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Indiana University Health System With hospitals in more than a dozen Indiana communities and services across the state, the Indiana University Health System is the state's largest and most comprehensive health system. The system's strength is grounded in its unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's leading medical schools. Each year, millions of people across Indiana and beyond receive expert, patient-centered care at IU Health. Indiana University Health, Inc. The parent organization of the Indiana University Health System is Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health"). Our Mission IU Health is committed to provide a unified standard of preeminent care to individuals in Indiana and across the globe. Partnering with Indiana University and the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, IU Health is dedicated to its mission to improve the health of its patients and community through innovation and excellence in care, education, research and service. Our Values At IU Health, we value: - Comprehensive patient care, including mind, body and spirit - Excellence in education for healthcare providers - Quality of care and respect for life - Charity, equality and justice in healthcare - Leadership in health promotion and wellness - Excellence in research - An internal community of mutual trust and respect Our Vision IU Health strives to be a preeminent leader in clinical care, education, research and service. Our excellence is measured by objective evidence and established best practices. Exemplary levels of respect and dignity are given to patients and their families, while professionalism and collegiality mark relationships among team members. IU Health continues to focus on innovation and excellence through collaboration among its hospitals and its affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine. Impacting Communities Improving the health of patients and communities is the mission of Indiana University Health. This is achieved in a number of ways - by delivering innovation and excellence in clinical care, through research and in serving the communities in which we live and work. Each year, IU Health consults with community partners to identify and assess the greatest health needs in the communities we serve. In neighborhoods across Indiana, IU Health works as a driving force to improve community health and wellness by addressing these needs. IU Health follows federal guidelines for reporting community benefit and other community investments. Community benefits include charity care, unreimbursed costs of public programs, such as Medicaid and certain other services that provide treatment or promote health and healing in response to community needs. 2011 Community Outreach Priorities Access to high-quality healthcare is just one factor that influences the health of individuals and communities. Various social and environmental factors also play an important role. To identify and commit to this year's community health outreach priorities, Indiana University Health analyzed community needs assessments from local and national organizations, including the county health departments, Indiana State Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and United Way of Central Indiana. The health system's community outreach priorities for 2011 were the following: Health Priorities - Obesity prevention - Injury prevention - Access to healthcare Quality of Life Priorities - K-12 education - Community revitalization |
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Obesity Prevention Addressing the issue of widespread obesity continues to be a critical health priority for Indiana. The state ranks 15th nationally in the percentage of adults classified as obese. Perhaps more alarming, nearly 29 percent of Hoosier children and 65 percent of adults are overweight or obese. The health consequences of obesity are significant, and include increased risk for developing otherwise preventable diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. IU Health has spearheaded a number of innovative community-based programs focused on fighting obesity by increasing the availability of affordable, healthy food for Indiana residents with the greatest need. Garden on the Go Garden on the Go, a cornerstone of IU Health's obesity prevention strategy, is a year-round mobile produce delivery program designed to improve access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables for residents living in disadvantaged and underserved Indianapolis neighborhoods. Launched in May 2011 with weekly stops, Garden on the Go is an easy, economical solution for families, offering urban shoppers a market-like experience to buy nutritious produce. Program Highlights and Impact - Expanded from 12 to 16 stops in September 2011, Garden on the Go served thousands of community members with a total of 8,281 point-of-sale transactions by year's end. - In an Indiana State Department of Health-sponsored survey, 83 percent of repeat Garden on the Go customers reported purchasing more produce because of the mobile delivery program. - Garden on the Go was recognized by both the February 2012 White House and the 2012 National Black Caucus as a benchmark representation of a replicable community partnership model aimed at combating obesity. Indy Urban Acres In 2011 IU Health, Indy Parks & Recreation and Indianapolis Parks Foundation broke ground on Indy Urban Acres - an eight-acre organic urban farm to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for food bank patrons. In two months the farm harvested more than 1,400 pounds of produce from plantings on just one half-acre. Fulfilling basic nutritional requirements and addressing the prevalence of obesity in Indiana, Indy Urban Acres brings healthy, fresh food alternatives to the tables of Hoosiers in need. Gleaners Food Bank makes scheduled pick-ups at Indy Urban Acres and then distributes the food to hunger relief agencies in 21 central and southeastern counties. "This resource, which is in our own backyard, has the ability to get healthy foods into the hands that need them the most." said Cindy Hubert, Gleaners President and CEO. Riley School Gardens Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health joined with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. and Indianapolis Public Schools in the fight against childhood obesity in Indianapolis. With nearly 30 percent of Hoosier adolescents classified as overweight or obese, the Riley School Gardens program is part of IU Health's statewide, comprehensive initiative to fight the obesity epidemic by improving access to healthy foods and safe places for physical activity in high-poverty neighborhoods. In partnership with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. and Indianapolis Public Schools, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health constructed 10 school gardens in the Spring of 2011. This sustainable Riley School Gardens program involved children in growing, harvesting, and preparing seasonal produce, to ensure access to nutritious food, and create a living learning environment for students. |
