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V.I.A. Health System Background =============================== The Village Improvement Association ("V.I.A.") was founded in 1895 with the health and beauty of the community of Doylestown as its primary concerns. In response to community needs, the Visiting Nurse service was established in 1916, and in 1923 Doylestown Hospital was opened, making the V.I.A. the only Women's Club in the country to own and operate a community hospital. In 1986, a corporate restructuring created the V.I.A. Health System and the Doylestown Health Foundation and the V.I.A. Affiliates. Restructuring enabled the V.I.A. and Doylestown Hospital to operate more efficiently and with greater diversification. In its 118th year, the V.I.A. oversees the operations of the system of affiliated health corporations. The purposes of the V.I.A. have been consistent throughout its history: - to encourage and promote public health work in general. - to improve the health and welfare of the residents of Doylestown and greater Central Bucks County. - to provide food, clothing, shelter, medical and surgical care and nursing to the indigent of the community without charge, insofar as hospital resources will permit. - to own, manage, support, and maintain a visiting nurse service and community hospital for the benefit of all persons. - to raise funds for and to receive and hold all property that may be given to the Association to accomplish its mission. For the fiscal year ending 6/30/13 the V.I.A. Health System accounts for three tax-exempt affiliates in this narrative: Doylestown Health Foundation, Doylestown Hospital, and the V.I.A. Affiliates. Described below are the charitable missions of these entities. V.I.A. HEALTH SYSTEM MISSIONS ============================= DOYLESTOWN HEALTH FOUNDATION ---------------------------- The mission of the Foundation has four main points: assessment of community needs, communication of those needs and the System's response to them, solicitation of funds to support the response, and the accountability to the community for both the management of the funds and the response to the needs. DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL ------------------- Doylestown Hospital is a comprehensive 238-bed medical center serving families throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties and Western New Jersey. The Medical Staff includes more than 420 physicians in more than 40 specialty areas. Doylestown Hospital is one of the 100 best hospitals in the U.S., according to the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals study released in 2012. The Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital is a regional center of excellence for cardiology and cardiac surgery and was named one of the Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the nation (Thomson Reuters 2012). Areas of clinical emphasis also include emergency medicine, oncology, maternal-child health, orthopedics, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, urology, general surgery and robotic surgery. Doylestown Hospital's mission is to "provide a responsive, healing environment for our patients and their families and to improve the quality of life for all members of our community." These community members include the vulnerable, the disenfranchised, those in need of health education, and those uninsured or underinsured persons who depend on us for care. DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. IT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF-PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. IT OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. IT MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SYSTEM. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. As a values-based organization, Doylestown Hospital has made a public commitment to five core values: Service, Enthusiasm, Respect, Value and Excellence. The hospital holds Board members, Medical staff, and paid and unpaid staff accountable for incorporating these values into policies, behaviors, clinical practices and management decisions. The five core values guide Doylestown Hospital's response to community needs: 1. SERVICE - Anticipate the healthcare needs of the community, either by adding programs or services, or offer opportunities for health education or screening, and assure that the hospital responds to those needs in a timely fashion. These needs are determined through the hospital's strategic planning efforts, which are in turn guided by the hospital's mission statement. 2. ENTHUSIASM - Doylestown Hospital strives to sustain within its staff the inspiration that first compelled them to healthcare-related work and a commitment to the job of serving our patients. 3. RESPECT - Doylestown Hospital welcomes and provides care to all members of the community, without regard for race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, or ability to pay. All the medical, surgical, and program services listed on Addendum A are provided to everyone who comes to Doylestown Hospital for care, including those unable to pay for these services. 4. VALUE - As a result of its commitment to keep cost and quality in proper perspective, Doylestown Hospital provides many programs and services at no charge, because the community expects, needs, and deserves this contribution of healthcare resources to its overall good health. In the fiscal year ending 6/30/13, over 30,000 community members took advantage of community benefit activities, including free health promotion events, screenings, health education programs, and other outreach efforts. 5. EXCELLENCE - Doylestown Hospital promises the community it will strive for the BEST possible customer service, patient care, and technology that meet or exceed the community's expectations. It also promises faithfulness to its heritage and assure that every decision reflects a commitment to the values. PINE RUN COMMUNITY ------------------ In 1992 Doylestown Hospital enhanced its commitment to the older adult population in the Central Bucks County area by acquiring the Pine Run Community. Pine Run operates as a division of Doylestown Hospital with the following mission: "Pine Run Community is committed to and passionate about seniors, and we are dedicated to being an exceptional retirement community. By focusing on a spectrum of wellness for everyone in our continuum, we will enhance the quality of life throughout the region." Pine Run serves the surrounding community as a non-profit continuing care retirement community by offering a continuum of services at its facilities which include 296 apartments (the Village), a 127-bed skilled nursing facility and 40-bed personal care facility (the Health Center), and a 107-bed personal care facility (Lakeview), located on a separate, 7.5 acre campus in Doylestown. Pine Run strives to be a progressive, resident-focused community, full of vitality and enthusiasm, promoting independence and wellness. Through a culture of wellness, Pine Run is dedicated to the promotion of holistic care and services for Villagers and Residents. The Village, located approximately 3 miles from the Hospital, consists of garden cottages set in clusters and a multi-unit apartment building, as well as a community center, dining room, store, library, and other amenities. Maintenance, security, housekeeping, utilities, dining, recreational, cultural, transportation and fitness services are provided for the Villagers. The Health Center, located on the same campus as the Village, provides transitional care for short-stay nursing and rehabilitation residents, with skilled nursing care and comprehensive therapy programs; a personal care Alzheimer's/Dementia Program for those with impaired memory; long-term care for residents requiring on-going custodial care; short-term respite care to allow home-based care givers to take a vacation or trip; and hospice care for end of life care. |
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Lakeview, a personal care facility, was purchased by Doylestown Hospital in 1998 and added to the Pine Run family of facilities. It offers personal care accommodations in private suites and companion suites, with supportive services and enhanced programming for those with memory impairment. This personal care residence is three and a half (3.5) miles from the Pine Run Village, and two blocks from the main hospital. V.I.A. AFFILIATES ----------------- The Affiliates was reactivated in 1994 to bring to the residents of the Central Bucks community necessary community-based services that may not otherwise be available or included in the mission of other system entities. In order to meet the needs of community members, the V.I.A. Affiliates has been involved with a number of initiatives. V.I.A. Affiliates exists to support the SERVICE core value of Doylestown Hospital. Doylestown Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, as well as receiving two prestigious technology awards, and also is among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. DOYLESTOWN RANKED AMONG 100 TOP HOSPITALS ========================================= Doylestown Hospital is one of the best 100 hospitals in the U.S. according to the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals study released April 16. The annual study evaluates hospitals based on their overall organizational performance. "The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospital rating is a wonderful affirmation of the quality of care we consistently deliver and the culture of patient safety that we all have worked so hard to achieve," said Rich Reif, President and CEO of the hospital. "I could not be more proud of, or excited for, every Associate, member of our Medical Staff and hospital Volunteer." To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals study, Thomson Reuters researchers evaluated 