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- Facility 1: Florida Hospital Orlando, - Facility 3: Florida Hospital Celebration Health, - Facility 2: Florida Hospital Altamonte, - Facility 4: Florida Hospital East Orlando, - Facility 5: Winter Park Memorial Hospital, - Facility 6: Florida Hospital Kissimmee, - Facility 8: FH Heartland Medical Center, - Facility 9: Florida Hospital Apopka, - Facility 11: FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlando Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. Florida Hospital Orlando (FHO) is a 1,217 acute-care bed hospital and medical center founded in 1908. It is Florida Hospital's flagship hospital and is the largest campus in the Florida Hospital system. FHO has 1,067 acute care beds, 59 adult psychiatric beds, 10 comprehensive medical rehabilitation beds, 28 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds, and 53 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds. Special services include an adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant program, adult open-heart surgery, as well as organ programs for adult and pediatric kidney transplants and adult liver and pancreas transplants. This campus also serves as a Baker Act receiving center and offers specialty care in the areas of digestive health; hyperbaric medicine and wound care; fetal diagnostics; pain medicine; pediatric hematology/oncology; respiratory care; women's services; and surgical oncology. FHO is also home to institutes for: cancer; diabetes; translational research; cardiology; orthopedics; and neuroscience. Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlando Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlando Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlando Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Orlando Florida Hospital Orlando chose four areas of focus for its 2013-16 Community Health Plan: Obesity, Heart Disease, Mental Health, and Access to Care. The Obesity area addresses the prevention and management of Chronic Diseases such as Heart Disease.A. Obesity Obesity increases the risk for developing health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Orlando's obesity interventions target both adults and children: - Deploy a Mobile Farmers Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables along with nutritional educational opportunities, in partnership with both public and private entities.- Support (public and private) school-based gardens in the Orlando metro area- CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs are offered at all Florida Hospital locations and in community settings. CREATION Health is a faith-based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition.- CREATION Kids is a child-friendly wellness program that stresses healthy eating and exercise in church and school settings.- Increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity via funding of, and involvement in, 5K races.B. Heart DiseaseHeart Disease is a leading cause of death in Central Florida and across the nation. Risk factors for heart disease include obesity, lack of exercise and smoking. The Florida Heart Institute at Florida Hospital Orlando treats more heart and vascular patients than any other hospital in the U.S., and is a major cardiac referral center for Central, East and West Florida. It offers heart transplantation, surgical and interventional cardiology programs, and a full range of pre- and post-treatment services. Florida Flight 1 is the hospital's Emergency Air-Medical Transport Service that helicopters critically ill cardiac patients from outlying hospitals to the Heart Institute. Heart disease interventions include:- Funding and operations for the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) clinic serving uninsured patients at the Orlando County Medical Clinic - National and international research studies and clinical trials for new techniques, technologies and procedures- Free and minimal charge screenings/community lectures on disease prevention and recognizing the warning signs of heart disease - Board membership and financial support for research and education programs offered by the American Heart Association - Free online Heart Disease Risk Assessment - Free Quit Smoking Now Smoking Cessation Classes. C. Mental HealthFlorida Hospital Orlando has prioritized mental health as a focus area in its community health programming. While there are strong mental health and substance abuse entities in the community, funding for these services is very limited (as is the case throughout Florida). Mental health and substance abuse providers in Orange County include Aspire Behavioral Health (in- and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services), the Orlando Health Behavioral Group, the Outlook Clinic for Depression & Anxiety, and a large federal SAMHSA grant to coordinate wrap-around services for children in Orange County. Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council (a grant-making entity) has funded model behavioral health programs for adults and children. Florida Hospital Orlando interventions include:- Outlook Clinic for Depression & Anxiety: free comprehensive behavioral evaluation, treatment and case management for uninsured residents of Orange County - Maturing Minds Clinic: ongoing assessments of patients with dementia to ensure care coordination and to connect patients and families to community resources- Baker Act Receiving Center: emergency psychiatric care for people who are a danger to themselves or others - Major funding for the Aspire Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient psychiatric centers - Funding for the Central Receiving Center, an alternative (to jail) short-term treatment setting for alcohol or drug-impaired arrestees in cooperation with law enforcement and Aspire Behavioral Health Partners - Financial support for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida - Involvement in the Orange County Government SAMHSA Wrap-Around effort to coordinate preventive mental health services for children. D. Access to careOver 24% of people in Central Florida do not have health insurance, and the State of Florida has not accepted federal Medicaid expansion dollars. A number of Florida Hospital Orlando initiatives educate and link uninsured and underserved community members with free or affordable health care: - Financially support and provide leadership for the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) of Orange County that cares for 92,000 uninsured patients in 13 FQHC medical homes and 10,000 secondary care patients at the Orange County Medical Clinic- Financially support Shepherd's Hope free clinics - Financially support the Health Care Center for the Homeless - Financially support Grace Medical Home for uninsured people with chronic conditions - Support True Health FQHC and the Orange County Health Department in their efforts to provide primary care to Evans High School students and families - Support Edgewater High School's school health clinic- Financially support the professional development and education of medical and nursing students from Valencia College, Seminole State College, Adventist University, the University of Central Florida (UCF), and the UCF School of Medicine - Increase the availability of free and low-cost mammograms via the mobile mammogram unit - Provide a funding match for the Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County (maternal/infant)- Work with United Global Outreach's Bithlo Transformation Effort to support access to free or low-cost medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care to the community of Bithlo- Participate in LIFT Orlando to enhance the health and wellness of the primarily lower income, African- American residents of the Parramore community. ** see continuation of footnote
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlando Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Health Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. The Florida Hospital Celebration Health (FHCH) campus is a 203-bed, state-of-the-art hospital that serves as a showcase of innovation and excellence in healthcare. Established in 1997, Florida Hospital Celebration Health was designed to serve as a cornerstone of health in the Disney-planned community of Celebration, Florida. Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Health Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Health Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Health Part V, Section B, line 11:
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Celebration Health A. Obesity/DiabetesObesity increases the risk for developing health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Celebration Health's obesity/chronic disease interventions target both adults and children: - Partner with local organizations to deliver weekend food to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch - Host and facilitate an annual event to package food items for children and families- Support nutritional education initiatives around the 5-2-1-0 campaign in partner schools- Support the Town of Celebration Marathon and half marathon events the proceeds of which contribute to a scholarship fund for Osceola County High School seniors- Provide education to increase the knowledge of positive behaviors towards healthy eating and exercise through the Mission FIT possible Program- Increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity in social settings through the Annual Healthy 100 sponsored community Run- Support efforts to reduce heart-related conditions through the funding of research and programs through board membership and financial support to the American Heart Association- Provide financial support for operations and case management to the Hope Clinic and Osceola Council on Aging that provide access to primary and secondary care for uninsured and underinsured residents of Osceola County- Increase the likelihood of medication adherence among uninsured patients through enrollment in compassionate drug programs - Increase the availability of free or low cost mammograms through the hospital's mobile mammography unit - Support broad community health planning through Community Vision, Inc.- Support the education and training of medical practitioners in the tri-county region through support of the UCF Medical School and Valencia College Nursing Program - Support the education and training of CNAs in Osceola County - Continue leadership role with the Osceola Health Leadership Council that develops and supports community health initiatives - Offer the CREATION Health faith-based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs are offered at all Florida Hospital locations and in community settings. B. Maternal and Child HealthA number of Florida Hospital Celebration Health initiatives educate and link community members to resources that address maternal and child health. Programming specific to this priority works to: - Reduce cesarean births due to failure to progress through early intervention efforts - Continue to support maternal and child health initiatives in Osceola County by supporting the Healthy Start Coalition- Increase the number of women who are breastfeeding exclusively by the time of discharge via health education and support - Work with the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Committee on the Closing the Gap grant administered by the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County.Community Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Celebration HealthIn developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:a) Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)b) Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)c) Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? d) If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?A. Chronic Disease: Cancer & Stroke Cancer and stroke are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. They have many risk factors in common and are frequently related to health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Florida Hospital Celebration and its community partners - the Department of Health, the Area Health Education Council (AHEC), the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, etc. - already provide health education and disease management programs. As noted above, the hospital's Obesity interventions focus on health education, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and personal accountability - factors vital to the control of cancer and stroke and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Therefore, Florida Hospital Celebration is addressing the risk factors for these chronic diseases by specifically addressing Obesity.B. AsthmaFlorida Hospital Celebration Health does not have Asthma-specific services, but the hospital actively supports the American Lung Association and provides health education and disease management programs throughout the county. C. DiabetesDiabetes can lead to the development of serious and disabling complications if not properly treated. Complications include heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, and limb amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is possible to prevent or delay diabetic complications through a healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight and glucose levels. Florida Hospital Celebration's diabetes educators help inpatients manage their diabetes, and provide referrals to the Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute at the main campus. The Institute has a number of community outreach programs. D. Heart DiseaseHeart disease, hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure are among the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Risk factors include health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Efforts to decease heart disease are included in the Obesity initiatives noted above. E. Mental Health and Substance AbuseFlorida Hospital Celebration Health does not offer substance abuse or behavioral/mental health services. Hospital inpatients with behavioral health co-morbidities are transferred to the Med-Psych unit at the Florida Hospital main campus or to the nonprofit Park Place Behavioral Health in Osceola County. Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council identifies and funds innovative and best practice programs centered on addressing mental health and substance abuse in the tri-county area, including Osceola County.F. Dental CareFlorida Hospital Celebration Health does not provide dental care but supports the Osceola free clinics and FQHCs that provide free and sliding fee scale dental care services to un- and underinsured people.G. Housing Affordability and HomelessnessHousing affordability is a health determinant rather than a core competency of hospitals and other health care providers. While Florida Hospital Celebration Health is not leading out on this issue, Florida Hospital has made a significant financial donation (that garnered community matches) to establish and expand permanent supportive housing efforts in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. (The Osceola efforts are led by Community Vision, Inc.). Florida Hospital also provides leadership to two regional commissions focused on housing issues specific to vulnerable families and individuals, and is active in Habitat for Humanity.** see continuation of footnote