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Injury Prevention Effective injury prevention efforts save lives. This is especially true when considering the number of children who are injured each year due to poor child passenger and bicycle safety. To help keep our young people safe in vehicles and at play, IU Health has implemented statewide efforts to improve child passenger safety and to increase the use of bicycle helmets. Child Passenger Safety Campaign Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age and size appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half. IU Health's statewide child passenger safety campaign educates the community on the safety concerns of children traveling unrestrained or incorrectly restrained in vehicles. Coordinated with the Automotive Safety Program at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, the campaign aims to decrease the number of preventable injuries associated with these unsafe practices. In September 2011 IU Health conducted eight coordinated car seat clinics in communities across the state as part of Child Passenger Safety Week and the National Car Seat Check Saturday initiative. Program Highlights and Impact - In addition to donating 122 car seats to Indiana families, IU Health system hospitals performed 205 car seat inspections, helping 176 families (86 percent) correctly re-install their child safety seats. - To enhance campaign success, IU Health coordinated the system-wide services of 49 child passenger safety technicians and more than 40 "Strength That Cares" volunteers. - Throughout the year, at permanent fitting stations located in our IU Health hospitals across the state, over 1,100 car seat inspections have been conducted and more than 340 car seats have been provided to families in need. Bicycle Helmet Safety Campaign IU Health engages and educates Indiana children on the importance of bicycle safety. The campaign focuses on bicycle safety education, as well as offering free properly fitted helmets to kids. IU Health conducted bicycle helmet fittings at 21 summer camps throughout the state in 2011 and also held eight large community-based bicycle safety events in Indianapolis. Program Highlights and Impact - In 13 communities with IU Health locations, 4,042 children received bicycle helmet fittings or education about bicycle safety. - IU Health's campaign made a positive impact at Indiana summer camps. Based on post-camp surveys administered after five months, 98 percent of parents or guardians of children who attended the safety presentations reported their children were still practicing or had made improvement in consistent helmet use or bicycle safety skills. Injury Prevention One appreciative mother said, "It was really a great treat to get the helmet and more importantly to know it was fitted correctly. I really appreciated the take home education we reviewed together and hope these tips stick with them as they grow up." Access to Affordable Healthcare With more than 550,000 Hoosiers without health insurance, IU Health recognizes one of the most critical needs in our communities is access to affordable quality health care. IU Health works in a number of ways to ensure everyone has access to healthcare by supporting community clinics to purchase medication or equipment they need to serve the community or by providing quality healthcare at no cost. IU Health knows one of the biggest barriers to accessing healthcare is the inability to pay for services, so IU Health offers a generous Financial Assistance Program, providing care at no cost to qualifying individuals who make 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, about $44,000 for a family of four. The Financial Assistance Program provides healthcare services on a sliding scale for those over 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. IU Health's Academic Health Center has a close relationship with HealthNet clinics to serve the healthcare needs of the underserved and uninsured residents of Marion County. Three of HealthNet's sixteen clinics are located on IU Health's Academic Health Center campus. Quality of Life Priorities "Being healthy" is much more than the absence of disease. The health of individuals and communities is shaped by social and environmental factors as well. To truly improve overall health, it is essential to understand community needs and create innovative strategies to meet them. That's why IU Health is committed to impacting K-12 education and community revitalization - two important Quality of Life priorities. K-12 Education: Kindergarten Countdown Program In 2011 IU Health partnered with United Way to launch Kindergarten Countdown - a school readiness program for at-risk children. Through IU Health's significant investment in this signature program, hundreds of soon-to-be kindergarten students received necessary vaccinations and health screenings, as well as help for their parents with school registration. Children also attended a four-week summer "camps" specially designed to strengthen and build basic skills and enhance learning readiness. With support from IU Health, the program was implemented across the Indianapolis Public Schools district and expanded into 10 additional IU Health communities across Indiana. The camps proved valuable: Students who attended camps in the Indianapolis Public School district last year saw an 11 percent increase from pre- to post-camp literacy test scores. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lower grades, test scores and educational attainment are consistently linked to violence and physical inactivity. 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Community Revitalization: It is well-precedented for hospitals and health care systems, particularly those located in or around an urban center, to be deeply engaged in the revitalization of the communities that they serve. IU Health has adopted an "in our backyard" approach to community revitalization by focusing on the neighborhoods immediately surrounding our existing (and developing) assets within our communities. To support this commitment, IU Health participated in the Mid-North Quality of Life Planning process. Quality of Life Planning is a proven method for neighbors to use in creating the future they desire for their community. The Mid-North Neighborhoods Plan is created by stakeholders in six Mid-North neighborhoods through a process of engagement, relationship-building and collective decision-making. These processes lead to a set of neighborhood priorities and goals. These are then transformed into a comprehensive plan. To support the goal of Mid-North area residents embracing holistic wellness and living healthier lifestyles, IU Health along with other local community partners are working towards establishing a new health and wellness facility for area families, individuals, employees and students. "Strength That Cares" Day of Service Showing "Strength That Cares," more than 1,600 IU Health employees participated in the third annual Day of Service in 2011. To help address childhood obesity and promote active lifestyles, employees constructed three new