WPAHS Corporate Leadership and Northside Leadership Conference Executive Committee to meet and discuss AGH-Northside related issues as well as Community Development for Northside. Northside Health Improvement Partnership Meetings - AGH donates space and refreshments for the monthly Northside Leadership Conference (NSHIP) committee meetings. NSHIP is comprised of various Northside stakeholders in addition to several WPAHS, Inc. - AGH staff members. Northside Coordinating Committee - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Northside Partnership hosts monthly meetings with AGH employees from various departments, including but not limited to facilities, volunteer services, psychiatry, and emergency services. These act as advisory meetings to discuss ongoing and upcoming Northside initiatives. Northside Partnership Coordinator Salary & Operating Cost - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH provides to the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC) both the salary of the Partnership Coordinator as well as the operating costs associated with the position. Coordinating Committee - The Northside Partnership hosts monthly meetings with AGH employees from various departments, including but not limited to, facilities, volunteer services, psychiatry, and emergency services. These act as advisory meetings to discuss ongoing and upcoming Northside initiatives. Start On Success Mentoring Program - Twenty-one WPAHS, Inc. - AGH employees mentor Pittsburgh Public School Students daily throughout the school year. These students learn basic workforce skills and job readiness training. Board of Director Representation - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH staff, executives and physicians hold positions on the Boards of Directors of local organizations or chapters of national organizations such as the American Heart Association. These organizations are viewed as important community resources and organizations that can help further our mission of improving the overall well-being of the communities we serve. |
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Fresh Fridays at Northside Farmers Market - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Northside Partnership provided printing and staff time to Fresh Fridays at the Northside Farmers Market events. The goal of Fresh Fridays is to promote healthy and local eating to the Northside residents who shop at the Farmers Market. Allegheny Commons Initiative - The Allegheny Commons Initiative (ACI) is a community based action housed under the Northside Leadership Conference. The ACI consists of community stakeholders, neighborhood community organizations, Northside businesses and city government. The goal of the ACI is to preserve and restore the Allegheny Commons, the first public park in the city. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH is a stakeholder in the efforts to enhance the 88 acres serving as the front yard for the neighborhoods and businesses. WPAHS, Inc. - AGH has a seat on the ACI steering committee and donates funds and resources needed for tree care. The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH representative has created displays and education programs, presented education sessions to community groups and serves as the photographer for the restoration projects. Preservation of this urban forest with over 1,000 trees creates an environment of paths, recreational lake, historic monuments, the National Aviary, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a sense of natural openness in a high density urban setting. Improve The View - WPAHS, Inc. . - AGH was the lead sponsor for this one day event geared toward the completion of projects to improve the local community. Projects included work on Bellevue Park Hike and Bike Trail, Street Sweeping and Litter Removal, Lincoln Avenue Landscaping and Tree Trimming, work at North Hills Community Out Reach Food Bank Center, Lincoln Avenue Curb and Meter Painting, Bayne Library Painting and Gazebo Repair, Bellevue Park Fence Painting, Business Facade Painting. The Suburban Hospital campus provided the rental of a food tent, sponsored the main event, sponsored the Bike trail project, and provided a child's mountain bike as a raffle item. The first 100 volunteers to register were given a commemorative t-shirt. This event was completed in conjunction with a local community improvement group B.I.G. Hearts in the Park Walk and Walk to Win - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH offers staff support for the AGH Heart Institute Hearts in the Park Walk. This is an annual event held in a neighborhood community park. The Partnership Coordinator also provides staff time to support Walk to win; a program for Northside elementary school students encouraging them to be more active on a daily basis. Consumer Health Coalition Meeting - WPAHS, Inc. - AGH held a meeting with the members of the Consumer Health Coalition to discuss how to better reach the Latin American population of Pittsburgh. The goal was to make this population to make them aware of the availability of grant money for breast imaging. Flyby Remembrance - The WPAHS, Inc. - AGH Lifeflight crew performed two flyby activities at local events on September 11th as a means of remembering the victims of the tragedy nine years earlier. INTRODUCTION TO WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. - WEST PENN CAMPUS (WPAHS, Inc. - WPH) Founded in 1848 as Pittsburgh's first chartered public hospital, West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. - West Penn Campus (WPAHS, Inc. - WPH) has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in the care of patients, medical education and research. Today, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH is an academic medical center that serves Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH is comprised of 251 licensed beds. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH was awarded Magnet recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). WPAHS, Inc. - WPH was the first hospital in western Pennsylvania to receive this prestigious designation and is now among the top 4 percent of all healthcare facilities in the world recognized by the ANCC. The Magnet Recognition Program was developed by the ANCC to recognize health care organizations that provide not only excellence in nursing, but also the highest quality of patient care at all levels throughout the hospital. A Magnet hospital attracts and retains professional nurses who experience a high degree of professional and personal satisfaction in their practice. Magnet hospitals exhibit improved patient outcomes, enhanced nursing practice, increased staff morale and improved recruitment and retention. The Magnet Recognition Program provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that they can expect to receive. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH offers advanced care in the following specialty areas: allergy, anesthesiology, bone marrow/stem cell transplant, burn care, diagnostic and interventional radiology, endocrinology, family medicine, gastroenterology, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, hematology/oncology, internal medicine, maternal and fetal medicine, medical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, neonatology, nephrology, obstetrics, oncology, pathology and laboratory medicine, primary care medicine, pulmonary medicine, reproductive medicine and infertility, rheumatology, and urogynecology. The Hospital also has specialized centers for breast diagnostic imaging, diabetes care, foot and ankle surgery, infant apnea, inpatient physical rehabilitation, reproductive medicine and infertility, and sleep disorders. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH has made tremendous strides in burn treatment and care. The West Penn Burn Center was the first burn program in the region to receive verification honors by the American College of Surgeons and the American Burn Association. The Hospital's obstetrics program is one of the busiest in the region and its neonatal intensive care unit is one of the region's largest referral resources for sick newborns. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH is also the home to the patient offices for the Jones Institute at West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), an affiliate of the renowned Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine of the Eastern Virginia Medical School. A long-standing commitment to education and research remains a cornerstone of WPAHS, Inc. - WPH's mission. The Hospital sponsors medical residency and fellowship programs and provides clinical training to third- and fourth-year medical students of the Philadelphia-based Temple University School of Medicine. The Hospital also offers a School of Nursing diploma program as well as educational opportunities in respiratory therapy, radiology technology and nursing through affiliations with Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University and Clarion University. WPAHS, Inc. - WPH admits over 9,500 patients annually and treats over 94,500 outpatient cases. Approximately 750 physicians and 1,800 employees share the Hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research. In January 2011, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH closed its emergency department and moved a number of services to its sister hospital, WPAHS, Inc. - AGH, including cardiovascular, orthopaedic, bariatric, and general surgery, in addition to all neurosurgery. All inpatient volume not associated with rehabilitation, burn care, obstetrics, gynecology or oncology was also relocated. However, the Hospital is pleased to announce that the emergency department has reopened subsequent to the end of this Fiscal Year in February 2012. The Hospital also has also reopened some general medical and surgical units, and it is anticipated that the Hospital will return cardiovascular, orthopaedic, bariatric and some neurosurgery before the end of calendar year 2012. Additionally, it has plans to open a new Wound Care Center, as well as expand other outpatient services in autoimmunology in Fiscal Year 2013. |
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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Community Health Improvement Services and Community Benefit Operations - Community health improvement services and community benefit operations include activities carried out to improve community health. They extend beyond patient care to include activities that are subsidized by the Hospital. The activities range from community health clinics and screenings to health education programs designed to raise community awareness of various healthcare topics and issues. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provided these services at a cost of $568,181 in Fiscal 2011. BURN CARE Burn Center - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provides exceptional, specialized patient care to burn victims in its Burn Center. This internationally recognized treatment center for burn victims not only deals with the immediate crisis of the burn injury, but also the important psychosocial dynamics of a burn victim's rehabilitation and return to the community. Approximately 305 patients were admitted in fiscal year 2011, and of these, 53 were under the age of 18. Approximately 498 new patients were seen as outpatients. The following details highlight the Center's efforts toward burn care: Burn Care and Prevention Program - The Hospital sponsors a Burn Care and Prevention Program. The outreach coordinator provides educational programs to the surrounding communities. In fiscal year 2011, the outreach coordinator and/or staff conducted multiple burn prevention presentations at 6 sites, and provided 86 health fairs and exhibitions. The programs covered Allegheny, Beaver and Fayette counties in Pennsylvania. Approximately 1,500 children and adults attended the programs, with countless others attending the health fairs. Summer Burn Camp - A five-day summer camp, sponsored by Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC), is held each year to provide young campers with an opportunity to share their concerns about having been burned and talk about difficult issues involved in their recovery. Twenty-seven children attended camp in fiscal year 2011. The Hospital provides the multidisciplinary staff for the camp, which includes registered nurses and other staff from the burn center along with other volunteers from the Hospital and community. There were 18 volunteer counselors throughout the week. There is no charge for children to attend summer camp. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Little Italy Days - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH was a sponsor of the Bloomfield Business Association's Little Italy Days festival. The Hospital provided staffing for a booth with educational information for the public. WTAE Phone Bank - Three certified diabetes educators for the Joslin Diabetes Center at WPAHAS, Inc. - WPH answered phone calls for 1.5 hours, answering diabetes-related questions including diet and how to manage diabetes. Maternal Child Women's Health at The Nursing Caf - This activity was started in an effort to provide support to new nursing mothers delivering their babies at WPAHS, Inc. - WPH and in the surrounding community. Mothers attending the caf are provided with a warm, supportive atmosphere where they come to learn how to nurse their babies and get questions answered by a board-certified lactation consultant. The Caf is a free service to the community. The group size varies but averages 6-10 moms who attend regularly at any given week. Since the Caf opened five years ago, more than 350 moms have attended the group. The emotional and health benefits for the nursing infant and community at large extend beyond the prevention of common infections and allergies to an impressive reduction in the incidence of more serious illnesses including diabetes and childhood obesity. Perhaps more easily observable however is the close emotional relationship nursing mothers and babies enjoy and the feelings of accomplishment moms express when they receive the support they need to successfully nurse their babies. HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY SCREENINGS Hospital School Health Partnership - A partnership agreement with the Board of Education and a local high school provides health and wellness services to support and supplement those offered by the School District of the City of Pittsburgh. A certified nurse practitioner from WPAHS, Inc. - WPH, with physician supervision, provides free screenings and primary care four half-days and one full-day each week at the high school. The practitioner coordinates and facilitates contact with the Hospital for consultation and advice for acute medical problems that arise during the school week. In addition, a physician medical resident and faculty physicians spend one half-day each week at the high school. The partnership ensures health education and health career awareness programs for students, parents and staff. The Wellness Center also provides immunizations through the Pennsylvania Health Department and "Vaccines for Children Program," as well as education regarding asthma, weight reduction, smoking cessation, pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted diseases and cancer prevention. Other services include acute and episodic care, physical exams and pregnancy testing. The hospital assists students and their parents with overcoming obstacles to health care, such as lack of or inadequate insurance, or the inability to pay for services. There is no charge by the hospital for services rendered at the high school. During the fiscal year, the Wellness Center recorded 500 office visits. American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Expo - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH in coordination with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) sponsored a booth at the Healthy for Life Exposition. The estimated attendance at the Exposition was 510,000 people. WPAHS, Inc. - WPC certified diabetes educators staffed the booth where the participants could learn about healthy eating, the food content of fast food and portion control. HOMELESS, ELDERLY AND SPECIAL NEEDS Homeless Health Services - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH Health Care for the Homeless Program seeks to remove barriers to accessing care by bringing preventive comprehensive care into community facilities that serve the homeless. One such facility is the Jubilee Kitchen located on Fifth Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh. The homeless population is especially at risk for trauma, drug and alcohol abuse, diseases related to exposure, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases. This population is also at risk for chronic disease, including hypertension, heart disease and exposure to HIV. Primary care services are provided to the homeless on-site at the Jubilee Kitchen two-days each week. Services include medical evaluation and screening, podiatry exams, lab testing and all medical supplies. A registered nurse conducts tuberculin screenings and administers free influenza vaccines. A physician and a resident evaluate walk-in patients. Patients are admitted to the hospital as needed for acute episodic care and have no payment obligations for the services rendered. Volunteer Services for Special Needs - The Hospital acknowledges the benefits of helping adults with special needs. The Hospital works with the Achieva Agency, Friendship Academy and United Cerebral Palsy to benefit individuals that are mentally challenged or handicapped. Hospital employees work with the individuals and allow them to lend assistance with some tasks. |
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SUPPORT GROUPS The Healing Journey - This free program for cancer survivors and their primary caregivers, provided attendees with practical tips for coping with the stresses of cancer and offers an inspirational talk by author Dave Balch. Nearly 325 people benefited from this event. Child Loss Bereavement Support Group - A bereavement support group for women who have lost a baby early in pregnancy is held by Social Services monthly. The group support helps women cope and learn coping skills from women who have had similar experiences. Child Loss Memorial Service - Chaplains from the Pastoral Care department assist with the planning and participation in the National Child Loss Memorial Service. The event provides a forum for grieving family members to express their grief for the loss of a child. Cancer Survivor Talk - A WPAHS, Inc. - WPC social work manager participated in a talk with cancer survivors. The talk focused on moving forward in life after going through the difficult battle with cancer. Light the Night - A WPAHS, Inc. - WPC social work manager and an oncology case manager participated in Light the Night planning. The Light the Night walk event is designed to bring help and hope to individuals battling blood cancers. PATIENT ASSISTANCE Temporary Housing for the Underprivileged - West Penn Hospital provides housing for underprivileged out of town patients during treatment, including cab fare, and cafeteria vouchers for food. Parking and Shuttle Services - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH Security and Parking department provides free parking and shuttle services to patients and family members by utilizing a parking lot close to the Hospital which the Hospital controls and maintains. Health Professions Education WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provides aspiring health professionals with many educational opportunities to further their career in healthcare. In addition to the educational support we provide to interns, residents, fellows, nurses and other allied health professionals, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provides health-profession education to the community in a variety of ways and forums. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provided these services in addition to the educational support provided to interns, residents, fellows, nurses and other allied health professionals at a cost of $93,461 in Fiscal 2011. Observation and Shadowing - The Hospital attempts to promote health care careers throughout the region. In an effort to do this, the Hospital provides individuals with the opportunity to observe the medical staff in areas such as Pediatrics, Burn Unit, Ob/GYN, Pharmacy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Surgery, Radiology, Medical Genetics, Ophthalmology and Ultrasound. There were a total of 87 participants. Neonatal Resuscitation Course - Five neonatal resuscitation courses were conducted free of charge at community medical centers by the WPAHS, Inc. - WPH maternal child coordinator and a physician. Approximately 12 nurses, 8 CRNAs and 14 physicians benefited from the course. Infant Abstinence Update - This one day complimentary course was conducted at Lawrence County Child and Youth Services by the maternal child coordinator and a neonatologist from WPAHS, Inc - WPH. Eight nurses, eight physicians and four social workers benefited from the course. Ultrasound Techniques Course - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH staff taught a class for 8 physicians at Jameson hospital on the newest techniques in ultrasound technology. The STAR Center (Simulation, Teaching, Academic, and Research) - The STAR Center at WPAHS, Inc. - WPH is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care through the pursuit of lifelong learning, research and innovation. Using state-of-the-art mannequins that mimic symptoms of a wide range of health conditions, the STAR Center provides hands-on learning opportunities to allow aspiring practicing health professionals to perfect their skills in situations closely resembling the clinical environment. In conjunction with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the STAR Center holds a competition for EMS providers. Prizes are awarded to both the 1st and 2nd place teams. For 1st place each team member receives an iPod Touch and an individual medal; the team's service receives a "STAR Cup" trophy for their station. For the 2nd place team, each team member receives a $50 gift card and an individual medal, as well as a trophy for their station. Teams are pre-scheduled in 30 minute intervals. There are no fees for this competition; however, pre-registration is mandatory for planning. STAR supports SciTech, which inspires diverse audiences of students and general public to support and participate in science and technology development to benefit themselves and the region by growing the knowledge economy. The program provides unique destination events that entertain, inspire and motivate visitors from the region and beyond to explore discoveries, innovations and issues regarding science and technology in the 21st century. It provides content links that empower visitors to explore topics and participate in public discussion beyond SciTech, and contributes to the national priority to increase interest and participation in science and technology careers. STAR participated in the Youth Link Career Fair, the "Become A Heart Saver for Valentine's Day" program, and the Alle-Kiski Medical Center and Destination Wellness Annual Mall-Wide Health Fair. STAR also provides CPR classes for the Community. These classes are designed for the general public to receive convenient, free and adult learner friendly CPR training and valuable life saving skills. Courses were held three times during the year and lasted 2 hours. Learners received training in Adult CPR, Child CPR, Obstructed Airway Techniques, and in the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Learners benefitted from a low student to instructor ratio, allowing them to become comfortable with the necessary skills. As part of the East Side Neighborhood Employment Center's youth initiative, STAR demonstrated to students how an interest in medicine, health, nutrition, and fitness can translate into a fulfilling career. Students are to discover the benefits, financial and otherwise, of a career in the health sector. The STAR Simulation encouraged youth to ask questions and enable them to experience what it is like to work in a hospital by hosting the event at its facility.. The STAR Center fostered a relationship with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The program consisted of multiple sessions that were designed to prepare students for healthcare studies and jobs. Students spend six to eight weeks and learn topics from first aid, nutrition, child birth, vital signs, the use of bed pans, elastic stockings, skills assessments, and communication skills. |