2,886 short-term, acute-care, non-federal hospitals. They used public information - Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, and core measures and patient satisfaction data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) HospitalCompare website. Hospitals do not apply, and winners do not pay to market this honor. There are 10 areas of study: Mortality Medical complications Patient safety Average patient stay Expenses Profitability Patient satisfaction Adherence to clinical standards of care Post-discharge mortality Readmission rates for heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia In November 2011, Thomson Reuters named Doylestown Hospital among the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S. for 2012. That recognition came on the heels of another national honor: DH's 30-day mortality rate for heart attack was tied for fourth best in the nation according to data on the CMS HospitalCompare website (August 2011). DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL RECEIVES PRESS GANEY AWARD FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION ======================================================================= Doylestown Hospital is proud to announce it has been named a 2012 Summit Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Summit Award recognizes top-performing facilities that sustain the highest levels of patient satisfaction performance for three consecutive years. The Press Ganey Summit Award is one of the health care industry's most coveted symbols of achievement. Doylestown Hospital is one of only 100 organizations to receive this prestigious honor for patient satisfaction in 2012, and one of only 24 Emergency Departments be recognized. Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience. Doylestown Hospital's new, 55,756-square foot Emergency Department (ED) opened with 41 beds in April 2010. A collaborative team of physicians, nurses, hospital administrators and patients, aided by experts in emergency department design, designed an ED that focuses on how care should be delivered, not how it is traditionally delivered. Various efficiencies promote faster movement through the system, reducing the time that patients spend in the ED. In working to improve systems, the main area of focus was the impact of wait time on patient care and satisfaction. Several protocols were initiated to move the Emergency Department visitor out of the "waiting room" as soon as possible and into a treatment room. These included: instituting standing order sets for the treatment of most common ED complaints to expedite the delivery of care, and empowering nursing staff to initiate the order sets within their scope of practice before the patient is seen by a physician. Finally, all physicians in the ED adopted the same standards for patient communication and visibility. Electronic medical records consolidate and coordinate charting. A "tracker board" is plainly visible to staff to monitor who is next to be seen, the amount of wait time and the acuity of the patient. To improve communication, staff members carry cell phones with speed-dial connectivity. "Our model of care is completely patient-centered," said Lawrence Brilliant, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Department. "With support from the staff, physicians and Administration, we have been able to create an environment from the ground up that focuses on patient experience and the way care should be delivered to ensure the best and safest possible experience for each patient." "We are proud to partner with Doylestown Hospital," said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. "Achieving this level of excellence in patient satisfaction reflects the organization's commitment to delivering outstanding service and quality. Doylestown Hospital's efforts benefit patients in the community and will lead to improved patient experience." THE RICHARD REIF HEART INSTITUTE OF DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL ======================================================= The Richard A. Reif Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital is not only a regional leader in cardiac care, but one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation, according to a study of more than 1,000 U.S. hospitals by Thomson Reuters (2012). Doylestown is ranked #2 in the United States for 30-day heart attack mortality, as reported by the federal government. Also, patients experiencing a heart attack are more likely to survive at Doylestown Hospital than any other hospital in Pennsylvania. For the second year in a row, Doylestown's outcomes place the hospital in the elite upper echelon of quality care providers. Whether you need emergency cardiac care, treatment for a chronic condition or help managing risk factors for heart disease, the experts at The Richard A. Reif Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care and patient safety. The name "Richard A. Reif Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital" honors the legacy of long-time President and CEO Richard Reif, who recently retired after 23 years of leading the growth of the hospital's heart program. Reif became Chief Executive Officer of Doylestown Hospital in June 1989. Under his leadership, the hospital and its staff have received special recognition from a variety of organizations related to patient care and the management of the hospital and its nationally recognized cardiac program. When it comes to life-saving heart attack care and survival after a heart attack, it doesn't get much better than Doylestown Hospital. Doylestown is ranked #2 in the United States for 30-day heart attack mortality, as reported by the federal government. Also, patients experiencing a heart attack are more likely to survive at Doylestown Hospital than any other hospital in Pennsylvania. For the second year in a row, Doylestown's outcomes place the hospital in the elite upper echelon of quality care providers. Data on the 30-day mortality rate for patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) was posted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) services at its HospitalCompare web site (www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov). The results are for a three-year period - July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011 - and can be found under the "Outcome Measures" tab. |
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According to Michael Mooradd, MD, FACC, cardiologist and past president of the Medical Staff, "This ranking is the result of a great deal of teamwork at Doylestown Hospital. It represents superior care that starts with distinguished ambulance crews assessing and transmitting EKGs directly to our ER even before the patient arrives. It continues through to our accredited Chest Pain Center as physicians and nurses in our ER further assess and stabilize the patient while a team dedicated to the treatment of heart attack patients rapidly assembles in the catheterization lab. The goal has been to minimize the "door-to-balloon" time, which dramatically increases the likelihood of an outstanding outcome. And the follow-up care patients receive in our specialized cardiac care units completes the process and ensures a high recovery rate among heart attack patients. This complex and superb teamwork directed toward rapid assessment and better treatment has made us one of the very top providers in the nation for each of the past two years." DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL IS 2ND IN THE NATIONAL AND BEST IN PA FOR HEART ATTACK SURVIVAL =================================================================== The 30-day mortality rate for heart attack patients is 10.4% at Doylestown Hospital; the national average is 15.5%, according to CMS. The mortality rate takes into account not only the life-saving care provided before and during emergency angioplasty, but also the superior care a patient receives after the event and even after they return home. This ranking affirms the hospital's designation as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital for 2012 by Thomson Reuters. That study examined the performance of more than 1,000 hospitals by analyzing outcomes for patients with heart failure and heart attacks and for those who received coronary bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary interventions such as angioplasties. "Doylestown Hospital has a team approach to the care of heart attack patients," says Steven Guidera, MD, cardiologist with The Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital. "Our team consists of physicians, nurses, cardiovascular specialists, therapists and administrators. Each member of the team has a clearly defined role and makes meaningful contributions to the care of our heart attack patients. We constantly evaluate our processes and make refinements with the goal of continuous quality improvement. This recognition acknowledges the hard work of men and women from throughout our hospital family." DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL RECEIVES STROKE GOLD PLUS QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ======================================================================= Doylestown Hospital Receives American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Award demonstrates Doylestown Hospital's commitment to quality care for stroke patients. Doylestown Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes Doylestown Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. Get With The Guidelines-Stroke helps Doylestown Hospital's staff develop and implement acute and secondary prevention guideline processes to improve patient care and outcomes. The program provides hospitals with a web-based patient management tool, best practice discharge protocols and standing orders, along with a robust registry and real-time benchmarking