playgrounds and refurbished an additional 12 at Indiana elementary schools. IU Health teams also planted five school gardens for growing nutritious produce for low-income school children across the state. The work completed in just one day made a difference in the lives of 65,000 Indiana residents who now have more safe, secure and convenient places to play and stay active. Financial Assistance and Unreimbursed Care Extending Our Healthcare Reach: High-Quality Care and Access for All To ensure all patients have access to quality healthcare, Indiana University Health treats patients, regardless of their ability to pay. The financial assistance program of IU Health is designed for those who are uninsured, low income or underinsured. Quality Care and Coverage Using federal poverty guidelines to determine eligibility, IU Health offers an extensive financial assistance program to ensure care is within a patient's reach. Financial assistance, also called charity care, means providing free medical care or care at a reduced cost to low-income individuals. Although there are some variations between hospitals, generally the IU Health financial assistance program provides support this way: - Free care for those earning up to 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines. - Discounted care on a sliding scale for families earning 200 to 400 percent of federal poverty guidelines. - Discounted care on a sliding scale for uninsured families earning 400-650 of federal poverty guidelines. - Free care to patients whose health insurance - if he or she has any - does not cover all medical expenses and whose medical expenses would make them indigent if forced to cover all costs. Patients are given information about IU Health's financial assistance program during registration, and it is included on billing statements. Patients can also find the financial assistance application online at http://iuhealth.org/patients/billing-center/financial-assistance/ Unreimbursed Costs In addition to providing free or reduced-cost services, IU Health absorbs unreimbursed costs from government-sponsored programs based on income level, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), local and state government programs for persons not eligible for Medicaid, and other programs. Community Health Improvement Services Reaching Beyond Hospital Walls In addition to providing preeminent patient care in hospitals, Indiana University Health is a partner in promoting healthier Indiana communities. A Healthy Start to Education at the Indiana State Fair For hundreds of at-risk young children enrolled in the Kindergarten Countdown school readiness program, a two-day celebration at the 2011 Indiana State Fair continued preparations for a successful transition to school. At the fair, hundreds of soon-to-be kindergartners and their parents took part in free vision screenings and oral health evaluations, practiced getting on and off a real school bus and learned tips for packing healthy lunches and snacks. The State Fair celebration was the culmination of Kindergarten Countdown, a statewide effort between IU Health and United Way of Central Indiana that strives to prepare more at-risk children for success in school. Advancing Newborn Care in Indiana In 2011, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health launched a unique newborn resuscitation simulation outreach program, designed to improve care provided in delivery rooms across the state. Riley developed the program to help strengthen the skills of resuscitation teams in outlying hospitals. The simulation helps teams gain experience dealing with life-threatening or high-risk delivery room situations. 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Health Professions Education For a Better Future: Improving Tomorrow's Care Providing high-quality care and the latest treatments is only possible when there are people educated and expertly trained to deliver them. Indiana University Health takes pride in its unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine and works as an active partner to train and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. IU Health also provides programming and education to increase the skills and knowledge of current providers. Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics The Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics at IU Health educates physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and other professionals about contemporary ethics issues in healthcare. Educational programs include the Fairbanks Fellowship in Clinical Ethics, the Fairbanks Lecture Series, multiple practicum and internship opportunities for graduate students, law students, and medical and pediatric residents. In-service presentations for patient care staff at IU Health hospitals are also conducted. IU Health Learning Alliance The IU Health Learning Alliance provides accredited training programs for those interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field (physicians, nurses, health science technologists, etc.). In addition to coordinating outreach programs, the alliance offers a variety of classes to the public and provides thousands of hours of continuing education and community, wellness and patient education every year. Subsidized Health Services Providing Essential Care: Reaching Out to Those in Need Providing necessary healthcare and services that wouldn't exist in a community is an important priority of Indiana University Health. The system offers a number of programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of those in need. By providing these services, even at a financial loss, IU Health is able to increase access to needed services for people in our communities, especially the most vulnerable. Behavioral and Spiritual Health Lack of mental health services is a problem plaguing most communities. Serving both children and adults, IU Health Behavioral Health offers a broad range of programming to help assure each patient's total wellbeing. Services include assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and chemical dependency treatment and consultation. In every case, treatment programs and services are customized to individual needs. Part of IU Health, the Buchanan Counseling Center has provided pastoral counseling and psychological services on an outpatient basis for more than 40 years. The center's counselors are educated and trained in theology, psychology, mental health counseling and an array of treatment methods. Buchanan Counseling Center integrates faith and spirituality to promote wholeness, and physical and spiritual wellbeing. The center offers services on an adjusted fee scale, and anyone desiring services will receive them, regardless of their ability to pay. Diabetes Services Certified diabetes educators at IU Health Diabetes Centers provide exemplary diagnostic, treatment and educational resources to help people with diabetes learn about and manage their illness so they can enjoy a healthy life. Research Discovering New Treatments: Improving Health by Innovation Cultivating research excellence is an important part of the mission of Indiana University