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Health Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 2 -- Florida Hospital Altamonte Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. The Florida Hospital Altamonte (FHA) campus is a 362-bed, acute-care community hospital located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It was established in 1973 as the first satellite campus of Florida Hospital. Since its establishment, Florida Hospital Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to its community, a 15-zip code area surrounding Altamonte Springs, and remains the largest satellite campus in the Florida Hospital system. FHA cares for more than 168,000 patients a year, including 67,000 emergency patients and 20,000 inpatients, with 2,000 baby deliveries and performs approximately 10,000 surgical cases and 79,000 outpatient procedures making it the largest and most comprehensive hospital in Seminole County.Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Altamonte Florida Hospital Altamonte chose two areas of focus for their 2013-16 Community Health Plan: Obesity and Access to Care. The Obesity area addresses the prevention and management of Chronic Diseases.A. Obesity & Chronic Disease Obesity negatively affects people's quality of life and increases the risk for developing health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Altamonte's obesity/chronic disease interventions target both adults and children: - Fund and staff 5k Races to increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity - Provide financial assistance to community walkable areas that facilitate physical activity (e.g., Cranes Roost Park)- Facilitate leisure-time walking programs that increase physical activity in the communities of Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park - Offer educational programming aimed at increasing quality of life. Focus on nutrition, stress management and exercise: CREATION Health seminars, Project Fit Kids and the Employee Families Performance series - Implement and support positive nutritional and exercise instruction through the Mission FIT Possible program - Provide education and clinical care to families with children who are overweight or obese through the Fit Kids Intensive Medical Program - Create collaborative health education programming with the Department of Children & Families for youth in the foster care system. The goal is to assist these at-risk youth gain knowledge about their health status and ways to integrate healthy behaviors into their daily lives. - Provide free state park admissions to Seminole County residents to increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity - Support efforts to reduce chronic conditions though financial support and board membership of the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and the like- Provide leadership and expertise to the Healthy Seminole Collaboration, a collaboration of community organizations working to reduce obesity in the county - Free 'Quit Smoking Now' smoking cessation classes.B. Access to careA number of Florida Hospital Altamonte initiatives educate and link underserved community members to free or affordable health resources: - Operate a number of clinics for underserved populations: the Community After Hours Clinic, the Congestive Health Failure Clinic, the Lung Clinic and the Outlook Clinic for Depression & Anxiety - Provide free and low-cost mammograms through the Florida Hospital Mobile Mammography unit - Provide financial support to the Health Care Center for the Homeless (FQHC) medical and dental facility at Harvest Time Ministries in Sanford- Provide financial support to the HOPE Team that provides behavioral health services to homeless people living in camps in the woods- Provide financial support (for operations) to the Shepherd's Hope (free) Clinic in Longwood, their Fracture Clinic, and new electronic medical records system - Use hospital staff to recruit volunteer physicians, nurses and ancillary staff, and other employees to donate clinical expertise and diagnostic services to Shepherd's Hope - Provide prescription medications at little to no cost to uninsured or underinsured patients through Discharge Planning and pharmaceutical assistance programs - Provide leadership (via board membership) and financial support to the Kids' House of Seminole and Children's Advocacy Center that provide services to victims of child abuse and their families, as well as prevention programs- Financially support the education of medical and nursing students at Valencia College, Seminole State College, the University of Central Florida, Florida State University, the University of Central Florida, and the Adventist University of Health Sciences- Financially support IDignity, a nonprofit agency that helps homeless people without identification get IDs to help them access necessary services - Provide financial support to the Healthy Start Coalition of Seminole County- Launch a new care coordination system in the Florida Hospital Altamonte emergency department. Develop Community Care Network teams, and establish case management nursing and social work teams to enhance care coordination and community referrals.Community Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Altamonte In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:1. Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)2. Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)3. Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? 4. If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?A. Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke & AsthmaDiabetes, cancer, heart disease and stroke are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. They have many risk factors in common and are frequently related to health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Florida Hospital Altamonte and its community partners - the Department of Health, the Area Health Education Council (AHEC), the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, etc. - already provide any number of health education and disease management programs. As noted above, the Hospital's Obesity interventions focus on health education, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and personal accountability - factors vital to the control of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, asthma and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Therefore, Florida Hospital Altamonte is addressing the risk factors for these chronic diseases by specifically addressing Obesity.B. Marijuana Use Among Youth, Mental Health & Substance AbuseFlorida Hospital Altamonte does not provide substance abuse or behavioral/mental health services. There are strong mental health and substance abuse assets in Seminole County including Aspire Behavioral Health (in- and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services) and the Orlando Health Behavioral Group, an 80-bed psychiatric hospital at South Seminole Hospital. Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council (a grant-making entity) funds model behavioral programs for adults and children. C. Maternal and Child Health Florida Hospital Altamonte provides obstetrics services and a variety of pre- and postnatal programs and car seats for parents and children. The Florida Women's Center provides comprehensive and individualized women's medical care from puberty, to family planning and midwifery, to menopause management, to minimally invasive and robotic surgical options. Women and children may qualify for our Financial Assistance Program that includes charity care and/or steep discounts for low-income patients. As noted in the Access to Care section above, Florida Hospital Altamonte also provides financial and board member support to maternal and child health initiatives in Seminole County including the Healthy Start Coalition of Seminole County and Kids' House (the county's sexual abuse treatment center for children).D. Motor Vehicle Collisions The community issue of motor vehicle collisions is a health determinant rather than a core competency of most hospitals including Florida Hospital Altamonte but, as a means of ensuring motor vehicle safety, Florida Hospital provides car seats to new mothers who do not have safety-rated car seats. Additionally, through its partnership with Healthy Central Florida, the Hospital funds and provides leadership for programs that facilitate and encourage safe pedestrianism so that communities can be both healthier and safer.** see continuation of footnote
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 4 -- Florida Hospital East Orlando Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. The Florida Hospital East Orlando (FHEO) campus is a 265-bed full-service community hospital and has been serving East Orange County residents since it was acquired in 1990. Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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Group A-Facility 4 -- Florida Hospital East Orlando Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital East Orlando Florida Hospital East Orlando chose five areas of focus for their 2013-2016 Community Health Plan: Obesity, Access to Care, Mental Health, Diabetes, Violent Crime, and Social Determinants of Health/Health Disparities.A. ObesityObesity negatively affects people's quality of life and increases the risk for developing health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital East Orlando's obesity interventions target both adults and children. The interventions that fall within Florida Hospital East Orlando's programming include: - Increasing opportunities for leisure time physical activity in a social setting for the residents of our Orange County PSA through funding and staffing an Annual 5k known as the Run for Rescue's ASPCA 5k- Offering educational programming aimed at increasing quality of life that focused on nutrition, stress management, and exercise through the Employee Families Performance Workshop Series offered by the Hospital- Implementing and supporting positive nutritional and exercise instruction to within the PSA through our Mission FIT Possible program within the area- Facilitating walking programs that aid in increasing leisure time within targeted communities of the PSA- Increasing the availability of fruits to children and through support of a mobile farmers market that actively travels to regions identified as food deserts - Funding efforts to reduce heart related conditions though the funding of research and programs via financial support and board membership of the American Heart Association- Providing leadership and expertise to a collaborative body composed of Orange County's community organizations aimed at reducing obesity throughout the county via the Healthy Orange Collaboration- Creation Health faith based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs are offered at all Florida Hospital locations and in community settings. B. DiabetesDiabetes can lead to the development of serious and disabling complications if not properly treated. Complications include heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, and limb amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is possible to prevent or delay diabetic complications through a healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight and glucose levels. Florida Hospital East Orlando's diabetes engagement includes: - Continue to offer the Cuidate program based on the Stanford chronic disease self-management program. Because the East Orlando community is nearly 50% Hispanic, the CDC-recommended classes are offered in both Spanish and English.- Continue the Bridge Program intensive case management model that helps uninsured, high-user patients with chronic conditions. The Bridge team helps patients enroll in affordable FQHC Medical Homes, compassionate drug programs, and community resources that improve health, disease management skills, and quality of life.C. Access to CareA number of Florida Hospital East Orlando initiatives educate and link underserved community members to free or affordable health resources: - Operate the Community After Hours Clinic (at Florida hospital) that provide cares to uninsured and underinsured people - Financially support and lead the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) integrated system of health care for un- and underinsured people in Orange County. PCAN has 92,000 primary care patients in 13 FQHC medical homes, and 10,000 secondary care patients. - Encourage medical home enrollment by making appointments or referring un- and underinsured emergency department and inpatients to PCAN FQHCs - Provide financial support to Shepherd's Hope free clinics - Provide financial support for the Health Care Center for the Homeless- Provide financial support for Grace Medical Home, a chronic care medical home for uninsured people- Increase the availability of free or low-cost mammograms for un- and underinsured women via the mobile mammogram unit and Florida Hospital diagnostics centers - Support the education and training of medical practitioners through the FH Residency programs and Adventist University, and through partnerships with the UCF and FSU Medical Schools.D. Mental Health and Substance AbuseFlorida Hospital has identified mental health as being essential to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and the ability to contribute to society. Issues of mental health such as depression and anxiety affect people's ability to participate in health-promoting behaviors. Research has shown that mental health and physical health are closely connected because mental health plays a major role in people's ability to maintain good physical health. Currently, there are strong mental health and substance abuse assets in Orange County including Aspire Behavioral Health (in- and outpatient mental health/substance abuse services). Still, such services in Orange County can be hard to access because of funding and capacity issues. Florida Hospital works with local providers to help expand capacity. Specifically, the Hospital:- Provides major funding to Aspire Behavioral Health Center (county mental health) for in- and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services - Offers comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and case management for uninsured residents of Orange County through the Outlook Clinic for Depression & Anxiety. Florida Hospital funds the clinic in partnership with the Mental Health Association, the Orange County Medical Clinic, the UCF School of Social Work, the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) and Walgreens.