capabilities to track performance. The quick and efficient use of guideline procedures can improve the quality of care for stroke patients and may reduce disability and save lives. Doylestown Hospital is a certified Primary Stroke Center that offers the highest quality care to its stroke patients. Doylestown Hospital has developed a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. This includes always being equipped to provide brain imaging scans, having neurologists available to conduct patient evaluations and using clot-busting medications when appropriate. "This achievement represents a tremendous amount of teamwork that begins as soon as a stroke alert is issued," said Doylestown Hospital neurologist Abraham Ashkenazi, MD. "The quality of the care spans the continuum from the assessment of the doctors and nurses in the ER all the way to the clinicians in rehab. Our goal is to provide the best diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to ensure the stroke patient has the best quality of life possible." "Recent studies show that patients treated in hospitals participating in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program receive a higher quality of care and may experience better outcomes," said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., chair of the Get With The Guidelines National Steering Committee and director of the TeleStroke and Acute Stroke Services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass. "The Doylestown Hospital team is to be commended for their commitment to improving the care of their patients." Following Get With The Guidelines-Stroke treatment guidelines, patients are started on aggressive risk-reduction therapies including the use of medications such as tPA, antithrombotics and anticoagulation therapy, along with cholesterol-reducing drugs and smoking cessation counseling. These are all aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. Hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for a designated period of time to be eligible for the achievement awards. "Doylestown Hospital is dedicated to making our care for stroke patients among the best in the country. The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program helps us to accomplish this goal," said Doylestown Hospital's Stroke Program Coordinator, Brooke Kearins, CRNP. "This recognition demonstrates that we are on the right track and we're very proud of our team." According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL CENTER FOR WOUND HEALING AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE ==================================================================== The Doylestown Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing. Typically, a wound that does not respond to normal medical care within 30 days is considered a problem or chronic wound. The Doylestown Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine offers state-of-the-art treatments including negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. If you suffer from a chronic or non-healing wound, you or your doctor may contact The Doylestown Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine. The Center will promptly work with you and your doctor to deliver the following: - Advanced therapies. - Proven clinical protocols. - An individualized, comprehensive plan of care that brings you the most appropriate and effective treatments for your specific needs. - Assessment and ongoing care by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists, including a case manager who will oversee every aspect of your treatment. - Education for you and your family to help healing happen at home, including materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and more. - Ongoing communication and collaboration with you and your doctor so that you and your doctor remain informed about your progress. V.I.A. MATERNITY CENTER ======================= The birth experience at Doylestown Hospital is family-centered, and our caring staff makes every "birthday" as special as possible. Our state-of-the-art facilities and neonatal affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia place the very finest maternity and pediatric care right in the heart of our community. Approximately 1,300 babies are born every year at Doylestown Hospital, rated among the best in the region for maternity care by HealthGrades(tm). We provide services from pregnancy through birth for mothers and newborns, for the most common deliveries to neonatal intensive care services. We are equipped and ready to care for families with higher than normal risk related to multiple births, maternal age and medical risk factors. |
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Doylestown Hospital is pleased to meet the needs of new moms by offering all private rooms in our Maternity Center. The V.I.A. Maternity Center features a 32-bed maternity unit that includes 10 Labor, Delivery & Recovery rooms; 22 private post-partum rooms (with private bathrooms), and a Jacuzzi room for mothers in labor. Our maternity team will work with you to personalize your birth experience and provide the finest care for you and your baby. NATIONAL STUDY PLACES DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL'S CARDIAC SERVICES BEST IN BUCKS COUNTY ==================================================================== Doylestown Hospital is the top rated hospital in Bucks County for overall cardiac care, according to a comprehensive annual study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The HealthGrades study analyzes tens of millions of patients' outcomes - specifically, mortality and complication rates - at the nation's 5,000 hospitals. Patients highly value independent information on hospital quality performance. And in light of recent health reform measures, demand for this information is only likely to increase. In a recent survey of visitors to HealthGrades.com related to hospital quality, 94% ranked quality outcomes and ratings as very important compared to reputation (89%), volume (78%), and location (58%). Doylestown Hospital stands committed to a culture of quality and transparency and is proud of the results that its cardiac program has achieved. Doylestown Hospital received HealthGrades highest rating - 5-stars - for both coronary interventional procedures as well as treatment of heart attacks. This is not the first year the hospital scored high; in fact it has sustained the top ratings for four consecutive years. In this year's HealthGrades study, no other hospital in Bucks County received the 5-star rating for treatment of heart attacks. "Our goal is to provide care of the highest quality with the best possible outcomes for our patients," says Chief Medical Officer Scott Levy, MD. "Acknowledgement of our achievements by HealthGrades certainly helps validate the work we do." According to the Thirteenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study top-rated hospitals had a 53% lower mortality rate than the U.S. national average for 17 procedures and diagnoses ranging from bypass surgery to treatment for heart attack. When the top-rated hospitals were compared to the poorest performers, there was an even greater quality gap: a 72% lower risk of mortality. Doylestown Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center with protocols in place to offer the highest level of care for cardiac symptoms. The Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital is a leader in primary (emergency) angioplasty, the treatment of choice to open blocked coronary arteries during a heart attack. At 62.5 minutes, Doylestown Hospital's Door-to-Balloon time (the time from patient arrival to when the artery is opened) is consistently superior to national averages, and well below the suggested benchmark of 90 minutes. "The key to our success is a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of heart attack," says Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services John Mitchell. "This involves close collaboration between the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, physicians and nurses. Every member of the team has the same goal of providing successful, patient-centered care." HEALTHGRADES HOSPITAL QUALITY RATINGS ------------------------------------- HealthGrades' hospital ratings and awards reflect the track record of patient outcomes at hospitals in the form of mortality and complication rates. HealthGrades rates hospitals independently based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of being rated, and no hospital pays to be rated. For 26 procedures and treatments, HealthGrades issues star ratings that reflect the mortality and complication rates for each category of care. Hospitals receiving a 5-star rating have mortality or complication rates that are better than anticipated, to a statistically significant degree. A 3-star rating means the hospital performs as expected. One-star ratings indicate the hospital's mortality or complication rates in that procedure or treatment are statistically higher than average. Because the risk profiles of patient populations at hospitals are not alike, HealthGrades risk-adjusts the data to allow for equal comparisons. DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL HAS RECEIVED THE WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD FROM WOMENCERTIFIED DISTINGUISHING IT AS ONE OF THE 2012 AMERICA'S BEST HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE ================================================================= The award is based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction and what women say they want from a hospital including quality physician communications, responsiveness of nurses and support staff, cleanliness and trusted referrals from other women. WomenCertified represents the collective voice of female consumers and is a trusted referral source for top businesses