Health. Research and new treatment discovery is instrumental in improving patient care and outcomes. As an academic health center, IU Health actively supports researchers by providing access to the latest technology and facilities - fostering an environment that makes innovation and breakthroughs in research possible. First to offer Trifecta heart valve In June 2011, IU Health became the first health system in the state to offer the Trifecta valve, a new stented tissue valve replacement for diseased, damaged or malfunctioning aortic heart valves. The Trifecta valve mimics the flow of a natural, healthy heart and was designed for the optimization of blood flow, less strain on the heart and long-term durability. Berlin Heart Device approved by FDA With support from Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late 2011 approved use of the Berlin Heart Device in the U.S. While the device was implanted extensively worldwide, it did not have FDA approval. This left North American hospitals like Riley at IU Health without access to the one mechanical heart support system designed for children. This prompted Riley at IU Health to ask the FDA for special permission to import and implant the Berlin Heart. Riley at IU Health later established a protocol for obtaining the Berlin Heart, shared that with other institutions and served as a catalyst for use of the device in North America. First Melody implants performed at Riley at IU Health In 2011, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health performed the first three Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve implants in Indiana. The Melody valve is used to repair a blocked or leaky pulmonary heart valve that has already been replaced to correct congenital heart defects. This new treatment immediately restores pulmonary valve function and is considerably less invasive. Financial and In-Kind Contributions Paying It Forward: Community Collaboration and Partnerships Working to improve the health of communities is a team effort. That's why Indiana University Health partners with like-minded organizations to make a greater impact on the health and wellbeing of people across Indiana. |
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Plainfield Parks and Recreation In 2011, IU Health West Hospital launched a multi-year relationship as the official healthcare partner of Plainfield Parks and Recreation. In addition to providing a permanent on-site presence at the state-of-the-art Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center, the hospital offers free health and wellness education, and counseling on healthier snack bar options at the city's parks. The partnership also creates an avenue for hospital patients graduating from programs like physical therapy or cardiovascular rehabilitation to access high-quality, safe fitness environments through Plainfield's parks. John Stewart Foundation To raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among student athletes, Indiana University Health Cardiovascular donated 2 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to Indianapolis Public Schools and the John Stewart Foundation. John Stewart was an Indiana high school basketball star who, in 1999, collapsed on the basketball court and died from SCA. If used immediately, an AED is the only treatment that can help reverse sudden cardiac arrest - making AED availability at school sporting events critical to saving young lives. Indianapolis Medical Society - Project Health IU Health supports Project Health. A program of the Indianapolis Medical Society, Project Health is a community partnership aimed at improving access to healthcare for low-income, uninsured Indianapolis residents. Project Health combines donated physician care, hospital services, medication assistance and case management to maximize existing community resources and enhance coordination among services providers. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health provided a donation to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes research. The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of people affected by type 1 diabetes through support of the most promising opportunities to cure, better treat and prevent the disease. Community Building Building Bridges: Strengthening Community Bonds To positively impact the health and wellness of vulnerable populations, Indiana University Health supports economic development across the state that targets this need. Kindergarten Countdown IU Health partnered with United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) and the Indiana Association of United Ways in 2011 to help more at-risk children successfully transition into school. Through the UWCI's Kindergarten Countdown, underserved children are equipped with the basic skills needed for success in kindergarten. The program has three primary components: helping families navigate the school registration process; promoting school readiness through pre-kindergarten summer camps; and encouraging first-day-of-school attendance. With help from IU Health, Kindergarten Countdown was expanded throughout the entire IPS district and introduced into more than a dozen IU Health communities across Indiana. Center for Leadership Development IU Health provided support to the Center for Leadership Development (CLD). By focusing on character, education, leadership and service, CLD works to expose African-American youth to some of the nation's richest experiences focused on inspiring youth achievement. Indy Reads Indy Reads serves central Indiana adults 18 years of age and older who read at or below the sixth-grade level or who are learning English as a second language. IU Health provided support to Indy Reads in 2011. Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc. IU Health supported Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc., an organization providing learning experiences for area students centered on life skills, job skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and a fundamental understanding of economics and the free enterprise system. Academic Health Center Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, founded in 1908, is a national and regional healthcare leader with a long-standing tradition of preeminent patient care and clinical excellence. For 10 consecutive years, IU Health Methodist Hospital has been ranked among the top 50 hospitals nationally in U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide. The hospital is home to a number of award-winning clinical programs, including cardiovascular, transplant and neuroscience. IU Health Methodist Hospital also hosts one of the largest critical care departments in the nation and is one of only two adult Level One Trauma Centers in Indiana. The Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics - one of the few clinically based medical ethics centers in the U.S. - also is housed at IU Health Methodist Hospital. 