- Fund enhanced behavioral health services at FQHCs in East Orlando- Support efforts to provide behavioral health services in low-income, underserved areas such as Bithlo Partners including Aspire Health Partners, United Way and the Harbor House Domestic Violence Center.- Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council (a grant-making entity) funds some community-based, model behavioral programs for adults and children.E. Violent CrimeHospitals lack the ability to directly address violent crimes, but Florida Hospital provides funding to several organizations that address the effects of violent crime. We view our active involvement in issues of awareness and prevention as especially crucial since Orange County's rates of violent crime exceed the national average. Interventions include:- Funding to Harbor House Domestic Violence Centers- Office and treatment space for the Orange County Victims' Services Center- Trained hospital staff to screen patients for domestic violence issues- Donated space for the Sexual Assault Treatment Center of Orange County.F. Health DisparitiesHealth disparities adversely affect people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on their: racial or ethnic group; religion; socioeconomic status; gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location; or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion. Within Orange County, black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino families, and the elderly are more than three times more likely to live in poverty than their white neighbors. Further, the Florida Hospital East Orlando community is more than 50% Hispanic and the east part of the county includes the community of Bithlo, one of the poorest communities in Florida. Florida Hospital currently has as a strong internal Diversity program. The hospital has also created a new Committee to better address the disparities in our community; membership includes national health equity scholars. In addition, Hospital staff serve on the board of the Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities, a 501(c)(3) entity initially founded by Florida Hospital. ** see continuation of footnote
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. The Winter Park Memorial Hospital (WPMH) campus is a 320-bed acute-care facility that primarily serves the residents of northeastern Orange and southeastern Seminole Counties. WPMH began caring for patients in February 1995 when it first opened its doors to the public. In 2000, Florida Hospital Winter Park Memorial was fully acquired by the Florida Hospital system. Services provided by Winter Park Memorial include: 24-Hour emergency department with Express Care and the area's only senior emergency room; The Baby Place Central Florida's only boutique hospital for women and babies; cancer institute; cardiology; critical care; diagnostic imaging; diabetes education; educational classes and support groups; endoscopy; Longevity Medicine Institute; in and outpatient surgery including minimally invasive and robotic surgery; laboratory; orthopedic institute; pediatrics; rehabilitation & sports medicine; sleep disorders center; and women's health. Every year, WPMH treats more than 150,000 patients.Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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Group A-Facility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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Group A-Facility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Winter Park Florida Hospital Winter Park chose three areas of focus for their 2013-16 Community Health Plan: Diabetes, Obesity/Chronic Disease and Access to Care. The Obesity area addresses the prevention and management of Chronic Diseases.A. Obesity & Chronic Disease Obesity negatively affects people's quality of life and increases the risk for developing chronic and acute health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - and the comorbidities that can accompany them. Being overweight or obese also increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Winter Park's obesity/chronic disease interventions target both adults and children.- Partner with Winter Park Health Foundation on the Healthy Central Florida (HCF) initiative that focuses on the Hospital's defined community: Winter Park, Maitland and Eatonville. HCF is a community-based partnership whose goal is to transform our community into the healthiest in the nation. Components include physical activity, healthy eating, personal support systems and the reduction/elimination of smoking. - Create awareness for international Walk to School Day and national Bike to School Day. Support "walking school bus" programs with Healthy Central Florida. - Facilitate walking programs that aid in increasing physical activity during leisure time- Provide opportunities for leisure time physical activity via annual 5k and 10k races- Provide funding to the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association- CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs are offered at all Florida Hospital locations and in community settings. CREATION Health faith based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. Free 'Quit Smoking Now' smoking cessation classes- Additionally, Florida Hospital Winter Park and its community partners - the Department of Health, the Area Health Education Council (AHEC), the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, etc. - already provide many health education and disease management programs. B. Access to CareTwenty-four percent of people in Orange County are uninsured. Limited access to health care affects people's ability to reach their full potential and also drives up health costs. Because a lack of insurance coverage is one of the biggest barriers to accessing health care, we fund or staff facilities that focus on providing high quality care to the underinsured and uninsured within the Winter Park community. - Financially support and provide leadership for the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) of Orange County that cares for 92,000 uninsured patients in 13 FQHC medical homes and 10,000 secondary care patients at the Orange County Medical Clinic. Winter Park residents have easy access to three FQHCs, a Shepherd's Hope free clinic and Grace Medical Home (for chronic conditions).- Financially support Shepherd's Hope free clinics - Financially support the Health Care Center for the Homeless - Financially support the professional development and education of medical and nursing students from Valencia College, Seminole State College, Adventist University, the University of Central Florida and the UCF School of Medicine - Increase the availability of free and low-cost mammograms via the mobile mammogram unit - Provide a funding match for the Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County (maternal/infant).C. DiabetesWinter Park Memorial Hospital's 2013 Needs Assessment showed that Diabetes is the leading cause of death in Orange County and that rates were 40% below Healthy People 2020 targets. Diabetes can lead to the development of serious and disabling complications if not properly treated. Complications include heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease and limb amputation. In order to address diabetes prevalence, the Hospital has funded and supported extensive health education programs with a focus on nutrition for both children and adults. The Obesity/Chronic Disease focus noted above includes efforts to minimize diabetes in our community. The Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute has implemented a targeted Diabetes program and study in the primarily African-American community of Eatonville (part of the Winter Park service area), which has a 24% rate of adult diabetes. The program offers screenings, diabetic health risk assessments and treatment to help Eatonville residents better control their diabetes. The Hospital also supports the American Diabetes Association Annual 5k and other walks that provide opportunities for leisure time activity.Community Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Winter Park In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:- Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)- Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)- Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? - If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?A. Heart Disease Heart disease, Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure - with Diabetes - are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Risk factors include health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Winter Park Memorial Hospital is less than eight miles from Florida Hospital Orlando, which is addressing the area of Heart Disease. Winter Park residents have access to the free Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program offered in Spanish and English.B. CancerCancer is a major cause of death in Central Florida and the U.S. as a whole. Florida Hospital Winter Park is not focusing on cancer and cancer prevention as a priority because of the many Florida Hospital and community resources already available. The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute provides patient care, education and research at the Orlando campus. In addition, Orlando Health (hospital) offers a full range of cancer services, and groups like the American Cancer and Leukemia Societies provide outreach and education throughout the community - and in partnership with the hospitals. The Hospital receives Susan G. Komen dollars for free mammograms for low-income women, and uses its mobile mammogram unit to reach out to this audience. C. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Florida Hospital Winter Park provides inpatient care but does not provide wrap-around services for HIV/AIDS or STD patients. The Orange County Health Department has STD and HIV/AIDS Clinics, and the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention provides programs that screen for and treat sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, Orange County Government Health Services operates the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program that provides services to people without sufficient health coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV/AIDS.D. Maternal and Child HealthFlorida Hospital Winter Park provides obstetrics services and the accompanying parent education programs. The nearby Florida Hospital Women's Hospital will open in 2015. The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Children's Hospital accepts referrals from other Florida Hospital campuses and from the Hospital's 25 CentraCare Walk-In Urgent Care Centers. Additionally, Florida Hospital Winter Park supports Orange County's Healthy Start Coalition.** see continuation of footnote
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 6 -- Florida Hospital Kissimmee Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. Florida Hospital Kissimmee (FHK) is a not-for-profit hospital with 83 acute care beds and an emergency department and has been part of the Florida Hospital system since 1993. FHK offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including emergency care; cancer treatment including radiation therapy; imaging services including PET, MRI, CT, nuclear, mammography, and ultrasound; a designated primary stroke center; digestive health; and surgical specialties to Osceola County residents. FHK provides holistic care - body, mind and spirit - and is committed to providing a personalized patient experience for all patients.Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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Group A-Facility 6 -- Florida Hospital Kissimmee Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Kissimmee Florida Hospital Kissimmee chose three areas of focus for its 2013-16 Community Health Plan: Obesity/Heart Disease/Diabetes, Access to Care, and Violent Crime.A. Chronic Disease: Obesity, and DiabetesOverall, Osceola County's health rankings are among the worst in Florida. In particular, Florida Hospital's Community Health Needs Assessment showed that 21.9% of Osceola County residents are obese compared to 27.9% in Orange County and 26.4% in Seminole County. Rates of heart disease and stroke are also far higher than the rest of Central Florida. Obesity increases the risk for chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, overweight/obesity is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Kissimmee's obesity/chronic disease interventions target both adults and children:- Increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity in a social setting through funding and staffing 5K runs including the Annual Healthy 100 Run- Support the Town of Celebration Marathon and half-marathon events, the proceeds of which contribute to a scholarship fund for Osceola County High School seniors- Offer educational programming focused on nutrition, stress management and exercise through the Employee Families Performance Workshop Series - Implement and support positive nutrition and exercise instruction through the Mission FIT Possible program - Offer CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs. CREATION Health is a faith-based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. - Offer CREATION Kids, a child-friendly wellness program that stresses healthy eating and exercise in church and school settings- Partner with local organizations to deliver weekend food to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch per school district- Host and facilitate an annual event to package food items for children and families- Support education initiatives around the 5-2-1-0 campaign in partner schools- Support efforts to reduce heart-related conditions through board membership and financial support to the American Heart Association- Offer free 'Quit Smoking' Smoking Cessation Classes.B. Heart DiseaseHeart disease, hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure - with diabetes - are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Risk factors include health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Florida Hospital Kissimmee supports chronic disease management programs at the Osceola Council on Aging, Chronic Care Clinic and the Hope Clinic. In addition, the Obesity interventions noted above address many of the risk factors for heart disease.C. Access to CareAccess to comprehensive, quality health care is important for increasing the quality of life. Osceola County has the highest rate of un-insurance in Central Florida - over 30%. The County is 50% Hispanic and across the nation, Hispanics have much higher rates of un-insurance. Florida Hospital Kissimmee actively supports a number of free/affordable health care resources to County residents: - Provide financial support for the Council on Aging chronic care clinic for uninsured residents - Provide financial support for diabetes program at the Council on Aging Clinic - Provide financial support for the Hope Center Clinic operated by the Health Care Center for the Homeless (FQHC) - Provide financial support for a secondary care referral system for the Hope Clinic and the Council on Aging chronic care clinic- Provide referrals and enrollment assistance for uninsured and underinsured patients to FQHC medical homes in St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Intercession City- Provide prescription medications at little to no cost to patients though compassionate drug programs- Support the education and training of medical practitioners at UCF Medical School, TECO nursing and other health professions programs, and the Valencia College Nursing program - Provide financial support for the Osceola County Certified Nurse Assistance training program targeted at low-income residents - Continue leadership role with the Osceola Health Leadership Council- Provide financial support for broad community health planning through the hospital's Community Vision, Inc. health endowment. D. Violent CrimeAccording to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Osceola County's rate of violent crime exceeds the national average. While hospitals lack the ability to directly address violent crimes, Florida Hospital Kissimmee is engaged with organizations that address the effects of violent crime. Initiatives include:- Providing clinical space for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners who work directly with victims of sexual assault- Funding domestic violence awareness initiatives including the Harbor House Door Hanger Event. Community Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Kissimmee In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:A. Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)B. Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)C. Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? D. If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?A. Mental Health and Substance AbuseFlorida Hospital Kissimmee does not offer substance abuse or behavioral/mental health services. Hospital inpatients with behavioral health co-morbidities are transferred to the Med-Psych unit at the Florida Hospital main campus or to the nonprofit Park Place Behavioral Health. Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council board identifies and funds innovative and best practice programs centered on addressing mental health, substance abuse within the tri county area.B. Dental CareFlorida Hospital Kissimmee does not offer dental care but partners with the county's five FQHCs and the Dental Care Access Foundation that provide free and/or sliding fee scale dentistry to people who are uninsured or underinsured.C. Maternal and Child HealthFlorida Hospital Kissimmee does not have Maternal and Child health services, but supports the Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County financially and through board service. Other Florida Hospital facilities (Winter Park, Orlando and Celebration) provide obstetrics services, and the new Florida Women's Hospital will open in 2015. D. Cancer Florida Hospital Kissimmee does not provide cancer treatment services. Patients in the Kissimmee community are referred to the Cancer Institute at the main Florida Hospital campus or at the Celebration Health Facility. In addition, Florida Hospital Kissimmee supports the Area Health Education Council (AHEC) and provides funding to the American Cancer Society. E. AsthmaFlorida Hospital Kissimmee does not have Asthma-specific community programming but actively supports the American Lung Association and provides health education and disease management programs throughout the county.** see continuation of footnote
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid (the FHH Hospitals), located in Highlands County, Florida, operate under a single hospital license. Collectively, these two hospitals serve the residents of Highlands County, which includes the cities of Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon Park. Highlands County has an estimated population of 102,000 permanent residents, with an approximate increase of an additional 35,000 seasonal residents during the winter months. Highlands County's residents comprised the fifth-oldest population in the US in 2012. Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community health needs assessment process that included the Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center). The CHNA process included the collection of both primary and secondary data. Primary data consisted of community surveys and direct stakeholder input, particularly with respect to representatives from the CHIC Committee. With respect to the process of gathering and analyzing both primary and secondary health needs assessment data, the collaborative team relied significantly on the CHIP Committee due to its broad representation of the communities served by the FHH Hospitals. The CHIPS Committee is composed of a number of representatives from organizations that serve the medically underserved, low-income populations and those with chronic disease needs. Among others, the following organizations were represented on the CHIC Committee:Highlands County Department of Health;Tri-County Human Services;Salvation Army;Florida Department of Health;Healthy Start Coalition;Children's Services Council; andHeartland Rural Health Network. The CHIP members represent public health, the broad community and people who are low-income, minorities or otherwise undeserved. Their mission is to improve the health of communities through education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles; build partnerships to maximize resources; and provide access to quality health care to all of the people in Highlands County regardless of ability to pay. The FHH Hospitals also established a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC) to analyze the health data collected and prioritize key issues for the FHH Hospitals to address.
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Group A-Facility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community needs assessment process with the hospitals, Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center).
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Group A-Facility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community needs assessment process with the hospitals, Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center).
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Priority 1: Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Heartland community. Efforts to promote the importance for early detection are key in reducing the number of cases of Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer and Prostrate Cancer. Individuals from underserved populations are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancers that might have been treated or cured if diagnosed earlier. Interventions include:- Smoking cessation classes for at least 230 people including underserved populations- Pink Army education efforts re early detection of breast cancer for at least 670 people- Education seminars on the importance of regular checkups with primary care physicians. Priority 2: Heart Disease and StrokeHeart Disease and Stroke are the leading cause of death in the Heartland community. High cholesterol, health attacks, angina, heart disease, and hypertension rates are above the state average for all adults and adult women. Poor eating habits and economic pressures are attributed to these outcomes. As with cancer, heart disease and its risk factors are not being picked up early in people who do not have routine checkups with a primary care physician.Interventions include: - Healthy Heart classes on nutrition, eating habits and stress management - Biometric Indexes for those who attend the Hearty Heart sessions - Health Fairs and cardiac screenings for at least 800 people - Chronic disease self-management programs including efforts on CHF that can reduce readmissions by 1% or more- Stroke education seminars - Cardiac rehabilitation classes - Education seminars on the importance of regular checkups with primary care (as noted in Priority 1).Priority 3: DiabetesThere is a higher-than-state average on hospitalizations and hospitalizations from amputations in the Florida Hospital Heartland service area. Diabetes self-management education is also below the state average, so it is important to educate our community on the importance of managing Diabetes. An individual's socioeconomic status and race or ethnicity plays a major role in their access to education on diabetes, and on the risk factors involved in not being treated. Interventions include:- Community diabetes education program for at least 100 people * Physical activity for at least 50% of the participants * Overall 5% weight loss in overweight or obese patients * Improvement in participant ratings of their quality of life * Instruction on personal foot exams (3x per week at home) * Improvement in medication compliance in 88% pf participants * Adherence to nutritional goals in 60% of participants * Medical nutrition therapy for at least 40 people * Reduce A1c levels in uninsured people through classes and screenings - Gestational diabetes programs - Diabetes self-management training for at least 100 people.Priority 4: Access to Health CareAccess to health care issues can be attributed to the lack of education or understanding of health care systems and the ways treatments and overall care are communicated. Providing community education on how to access health care and improving decision-making skills is important, as are adequate resources for screening and intervention programs through health fairs and screening programs throughout the community. Access to care is effected by socio-economic status, health risk behaviors and limited job opportunities.Interventions include:- Enlist volunteers to educate people on community health care resources- Provide up to $2.5 million in vouchers for lab and imaging services for uninsured patients at the local free clinic- Conduct eight health fairs for insured and uninsured people - Refer patients to the local Federally Qualified Health Center. Priority 5: Chronic Disease Management - Implement free Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management program that has proven health improvement results for its graduates. - See Heart Disease and Diabetes efforts listed in Priorities 2 and 3 above.Priorities Considered but Not Selected Medical Home Shortage: The community's total number of licensed family physicians is below average with a ratio of 1 primary care physician to 270 people. This issue was not chosen because it is encompassed in the access to health care priority.Motor Vehicle Deaths: The community's rate of motor vehicle accidents is higher that the state average; many are related to alcohol. Motor vehicle deaths that do not involve alcohol are seen as unintentional deaths and may be related to the rural nature of the community. This is not a core competency of the hospital, and there are numerous organizations working to stop drinking and driving. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease: Hospitalizations for respiratory diseases exceed the state rate. Smoking is the main cause of chronic lower respiratory disease. Florida Hospital offers smoking cessation classes and a Better Breathers Club, and other organizations such as the American Lung Association focus on this disease.Need for Health Promotion: Lifestyle and personal health habits are growing concerns. The community's obesity rate is higher than the expected level for students in middle and high school, as well as in adults. We are addressing this issue in our diabetes, heart disease and chronic disease self-management efforts. In addition, there is a program called ACCESS Florida offered by the Florida Department of Children and Families, which helps families purchase nutritional foods needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS deaths exceed the state average. An alarming 29% of married persons still believe you get HIV from mosquitoes. This is an issue of education, which many groups are focusing on. The local Health Department cares for HIV/AIDS patients. The Highlands County Rural Health Network offers Making a Difference!, aa initiative that empowers adolescents to change their behaviors and reduce their risks of pregnancy, HIV and other sexual transmitted diseases.Maternal-Infant: Pregnancy, Parental Care and Newborn Care fall in as the tenth issue. Even though teen birth rates have decreased from 2010, the area's rates are still above the average. A 15-20 year old has a 57% chance of giving birth, and 30% of mothers began their prenatal care after the first trimester. Florida Hospital Heartland has a Birthing Center that serves women of all incomes and ethnicities. Several community groups are working diligently on teen pregnancy prevention. Healthy Choices Education/Teen Pregnancy Prevention are current initiatives by Highlands County Rural Health Network; their focus is helping reduce STDs and teen pregnancy within the community.Pediatrics: Pediatric Services are limited in this community, due in part to a limited demand driven by the large aging population. Florida Hospital Heartland has a pediatric unit and a one pediatric hospitalist, but no specialists. Families with acute needs travel out of the community - to Tampa, Orlando or Lakeland - for specialty pediatric services. Heartland has a referral agreement with the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando that provides access to 30 sub-specialties. Due to the limited demand for pediatrics in the community, Florida Hospital Heartland has no current plans to expand the existing pediatric unit.Mental Health/Substance Abuse: There is a local shortage of mental health providers in the community, meaning that the ability to provide effective care is challenging. In the County, the provider-to-patient ratio is four times the state average. Substance abuse is also a growing issue, especially in middle and high school aged population. Marijuana use is above the state average. Florida Hospital Heartland does not provide mental health or substance abuse services. BALANCE Lives in Transition is an organization formed to improve treatment and quality of life for residents. Drug Free Highlands works with the Highlands County School Board and Sheriff's Office to promote a drug-free community.