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Financial Contributions This category includes monetary donations and in-kind services donated to individuals and the community at large. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provided these services at a cost of $2,668 in Fiscal 2011. Cash Donations - WPAHS, Inc. - WPH supports the community through cash contributions made at the discretion of the Hospital and its directors, benefiting not only the non-profit recipient but also ultimately the community as a whole. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH made cash donations to the following organizations: Bloomfield Business Association Bloomfield Development Corporation Bloomfield Garfield Corporation In-kind Donations - In addition to the cash contributions, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH also made in-kind donations of time and resources to help support various community functions. These donations included the following: Printing of Publications and Flyers - The Hospital produces publications and flyers for various organizations to promote community activities at the request of Bloomfield Development Corporation and Bloomfield Garfield Association. Community Building Activities Community Building Activities include activities engaged in for the purpose of improving or protecting the health, future and wellbeing of the community. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - WPH provided these services at a cost of $62,920 in Fiscal 2011. Crime Prevention Day - The Security department sponsored Crime Prevention Day for patients, visitors, and community personnel. More than 350 individuals were educated on how not to become a victim of crime. Escort Service - Security personnel transported 400 patients, visitors, and community personnel to off-site locations. This service helps to insure the safety, decrease stress and ease the financial impact of those staying or needing to visit off-site locations. AARP-Senior Community Service Employment Program - The Hospital provides experience to people age 50 and older that are looking for employment. These individuals have been out of the work force for years. The Hospital provides experience and training in Dietary, Clerical, and Environmental Services. Approximately 23 individuals participated in this program. Earn Program and Urban League Community Employment Programs - The Hospital provides working experience for people looking for a job in the work force. The Hospital provides parking and a meal ticket. The Hospital provides training in Dietary, Rehab, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, Medical Records, Clerical and Data Entry. Approximately 12 individuals participated in this program. Pittsburgh Reinvestment Committee's SAFE Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) is a coalition of community leaders working for economic justice, equitable investment practices and sufficient financial resources to revitalize Allegheny County's most treasured neighborhoods. This group leads an initiative that brings communities together to address public safety issues through the sharing of information and resources across neighborhoods. The Hospital hosted 200 community members and underwrote parking, audiovisual support and facility expenses to support this initiative. Hospital provides working experience for people looking for a job in the work force. The Hospital provides parking and a meal ticket. The Hospital provides training in Dietary, Rehab, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, Medical Records, Clerical and Data Entry. Approximately 12 individuals participated in this program. Pittsburgh Reinvestment Committee's SAFE Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) is a coalition of community leaders working for economic justice, equitable investment practices and sufficient financial resources to revitalize Allegheny County's most treasured neighborhoods. This group leads an initiative that brings communities together to address public safety issues through the sharing of information and resources across neighborhoods. The Hospital hosted 200 community members and underwrote parking, audiovisual support and facility expenses to support this initiative. INTRODUCTION TO WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. - FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL (WPAHS, INC - FRH) WPAHS, Inc. - FRH has provided health care services to residents of eastern Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties since 1978. WPAHS, Inc. - FRH owns and operates a 350-bed acute care hospital located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The Hospital is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is accredited by the Joint Commission. WPAHS, Inc. - FRH offers a complete array of surgical, medical and inpatient rehabilitation services. The facility offers care in the following specialty areas: back surgery, cardiac surgery, cardiology, colon and rectal surgery, diabetes, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, endocrinology, family medicine, foot and ankle surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, hospice care, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, outpatient surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry and urology. The Hospital features an affiliate office of the world renowned Joslin Diabetes Center and operates an emergency room open 24 hours a day 7 days a week open to all persons without regard to their ability to pay. WPAHS, Inc. - FRH admits more than 15,000 patients annually, logs more than 48,000 emergency visits and performs nearly 12,000 surgical procedures each year. More than 600 physicians and 1,300 employees share the hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care. Forbes Hospice, located in Bloomfield, is Pittsburgh's oldest and most respected end-of-life and palliative care program, providing care for families from Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Forbes Hospice has a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive hospice care to the community and feature nationally- recognized leadership, including a full-time medical director, board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. Forbes Hospice's team of caregivers offers a compassionate, loving approach to meeting the needs of our patients and their families. At a time when families are faced with the burden of care giving and emotional stress, Forbes Hospice is there to help them in their time of need. The focus of our hospice care is to create a comfortable and peaceful environment in which the patient may live each day to the fullest. At Forbes Hospice it is understood that a serious illness affects the entire family and our compassionate support and guidance are offered to them as well. After their loss, spiritual and psychological support is provided through the Bereavement Program. As life comes to a close, we open our hearts. When a cure is no longer possible, we are able to provide comfort. When you don't know what to expect, we will be there to help you every step of the way. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Continued |
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a |