2011 Community Benefit Highlights - In 2011, dedicated staff at IU Health Methodist Hospital reached over 6,000 community members through educational programming such as cancer screenings and injury prevention classes. - IU Health Methodist Hospital provides a 24 hour nurse line staffed by specially trained registered nurses who assess the situation and advise callers how to get the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. In 2011, over 4,000 community members received assistance from this IU Health service. Indiana University Health University Hospital Indiana University Health University Hospital, a major teaching hospital, offers patients access to the treatments, therapies and procedures found only in the most advanced academic medical centers. Patients benefit from the hospital's close affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). In fact, many of the treatment advances start in IUSM research laboratories and are incorporated into patient care through clinical programs at IU Health University Hospital. Several clinical programs at IU Health University Hospital have been consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. IU Simon Cancer Center - a collaboration between IU Health and IUSM - is the state's only National Cancer Center (NCI)-designated cancer center providing patient care. 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Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. As Indiana's first and most comprehensive pediatric hospital, Riley Hospital at IU Health is nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialty areas rated by U.S.News and World Report. The hospital's unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine ensures Riley's highly skilled physicians have access to the most innovative treatments and the latest research and technology. Each year, Riley Hospital at IU Health provides comprehensive, family-centered care to more than 215,000 children through its inpatient and outpatient programs. Pediatric patients and their families travel from across Indiana, the region and the world to access Riley's nationally recognized clinical programs. In January 2011, the first phase of the Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower opened. This new 10-story inpatient building, designed to add capacity, increase efficiency and enhance patient satisfaction, is scheduled for completion in 2013. 2011 Community Benefit Highlights - In 2011, health educators at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health reached nearly 10,000 community members through educational programming such as Safe Sitter, CPR and injury prevention classes. - Riley Community Education and Child Advocacy helps families prevent injuries to all children (including children with special needs) with child safety products and education through two first-in-the-nation programs - the Riley Safety Store and Safe Escape. - Riley at IU Health provides Indiana's largest number of continuing medical education programs for physicians and other health care professionals Awards and Attributes - Ten specialty programs ranked among the top children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's 2011-2012 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals - All Indiana pediatricians listed in America's Top Doctors, a national consumer publication, have Riley at IU Health-based practices Indiana University Health North Hospital Located in Carmel, Ind., Indiana University Health North Hospital is a full-service hospital offering patients a broad range of clinical services - from expert cardiovascular care and maternity services to the renowned pediatric programs of Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital. The 189-bed facility features dedicated pavilions for women, children and specialty surgery, as well as an attached medical office building. All patient rooms are private, including those in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, to ensure a comfortable, healing environment for patients and families. IU Health North Hospital is committed to offering patients a preeminent healthcare experience. Recognized both nationally and internationally for patient satisfaction, the hospital continues from year to year to perform above state and national averages in patient satisfaction as reported by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey (HCAHPS). 2011 Community Benefit Highlights - IU Health North Hospital provided support and associate volunteers for a playground enhancement project at Sheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, Ind. - Additionally, the hospital supports the Trinity Free Clinic to assist in improving access to affordable healthcare to community members in need. - At the Carmel Farmer's Market, IU Health North Hospital associates provided cooking demonstrations to promote good nutrition. Children's activities hosted by the hospital promoted wellness. - IU Health North Hospital presented its annual Pumpkin Patch Festival featuring a 5K run/walk, bicycle safety course, interactive health information booths and family-friendly activities. Awards and Attributes - Full Chest Pain Center Accreditation - Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) - Health Care Organization of the Month Award - Studer Group - Path to Excellence Award - NRC Picker - Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence - American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accredited Heart Failure Center - Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium - Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation - American College of Radiology - Best Hospital Metro Indianapolis - #3 US News & World Report - 2011 Specialty Award for Prostatectomy and 2010/2011 Distinguished Hospital Award for Outstanding Patient Experience - HealthGrades Indiana University Health West Hospital A 129-bed community hospital in Avon, Ind., Indiana University Health West Hospital was built with the comfort and needs of patients, families and visitors in mind. For patient privacy, the hospital features multiple corridors and elevators to separate patient and public areas. IU Health West Hospital provides a full range of healthcare services, including maternity, orthopedics and cancer care. 2011 Community Benefit Highlights - IU Health West Hospital collaborated with Habitat for Humanity in 2011 to conduct a "panel build." The build, which took place on the hospital campus, facilitates construction of every wall, the floor and the ceiling of a Habitat home. The panels are then transported to the home site. Community volunteers worked alongside hospital employee and family volunteers on this Habitat for Humanity project. - In spring 2011, IU Health West Hospital started a free walking club for community members to improve their health and fitness. The hospital provided walkers with a free pedometer and monthly educational web postings. - The Diabetes Center at IU Health West Hospital helps newly-diagnosed or at-risk patients take an active role in managing their diabetes so they can enjoy life. Certified diabetes educators provide a wide range of diagnostic, treatment and educational resources to help patients learn more about their illness. Working with a diabetes educator is free to patients, as is all of IU Health West Hospital's diabetes education and support programming. Awards and Attributes - Community Achievement Award from United Way of Central Indiana recognizing IU Health West's commitment to community partnership and support of initiatives that relate to the hospital's mission. Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital is the newest hospital to join the IU Health system. Opened in December 2011, the 42-bed hospital, located in Fishers, Ind., is a unique specialty care hospital focusing on cardiovascular, orthopedic, spine care and emergency services. IU Health Saxony Hospital includes six technologically advanced surgical suites, an intensive care unit, three cardiac catheterization labs, a 24/7 emergency department, a LifeLine helipad for medical transport and an adjacent medical office building. The office building houses offices for medical and surgical specialists, including Riley Children's Specialists; as well as a sleep lab, outpatient surgery center, and facilities for cardiac rehabilitation and physical, occupational and speech therapies. The hospital also offers on-site diagnostics, such as MRI, CT and nuclear medicine. A Women's Imaging Center provides mammography, ultrasound and bone density studies. 2011 Community Benefit Highlights - Public walking trails on the IU Health Saxony Hospital campus provide a place for area residents to exercise. Health and wellness tips are posted along the routes. - IU Health Saxony Hospital was built according to the Green Guidelines for Healthcare (GGHC) and is an officially registered GGHC project. The GGHC designation means the hospital was built with respect for the environment and to promote the health and wellbeing of patients, families, visitors and employee associates. Additionally, "sustainable use" efforts were pursued during the hospital's design and construction. Sustainable use projects include land use and construction practices, management of storm water runoff, planting of sustainable landscapes, and reducing transportation emissions and light pollution. |
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Marvin G. Pember and John C. Kohne, M.D. serve on the board of managers of Health Venture Management, LLC. No additional compensation is provided. Norman G. Tabler, Jr. is an officer and serves on the board of directors of Indiana University Health Plans, Inc. Marvin G. Pember and Ryan C. Kitchell each served on the board of directors of Indiana University Health Plans, Inc. during a portion of 2011. No additional compensation is provided. Daniel F. Evans, Jr. and Samuel L. Odle serve on the board of managers of Clarian Health West, LLC. Marvin G. Pember and Isadore Rivas each served on the board of managers of Clarian Health West, LLC during a portion of 2011. No additional compensation is provided. Daniel F. Evans, Jr. and Samuel L. Odle serve on the board of managers of Clarian Health North, LLC. Marvin G. Pember and Ryan C. Kitchell each served on the board of managers of Clarian Health North, LLC during a portion of 2011. No additional compensation is provided. John C. Kohne, M.D., Isadore Rivas, and Linda Q. Everett serve on the board of managers of Senate Street Surgery Center, LLC. No additional compensation is provided. Daniel F. Evans, Jr. serves on the board of managers of The Healthcare Group. Marving G. Pember and Ryan C. Kitchell each served on the board of managers of The Healthcare Group, LLC during a portion of 2011. No additional compensation is provided. V. William Hunt and D. Craig Brater, M.D. serve on the board of managers of Indiana Proteomics Consortium, LLC. D. Craig Brater, M.D. is the Interim Chairman and Daniel F. Evans, Jr. and Michael A. McRobbie, Ph.D. serve on the board of directors of BioCrossroads. |
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Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health") filed Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Indiana Secretary of State's Office effective August 19, 2011 to change the number of directors and number of at-large directors. Article IX, Section 1 is amended to read "The corporation shall have thirteen (13) to fifteen (15) directors" and Article IX, Section 3(A) is amended to read: "Nine (9) to Ten (10) 'at-large directors' shall be jointly elected by the affimative vote of both member classes." |
| Part VI, Section A - Governing Body and Management |
Lines 6, 7a and 7b - Members or Stockholders |
Line 6: Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health") has two classes of members. One class, known as the University Class, shall consist of those persons serving from time to time as the Trustees of Indiana University. The other class, known as the Methodist Class, shall consist of the Members of the Methodist Health Group, Inc. Line 7a: The University Class shall have one vote (regardless of the number of persons in that class) on each matter submitted to a vote at an annual or special meeting of the members of the Corporation, and the Methodist Class shall have one vote (regardless of the number of persons in that class) on each matter submitted to a vote at an annual or special meeting of the members of the Corporation. With regard to the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, nine (9) to ten (10) "at-large directors" shall be jointly elected by the affirmative vote of both member classes. One (1) director shall be elected by the University Class. One (1) director shall be elected by the Methodist Class following a nomination by the Leadership Council of the Methodist Medical Group, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation. In the event that Methodist Medical Group, Inc. or its Leadership Council ceases to exist or is no longer predominantly composed of physicians who utilize Methodist Hospital as their primary hospital, the Methodist Class shall designate another Methodist Hospital-based physician organization to nominate this director. If an appropriate physician organization does not exist, the Methodist Class shall elect a physician, giving preference to one who is Methodist Hospital-based. Additionally, the Dean of Indiana University School of Medicine, Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall be ex-officio directors. Line 7b: Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, the following matters require the approval of the University Class prior to implementation: - Any sale, lease, transfer or other alienation of the Indiana University Hospitals real property, as defined in the Definitive Agreement, including any assignment of the University Hospital's lease by and between the Trustees of Indiana University and IU Health, except as otherwise authorized by resolution or agreement of the Trustees of Indiana University. - Any proposal by IU Health which conflicts with the following principle: IU Health will continue to make all patients available for medical education unless otherwise requested by the patient or his/her family, as the major clinical teaching resource for the Indiana University School of Medicine. - Any change in the financial support to the Indiana School of Medicine, as referenced in the Articles of Incorporation. - Any proposed action regarding the operation of Indiana