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Group A-Facility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopka Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital (FH) is a 2,500 bed medical complex in Central Florida with seven separate hospital campuses. FH serves the residents of Central Florida (primarily serving the residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties) but also draws patients from other parts of the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. The 7-campus hospital health system is the largest healthcare provider in Central Florida and the nation's largest Medicare provider with FH being the second largest employer in the area. All of the seven campuses of FH operate under a single hospital license. The Florida Hospital Apopka (FHAP) campus is a 50-bed acute-care community hospital located in Apopka, Florida. Services offered by Florida Hospital Apopka include but are not limited to: rehabilitation services; intensive and progressive care units; 50 acute care beds; a 24-hour emergency department; imaging services; a women's diagnostic center; home health services; cardiac diagnosis services; and a sleep lab. Services not provided at Florida Hospital Apopka are provided at other campuses and ground and air transportation are available to ensure all patients can access the appropriate level of care.Florida Hospital (all campuses) conducted its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in two parts: a regional health needs assessment for Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties in Central Florida, followed by separate assessments focused on and tailored to each of the seven campuses of FH. Three not-for-profit clinical hospitals within Central Florida, namely FH, Orlando Health, and Lakeside Behavioral Health, together with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, collaborated to conduct the regional tri-county health needs assessment. This was the first ever multi-hospital, public health department joint community health needs assessment. These four organizations also collaborated with other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis. The Health Council conducted over 70 key stakeholder interviews with individuals representing the broad interests of the tri-county area. Key stakeholders for the tri-county assessment included individuals with special knowledge of or interest in public health (i.e., health departments); individuals/organizations serving or representing the interests of medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations; persons who represented the broad interests of residents served by the hospitals; and individuals representing large employers and employee interests. A total of 72 stakeholders representing 44 social service and health care organizations were interviewed and completed a questionnaire aimed at identifying health barriers, assets, resources, and needs within the region. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, FH formed a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CHNAC was comprised of external community members/stakeholders and senior FH leaders. The community members in particular provided strong representation of low-income, minority and underserved populations. Listed below are several examples of community organizations represented on the CHNAC: * Hebni Nutrition Consultant a nutritionist who works in the local African American community;* The University of Central Florida School of Medicine primary care physician training;* Winter Park Health Foundation a local non-profit organization that develops and funds school health and older adult programs; * Orange County Public Schools serves children of all ages and ethnicities, including those who are homeless and/or eligible for free or reduced lunch programs; and * Gracia Anderson Foundation a local non-profit organization that funds social service projects.
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Group A-Facility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopka Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The filing organization collaborated with two other not-for-profit hospitals, namely Orlando Health and Lakeside Behavioral Health, to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Community Health Needs Assessment describes the health of Central Floridians for the purpose of planning interventions relevant to the community.
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Group A-Facility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopka Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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The filing collaborated with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and other community agencies under the umbrellas of "Healthy Orange Florida" in Orange County, "Healthy Seminole" in Seminole County, and "Community Vision" in Osceola County. Healthy Seminole is an 81-member affiliation of representatives from FH, local government, social service, and educational organizations within Seminole County. The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (the Health Council), a regional quasi-government health planning agency, was contracted with to assist with data collection and analysis.
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Community Needs Being Addressed by Florida Hospital Apopka Florida Hospital Apopka chose two areas of focus for its 2013-16 Community Health Plan: Obesity/Chronic Disease and Access to Care. A. Obesity/Chronic DiseaseObesity increases the risk for developing health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Additionally, being overweight or obese increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and has significant economic impacts on individuals and the community. These impacts can include a rise in health care spending over time as well as lost earnings and productivity due to illness. Several factors influence the likelihood of obesity including individual behavior, the social and built environment, and genetic heritability. As a result, being overweight or obese is a complex health issue to address. Good nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight can help manage/prevent obesity and promote overall health and well-being. Florida Hospital Apopka's obesity/chronic disease interventions target both adults and children: - Provide funding to increase opportunities for health education via community garden curriculum implemented through Head Start- Increase opportunities for leisure time physical activity in a social setting via annual 5k runs- Provide education to increase knowledge of positive behaviors towards healthy eating and exercise via Mission Fit Possible program for Children- Provide education and clinical care to increase knowledge of and positive behaviors toward healthy eating and exercise- Increase the availability of fruits to the diets of the population age 2 and older via the mobile farmers market- Provide education and clinical care to increase knowledge of and positive attitudes towards healthy foods- Promote nature prescription pad pilot to FHMG physicians so that they may "prescribe" exercise via free admissions for up to 8 persons to a state park- Provide support and board membership to the American Heart Association and encourage employee participation in the annual Heart Walk.Additional Chronic disease interventions include:- Heart of Apopka, which uses the Stanford chronic disease self-management program for patients with chronic conditions (free).- Free care for uninsured COPD and asthma patients at the Apopka Lung Clinic operated by the Hospital's Respiratory Care Department.- Increase the access to medication and pulmonary care through the Hospital's Pulmonary Rehab center - CREATION Health faith-based wellness plan that focuses on eight principles: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. CREATION Health lifestyle seminars and expanded programs are offered at all Florida Hospital locations and in community settings. - Free 'Quit Smoking Now' smoking cessation classes.B. Access to Care A number of Florida Hospital Apopka initiatives educate and link underserved community members to free or affordable health resources: - Operate the Community After Hours Clinic (at Florida Hospital) that provide cares to uninsured and underinsured people - Financially support and lead the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) integrated system of health care for un- and underinsured people in Orange County. PCAN has 92,000 primary care patients in 13 FQHC medical homes, and 10,000 secondary care patients. - Encourage medical home enrollment by making appointments or referring un- and underinsured emergency department and inpatients to PCAN FQHCs - Provide financial support to Shepherd's Hope free clinics - Provide financial for the Health Care Center for the Homeless- Provide financial support for Grace Medical Home, a chronic care medical home for uninsured people- Operate the Apopka Lung Clinic for uninsured people with chronic respiratory conditions including COPD and asthma- Increase the availability of free or low-cost mammograms for un- and underinsured women via the mobile mammogram unit and Florida Hospital diagnostics centers - Support the education and training of medical practitioners through the FH Residency programs and Adventist University, and through partnerships with the UCF and FSU Medical Schools.Community Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Apopka In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:1. Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)2. Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)3. Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? 4. If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?A. Stroke Stroke is among the most common chronic conditions in the United States and is frequently related to health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Florida Hospital Apopka and its community partners - the Department of Health, the Area Health Education Council (AHEC), the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, etc. - already provide health education and disease management programs. As noted above, the hospital's Obesity interventions focus on health education, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and personal accountability - factors vital to the control of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, asthma and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. Therefore, Florida Hospital Apopka is addressing the risk factors for these chronic diseases by specifically addressing Obesity.B. DiabetesDiabetes can lead to the development of serious and disabling complications if not properly treated. Complications include heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, and limb amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is possible to prevent or delay diabetic complications through a healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight and glucose levels. Florida Hospital Apopka does not offer specific diabetes services (other than routine inpatient care), but its diabetes engagement includes the Heart of Apopka program that uses the Stanford chronic disease self-management program that includes diabetes management. Because the Apopka community is nearly 50% Hispanic, the free, CDC-recommended classes are offered in both Spanish and English.C. CancerFlorida Hospital Apopka does not provide cancer treatment services. Patients in the Apopka community are treated at the Cancer Institute at the main Florida Hospital campus. In addition, Florida Hospital Apopka supports the Area Health Education Council (AHEC) and provides funding to the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association; these partners provide health education and disease management programs throughout the county.D. Heart DiseaseHeart disease, hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure - with Diabetes - are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Risk factors include health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. The Heart of Apopka program noted above provides education and support for people with or at risk for heart disease through the free Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program offered in Spanish and English. Apopka residents can access the free Florida Hospital congestive heart failure clinic at the Orange County Medical Clinic. The hospital supports efforts to reduce heart related conditions through the funding of research and programs via board membership to the American Heart Association.E. Sexually Transmitted DiseasesFlorida Hospital Apopka provides inpatient care but does not provide wrap-around services for HIV/AIDS or STD patients. The Health Department has STD and HIV/AIDS Clinics, and the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention provides programs that screen for and treat sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, Orange County Government Health Services operates the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program that provides services to people without sufficient health coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV.** see continuation of footnote
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group A-Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid (the FHH Hospitals), located in Highlands County, Florida, operate under a single hospital license. Collectively, these two hospitals serve the residents of Highlands County, which includes the cities of Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon Park. Highlands County has an estimated population of 102,000 permanent residents, with an approximate increase of an additional 35,000 seasonal residents during the winter months. Highlands County's residents comprised the fifth-oldest population in the US in 2012. Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community health needs assessment process that included the Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center). The CHNA process included the collection of both primary and secondary data. Primary data consisted of community surveys and direct stakeholder input, particularly with respect to representatives from the CHIC Committee. With respect to the process of gathering and analyzing both primary and secondary health needs assessment data, the collaborative team relied significantly on the CHIP Committee due to its broad representation of the communities served by the FHH Hospitals. The CHIPS Committee is composed of a number of representatives from organizations that serve the medically underserved, low-income populations and those with chronic disease needs. Among others, the following organizations were represented on the CHIC Committee:Highlands County Department of Health;Tri-County Human Services;Salvation Army;Florida Department of Health;Healthy Start Coalition;Children's Services Council; andHeartland Rural Health Network. The CHIP members represent public health, the broad community and people who are low-income, minorities or otherwise undeserved. Their mission is to improve the health of communities through education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles; build partnerships to maximize resources; and provide access to quality health care to all of the people in Highlands County regardless of ability to pay. The FHH Hospitals also established a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC) to analyze the health data collected and prioritize key issues for the FHH Hospitals to address.
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community needs assessment process with the hospitals, Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center).
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Group A-Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid Part V, Section B, line 6b:
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Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Florida Hospital Lake Placid conducted a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. The CHNA was conducted through a collaborative community needs assessment process with the hospitals, Highlands County Health Department, the Community Health Improvement Planning Committee (CHIP) of Highlands County, Samaritan's Touch free clinics in Sebring, the Highlands County Rural Health Network, Highlands Regional Medical Center, and Central Florida Health Care (a federally qualified health center).