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Community Health Improvement Services and Community Benefit Operations - Community health improvement services and community benefit operations include activities carried out to improve community health. They extend beyond patient care to include activities that are subsidized by the Hospital. The activities range from community health clinics and screenings to health education programs designed to raise community awareness of various healthcare topics and issues. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - FRH provided these services at a cost of $117,010 in Fiscal 2011. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Keystone Health Club - The WPAHS, Inc. - FRH Joslin Diabetes Center provided an educational speaker to address issues surrounding diabetes at the Keystone Health Club. The education was provided as part of the Silver Sneakers program; a program helping older adults live healthy and active lifestyles. Childbirth Education Classes - The Women's and Infants Care Center at the Hospital offers several classes to help moms and their partners prepare for labor and delivery and beyond. While the hospital charges for these classes, in each class, there are couples who receive the classes free of charge due to financial constraints. Approximately 100 people without the ability to pay benefited from this class. Mass Media Communication - Radio - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH participated in various heath related forums conducted over the radio. Each broadcast has the ability to reach and impact an unquantifiable amount of listeners. Educational topics covered include but were not limited to diabetes and cardiovascular health. Health Education Guest Teaching - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH resident and faculty physicians and psychologists from the Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program taught health classes to students at a local School District. The school does not employ a full-time health teacher and relies on guest speakers to teach health classes to students in the fifth grade. The Ed Dardanell Heart and Vascular Center Education Series - The Education Series is a monthly presentation for heart patients and their families that feature demonstrations and question and answer sessions focusing on heart and vascular health. These one-hour presentations are free and take place at the Hospital. Presenters include physicians and specialists from the Hospital. A total of three sessions took place in Fiscal 2011. Miscellaneous Presentations and Screenings- The Ed Dardanell Heart and Vascular often fills requests to speak at different organizations or events. In FY11, this included presentations at the Plum Senior Center and various local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. In addition, the Joslin Diabetes Center provided lectures to the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging and the Lions Club. "How to ask the difficult question" Lecture - The WPAHS, Inc. - FRH Forbes Family Medicine Behavioral Science Medicine Director presented "How to ask the difficult question" lecture at the Auberle House in McKeesport. The Auberle House is a faith-based Catholic agency dedicated to healing families and empowering youth throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. About 150 people attended the lecture. Breast Cancer Education and Outreach - A WPAHS, Inc. - FRH cancer specialist attended several community and organization events geared towards providing information on breast cancer, early detection and treatment options. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Continued |
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a |
HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY SCREENINGS Fall Into Good Health at Forbes Health Fair - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH hosted a health fair that attracted over 200 community members. Several different Hospital departments were represented at the fair including the Heart and Vascular Center, Joslin Diabetes Center, Physical and Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy. Turtle Creek Community Days - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH staff members from the Joslin Diabetes Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and Radiology department participated in the Turtle Creek Community Days. Health information and screenings. Diabetes Education Health Fairs - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH staff from the Joslin Diabetes Center provided health education at the Faith in Action and Murrysville Methodist Church Health Fairs. Approximately 150 individuals attended theaw events. Century III Mall Senior Resource Fair - Individuals from the Forbes Hospice team attended this resource fair conducted at a local shopping mall. Information was provided during the event to approximately 300 community members who attended. West Penn Hospital Rehab Conference - WPAHS, Inc - WPH hosted a rehabilitation conference for the benefit of the Bloomfield community. Forbes Hospice attended the event and provided educational information to approximately 100 people from the community. Riverview Park Heritage Days - Representatives from the Forbes Hospice participated in the Riverview Park Heritage Days by occupying a table and providing educational handouts. Approximately 300 community members attended this event. Community Business and Employee Health and Wellness Fairs - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH was invited to help and assist with health and wellness benefits fairs for local businesses. The businesses requested this help targeting their employees. The nature and scope of these fairs was to provide specific health and wellness topics, health care access and screenings. The Hospital provided a variety of staff that consisted of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapist, registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Metro Family Practice - Faculty physicians from the WPAHS, Inc. - Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program provided medical coverage and services in a community health center in a local neighborhood. They provided free medical care to patients who do not have insurance or medical coverage. Health Screenings for the Uninsured - A faculty physician and three residents from the Family Medicine Residency Program provided free health care screenings to non-insured patients at a local clinic. Turtle Creek Senior Center Health Fair - This two-hour event featured a WPAHS, Inc. - FRC registered dietician who provided healthy eating tips. Approximately 50 people were in attendance. Alle-Kiski Medical Center Healthy Expo - Alle-Kiski Medical Center, an affiliated hospital hosted a healthy expo at the Destination Wellness location in a shopping mall in the community of Natrona Heights. Forbes Hospice participated in the event and staffed an information table. Approximately 600 community members attended the event. Celebrate Monroeville - The Hospital was a sponsor of the September 2010 Celebrate Monroeville, which took place in the local community. At no cost to the participant, the Hospital provided health and wellness information, medical screenings, medical and health information and help with providing access to health and medical information. This event benefited more than 3,000 members of the community by helping to provide resources and also helped the community obtain information about their health care needs. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Continued |
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a |
The American Diabetes Expo - Forbes Regional was invited to help and assist with The American Diabetes Expo. The nature and scope of this expo was to provide specific diabetes health and wellness topics and free screenings. The Hospital provided a variety of staff that consisted of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and certified diabetes educators. Over 1,000 people attended this event. SUPPORT GROUPS Bereavement Support Groups - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH hosts five monthly support groups that are designed to serve bereavement care needs of families who lost loved ones in the Forbes Hospice program. In addition to supporting families in the Forbes Hospice program, the support group is open to any other community members who have suffered an emotional loss and are in need of support. Each of these monthly support groups are jointly facilitated by a member of the Forbes Hospice professional clinical staff and a volunteer trained by the hospice bereavement care coordinator. In total, the support groups served approximately 300 people during FY 2011. Fetal and Neonatal Grief Loss Support Services - Women who have experienced fetal or neonatal loss require ongoing support in order to regain homeostasis. WPAHS, Inc. - FRH