University Hospitals, including the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, which would conflict with or be contrary to the requirements set forth in the Trustees Resolutions. - Any sale or other alienation of all or substantially all of the assets or operations of IU Health, and any merger, consolidation, change of voting control or other reorganization of IU Health. - Amendment, alteration or repeal of the Articles of Incorporation - Any dissolution of IU Health, except as otherwise required by law. - Any revision to, or modification or revocation of the Core Values. - Any transfer of the membership of either of the member classes. - Any amendment to the Definitive Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, the following matters require the approval of the Methodist Class prior to implementation: - Any sale, lease, transfer or other alienation of the Methodist Hospital, Inc. ("MHI") Real Property, as defined in the Definitive Agreement, including any assignment of that certain MHI Lease by and between MHI and IU Health, except as otherwise authorized by resolution or agreement of Methodist Health Group, Inc. - Any sale or other alienation of all or substantially all of the assets or operations of IU Health, and any merger, consolidation, change of voting control, or other reorganization of IU Health. - Amendment, alteration or repeal of the Articles of Incorporation. - Any dissolution of IU Health, except as otherwise required by law. - Any revisions to, or modifications or revocation of the Core Values. - Any transfer of the membership of either of the member classes. - Any amendment to the Definitive Agreement. |
| Part VI, Section A - Governing Body and Management |
Line 11b - Form 990 Provided to Governing Body |
Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health') uses a thorough process for the review of the Form 990 and related schedules before it is filed. The Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel reviewed and approved the Form 990 and related schedules. The Board Committee on Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility & Pastoral Services reviewed and approved the following sections of the Form 990: 1. Part III - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 2. Schedule H - Hospitals 3. Schedule I - Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments, and Individuals in the U.S. The Board Committee on Personnel & Compensation reviewed and approved the following section of the Form 990: 1. Part VI - Governance, Management, and Disclosure 2. Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors 3. Schedule J - Compensation Information 4. Schedule L - Transactions with Interested Persons Additionally, the Audit Committee was provided a copy of the complete Form 990 and schedules to review and approve. After the review and approval from the above listed committees, a complete copy of the Form 990 and schedules was made available to each board member on a secure intranet site. Each member was informed of the availability of the Tax Department to answer any questions. |
| Part VI, Section B - Policies |
Line 12c - Conflict of Interest Policy |
Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health") has a Conflict of Interest Policy, the purpose of which is to protect IU Health's interests when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, director, or employee. Each employee that is manager level or above, including officers and directors, is required to annually sign a statement which affirms that such person (1) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; (2) has read and understands the policy; (3) has agreed to comply with the policy; and (4) understands and acknowledges that the Corporation is a tax-exempt organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. If an interest is disclosed, the form requires that the discloser's supervisor sign the form to indicate his or her knowledge and approval of the interest. The form is then submitted to Corporate Compliance for review. If the disclosure is by the President & CEO, it is reviewed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors for approval. If the disclosure is by a member of the Board of Directors, the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer reviews the disclosures and determines whether to consent. Board members with a conflict of interest cannot participate in any decision related to that conflict. Breach of the Conflict of Interest Policy, including failure to complete and update the questionnaire, and failure to disclose an interest that should be disclosed, may subject an individual to disciplinary action, including dismissal. |
| Part VI, Section B - Policies |
Line 15 - Process for Determining Compensation |
1. The Board of Directors has established a Committee on Personnel and Compensation. The individuals on this Committee are made up of individuals who are on the Board and who do not have a conflict of interest with Indiana University Health, Inc. ("IU Health"). There are no physicians or employees on this Committee. This Committee develops and reviews annually the executive compensation philosophy, market analysis as to comparability and reasonableness. One of the purposes of this Committee is to review, approve and make recommendations regarding executive compensation and benefits to the IU Health Board. As deemed appropriate, this Committee also reviews the same detail with the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance is represented by certain members of the Board as well. 2. Each year the Committee on Personnel and Compensation engages an outside compensation consulting firm to conduct a compensation and benefits study for all senior vice presidents and above. The current compensation advisor is the Hay Group. Hay Group performs an independent compensation survey. The relevant comparability data includes: compensation and benefit levels paid by similarly situated organizations (both governmental and tax exempt) for functionally comparable positions as well as the availability of similar services in the geographic area. The Committee reviews the entire compensation package including: base compensation, short term and long term incentive plans, basic health and welfare benefits, qualified and nonqualified plans as well as any additional fringe benefits. Further, Hay Group will provide recommendations based upon the reasonable compensation information as it relates to salary increases, bonuses and benefits that are consistent with the compensation philosophy of the Committee. A separate analysis using the same methodology is done for the Chief Executive Officer. 3. The Committee reviews the salary survey and, if appropriate, makes recommendations on increases in salary and any changes in bonuses or benefits. The Committee's goal is to ensure that the total compensation and benefits package is reasonable based upon the independent data provided by Hay Group. The Committee votes on any changes in compensation or benefits. This review, discussion and vote are documented in the minutes for the meeting. There are no executives present during the final discussion and approval of compensation. 