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Group A-Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Group A-Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid Part V, Section B, line 11:
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Because Florida Hospital Lake Placid and Florida Hospital Heartland are both located in Highlands County, and have the same service area, the Community Health Needs Assessment was a joint effort.Priority 1: Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Lake Placid community. Efforts to promote the importance for early detection are key in reducing the number of cases of Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer and Prostrate Cancer. Individuals from underserved populations are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancers that might have been treated or cured if diagnosed earlier. Interventions include:- Smoking cessation classes for at least 230 people including underserved populations- Pink Army education efforts re early detection of breast cancer for at least 670 people- Education seminars on the importance of regular checkups with primary care physicians Priority 2: Heart Disease and StrokeHeart Disease and Stroke are the leading cause of death in the Lake Placid community. High cholesterol, health attacks, angina, heart disease, and hypertension rates are above the state average for all adults and adult women. Poor eating habits and economic pressures are attributed to these outcomes. As with cancer, heart disease and its risk factors are not being picked up early in people who do not have routine checkups with a primary care physician.Interventions include: - Healthy Heart classes on nutrition, eating habits and stress management - Biometric Indexes for those who attend the Hearty Heart sessions - Health Fairs and cardiac screenings for at least 800 people - Chronic disease self-management programs including efforts on CHF that can reduce readmissions by 1% or more- Stroke education seminars - Cardiac rehabilitation classes - Education seminars on the importance of regular checkups with primary care (as noted in Priority 1)Priority 3: DiabetesThere is a higher-than-state average on hospitalizations and hospitalizations from amputations in the Florida Hospital Heartland service area. Diabetes self-management education is also below the state average, so it is important to educate our community on the importance of managing Diabetes. An individual's socioeconomic status and race or ethnicity plays a major role in their access to education on diabetes, and on the risk factors involved in not being treated. Interventions include:- Community diabetes education program for at least 100 people * Physical activity for at least 50% of the participants * Overall 5% weight loss in overweight or obese patients * Improvement in participant ratings of their quality of life * Instruction on personal foot exams (3x per week at home) * Improvement in medication compliance in 88% pf participants * Adherence to nutritional goals in 60% of participants - Medical nutrition therapy for at least 40 people - Reduce A1c levels in uninsured people through classes and screenings - Gestational diabetes programs - Diabetes self-management training for at least 100 people.Priority 4: Access to Health CareAccess to health care issues can be attributed to the lack of education or understanding of health care systems and the ways treatments and overall care are communicated. Providing community education on how to access health care and improving decision-making skills is important, as are adequate resources for screening and intervention programs through health fairs and screening programs throughout the community. Access to care is effected by socio-economic status, health risk behaviors and limited job opportunities.Interventions include:- Enlist volunteers to educate people on community health care resources- Provide up to $2.5 million in vouchers for lab and imaging services for uninsured patients at the local free clinic- Conduct eight health fairs for insured and uninsured people - Refer patients to the local Federally Qualified Health Center. Priority 5: Chronic Disease Management - Implement free Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management program that has proven health improvement results for its graduates. - See Heart Disease and Diabetes efforts listed in Priorities 2 and 3 above.Priorities Considered but Not Selected Medical Home Shortage: The community's total number of licensed family physicians is below average with a ratio of one primary care physician to 270 people. This issue was not chosen because it is encompassed in the access to health care priority.Motor Vehicle Deaths: The community's rate of motor vehicle accidents is higher that the state average; many are related to alcohol. Motor vehicle deaths that do not involve alcohol are seen as unintentional deaths and may be related to the rural nature of the community. This is not a core competency of the hospital, and there are numerous organizations working to stop drinking and driving.Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease: Hospitalizations for respiratory diseases exceed the state rate. Smoking is the main cause of chronic lower respiratory disease. Florida Hospital offers smoking cessation classes and a Better Breathers Club, and other organizations such as the American Lung Association focus on this disease.Need for Health Promotion: Lifestyle and personal health habits are growing concerns. The community's obesity rate is higher than the expected level for students in middle and high school, as well as in adults. We are addressing this issue in our diabetes, heart disease and chronic disease self-management efforts. In addition, there is a program called ACCESS Florida offered by the Florida Department of Children and Families, which helps families purchase nutritional foods needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS deaths exceed the state average. An alarming 29% of married persons still believe you get HIV from mosquitoes. This is an issue of education, which many groups are focusing on. The local Health Department cares for HIV/AIDS patients. The Highlands County Rural Health Network offers Making a Difference!, an initiative that empowers adolescents to change their behaviors and reduce their risks of pregnancy, HIV and other sexual transmitted diseases.Maternal-Infant: Pregnancy, Parental Care and Newborn Care fall in as the tenth issue. Even though teen birth rates have decreased from 2010, the area's rates are still above the average. A 15-20 year old has a 57% chance of giving birth, and 30% of mothers began their prenatal care after the first trimester. Florida Hospital Heartland has a Birthing Center that serves women of all incomes and ethnicities. Several community groups are working diligently on teen pregnancy prevention. Healthy Choices Education/Teen Pregnancy Prevention in an initiative of the Highlands County Rural Health Network; their focus is helping reduce STDs and teen pregnancy within the community.Pediatrics: Pediatric Services are limited in this community, due in part to a limited demand driven by the large aging population. Florida Hospital Heartland has a pediatric unit and a one pediatric hospitalist, but no specialists. Families with acute needs travel out of the community - to Tampa, Orlando or Lakeland - for specialty pediatric services. Heartland has a referral agreement with the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando that provides access to 30 sub-specialties. Due to the limited demand for pediatrics in the community, Florida Hospital Heartland has no current plans to expand the existing pediatric unit.Mental Health/Substance Abuse: There is a local shortage of mental health providers in the community, meaning that the ability to provide effective care is challenging. In the county, the provider-to-patient ratio is four times the state average. Substance abuse is also a growing issue, especially in middle and high school aged population. Marijuana use is above the state average. Florida Hospital Heartland does not provide mental health or substance abuse services. BALANCE Lives in Transition is an organization formed to improve treatment and quality of life for residents. Drug Free Highlands works with the Highlands County School Board and Sheriff's Office to promote a drug-free community.
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Group A-Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Part V, Section B
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Facility Reporting Group B
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Facility Reporting Group B consists of:
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- Facility 10: Central Texas Medical Center, - Facility 12: Florida Hospital Wauchula
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Group B-Facility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is a 170-bed community hospital providing a wide range of complex healthcare services located in San Marcos, Texas. CTMC is one of two hospitals in Hays County and provides a wide range of healthcare services. CTMC's primary service area is identified as the cities of Lockhart, San Marcos, Kyle and Wimberley. The secondary service area is Hays County (location of the cities of San Marcos, Kyle and Wimberley) and Caldwell County (location of the city of Lockhart). Caldwell County is served by one critical access hospital. While the demographics of Hays and Caldwell counties are similar, the cities located in CTMC's primary service area (San Marcos, Kyle, Lockhart and Wimberley) are quite diverse. Wide variations exist in the median household income, percentage of residents below the Federal Poverty Level, ethnicity and education. In conducting its 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), CTMC solicited input from numerous stakeholders from throughout Hays and Caldwell Counties in an effort to gain a thorough understanding of the unique health needs in its primary and secondary service area. Stakeholder organizations were identified as such because they provide resources and/or programs that promote or enhance the health needs of residents in the primary and secondary service areas. Primary data was gathered through interviews and surveys. The goal of this process was to distinguish prevalent health issues impacting residents in the primary and secondary service areas, identify community programs and/or services currently being offered to address the health needs of the population, and recognize gaps that prohibited or limited access to services or disrupt the continuity of care. Many of these organizations offer services that specifically target low-income populations, minority populations, the medically underserved or those with chronic disease needs. As a part of its efforts to ensure broad community-based input into the CHNA process, CTMC established a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). The CTMC Community Health Needs Assessment Committee is comprised of individuals who represent multiple communities and embody diverse community programs, services and organizations. Each member not only brings a rich understanding of the primary and secondary service areas but are also "subject matter experts" in a variety of areas including public health, mental health, government, education, non-profit, agencies/advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, and the medical community. Community members of the CHNAC represented the following organizations: * Hays County Health Department; * Healthy Communities Collaborative;* Texas State University - San Marcos;* Faith Community Nurses of Hays County (FCNOHC); * San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD); * Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program; * San Marcos City Council; * Hays County Commissioners Court;* Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area;;* Schieb (Mental Health Services);* Community Action, Inc. (CAI); * Wimberley EMS; and * Live Oak Health Partners.