grief counselors provide women and families the opportunity to talk through their grief. Diabetes Support Group - The diabetes support group, sponsored by the Joslin Diabetes Center meets monthly at WPAHS, Inc. - FRH. On average 30 individuals attend these free meetings. The purpose of the support group is to provide a forum for patients with diabetes to meet and discuss issues pertaining to diabetes. This will ultimately help them to maintain and improve their overall care. The speakers at the meetings range from physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, pharmaceutical representatives, insurance counselors and actual patients. Stroke Support Group - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH provides a monthly stroke support group to help families cope with loved ones who suffered a stroke. The support group is sponsored by the WPAHS, Inc. - FRH Stroke Program and Rehabilitation Departments. Individual/Family Counseling - The Forbes Hospice Bereavement Care Coordinator routinely fields phone calls of inquiry about available support services from members of the community at large and either guides them in process of referral support or provides direct service support through in-house therapy sessions or extended phone conversations of a quality equal to such service provided families whose loved ones have died on the Forbes Hospice program. The counseling program benefitted 110 people. Journeys Bereavement Newsletter - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH purchases this monthly publication from The Hospice Foundation of America for free distribution to approximately 1,600 families. The publication is sent monthly to every family that has lost a loved one on the Forbes Hospice program. Community Memorial Service - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH has a community-wide memorial services for bereaved family members two times a year. The memorial service is intended to comfort families who lost loved ones. Health Professions Education WPAHS, Inc - FRC provides aspiring health professionals with many educational opportunities to further their career in healthcare. In addition to the educational support we provide to interns, residents and fellows, WPAHS, Inc. - FRC provided health professions education to the community in a variety of ways and forums. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - FRC provided these services in addition to the educational support provided to interns, residents and fellows at a cost of $646,679 in Fiscal 2011. Forbes Hospice Health Professions Education - Part of Forbes Hospice's mission is "to support education and research" and in keeping with its mission, Forbes Hospice invites students and professionals to learn about end-of-life care. Students from Drexel, LECOM, Temple as well as resident from WPAHS, Inc. - WPH and FRH benefit from this training. Supervision of Master's Level Interns - The Forbes Hospice Bereavement Care Coordinator trained two interns from area universities in skills of counseling of dying patients and their families and in bereavement. Clinical Education for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology - Rehab Services offers extensive clinical education to students from a number of local universities and colleges. Clinical experiences range from one week to 4 months with a therapist spending up to 60 minutes a day for personalized education and supervision. There were 21 students using these services in Fiscal 2011. Phlebotomy Training - The Lab at Forbes Regional provided phlebotomy and processor training to five students from Westmoreland Community College and Community College of Allegheny County. The students were instructed and supervised to perform the practices of blood drawing skills. The program prepares the students to function as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting. Job Shadowing - Students from local colleges, technical schools, high schools, and some elementary schools are provided opportunities to do job shadowing to learn about various professions and the duties and responsibilities of these professions. This job shadowing occurs in nursing, labor and nursery, diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, surgery, cardiology, Joslin Diabetes Center, family practice, laboratory, GI lab, and rehab services. In FY11, more than 80 students were provided a job shadowing experience. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Continued |
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a |
Educator in the Workplace - A learning support teacher and 6 students from St. Anthony's School and Gateway High School came to Forbes Regional to learn about various health careers and the preparation required (especially high school prep). This helps to better prepare the teachers and their students to become better equipped to become working members of the community. The students and their teacher were here for 8 hours a week for approximately 36 weeks and worked with various Hospital staff. Penn Hills College School Prep Program - These schools have seniors prepare for their career choice with a specific department in the Hospital. The students can choose to work as an intern in a department or service that they are considering pursuing after graduation. The intern is supervised by an advisor/preceptor of this profession. The student receives a grade for this work as recommended by the hospital advisor. Student Nursing Clinical Internships - Departments of Forbes Regional have nursing students from , Citizens General School of Nursing, West Penn Hospital School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, CCAC, Westmoreland County Community College, Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech and Duquense University performing various internships, clinical experiences and shadowing throughout the year. Staff from various departments spend time providing explanations, education and sometimes supervision of various procedures or projects the nursing students complete as part of their rotations. The internships are to help prepare them for the work environment upon graduation. Staff is required to be available to teach/assist these students about 7 hours per day, three days per week, 40 weeks out of the year. The students are assigned intermittently to 10 different clinical units including Psych, Emergency Dept., ICU and OB and there are 6 to 8 students per unit or 20 to 60 students per day. The students also rotate to specialty areas such as the Cardiac Cath Lab and the OR for observation days. Financial Contributions This category includes funds and in-kind services donated to individuals and/or the community at large. In-kind services include hours donated by staff to the community during hospital work hours, overhead expenses of meeting space donated to not-for-profit community groups, and the free provision of food, equipment, supplies and giveaways items as well as monetary donations. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - FRH provided these contributions at a cost of $11,330 in Fiscal 2011. Cash Donations - WPAHS, Inc. - FRC supports the community through cash contributions made at the discretion of the Hospital and its directors, benefiting not only the non-profit recipient but also ultimately the community as a whole. During Fiscal 2011, WPAHS, Inc. - FRH made cash contributions to the following organizations: American Cancer Society Gateway Foundation Friends of Forbes Hospice The Wagner House Center for Children In-kind Donations - In addition to the cash contributions, WPAHS, Inc. - FRC also made in-kind donations of time and resources to help support various community functions. The in-kind donations included the following: Global Links - Global Links is a not-for-profit organization that recovers surplus medical materials from U.S. hospitals and makes it available to hospitals in less developed communities. WPAHS, Inc. - FRH donated health care supplies that will enable Global Links to provide the resources necessary for adequate care for patients throughout the U.S. Central Blood Bank Blood Drives - Forbes Regional hosted six blood drives for the Central Blood Bank. The hospital provided