4. The Board reviews the report prepared by the Hay Group as well as the recommendations of the Committee on Personnel and Compensation as to changes in compensation approved by the Committee. As requested, the Committee on Finance also provides its review of recommendations on changes in executive compensation and benefits. This review, discussion and vote are documented in the minutes. 5. The Board then reviews the recommendations provided by the Committee on Personnel and Compensation and votes on the changes as well. No additional compensation or benefits are paid to the executives until the changes have been approved by the Committee and the Board. The discussion and approval are documented in the minutes of the meeting. There are no executives present during the final discussion and approval of compensation. The General Counsel prepares a formal written opinion reviewing the compensation and benefits approval process, comparing that process to the Intermediate Sanctions Test of IRC Section 4958 and, if the facts warrant, provides comments regarding the compensation and benefits approval process as this relates to meeting the requirements for a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness as provided in the Intermediate Sanctions Test. 6. After the end of each year, the Committee and Board also reviews the achievements of the executive group as it relates to the long-term and short-term shared and individual goals developed by the executive and the Board. These achievements may also be reviewed with the Committee on Finance. The Board, at its discretion, may approve bonus payments based upon the achievement of the goals and the compensation survey. The discussion and vote of the Committee and Board is documented in the minutes for each such meeting. The bonuses are not paid until approval is made by the Board. 7. The Committee on Personnel and Compensation and Audit Committee also review the required Form 990 disclosures related to executive compensation and benefits as well as compensation practices and approval processes prior to the filing of the Form 990 return with the Internal Revenue Service. |
| Part VI, Section C - Disclosure |
Line 19 - Public Disclosure |
Indiana University Health, Inc.'s ("IU Health") Articles of Incorporation are available for public inspection through the Indiana Secretary of State's web-site. IU Health's conflict of interest procedures are disclosed on the Form 990, Schedule O. IU Health's Consolidated Audited Financial Statements are available for public inspection through its bond filings. |
| Part VII, Section A - Governing Body and Management |
Line 1a, Column (B) - Average hours per week |
James E. Lingeman, M.D. is a Staff Physician for Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc. d/b/a Indiana University Health Physicians and devotes 55 hours per week. |
| Part XI - Reconciliation of Net Assets |
Line 5 - Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances |
During 2011, Indiana University Health, Inc. recorded the following other changes in net assets or fund balances: Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments: -82,732,465 Income/(Loss) - Related 501(c)(3) organizations: -66,898,246 Book/Tax Differences - Pass-Through Entities: -154,088,434 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Restricted Net Assets: -787,400 Donated Property, Plant, and Equipment: 51,643 FAS 136 Adjustments: -288,359 Change in Pension Obligation: -5,551,961 Net Asset Transfers: 22,397,858 |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 1 - Line A, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2006A Bonds were issued in order to provide funding for new construction of buildings and structures and purchase of equipment. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 1 - Line B, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2006B Bonds were issued in order to refund the Series 1996B and C, 2000B and C, and 2003H and I Bonds. The Series 1996B and C, 2000B and C, and 2003H and I Bonds were issued on December 31, 1996, November 21, 2000, and August 12, 2003, respectively. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 1 - Line C, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Tax-Exempt Lease, 2010 was used to provide funding for critical care aircraft. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 1 - Line D, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2011A, B, C, D, and E Bonds were issued to provide funding for new construction of buildings and structures and purchase equipment. Additionally, the Bonds were issued in order to refund the Series 2008A, B, C, and D Bonds. The 2008A, B, C, and D Bonds were issued on September 11, 2008. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 2 - Line A, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2011F, G, H, and I Bonds were issued in order to refund the Series 2005A, B, C, and D Bonds. The Series 2005A, B, C, and D Bonds were issued on November 15, 2005. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 2 - Line B, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2011 L and M Bonds were issued in order to provide funding for new construction of buildings and structures and purchase of equipment. |
| Schedule K, Part I - Bond Issues |
Page 2 - Line C, Column (f) - Description of Purpose |
The Series 2011N Bonds were issued in order to refund the Series 2011 E bonds issued on April 19, 2011 and the 2011F and G Bonds issued on May 5, 2011. The Series 2011N bonds were also issued to pay off a portion of a taxable line of credit, which was used for new construction of buildings and structures and purchase of equipment. The series 2011N bonds were also issues to refund Bloomington Hospitals Series 1999B Bonds (a related 501(c)(3) organization). The Series 1999B bonds were issues on November 17, 1999. |
| Schedule K, Part II - Proceeds |
Line 3 - Total Proceeds of issue |
Total proceeds of issue disclosed on Part II, Line 3 are sometimes higher than the issue price disclosed in Part I due to the investment earings on the bond proceed: Series 2006A Bonds: Issue price $323,003,005 Earnings 23,010,869 Total proceeds 348,013,874 Series 2006B Bonds: Issue price $387,109,760 Earnings 1,476,259 Total proceeds 388,586,019 Series 2011A,B,C,D,E Bonds: Issue Price $228,195,000 Earnings 4,331 Total proceeds 228,199,331 Series 2011F,G,H,I Bonds: Issue Price $274,815,000 Earnings 39 Total proceeds 274,815,039 Series 2011LM Bonds: Issue Price $111,435,000 Earnings 2,350 Total proceeds 111,437,350 Additionally, the unspent proceeds will be used for capital expenditures within the next 3 years. |
| Schedule K, Part III - Private Business Use |
Lines 4, 5, and 6 - Private Business Use Percentages |
Indiana University Health, Inc. generally only finances a portion of each project with tax-exempt bonds. |
| Schedule K, Part IV, Column B - Arbitrage |
Line 4 b & c - Name of Provider and Term of GIC |
GIC provided by Citigroup Financial Products, Inc. with a term of 0.3 years. |
| Attachment 1 |
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B - FOREIGN COUNTRIES |
Japan Mexico Turkey Brazil |