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Group B-Facility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Group B-Facility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 11:
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Priority 1: Accessing the right level of care, in the right setting, at the right time: rate of uninsured CTMC interventions include:- Increase capacity at Live Oaks Health Partners Community Clinic for uninsured Hays County residents by adding evening hours to increase patient encounters by at least 475. - Increase the number of uninsured patients receiving prescription assistance at the Live Oaks Health Partners Community Clinic to at least 250 patients. - Add 150 discounted labs and radiology tests for uninsured patients at Live Oaks Health Partners Community Clinic- Collaborate with at least two area school counselors to increase participation (to at least 50 people) in the CTMC Hospital Grief Center's Camp HeartSong and Camp HeartSong Too - Increase the number of supports groups at the CTMC Hospital Grief Center from six to seven per year - Distribute at least 100 vouchers for free mammograms.Priority 2: Timely access (including after-hours care) to Healthcare Professionals, especially primary care; accessing care close to home when care is neededCTMC interventions include:- Build after-hours capacity for uninsured residents of Hays and Caldwell Counties at the Live Oaks Health Partners Community Clinic- Recruit primary care physicians to establish practices in Hays and/or Caldwell Counties (medically underserved areas).Priority 3: Healthier management of lifestyle/making good choices in the areas of nutrition, weight management, exercise, smoking, alcohol use and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).CTMC Interventions include:- Collaborate with churches, civic groups, schools and employers to offer CREATION Health workshops (based on principles of choice, rest, environment, activity, trust, interpersonal relationships, outlook and nutrition)- Increase CREATION Health Fitness Challenge participants from 16 to 32 by adding at least one Challenge and creating a children's component - Collaboration with local community organizations to provide vouchers for free health screenings to residents of Hays and Caldwell Counties at the Hospital's annual HealthCheck screening event. Priority 4: Prevalence and/or enhanced outpatient management of heart disease/congestive heart failure (CHF) and related conditions/risk factors such as hypertensionCTMC Interventions include:- Identify Congestive Health failure (CHF) patients at risk for preventable readmissions and help them manage their disease in outpatient and home settings- Initiate referrals to medical homes for at least 50 percent of unfunded CHF patients in Hays and Caldwell Counties - Develop a "Walk with the Cardiologist" program for residents of Hays and Caldwell Counties- Develop a "Better Breathers Club" in cooperation with the American Lung Association for residents of CTMC's service area who have CHF, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or related conditions. Priority 5: Prevalence and/or enhanced outpatient management of diabetes; programs to address anticipated growth of diabetes and related conditions.CTMC interventions include: - Offer monthly glucose screenings and Diabetes Risk Assessments to residents of Hays and Caldwell Counties- Provide up to four individual, no-cost, follow-up visits with a Diabetes Educator to all residents of Hays and Caldwell Counties who have participated in CTMC Diabetes Education classes. Priorities Considered but Not SelectedPrevalence of Respiratory Disorders including asthma and COPD and access to programs/services that reduce "rescue care."While this is an important initiative, CTMC does not currently have the infrastructure to support programs that focus on respiratory diseases. There are no engaged pulmonologists on the medical staff. Future programs could include pulmonary rehabilitation and education programs that focus on asthma and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CTMC is working with the Lung Association on the Better Breathers program. Timely access to local Mental Health Services including treatment for substance abuse. As noted in the needs assessment, limited resources are available for mental health services. Hill Country Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) operate the Schieb Center in San Marcos. This center offers a wide array of programs. Qualitative data suggests demand for these services outweighs access. At this time CTMC does not have the expertise or professional staff to address mental health services. Currently, all patients who present at CTMC with behavioral health conditions, including substance abuse, are transferred to another facility once medically stabilized. In 2012, almost 10% of all transfers from CTMC were due to mental health conditions. Prevalence of some cancer-related conditions and timely access to screening services and treatment. CTMC offers screening and related services specifically for breast cancer. We do not, however, offer clinical programs for the treatment of cancer including oncology and radiation services. Significant enhancements to our medical staff membership and service lines would need to be accomplished in order to effectively treat cancer and cancer-related conditions. We will continue to support community screening programs, especially breast cancer screening.Limited transportation resources, especially transportation for healthcare and related services. Unfortunately, Hays and Caldwell Counties have no mass transportation system. There is no bus system or light rail access. The CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) addresses some transportation challenges but services must be arranged ahead of time and the wait times can be significant. CTMC does not have the infrastructure to address transportation needs that are prevalent throughout the counties we serve. A future goal would be to design targeted health care services that are offered in satellite locations throughout the service area to make access to care closer to home and lessen reliance on transportation services.Reduced Teen Pregnancy Rates; support services including healthcare for pregnant teens. CTMC has a very robust obstetrics program including a neonatal ICU. Teen mothers frequently access these services. CTMC also offers free childbirth education services including breastfeeding/lactation consultation. While we offer a reasonable array of obstetrical-related health care services CTMC is not in the best position to reduce teen pregnancy rates through education and birth control. Other community partners including the Health Departments are working on this issue. Therefore, this is not an identified hospital priority at this time.
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Group B-Facility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Center Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Group B-Facility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchula Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Florida Hospital Wauchula (FHW) is a 25-bed hospital specializing in emergency and outpatient care located in Hardee County, Florida. Florida Hospital Wauchula opened in 1993, a year after the closing of Hardee County's only (other) hospital. Since then, not only has FHW set the pace for healthcare in Hardee County, in 2000 it also became the first Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in the State of Florida. To be designated as a CAH in Florida, a hospital must be located in a rural area and be at least 35 miles from the nearest other hospital. Hardee County is a socio-economically disadvantaged, rural, agricultural county that is also designated as a health professional shortage area by the US Department of Health and Human Services. To ensure that input was solicited from the medically underserved, low-income and minority populations, FHW gathered input from a number of key stakeholder organizations in the community. Input was gathered from the Hardee County Primary Health Care Network, a public/private partnership that provides health care to the working poor. The Hardee County Primary Health Care Network includes Central Florida Health Care, a federally qualified health care center, the Hardee County Health Department, Pioneer Medical Center, FHW, and a pharmacy. The Network provides services to Hardee County residents who have no insurance or are not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or other government programs. FHW also gathered input from other key stakeholder organizations/agencies including the Hardee County Health Department and Central Florida Health Care. As noted above, Central Florida Health Care is a federally qualified health care center and provides services to everyone in the community, including undocumented and other underserved populations. Over 51% of the Board of Central Florida Health Care is comprised of clinic users. Florida Hospital Wauchula also established a Community Health Needs Assessment Committee (CHNAC). Input was solicited from all members of the CHNAC. The CHNAC was comprised of community representatives and members of the Florida Hospital Wauchula Board.
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Group B-Facility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchula Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Group B-Facility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchula Part V, Section B, line 11:
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Priority 1: Cancer Cancer is the leading cause of death within our community. Efforts to promote the importance for early detection are key to reducing the number of severe cases in Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer and Prostrate Cancer. The three leading cancers for men are lung, prostate, and colorectal. For women, the leading cancers are lung, breast, and colorectal. The 2009-2011 age-adjusted death rate for all cancers for Hardee County Residents is 165.5/100,000 compared to the State of Florida's age-adjusted death rate for all cancers 161.1/100,000. Interventions include:- Screenings and treatment through the Primary Care Network (see Priority 4 below) for people with incomes less than 150% of poverty- Smoking cessation classes for at least 230 people including underserved populations- Pink Army - education efforts re early detection of breast cancer for at least 670 people at 44 events - Pink Army - enlist 180 volunteers to educate the community - Education seminars on the importance of regular checkups with primary care physicians.Priority 2: Diabetes Diabetes has a higher than state average on hospitalizations, and hospitalizations from amputations. With Diabetes self-management education below the state average, the emphasis on educating our public on the importance of managing their Diabetes is crucial. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. Interventions include:- Community diabetes education program (in cooperation with Florida Hospital Heartland) * Physical activity for at least 50% of the participants * Overall 5% weight loss in overweight or obese patients * Improvement in participant ratings of their quality of life * Instruction on personal foot exams (3x per week at home) * Improvement in medication compliance in 88% pf participants * Adherence to nutritional goals in 60% of participants - Medical nutrition therapy for at least 40 people - Reduce A1c levels in uninsured people through classes and screenings in cooperation with the Hardee County Primary Care Network (see Priority 4 below) for people with incomes less than 150% of poverty.Priority 3: Heart DiseaseHeart Disease and Stroke are the leading cause of death in Florida and the U.S. with high cholesterol, MI, Angina, heart disease, and HTN above the state average for all adults and adult women, and second highest in Hardee County. Poor eating habits and economic pressures are attributed to these outcomes.Interventions (in cooperation with Florida Hospital Heartland) include: - Cardiac screenings and treatment through the Hardee County Primary Care Network for people with incomes less than 150% of poverty- Healthy Heart classes on nutrition, eating habits and stress management - Biometric Indexes for those who attend the Hearty Heart sessions - Health Fairs and cardiac screenings for at least 800 people - Stroke education seminars - Cardiac rehabilitation classes - Education programs and outreach on the importance of routine checkups with a physician - Chronic disease self-management programs. Priority 4: Access to Health Care Access to Health Care is a major issue for Hardee County, with a ratio of 3,237:1 for primary care providers. Not only is there a shortage of providers, but there is a lack of education on how to access health care, treatments and screenings. Access to care is effected by socio-economic status, health risk behaviors (Hardee ranks 56th in Health Factors access to clinical care), and limited job opportunities.Interventions include:- Florida Hospital Wauchula is a founder and an active partner in the Hardee County Primary Care Network, a public/private partnership that provides health care to the working poor (with incomes less than 150% of poverty). It includes Central Florida Health Care (FQHC), Hardee County Health Department, Pioneer Medical Center, Florida Hospital Wauchula, and a pharmacy. Hospitals and other providers donate medical services. Patients pay a small co-payment for services. The program enrolls 1,200 to 1,300 individuals annually.- The Affordable Care Act will help many people get insurance but the State of Florida did not expand Medicaid, leaving the most vulnerable without health coverage. There is the opportunity to work with Central Florida Health Care (FQHC) and Hardee County the Primary Care Network to enhance services.- The hospital enrolls eligible patients in Medicaid.Priority 5: Chronic Disease - Implement free Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management program that has proven health improvement results for its graduates. - See Heart Disease and Diabetes efforts listed in Priorities 2 and 3 above.Priorities Considered but Not Selected Motor Vehicle Deaths - The community's rate of motor vehicle accidents is higher that the state average; many are related to alcohol. Motor vehicle deaths that do not involve alcohol are seen as unintentional deaths and may be related to the rural nature of the community. This is not a core competency of the hospital, and there are numerous organizations working to stop drinking and driving. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease - Smoking falls within the education for heart disease and stroke. Florida Hospital Wauchula already offers a five-week program to become tobacco free as well as a Better Breathers Club that teaches ways to cope with COPD.Health Promotion - This issue fell under the umbrella of diabetes, which is being addressed as one of the priorities. Florida Department of Children and Families offers ACCESS Florida, a program that helps individuals and families purchase nutritional foods needed to maintain and promote good health. The Hardee County Department of Health also offers a variety of health promotion programs. HIV/AIDS - Hardee County has an average of two AIDS cases reported annually. This issue already has numerous groups and advocacies working to educate about HIV/AIDS and how they can be treated/cope if they are diagnosed. Making a Difference! is an initiative that empowers adolescents to change their behaviors that will reduce their risks of pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.Pregnancy/Prenatal Care/Newborn - Florida Hospital Heartland does not offer OB services. While teen birth rates are high, there are numerous organizations making an effort to educate on teen pregnancies and the importance of prenatal care as well as continuing the child's health welfare after birth through regular check-ups with a pediatrician. Healthy Choices Education /Teen Pregnancy Prevention are current initiatives by Highlands County Rural Health Network with their focus on healthy choice education to help reduce STD and teen pregnancy within the community. Healthy Start is another program promoting optimal prenatal health and developmental outcomes for all pregnant women and babies. Pediatric Services - The hospital does not offer pediatric services. The Health Department, Florida Hospital Heartland and Central Florida Family Health Care (FQHC) do.Mental Health/Substance Abuse - Florida Hospital Heartland does not provide mental health services. Currently, there are a number of community-based substance abuse and mental health programs available to help provide stable environments and mentoring for those affected. BALANCE Lives in Transition was formed as a unique support system to improve the treatment and quality of life for residents. They are engaged in a variety of activities to create awareness about behavioral health and promote the promise of recovery for residents of the heartland. Drug Free Highlands works with Highlands County School Board and the Sheriff's Office to promote a drug free community.Immunizations - Immunizations are increasingly available through health departments, drug stores, the local FQHC and primary care physicians. The hospital does not provide immunizations.Dental Care - Dental care was not chosen as a priority due to the scope of resources available and the fact this issue also falls into access to health care. Central Florida Health Care (FQHC) offers dental services for low-income and insured patients.