and brands identified as meeting the needs and preference of women. "We are honored to receive the Women's Choice Award recognizing Doylestown Hospital as one of the Top 100 hospitals for Patient Experience," says Doylestown Hospital President & CEO Richard A. Reif. "We especially appreciate the fact that our female patients have selected us for this award. Doylestown Hospital has the unique distinction of being founded and still run by a women's civic organization, the Village Improvement Association. Being selected for this award by women affirms our commitment to providing the best experience possible as they rely on us for quality health services for themselves and their families." Women make or influence more than 90 percent of health care decisions for themselves and their families, according to a study published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The Women's Choice Award signals that a hospital meets high standards regarding a woman's preferences, and the distinction allows women to make an informed decision about where to go for care for themselves or their family. "Doylestown Hospital's selection by WomenCertified as one of America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience differentiates it from other choices in the area," explains Delia Passi, CEO and founder of WomenCertified, and former publisher of Working Woman and Working Mother magazines. "Women have many choices when it comes to health care and they set the standard for customer service. Women's Choice Award recipients have demonstrated extraordinary service in meeting the needs of women and their families, and represent the smart choice for women." Hospitals qualify for this highly selective annual list based on an in-depth proprietary scoring process. The scoring incorporates a national, standardized survey of patients' perspectives of hospital care reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) and an analysis that weighs criteria identified as the most important to women for patient satisfaction. Additionally, the scoring incorporates WomenCertified's in-depth research on customer satisfaction among women, including a joint study on customer satisfaction by gender conducted with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The 100 best scores in four hospital size categories determine the Award winners. WomenCertified accepts absolutely no payment in exchange for placement on the list. "Recognizing the best hospitals nationwide that are women-friendly and align with women's identified preferences is important to our mission at WomenCertified, where women help other women with tough, consumer decisions," Passi concludes. "Most importantly, when a woman sees the Women's Choice Award at her local hospital, she'll know the hospital values her experience as a critical component of her and her loved one's care." DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL RECEIVES PRESS GANEY AWARD FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION ======================================================================= Doylestown Hospital is proud to announce it has been named a 2012 Summit Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Summit Award recognizes top-performing facilities that sustain the highest levels of patient satisfaction performance for three consecutive years. The Press Ganey Summit Award is one of the health care industry's most coveted symbols of achievement. Doylestown Hospital is one of only 100 organizations to receive this prestigious honor for patient satisfaction in 2012, and one of only 24 Emergency Departments be recognized. Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience. |
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Doylestown Hospital's new, 55,756-square foot Emergency Department (ED) opened with 41 beds in April 2010. A collaborative team of physicians, nurses, hospital administrators and patients, aided by experts in emergency department design, designed an ED that focuses on how care should be delivered, not how it is traditionally delivered. Various efficiencies promote faster movement through the system, reducing the time that patients spend in the ED. In working to improve systems, the main area of focus was the impact of wait time on patient care and satisfaction. Several protocols were initiated to move the Emergency Department visitor out of the "waiting room" as soon as possible and into a treatment room. These included: instituting standing order sets for the treatment of most common ED complaints to expedite the delivery of care, and empowering nursing staff to initiate the order sets within their scope of practice before the patient is seen by a physician. Finally, all physicians in the ED adopted the same standards for patient communication and visibility. Electronic medical records consolidate and coordinate charting. A "tracker board" is plainly visible to staff to monitor who is next to be seen, the amount of wait time and the acuity of the patient. To improve communication, staff members carry cell phones with speed-dial connectivity. "Our model of care is completely patient-centered," said Lawrence Brilliant, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Department. "With support from the staff, physicians and Administration, we have been able to create an environment from the ground up that focuses on patient experience and the way care should be delivered to ensure the best and safest possible experience for each patient." "We are proud to partner with Doylestown Hospital," said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. "Achieving this level of excellence in patient satisfaction reflects the organization's commitment to delivering outstanding service and quality. Doylestown Hospital's efforts benefit patients in the community and will lead to improved patient experience." DOYLESTOWN RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE ======================================================================= Doylestown Hospital has received two prestigious awards for its use of technology. Doylestown is among an elite group of 85 hospitals across the nation to be recognized with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) EMR Stage 6 Award. Doylestown Hospital is the only Philadelphia-area hospital to receive this award. EMR Stage 6 marks significant progress toward achieving a full EMR (Electronic Medical Record. As a Stage 6 hospital, Doylestown does full electronic medication management; is well on its way with CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) with about 32% of inpatient orders are currently generated through CPOE; has full PACS (digital radiology images) and online clinical decision support. The next, and highest, stage according is HIMSS EMR Stage 7; Doylestown is expected to reach this level in about a year or so. Doylestown Hospital has also received a Microsoft Health Users Group (MS-HUG) Innovation Award in the area of HIE (Health Information Exchange) and Interoperability for its work on the Doylestown Clinical Network. This network ties together the EMR systems of the hospital and community physicians. The hospital has 185 physicians on the NextGen network, which automatically transfers a patient's EMR to specialists and the hospital. Of those, more than 50 are active EMR users. There are about 400,000 patients in our community enrolled in this network. The ultimate goal is to safely and efficiently share a patient's health information throughout the healthcare continuum. V.I.A. HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ================================================= The V.I.A. Health System is devoted to the community it serves, and it sponsors and coordinates many charitable activities, which, described in the narrative below, identifies what is done daily by the health system's Associates and volunteers. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & BENEFIT ACTIVITIES --------------------------------------- American Red Cross Donation: The Hospital provides space on a weekly basis for a blood donation program conducted by the American Red Cross that benefits patients and the community. Hospital space is valued at $15,000. Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership: The Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) is a collaborative effort among Doylestown Hospital and the other five hospitals in the county, also including the Bucks County Medical Society and The Bucks County Department of Health. BCHIP addresses: maternal and child health issues, mental health concerns, coordination of health promotion and prevention (notably tobacco and cardiovascular risk reduction), supports CHIP enrollment, domestic violence prevention and provides adult health and dental clinics for underserved populations. The Foundation contributed $20,000 to a common fund, from which these projects were supported. CB Cares: Both the Doylestown Hospital and the Doylestown Health Foundation support the Team with Board members who provide leadership, fundraising and human resource skills. The value of space, utilities, phone, computer and cleaning services were donated for FY2013 for a total of $17,844. Children's Village Day Care Subsidies: Children's Village, on-site day care, welcomes children from low-income families in the area that are eligible for child-care subsidies. $13,482 was written off for this. Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic: The mission of the Clinic is to provide free medical care, dental care and social services to any eligible person who seeks its help. The target population is low income, underinsured or uninsured people in the greater Central Bucks County area. The hospital provided the Clinic with offices and exam rooms at a nominal charge. The Foundation assisted in some of the health needs of the patients that go beyond the resources of the Clinic with a contribution of $40,000. Other donations included pharmaceuticals and medical testing, as well as senior management's time contributing to the Clinic's Board. During FY12-13 there were 2,396 visits to the medical program for 738 individual adults and children. There were 793 treatment visits and 203 hygiene visits for the dental program for 245 adults and children. There were 1,151 visits provided through the Social Service Program including 453 eligibility appointments and 197 medical insurance applications. There were 410 prescriptions filled from donated samples and 381 applications completed or Prescription Assistance Programs, as well as 74 free mammograms at a cost to the Hospital of $60,720. Community Education Calendar: Doylestown Hospital published a quarterly calendar which is distributed to 87,500 households. This calendar lists communications related to health education programs and classes. The approximate cost of this publication is $300,636. Advertisements are in local newspapers which inform the community members about upcoming health education classes, physician lectures, support groups and other health education activities. In addition, Doylestown Hospital publishes three disease specific newsletters which offer wellness and prevention information to patients who have been diagnosed with or are concerned about heart disease (Cardiac Connection), osteoporosis, breast cancer, menopause and other women's health issues (Her Health) and cancer (Concierge). More than 246,000 people receive this information through a mailing to their homes. An additional 2,500 e-newsletters are also sent. The cost to produce and distribute these newsletters was $182,790. Health Connections by Doylestown Hospital: This is a collaborative program between Doylestown Hospital and the Cowhey Family (ShopRite of Warminster). Health Connections by Doylestown Hospital is an in-store health resource center created to benefit the community. This convenient location makes health information accessible and personal for the prevention of illness, and helps residents find the appropriate care when the need arises. The goal of Health connections is to motivate the community to adopt healthier lifestyles. The cost of supplies, staffing and monthly promotions was $27,677. |
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Medicaid Application Preparation for all Uninsured PA Residents: Doylestown Hospital offers all uninsured PA residents the option of filing a Medicaid application. HRSI is the Hospital's vendor and they help our patients through the process. The Hospital is charged $ 475/application, if the applicant obtains eligibility. HRIS has successfully obtained eligibility for 180 uninsured patients. For this process, the Hospital paid HRSI $85,500, staff time cost incurred of $28,975. Cost of Trans Union Monthly fees totally $79,572 for the fiscal year. Lenape Valley Health Foundation: This organization provides psychiatric coverage and clinical supervision for Unit Patients and psychiatric consultation services in the Hospital's Emergency Department. This is a cost to the hospital of $53,597. Foundation Fund Raising Program: The Foundation's fund raising program requested unrestricted gifts for this fiscal year that would enable Doylestown Hospital to continue its mission of a responsive, healing environment for patients and their families. Gifts benefited many departments of the hospital, especially the Heart Institute, Hospice and the Cancer Center. Special events included a silent auction to benefit the Cancer and Hospice programs, a Heart Brunch, and a golf outing. The Planned Giving program was successful, including the growth of the charitable gift annuity program. Hospice Program Support: The Hospice Program provided caregivers for respite care in the homes of terminally ill patients, and contacted bereaved people over the phone throughout the year after the death of a loved one. This program is valued at $5,107. Bereavement Support: The Bereavement Support Program provided support for bereaved and hospice families. There are various types of bereavement support groups that take place monthly in order to meet the needs of all types of losses. These programs are offered all year round and have a Chaplain and other professional staff in attendance. The Hospital served 1,100 community members, at a value of $27,762. "How to Cope" Programs: There were events held at various churches and organizations to discuss topics of coping with the loss of a loved one at the Holidays, "Who am I now" and having conversations before the crisis, valued at $10,953. Pulse Line: A phone line that is dedicated for community information, registration and referral. Hospital staff screened applicants and referred patients with primary care and specialist physicians. They also referred eligible patients to the Free Clinic of Doylestown. Estimated staff time was 1,040 hours (20 hours/week for 2 operators) valued at $25,114. Doylestown Clinical Network (DCN): The DCN facilitates seamless transfer of clinical information provider-to-provider to improve the quality of care for members of the Doylestown Community. There is an estimated 12,510 hours of paid Associate time. An estimated cost of $241,500 for phone lines, maintenance, depreciation, etc. and an estimated cost of $53,185 for Administration. An estimate of direct offsetting revenue of $51,500. The outcome for the community is the serving of approximately 475,000 persons. Collaboration occurred between Doylestown Hospital and the Bucks County Physician Hospital Alliance (BCPHA). Scholarship Assistance: 41 scholarships are supported by the Foundation through restricted gifts. These scholarships, totaling $40,750 are awarded to men and women pursuing nursing, allied health, paramedic, and other training. Ben Wilson Senior Center Newsletter: Four times a year a staff member from Community relations assists with the preparation of a newsletter for the Ben Wilson Senior Center in Warrington by supplying health and wellness information and editorial oversight. We then print 3,000 copies at a value of $215. Staff time of 12 hours/issue valued at a total of $290, for the four issues. Community Business Sponsorships: Throughout the year, Doylestown Hospital has made cash donations to assist local businesses, non-profits and cultural organizations provide programs and activities that improve and/or enhance the overall qualify of life for the greater Central Bucks Community. We believe that one way to keep community members safe, health and vibrant is by supporting the numerous community and business groups that are the fabric of our community and by participating in special programs and events that benefit a broad spectrum of community residents. The total amount donated for sponsorships is $147,478. Visiting Nurse Program Free Support: The Visiting Nurses made visits to families without insurance. Clinics were held at the Center Square Towers, Yorktowne Manor and Buckingham Springs, which are all senior living complexes. 45 hours were donated at a cost of $4,831. Hospice Programs: Mailings and telephone contact to other community service organizations, such as Beelong Adult Day Services, Bayada Nurses in Hatboro & Bucks County Office, The Manor at Yorktown, to name a few, as well as healthcare organizations to offer information and education regarding "End of Life" and Hospice Programs. 50 paid hours and 10 donated hours at a cost of $5,032 plus refreshments and handouts at a cost of $75. Library Services at Doylestown Hospital: The Hospital has an extensive library that is open to users from the community, other than Medical Staff, Associates and Volunteers of the Hospital. Physicians that have privileges at the Hospital as well as Honorary/Emeritus Medical Staff make up the largest group of users. At a cost to the Hospital of $83,274. Healthy e-Cooking Show: The Hospital has an ongoing program that has an online database of over 600 healthy recipes and nutritional information along with videos. These are accessible through Doylestown Hospital's website. This access to the community helps with information on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and all dietary links. This information is available to help promote healthy eating habits. At a cost to the Hospital of 48 paid professional hours at a cost of $3,781 and an annual license fee of $ 16,500. Adam Health Encyclopedia: Health information is the 3rd most popular search on the internet. The Hospital has an extensive health library on its website with over 4,000 health and wellness articles and covers over 1,500 medical topics. The site has reference index and interactive tools. At a cost to the Hospital of 20 paid professional hours at a cost of $ 880 and an annual license fee of $ 17,500. Food Shelter Donation: Doylestown Hospital donated 50 cartons of food to New Britain Baptist Church and Doylestown Food Bank to be distributed to local families in need. The cost to the Hospital was $24,000. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS -------------------- Cancer Survivor Day: This event was held by Doylestown Hospital for all cancer survivors and their family and friends. It was intended to provide psychological support and a networking experience with other survivors and connect survivors with community resources. Over 250 people attended the event. Volunteer hours included physicians, nursing, clerical staff attending for a total of $ 1,107. Lifestyle Lectures: This was a series of informal educational lectures offered to the community by members of the medical staff. The hospital coordinated the program, which helped 143 community members. $1,010 in physician time was donated. $1,010 in physician time was donated. hospital coordinated the program, which helped 143 community members. $1,010 in physician time was donated. Driver Safety Program: This was a cooperative program with AARP that follows their rules for participation. We provide room for 245 participants and 11 classes, which amounted to $1,250 in hospital donated costs. Community Lectures: The Hospital provided speakers for various community groups and organizations. Presenters for events utilized both staff and physicians. The value of staff and volunteer time and resources was $23,530 and the session helped 1,872 community individuals. These programs improved the community's health and quality of life through education. Breast Cancer Support Group: Provided opportunities for educational and emotional support for breast cancer survivors and their families. The Hospital provided education to 240 persons per month at a cost of $2,441. Additional programs sponsored by the Hospital for cancer support were four cancer educational programs (Psychological Support Program, Breast Cancer and Emotional Support Program, Nutrition Program and "Basket Bingo". Costs incurred for these events were $6,012. |
