Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
51-0069243
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
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Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
51-0069243
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC IS THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO SELECT THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS OF THE HOSPITAL AND DEFINE THEIR DUTIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO: MANAGE SUPERVISE AND DIRECT BUSINESS AFFAIRS; ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS; DETERMINE HOSPITAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE DEBT AGREEMENTS; DETERMINE POLICIES OF HOSPITAL; HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALITY PATIENT CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE FINANCING; DECIDE STRATEGIC PLANS; PROTECT HOSPITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY; APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET; ESTABLISH HOSPITAL POLICY; APPROVE BY-LAWS; PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF; REQUIRE MEDICAL STAFF MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS; AVOID PROFITING FROM HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIP; ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AMONG SHAREHOLDERS; MAINTAIN RECORDS; IMPLEMENT EXPENDITURE PLANS; EVALUATE PERFORMANCE; SELECT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSESS AND REVIEW COMPETENCIES OF STAFF; ENSURE AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE IS DELIVERED; PROVIDE SINGLE LEVEL OF PATIENT CARE; REQUIRE STAFF TO REPORT ON MEDICAL CARE; PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT; APPROVE AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES; TO REMOVE HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OR STAFF WITHOUT CAUSE; AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF STOCK; APPROVE ACTIVITES OF HOSPITAL DIRECTOR; AMEND CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZE LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS; RESOLVE CONFLICTS; AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES; PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PROVIDE FOR THE COLLABORATION OF LEADERS; EXERCISE POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXERCISE POWERS OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM. AFTER THE REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THIS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND PHYSICIAN MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, AND ADMINISTRATION (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATION") OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "NHS"). POLICY: THE POLICY OF NHS IS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY STATEMENT PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE (IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN) ANY ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THAT NHS WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNLESS THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING AT A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING THEREOF) (WITH THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL) DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE THAT APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF NHS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION OF THIS POLICY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THAT PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR ITS BELIEF AND PROVIDE THAT PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF SUCH PERSON AND CONDUCTING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH PERSON HAS, IN FACT, VIOLATED THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER) OR TERMINATION (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS AN EMPLOYEE). INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY IS GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN-ELECT REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, SENIOR VP'S AND VP'S. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE FACILITY'S OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, WHICH INCLUDE REVIEW OF HOSPITAL QUALITY INDICATORS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SCORES AND PHYSICIAN SATISFACTION SCORES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THE EXECUTIVES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION, OTHER AREA HOSPITAL FORM 990'S ARE REVIEWED FOR THEIR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED NATIONAL SALARY SURVEY DATA. AFTER THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REQUESTS AND EITHER APPROVE OR RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE SAME PROCESS GOES FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS. THIS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN SEPTEMBER 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ANOTHER'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT -59,909.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAVE NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
ABOUT NANTICOKE
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ORIGINALLY INCORPORATED IN 1945, IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE CORPORATE TITLE OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. WHAT STARTED AS A 32-BED HOSPITAL IN 1952 HAS GROWN TO INPATIENT SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, MEDICAL CENTERS ACROSS SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE, BUSINESS SERVICES AND A HOST OF PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EACH PART OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES WORKS TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON FULFILLING OUR MISSION STATEMENT: "WE EXIST TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES." TODAY, PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE CONTINUALLY SEEKING SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES STANDS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THAT CARE. AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE CMS AND JOINT COMMISSION CORE MEASURE PROJECTS, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS ACHIEVED THE TOP SCORES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR CARDIAC CARE, AND HAS BEEN BY THE AMERICAN HERT ASSOCIATIONS GETWITH THE GUIDELINES FOR BOTH STROKE (GOLD ACHEIVEMENT AWARE) AND INTEVERNTIONAL CARDIOLOGY (SILVER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD). FEEDBACK FROM OUR PATIENTS OVERWHELMINGLY COMPLIMENTS US ON THE CARE AND FRIENDLINESS OF OUR STAFF IN ALL OF OUR ENTITIES. OUR DEDICATION TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS IS EVIDENCED THROUGH A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE OUR ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO TREAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ACROSS THE COMPLETE SPECTRUM OF HEALTHCARE NEEDS. OUR GROWTH IS EVIDENCED NOT ONLY THROUGH THE CONTINUED ADDITION TO MEDICAL PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO THROUGH SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT - OVER 65 PHYSICANS IN THE LAST 15 YEARS. AS OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTHCARE NEEDS CHANGE, NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES CONTINUES TO CHANGE AND EXPAND SERVICES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND THE CENTER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT, OUR STAFF WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES' TRAINED STAFF GOES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND HEALTH SCREENINGS. WE HAVE WORKED WITH AREA SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON PREVENTION AND WELLNESS. PHYSICIANS, NURSES, ANCILLARY STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL HAVE ALL RESPONDED TO REQUESTS TO MEET WITH THESE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. THERE ARE MANY SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS WHICH ARE HELD IN THE HOSPITAL AS WELL. OUR MATERNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS VERY STRONG, AND INCLUDES CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION, SIBLING PREPARATION AND BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT. NANTICOKE ALSO HOST DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES CERTIFIED THROUGH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALONG WITH STROKE , CHF, CANCER, AND MANY OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AND ADULT AND INFANT / CHILD CPR INSTRUCTION ON A REGULAR BASIS. IN 2013-2014 NANTICOKE COMPLETED AN UPDATED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. NEEDS IDENTIFIED INCLUDED A CONTINUING NEED FOR PROGRAMMING AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND OBESITY AND DIABETES. ADDITIONALLY, WORK IS BEING DONE TO SUSTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS FROM THE HISPANIC POPULATION. NANTICOKE IS ALSO WORKING THROUGH A COUNTY-WIDE PARTNERSHIP KNOWN AS HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY ON OBESITY, WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION REGARDING SCREENINGS FOR PROSTATE CANCER. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AND ARE MEASURED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. OTHER PARTNERSHIPS ALSO CONTINUE AS NANTICOKE CONTINUES CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON HEALTH NEEDS SUCH AS PARTNERING WITH THE SUSSEX CHILD HEALTH PROMOTION COALITION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH PROGRAM AND WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM, AND PARTNERING WITH THE DELAWARE BREAST CANCER COALITION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO BE A LEAD PARTNER IN A GROUP KNOWN AS HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY, A PARTNERSHIP OF VARIOUS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA TO COMMONLY ADDRESS COUNTY HEALTH CARE NEEDS (WWW.HEALTHERSUSSEXCOUNTY.COM). HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY SHARED FINDINGS FROM EACH OF THE COUNTY'S HOSPITAL'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPED CORE STRATEGIES FOR THE TASK FORCE WHICH INCLUDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION ON CANCER SCREENINGS. PATIENT EDUCATION PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CLINICAL PATHWAY PROCESS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. THROUGH THE PATIENT EDUCATION CENTER, OUR PATIENT CARE STAFF HAS BEEN TRAINED TO TEACH OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR ILLNESSES AND TREATMENTS. UTILIZING AN ASSORTMENT OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, WE ARE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TRANSFER CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING ALL PHASES OF CARE. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION THAT IS EASIER TO ACCESS THROUGH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.