space and hospital staff and volunteers help man the table. The hospital also provided refreshments. Seventy-nine units of blood were collected as a result of the blood drives. Community Building Activities Community Building Activities include activities engaged in for the purpose of improving or protecting the health, future and wellbeing of the community. As a division of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. and consistent with the filing of the WPAHS, Inc. Schedule H, WPAHS, Inc. - FRH provided these services at a cost of $7,150 in Fiscal 2011. American Heart Association Heart Walk (AHA) - The specific involvement for Forbes Regional was to recruit team captains, who recruited team members, walkers and solicited donations for the AHA. A management member at Forbes Regional was recruited to be the hospital team leader to coordinate the events and activities. Monroeville Night Out - WPAHS, Inc. - FRH participated in the Monroeville Night out located at the Monroeville Community Park. This event is a family event geared toward introducing residents of the community with various community resources such as healthcare, police and fire companies. A WPAHS, Inc. - FRH physician and nurse attended the event to answer questions and provide educational information. Approximately 1,500 community members attended the event. Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors - A WPAHS, Inc - FRH physician from the Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program serves as the Treasurer for this association. |
| Investment of Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds Beyond a Temporary Period Exception |
Form 990, Page 4, Part IV, Line 24b |
On June 19, 2007, the System's Series 2007 Project Fund was funded with proceeds from a tax-exempt bond issue. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the System resigned shortly thereafter. Since that time, the System has employed three different individuals as President and Chief Executive Officer. Because of this turnover in the leadership of the System there was a delay in the capital spending until each new President and Chief Executive Officer began to implement the capital spending which he or she deemed to be necessary. This delay caused the Series 2007 Project Fund to be spent down in a time period extending beyond the temporary period exception. We anticipate these proceeds to be spent by the end of calendar year 2012. It should be noted that the System timely completes arbitrage calculations on all tax-exempt borrowings. The first calculation was performed for the Series 2007 Project Fund in November 2011. This calculation did not produce any positive arbitrage based on the yield on investments in the Series 2007 Project Fund. |
| Form 990 Review Process |
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a |
Form 990 is prepared internally by an employee of the West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (Health System) Tax Department who is a certified public accountant. The document is then reviewed internally by top management officials of the Health System. A detailed external review is conducted by Health System external tax advisors, who sign the return as preparer. The Chair of the organization's Board of Directors, or another Board Member otherwise designated by the Chair, along with members of the Audit and Compliance committee of the Health System Board review the Form 990 and recommend changes or accept the document as presented. A copy of the Form 990 is made available to every board member for review prior to filing the document with the Internal Revenue Service. |
| Monitoring and Enforcement of the Conflict of Interest Policy |
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c |
West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. is a member of the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS). WPAHS has a corporate compliance department that monitors and oversees compliance with the conflict of interest policy of all organizations in the health system. The following describes the manner in which the corporate compliance department monitors and oversees compliance with the conflict of interest policy for West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. as well as the other WPAHS affiliates: Conflict of Interest disclosure forms are completed on an annual basis by all board members, officers, employees who have a title of Manager and above, physicians in leadership roles, Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee members, all employees of the System's Compliance and Internal Audit Departments as well as personnel involved with contracting in the Corporate Purchasing Department. Upon completion of the above disclosure statement by all applicable individuals, a report is generated listing all individuals that have reported a conflict. The System Compliance Officer and General Counsel review the conflicts disclosed. Those that require additional information or clarification receive a letter from the Compliance Officer requesting such. Once received, all additional information is added to the report and again reviewed by the Compliance Officer and General Counsel. Those conflicts that require a mitigation plan are sent to the respective organization's senior management for development of the mitigation plan. The organization's senior management is responsible to discuss the mitigation plan with the individual as needed and monitor compliance with the mitigation plan. Once mitigation is received, a final report is reviewed with the System Compliance Executive Committee and finally the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board. In addition, all WPAHS board members, officers and key employees complete an annual independence disclosure statement which assists the System's Compliance Officer and Internal Audit Department to determine and monitor the levels of independence in each of the System's tax exempt affiliates as well as to determine the level of Form 990, Schedule L reporting. |
| Process Used To Determine Executive Compensation |
Form 990, Page 6, Part XI, Section B, Line 15b |
The West Penn Allegheny Health System process for determining compensation for executive positions (including officers, key employees and other management positions) within West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS) and its affiliates is covered by the WPAHS Executive Compensation Policy. This policy was approved by the WPAHS Board of Directors. It is the policy of WPAHS and its Board of Directors to compensate its executives in accordance with the market and in relation to the experience, service and accomplishments of the individual both prior to and during their service with WPAHS. The Compensation Committee of the WPAHS Board of Directors approves the compensation for WPAHS senior executives. The Compensation Committee approves the initial compensation for newly hired senior executives, which includes all compensation components, including without limitation, base compensation, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, fringe and other benefits, as well as the total compensation. It also approves all base compensation adjustments and all incentive compensation awards, as well as material changes to deferred compensation, fringe, or other benefits. The Compensation Committee uses comparability data provided by the System Human Resources Department, which may include industry surveys, expert compensation studies, documented compensation of persons holding similar positions, or other comparable data in approving any executive compensation. The Compensation Committee periodically retains the services of an independent compensation consultant to provide an expert opinion report as to the reasonableness of total compensation of WPAHS and its affiliates officers and key employees. Each Compensation Committee member voting on a senior executive's compensation arrangement ensures that he or she has no conflict of interest, including that he or she (a) does not economically benefit from the proposed employment; (b) does not receive compensation subject to the approval of the proposed employee; and (c) has no material financial interest affected by the transaction. The Compensation Committee consists of five independent Board Members of WPAHS. All decisions of the Compensation Committee regarding executive compensation matters are documented. |