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Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group Education: This monthly program addresses issues and the struggles that face prostate cancer survivors and their families. 180 persons served per month at a cost of $2,054. Look Good, Feel Better: This program provided support and resources for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 60 individuals attended and $709 was the value of staff and volunteer time and resources. Nutrition Presentations: Programs were held throughout the year to provide education on nutrition to promote optimal health and Diabetes Awareness. Locations included: several churches, senior communities, two High Schools and various women's' and men's' groups, menu evaluation for Yorktown Manor, health fair displays for YMCA and many local elementary schools. Over 2,100 were educated with these programs. 95 hours of staff time spent at a cost of $7,372 to the hospital. The Art of Caring for Yourself - A Woman's Night Out: This program was presented for the community, at the Michener Art Museum, which included a light dinner, health displays and creative inspiration by nationally acclaimed artist, writer and musicians LisaBeth Weber. The speaker discussed many topics featuring emotional health as well as physical well-being. 100 women attended at a cost of $14,830. Love Your Heart: This program was presented for the community to make everyone aware that heart disease is still the #1 killer for both men and women. 450 attended and a cost to the Hospital of $9,740. Cancer Roadmap - Q&A for the Newly Diagnosed Patient: This program describes the process to the newly cancer diagnosed. There is a one-on-one with an oncology nurse, social worker and volunteer survivor to discuss a treatment plan, expectations and available resources for positive coping. There were 4 individuals who attended, and a cost of $139. I Can Cope: This program was an educational series that addressed topics such as cancer and treatment, managing side effect, emotional concerns, fatigue and energy conservation and proper nutrition. 20 persons were served at a cost of $656. Student Internship Summer Program: This program with Students of the Gwynedd Mercy Cardiovascular Technology Program and Bucks County Community College Nursing Program. The students spend 2 weeks observing procedures in Cardiac Services, Echo and the Cath Lab to help them decide where they would like to focus their educational/career and education. The value of this program is $165,883 for support staff, physicians and professional staff time. Student Internship Radiology Program: 6 students from Abington Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology attend the Hospital's Department of Radiology on a rotation basis. Students learn clinical skills that are important to their educational process. Radiographers at the Hospital serve as clinical instructors for the students on a one to one ratio. Doylestown Hospital does not receive a financial reward for this agreement. The cost of this program to the Hospital is $119,067. There is also an intern program for 1 student with the Ultrasound Department. The cost of this program is $22,284. Allied Health RCIS College Intern Program: Students work with a Doylestown Hospital Cardiac Rehab Associate, developing their skills such as reading physician reports, collecting information for first visit patients, assessing skills, documenting meds, exercise evaluations, evaluating outcomes and discharging patients. For the student college training, this is a mandatory clinical experience program. The cost of this program to the hospital is $480,388. Smoking Cessation Program: Programs were held using CDC Resources "Cleaning the Air". 128 individuals were given help in quitting the habit smoking. The hospital's overall contribution is valued at $1,448. Pine Run Programs: These programs were held at Pine Run for the community, including a Wellness Food Drive, donated school bags to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, as well as distributing Bibles and Prayer Materials. Staff and handout materials were valued at $8,237. MATERNITY AND PARENTING ACTIVITIES ---------------------------------- Baby well: This program educated 208 parents on how to care for their newborn. $5,021 in staff time was devoted towards 20 community programs. Healthy Beginnings Program: This is a program to bring prenatal health to the underserved in the Community. This is mostly the ones without the ability to pay or those who have not yet enrolled or who are enrolled in Medicaid. Much of our program deals with high risk patients and those with substance abuse problems. There is a Physician, a social worker and a dietician, as well as two nurses who run the program. The cost of this program was $456,882. Breastfeeding Education: This program provides an increased understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding, which leads to improved nutrition/health of infants. 150 individuals attended the 23 lectures that were held throughout the year. The cost to the hospital is about $3,937. Childbirth Classes: A program teaching the how-tos of childbirth served 432 people at a cost of $21,964 to the hospital through 23 courses series every day of the week except Friday. Tours of the Birthing Center were also given at a cost to the hospital of $1,255. Teen Parenting Education: This is a cooperative program with Child, Home and Community, Inc. The hospital provided room for the educational course. 66 individuals were given free Childbirth instruction and 52 attended a support group called Building the Family. $4,600 is the value of the meeting space. Child Development: This program was in cooperation with the Central Bucks School District. High school students toured the LDRP Unit. They viewed and discussed family's admission from birthing room to postpartum room to the nursery. Discussions were held on newborns and basic development, including ICN & types of infants admitted at Doylestown Hospital. The program was presented on two dates, with 160 participants, including 1 teacher at a value of $7,317. Grand parenting Classes: This program prepared grandparents-to-be on how to be support their children as they start their own family. 40 individuals attended the course, with a cost to the Hospital of $2,492 for the 9 classes. Prenatal Refresher Classes: This program refreshed nearly 20 parents-to-be, who already have delivered other children, on the childbirth experience. $2,452 in staff time was devoted to this for 6 classes during the year. Sibling Education Classes: A program designed to lessen a child's feelings of anxiety and jealousy. There were 47 participants in 5 classes during the year at a cost to the Hospital of $2,724. SCHOOL AGE ACTIVITIES --------------------- Parenting and Babysitting Education: This is a cooperative program with Child, Home and Community, Inc. The hospital provided room for the educational course. 89 individuals were given babysitting instruction at a cost of $300 to the Hospital. Service Learning & Career Academy: The Service Learning Career Academy is a joint project between the V.I.A. Health System and the three High Schools in the Central Bucks School District. In collaboration with the Consumer and Family Sciences course, the hospital's day care center provides students with hands-on experience to enhance learning of child development theory. In addition, hospital professional staff and CB faculty jointly designed a curriculum for Advanced Placement Biology Students, Advanced Health Students and Anatomy Physiology Students, who spend class time on-site at the hospital to obtain the practical application of class content. Over 200 students participated in this program where $22,000 in hospital staffs time and other costs. Teddy Bear Clinics: Children in the community were exposed to the Emergency Department and ambulance in a fun environment. The experience taught them to not be frightened in the event they may need emergency services. Over 200 children came through the Teddy Bear Clinic at the hospital. Donated materials and staff time is valued at $2,840. Girl Scouts: The hospital provided meeting space for 2 Girl Scout Troops. Meeting space was valued at $5,400. Bucks County Downs Syndrome: Space was provided for monthly meetings at Children's Village for the Bucks County Downs Syndrome group. Meeting space was valued at $750. Focus on Motherhood: Family Home and Community Childbirth classes for Teen Parents meet at C.V. every Monday evening to prepare for childbirth. Instruction is also provided for infant care, health & nutritional and life skills. Meeting space is valued at $2,400 annually. Bereavement Group Meetings: Space is provided monthly for these meetings at C.V. and is valued at $5,400. |
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LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES --------------------- The Hospital President/CEO devoted $22,000 worth of his time to community benefit activities including, but not limited to, the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Health Quality Partners, Delaware Valley Healthcare Council and Gilda's Club. The Vice-President of Development was also involved in contributing time to activities that benefit the community including: Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, CB Cares, The American Red Cross, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance. Doylestown Hospital's managers also contribute their leadership and expertise to a variety of community boards, agencies, and projects. During 2012-2013, a value of $100,000 in manager's time was given, often during work time, to help some of the following community organizations: Advocacy Speeches American Cancer Society American Heritage FCU American Red Cross Blood Drive Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic Bucks Co. Hospital Decon Task Force Bucks Co. Quality Child Care Coalition Bucks Co. MH/MR Advisory Board Boys Scouts of America Bucks County Housing Group Bucks Co. Health Improvement Partnership CB Chamber of Commerce Central Bucks Ministerium CB Christian Women's Club Child, Home and Community, Inc. Central Bucks Family YMCA CB Cares Community Outreach Center Delaware Valley College Senior education Doylestown Athletic Association Doylestown Business & Community Alliance DVHC Board and Committees Family Caregivers of Seniors Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center Gilda's Club Gwynedd Mercy Advisory Committee Health and Housing Task Force Heritage Conservancy Lenape Valley Shriner's Club Literacy Academy of BC IU March of Dimes Middle Bucks Institute of Tech. Advisory Professionals Working with Seniors Springfield Township (Supervisor/Planning) TEACHING PROGRAMS ----------------- Doylestown Hospital supports medical, nursing, allied health, and hospital management programs. The following is a list of schools that sent students to the hospital for practicums, clinical rotations, and/or preceptorships: Abington Hospital School of Radiology Arcadia University Aria Health Bucks County Community College DeSales University Drexel University/Hahnemann College East Stroudsburg University Gwynedd Mercy College LaSalle University Montgomery County Community College Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Salus University Sanford Brown Institute Springfield College Starr Technical Institute Temple University University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania University of South Carolina Upper Bucks Technical Institute Doylestown Hospital served as a clinical rotation site for medicine, physician assistant, entry and advanced nursing levels, pharmacy, radiologic technology, cardiac services and exercise physiology. All patient care areas were utilized in the education of these students. The costs of teaching the 575 students were at least $457,125. Pre-Med Volunteer Program: This program has been developed by the Hospital Medical Staff and Volunteer Department. It is a ten-week program starting in late May. It is supervised by the Hospital's Director of Volunteer Services and is coordinated with a special seminar program conducted by the Doylestown Hospital's Medical Staff to introduce the students to selected phases of a medical career. Students participating in the program are expected to give the Hospital a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer time in various patient related services during the course. The aim of the program is to give pre-medical students first-hand hospital experience to acquaint them with a total community hospital picture. This program brings into focus the work and responsibility of the physician in a modern hospital complex. We had 13 students in this program. Time of six physicians, four nurse educators, volunteer services and materials cost the hospital $ 48,706. OUTSIDE GROUP ROOM USAGE ------------------------ The hospital provides free space for meetings to the following outside groups with a charitable mission. There were 137 individuals benefitted at a cost of $5,000: Ann Silverman Family Health Community Clinic Bucks County Autism Support Coalition Bucks County Intermediate Unit Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership Bucks County Medical Society Lenape Valley Foundation National Alliance for the Mentally Ill HEALTH SCREENINGS & IMMUNIZATIONS --------------------------------- The hospital conducts health screens and supported immunizations for various community members. HEALTH SCREENINGS During the year, 732 individuals benefited from health screens. Staff time donated to this effort is estimated at $9,064. Activity improves the health of the community in general, specific groups of people, helps contain healthcare costs and/or improves the quality of life for all members of our community. The following is a list of health screening and immunization activities: Skin Cancer Screening: This program screened 65 Patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff totaling $4,130. Prostate Cancer Screenings: This program screened 337 patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff totaling $2,868. Stroke Risk Screenings: This program screened 330 patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff totaling $2,066. INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATIONS Doylestown Hospital provided a community flu shot clinic in the fall of 2011. The value of this time to serve 232 individuals was $1,000. Vaccines were provided by the Bucks County Health Department. Vaccines were provided by the Bucks County Health Department. SUPPORT GROUPS & SELF-HELP PROGRAMS ----------------------------------- Support groups are offered at no charge to the community, and a member of the hospital staff leads many. 833 conference room hours and 162 professional hours of support were provided to more than 3,200 community members. This amounted to $48,560 donated in space and professional staff time and hospital materials. The following is a list of the groups that held regular meetings at the hospital: - Alcoholics Anonymous - Alateen - Better Breathers Club - NTM (Nontuberculous Mycobacterium) - CADUCEUS - EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS - FIBROMYALGIA - AUTISM - INSULIN PUMP - LYMPHEDEMA - NURSING MOTHERS - PARKINSON'S DISEASE - PROSTATE CANCER - STROKE - PULMONARY HYPERTENSION - ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - AUGUSTINE FELLOWSHIP - BREAST CANCER - DOWN'S SYNDROME INTEREST - BUILDING THE FAMILY - LOW VISION - GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - ICD (IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR) - LYME DISEASE - MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - PREGNANCY LOSS - SCLERODERMA - BLINDNESS - DIABETES VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS ------------------ Doylestown Hospital enjoys the generous contribution of time and talent from community volunteers, starting at the minimum age of 15. Volunteer opportunities benefit the community by providing, for many community members, a place to go or a way to feel needed, thus preventing a variety of social problems. The Volunteer program allows some members of the community to help others, not through their dollars but through their donated time. In addition, the hospital is a place for community members to reach out to help friends and neighbors or to fulfill court-mandated community service obligations as volunteers. Throughout the year, 890 volunteers contributed 124,302 hours of service to their community through opportunities in every hospital department. Volunteers significantly enhance patient and family support in the following service categories: Addressing and Collating, Cancer Institute, Children's Village, Dietary Menu, Emergency Department, Fall Risk Companion, Gift Shop/Cart, Healing Arts Program, Hospitality Cart, Hospice, Information Desks, Mail or Messenger, Pastoral Care, Animal Assisted Therapy, Radiology Information Desk, Snack Bar, Surgery Waiting area, Patient Transport, LDRP (Labor & Delivery) and our "No One Dies Alone" program. In total, $107,051 worth of meals was given to our volunteers free of charge. Because the hospital wants to provide exceptional opportunities for community members to offer time and talent to support the V.I.A.'s mission to excellent local healthcare, $476,000 in salaries was budgeted for recruitment, orientation, management, retention and recognition of volunteers in patient transport, the gift ship, and throughout the patient services areas. |