| Public Availability of Organizational Documents |
Form 990, Page 6, Part XI, Section C, Line 19 |
West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. (WPAHS, Inc.) does not make its governing documents available to the public. WPAHS, Inc. is a member of the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS). The WPAHS makes available their annual and quarterly financial statements through the use of a dissemination agent. These financial statements are on a consolidated basis with WPAHS, Inc. being one of the consolidated entities. In addition, our annual report and quarterly financial results are available on our website. WPAHS has adopted a conflict of interest policy that is uniformly applied to all organizations of the health system, including WPAHS, Inc. A condensed version of this conflict of interest policy is available on the WPAHS website. The condensed policy is contained in the code of ethics disclosure. |
| Officer, Director and Key Employee Hour Allocation |
Form 990, Page 7, Part VII, Section A, Column B |
West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. allocates hours to officers, directors and key employees employed by West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. or a related organization on the basis of a 40 hour work week. West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. is a member of an integrated healthcare delivery system consisting of 13 different organizations. Many individuals are Health System executives who serve prominent roles on various organizations. Every employed individual who serves as an officer, director or key employee of any related organization as well as West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. will be allocated time served out of the 40 hour work week for each separate related organization. Thus, the cumulative total for each individual spread out between West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. and the 12 related organizations will equal 40 hours. Directors of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. serving on a volunteer basis are allocated one hour of service per week to West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. If the director also volunteers time to one of the 12 related organizations in the capacity of a director for that related organization, one hour per week is reflected as devoted to each related organization served. The time and efforts of the volunteer directors of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. may vary upon the needs of the organization. The one hour per week reported in Part VII is an estimate of the average time spent per week by the West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. volunteer directors when viewed on an annual basis. |
| Rental Expense |
Form 990, Page 9, Part VIII, Line 6b |
West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. does not account for rental expense in a manner that would allow for a direct offset to rental income. The components of rental expense are reported on Form 990, Page 10, Part IX, Statement of Functional Expense. |
| Purpose of Tax Exempt Bond Issuance |
Form 990, Page 11, Part X, Line 20 |
The purpose of the issue of the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority (ACHDA) Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 A is to refund the outstanding ACHDA Series 2000A and B Bond Issues, refund the Dauphin County General Authority (DCGA) Series 1992A and B Hospital Bonds, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Facility Authority (PHEFA) Series 1991A Revenue Bonds, the Monroeville Hospital Authority (MHA) Series 1992 and 1995 Revenue Bonds, the funding of a project fund for certain prior and future capital expenditures and to pay the cost of issuing Series 2007A Debt. |
| Other Changes In Net Assets |
Form 990, Page 12, Part XI, Line 5 |
The following is a reconciliation of the Other Changes in Net Assets of West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2011: Net Asset Transfers to Affiated Organizations $(101,927,052) Change in Minimum Pension Liability 49,983,948 Unrealized Gain on Investments 12,572,779 ____________ Other Changes In Net Assets $ (39,370,325) |
| Emergency and Critical Access Care - Western Pennsylvania Hospital |
Schedule H, Part V, Line 2 |
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital indicates that it is a critical access hospital with 24 hour emergency room capabilities in Schedule H, Part V, Line 2. During the year ended June 30, 2011 due to financial difficulties experienced by the West Penn Allegheny Health System, the emergency room was closed and many different medical capablilities were transfered out of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital and to affiliated Hospitals. We indicate in our response to Part V, Line 2 that the Western Pennsylvania Hospital does provide critical access and 24 hour emergency room capabilities because we did at some duration of time during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. As indicated in Schedule O, Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, the Western Pennsylvania Hospital has reopened the emergency room and re-established many additional medical capabilities during the year ended June 30, 2012. |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:David McClenahan TITLE:Chairman of the Board HOURS:3 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:David Burstin TITLE:Director HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Sandra Usher TITLE:Director HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Russell Evans TITLE:Ex-Officio Director HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Joseph Macarelli TITLE:Ex-Officio Director HOURS:2 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:David Parda, MD TITLE:Director HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Patrick Demeo, MD TITLE:Director HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:George Magovern MD TITLE:Director HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Thomas McClure MD TITLE:Director HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Christopher Olivia MD TITLE:Health System President & CEO HOURS:12 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:James Wilberger, MD TITLE:Director HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Diane Dismukes TITLE:Health System President & CEO HOURS:12 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Roy Santarella TITLE:Treasurer HOURS:11 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Thomas Albanesi TITLE:Assistant Treasurer HOURS:10 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Judy Hlafcsak TITLE:Secretary HOURS:12 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Deborah Olszewski TITLE:Assistant Secretary HOURS:11 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Tony Farah MD TITLE:Director & AGH CMO HOURS:30 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Susan Manzi, MD TITLE:Chair, Department of Medicine HOURS:20 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:David Kiehn TITLE:WPAHS Chief Financial Officer HOURS:10 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Sanford Kurtz MD TITLE:Physician Org. Pres. & CEO HOURS:39 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Dawn Gideon TITLE:EVP & Chief Hospital Operator HOURS:8 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:David Lerberg MD TITLE:WPH Chief Medical Officer HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Mark Rubino MD TITLE:WPH-FRH Chief Medical Officer HOURS:30 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Gregory Burfitt TITLE:AGH & WPH President and CEO HOURS:2 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Reese Jackson TITLE:WPH-FRH President & CEO HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Robert Brandfass TITLE:EVP-System Chief Legal Counsel HOURS:12 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION |
FORM 990 PART VII |
NAME:Venkatraman Srinivasan MD TITLE:Physician HOURS:1 |