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CHARITY CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS --------------------------------- Doylestown Hospital and The Pine Run Community provides free medical care to patients who meet certain criteria under its charity care policy without charge or at amounts less than its established rates. Unreimbursed charges from Medical Assistance programs on behalf of patients that meet the hospital's charity care criteria are also considered charity care. The Fiscal Year 2013 total for charity care is $7,282,367. SUMMARY OF TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND BENEFIT ACTIVITIES $ 1,634,020 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS $ 868,157 MATERNITY AND PARENTING ACTIVITIES $ 486,680 SCHOOL AGE ACTIVITIES $ 39,090 LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES $ 122,000 TEACHING PROGRAMS $ 505,831 OUTSIDE GROUP ROOM USAGE $ 5,000 HEALTH SCREENINGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS $ 10,064 SUPPORT AND SELF-HELP PROGRAMS $ 48,560 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS $ 583,051 CHARITY CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS $ 7,282,367 Community Support: $11,231,832 - Programs and services that were coordinated and sponsored by either the hospital and/or the Foundation and were directly paid for or came at a cost to the either hospital and/or foundation. $ 352,988 - Programs and services that were coordinated and sponsored by either the hospital and/or the Foundation but did not incur additional expenses to the hospital and/or foundation. Total: $11,584,820 ADDENDUM: A DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL STATEMENT OF PROGRAM AND SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ======================================================================== - ASSOCIATE HEALTH SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - EAP - CRISIS SERVICES - CARDIAC AND NEUROLOGICAL SERVICES - DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION - NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SERVICES - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY PROCEDURES - EPS STUDIES (PACEMAKERS, DEVICE IMPLANTATION, ABLATION) - CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY - CABG - VALVE REPLACEMENTS/REPAIRS - CRITICAL CARE UNITS - MED/SURG CRITICAL CARE - CARDIOVASCULAR CRITICAL CARE - DIABETES EDUCATION (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) - NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING - EMERGENCY SERVICES - CRISIS INTERVENTION - OBSERVATION/HOLDING UNIT - SANE (SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER) PROGRAM - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - ENDOSCOPY - GASTROENTEROLOGY - PULMONOLOGY - ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPY (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) - NURSING HOME CONSULTATION - WOUND MANAGEMENT - CONTINENCE CARE - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASSES (ADULTS AND CHILDREN) - NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING - PATIENT MEAL SERVICES - GENERAL MEDICINE - ALLERGIC DISEASES - CARDIOLOGY - DERMATOLOGY - ENDOCRINOLOGY - FAMILY MEDICINE - GASTROENTEROLOGY - INFECTIOUS DISEASE - INTERNAL MEDICINE - HEMATOLOGY - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY - NEPHROLOGY - NEUROLOGY - ONCOLOGY - PATHOLOGY - PEDIATRICS - PHYSICAL MEDICINE/REHABILITATION - PSYCHIATRY - PULMONARY - RHEUMATOLOGY - HEMODIALYSIS - INFECTION CONTROL - IV THERAPY - PICC (PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER) - LABORATORY SERVICES - AUTODONATION - BLOOD BANK - CHEMISTRY - CYTOLOGY - HEMATOLOGY - HISTOLOGY/PATHOLOGY - MICROBIOLOGY - URINALYSIS - MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) - MATERNITY SERVICES - ANTENATAL TESTING - BABY BRACELETS (MATERNAL/INFANT VISITING NURSE) - LABOR AND DELIVERY - MATERNAL/CHILD CARE - NEONATOLOGY - PRENATAL TESTING - POST-PARTUM CARE - PREPARED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY (LEVEL II) - WELL BABY NURSERY - MEDICAL RESEARCH - CLINICAL TRIALS - ONCOLOGY (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) - OUTPATIENT INFUSION SERVICES - PASTORAL CARE SERVICES - LAY CHAPLAIN - PHARMACY - RADIOLOGY SERVICES - CT SCANNER - PET/CT SCANNER - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY - INVASIVE AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES - NUCLEAR MEDICINE - ULTRASOUND - REHABILITATION SERVICES (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) - BRAIN INJURY - CARDIAC REHABILITATION - COGNITIVE REMEDIATION - ELECTROMYOGRAPHY - LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY - HAND THERAPY - NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PHYSICAL THERAPY - PSYCHOLOGY - SPEECH THERAPY - SWALLOWING TEST - RESPIRATORY SERVICES - PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING - PULMONARY REHAB - CASE MANAGEMENT/SOCIAL SERVICES - PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS - COUNSELING - COMPLEX DISCHARGE PLANNING - CRISIS INTERVENTION - FINANCIAL COUNSELING - ADOPTION OPTIONS COUNSELING - PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - SURGICAL SERVICES (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT) - ACUPUNCTURE - COSMETIC - DENTISTRY - GENERAL - NERVE BLOCKS - SURGICAL SERVICES CONTINUED - OB/GYN - OPHTHALMOLOGY - ORAL/MAXILLOFACIAL - ORTHOPEDICS - OTOLARYNGOLOGY - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY - PLASTIC SURGERY - POST-ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT - PRE-ADMISSION TESTING - SAME DAY SURGERY (NERVE BLOCKS) - UROLOGY - VASCULAR - TELEMETRY / PROGRESSIVE CARE - VISITING NURSE/ HOME CARE - ADULT AND INFANTS (UP TO 1 YEAR) SKILLED HOME HEALTH SERVICES - NURSING - PHYSICAL THERAPY - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SPEECH THERAPY - SOCIAL SERVICES - HOME HEALTH AIDES - BABY BRACELETS (MATERNAL/INFANT VISITING NURSE) - COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE PROGRAM - WOMEN'S DIAGNOSTIC CENTER - BONE DENSITOMETRY - MAMMOGRAPHY - STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7 |
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN ("VIAD") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. VIAD HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTION 11B |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE IN THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE, REVIEW AND APPROVE OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND ITS FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROVIDING A COPY TO EACH MEMBER OF DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL'S GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 |
THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHO GATHERS, INVENTORIES AND FILES THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES. THEREAFTER A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THIS SUMMARY IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO REVIEWS AND MAKES DECISIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATING BEHAVIOR TO BE TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION IF NECESSARY. |
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CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EACH OF WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS STUDY USED COMPARABLE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC MARKET DATA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIMILAR SIZED HOSPITALS, # OF LICENSED BEDS AND NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS. |
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CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 16 |
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A JOINT VENTURE POLICY THAT IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON JOINT VENTURE POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL FORM 990. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS INVOLVED IN EVERY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO JOINT VENTURES IN WHICH IT PARTICIPATES FOR WHICH IT DRAFTS SPECIFIC BOARD RESOLUTIONS FOR THESE MATTERS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. |
| COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J |
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J |
Jim Brexler, the current President/Chief Executive Officer of the organization began his employment on January 21, 2013. He is included in Part VII of the Core Form of the Form 990; however, please note that there is no compensation reported for Mr. Brexler as he did not receive a 2012 Form W-2. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service Form 990 rules and regulations, this organization's Form 990, which has a fiscal year-end of June 30, 2013, reflects compensation paid for the 2012 calendar year. Accordingly, compensation paid to Mr. Brexler in 2013 will be reflected on the organization's Form 990 for the fiscal year-end June 30, 2014. |
| RELATED HOURS DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE IN THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME AS REFLECTED ON THIs FORM 990. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, PAID OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| BALANCE SHEET RESTATEMENT |
CORE FORM, PART X |
CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PRIOR YEAR BALANCES IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO THE CURRENT YEAR PRESENTATION. THE ORGANIZATION RESTATED THE JUNE 30, 2012 BALANCES ON CORE FORM, PART X TO REFLECT THESE RECLASSIFICATIONS. THIS RESTATEMENT DID NOT REQUIRE A CHANGE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES AND, THEREFORE, THE ORGANIZATION REASONABLY DECIDED NOT TO AMEND ITS PRIOR YEAR FORM 990. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9 |
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS INCLUDE: - EQUITY DISTRIBUTION; ($60,000); - CHANGES IN ACCRUED PENSION; $7,364,932; - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS; ($24,930); - INCREASE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF DOYLESTOWN HEALTH FOUNDATION, A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION; PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; $526,428; - EQUITY TRANSFER TO DOYLESTOWN HEALTH FOUNDATION, A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - ($18,968,672); AND - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - $273,066. |
| AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 |
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ("SYSTEM"). AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER AND ALL AFFILIATES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2012; RESPECTIVELY, AND ISSUED A CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES BY ENTITY. AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WAS ISSUED EACH YEAR BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. IN ADDITION, AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2012; RESPECTIVELY. AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WAS ISSUED EACH YEAR BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THE DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.