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Group B-Facility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchula Part V, Section B, line 22d:
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Part V, Section B
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Facility Reporting Group C
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Facility Reporting Group C consists of:
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- Facility 7: Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
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Group C-Facility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Adventist La Grange Hospital (the Hospital) is one of four not-for-profit related hospital organizations located in the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago. Each of these four hospitals is a part of Adventist Health System (AHS). AHS is a health care system primarily consisting of tax-exempt 501(c)(3) hospital organization that operate 44 hospitals in 10 states within the US. The four related hospital organizations located in Chicago, collectively called Adventist Midwest Health (AMH), are clinically integrated, share overlapping communities, and are tied together by common mission, values, and vision. As the four hospitals are located in the same Metropolitan Service Area, the hospitals collaborated in 2013 to conduct a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The four related hospital organizations are Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, and Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., dba Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. In conducting its 2013 joint CHNA, the four AMH hospitals collected primary and secondary data using a number of data collection methodologies. Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital partnered with the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council to conduct its primary research, consisting of telephone surveys, focus groups, and written surveys. A list of recommended participants to be included in the focus groups was provided by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council. Participants included representatives of public health, individuals who work with low-income, minority or other medically underserved populations, and those who work with persons with chronic disease conditions.
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Group C-Facility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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The Community Health Needs Assessment conducted by Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital (the Hospital) was based upon the Hospital's involvement and enrichment of those who live within DuPage County, Illinois. The CHNA was conducted in conjunction with related hospitals in the Chicago Metropolitan area: Adventist Hinsdale HospitalAdventist Bolingbrook HospitalAdventist GlenOaks Hospital
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Group C-Facility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 7d:
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The Hospital has adopted a policy that addresses the public posting requirements of the Community Health Needs Assessment. Under this policy, the Community Health Needs Assessment Report must be posted on the Hospital's website by the end of the year in which it is conducted. The Hospital will make a copy of its Community Health Needs Assessment Report available upon request. The Hospital will also make a paper copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment Report available for public inspection at the Hospital facility.
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Group C-Facility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital Part V, Section B, line 11:
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Priority 1: Access to Healthcare [lack of insurance]Consequences of loss of health insurance include delayed diagnosis, decreased opportunities for effective treatment options at a later stage of diagnosis, greater likelihood of spread of communicable disease and health apathy. It is one of the most pressing health issues in America today, reaching the needs of those with increased health risks and low resource availability. As healthcare reform unfolds, Adventist Midwest Health will be in a unique position to contribute to timely acquisition of health insurance for those with the most substantive healthcare and financial needs through partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.LaGrange Interventions include:- Health Insurance Exchange enrollment for up to 210 people- Medicaid enrollment for hospital patients - Establish an FQHC (federally qualified health center) at LaGrange in partnership with VNA - Links with community partners such as Aging Care Connections to help chronic care patients avoid preventable readmissions - Free Primary Care for Access DuPage (uninsured) clients at LaGrange Family Medicine Clinics - Provide OB services for underserved women at LaGrange Hospital - Help patients make appointments with local FQHCs- Partner with the American Kidney Foundation on free kidney disease screenings for underserved people at all Adventist Midwest Health facilities - Operate two Physician Residencies and RN-to-BSN program to expand health care workforce.Priority 2: Influenza Vaccination [18-64 years]According to the CDC, routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged > 6 months. The risks related to influenza are highest for those over 65 years of age. However, in Illinois and Adventist Midwest Health Communities, it is the adult population under 65 that falls substantively below the Healthy People 2020 goal for receipt of the vaccination. Further, the CDC reports that although younger adults typically experience a less severe influenza and there is less frequent hospitalization than very young and very old people, it was determined in a study of 18-49 year olds (through one reported economic modeling analysis) to cause five million illnesses, 2.4 million outpatient visits, thirty-two thousand hospitalizations, and 680 deaths. Impact on the individual, the Community, the healthcare system, and the Government (for those individuals receiving government funded care) is high. Further, for those adults aged 18-64 who are not vaccinated, the potential for infecting more vulnerable populations is higher creating more critical impact on individuals and the Government. - Community education on the importance of immunizations - Referrals to Health Department, FQHC and others for free/affordable flu vaccinations. Priority 4: Pneumococcus Vaccine [65 years and older]According to the CDC, invasive disease from pneumococcus is a major cause of illness and death in the United States, with an estimated 43,500 cases and 5,000 deaths among persons of all ages in 2009. Rates of infection do vary, with infants, children and older adults being at highest risk. Eighty-four percent of those who are infected and nearly all deaths occurred in adults. While studies regarding the effectiveness of the pneumococcus vaccine do vary, most are consistent relative to positive benefits obtained by older adults. Individuals with financial need and decreased access to care are less likely than the insured to be vaccinated. Efforts to raise awareness and provide vaccination to those in need leads to potential for preserved health status and decreased risk for pneumonia-related hospitalization or death. A single vaccine in an underprivileged adult who would have otherwise developed pneumonia can save a life and relieve the Government of preventable and costly medical care. Interventions include: - Community education on the importance of immunizations- Referrals to Health Department, FQHC and others for free/affordable pneumonia vaccinations Community education on the importance of immunizations.Priority 5: Hypertension [over 18 y/o)High blood pressure can lead to damage of blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and other organs in the body. Heart disease and stroke, both caused by high blood pressure, are the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S. Twenty-eight percent of adults in Illinois have high blood pressure, but because it is "silent" (signs of high blood pressure are often not perceived), there are many more adults who live life undiagnosed. The poor and those with decreased access to care are less likely to be diagnosed than those with the financial means to receive regular health checkups. The outcome for those left unchecked is escalation of disease, further damaging organ systems that results in decreased quality of life, as well as increased burden on the Government to pay for care that could have been avoided with appropriate screening. Interventions include: - Conduct free health screenings in partnership with local YMCAs- Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program aligned with CREATION Health programs (choice, rest, environment, activity, trust, interpersonal relationships, outlook and nutrition)- Web site education on hypertension at registration areas- System wide CDM efforts including hypertension. Priorities Considered but Not Selected Access to Healthcare: Access to Primary and Secondary Services - Adventist Bolingbrook HospitalRationale: During this assessment period, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, in conjunction with VNA, opened a Federally Qualified Health Center on the hospital campus, increasing access to primary and secondary health services for those community members with financial need.Prevention and Management of Chronic Care Issues: Heart Disease [blood cholesterol levels]Rationale: While this tested well on the Impact Analysis Matrix, using the Decision Tree, it was determined that this is a commonly available prevention measure at most surrounding providers. It is frequently a part of community health fairs and routine physician visits.Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Rationale: Adventist Midwest Health provides comprehensive inpatient programs for behavioral health (Adventist GlenOaks Hospital and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital) and outpatient programs for both behavioral health and substance abuse (Adventist Hinsdale Hospital). Serving the Adventist Midwest Health Community, the Hospitals support County initiatives to bring these necessary services to those in need. Prioritizing Access to Care as one of the selected Health Priorities will assist Adventist Midwest Health in extending services for those who currently lack such access.
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In determining the maximum amount that can be charged to financial assistance policy-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care, the Hospital used the following methodology in 2014:The Hospital identified all commercial payors that had any activity with the Hospital during the taxable year. For those identified commercial payors, an average of the negotiated commercial insurance rates was determined. The average of all of the negotiated commercial insurance rates for those identified commercial payors determined the maximum amount that could be charged to patients eligible under the Hospital's financial assistance policy.
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Each hospital facility's CHNA report was made widely available through the following websites:Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_orlando_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 2 -- Florida Hospital Altamontehttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_altamonte_-_2013_chna_0.pdfFacility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Healthhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_celebration_health_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 4 -- Florida Hospital East Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_east_orlando_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospitalhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_winter_park_memorial_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 6 -- Florida Hospital Kissimmeehttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_kissimmee_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospitalhttp://www.keepingyouwell.com/Portals/33/docs/Community%20Benefits/Adventist%20La%20Grange%20Hospital%202013%20CHNA.pdfFacility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Centerhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/pdf/florida_hospital_heartland_2013_chna.pdfFacility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopkahttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_apopka_-_2013_chna.pdfFacility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Centerhttp://www.ctmc.org/Portals/7/docs/Community%20Benefits/CTMC%20CHNA%202013.pdfFacility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placidhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/pdf/florida_hospital_lake_placid_2013_chna.pdfFacility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchulahttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/pdf/florida_hospital_wauchula_-_2013_chna.pdf
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Each hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy was made widely available through the following websites:Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_orlando_2014-16_community_health_improvement_plan_0.docxFacility 2 -- Florida Hospital Altamontehttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_altamonte_2014-16_community_health_plan.pdfFacility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Healthhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_celebration_2014-16_community_health_plan.docxFacility 4 -- Florida Hospital East Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_east_orlando_2014-16_community_health_improvement_plan_0.docxFacility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospitalhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_winter_park_memorial_2014-16_community_health_improvement_plan_0.docxFacility 6 -- Florida Hospital Kissimmeehttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_kissimmee_2014-16_community_health_improvement_plan.docxFacility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospitalhttp://www.keepingyouwell.com/Portals/3/docs/About%20Us/Community%20Benefit/ALMH%2014-16%20Community%20Health%20Plan.pdfFacility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Centerhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/heartland_2014-16_community_health_plan.docxFacility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopkahttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/florida_hospital_apopka_2014-16_community_health_improvement_plan.pdfFacility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Centerhttp://www.ctmc.org/Portals/7/docs/Community%20Benefits/CTMC%202014-16%20Community%20Health%20Plan.pdf Facility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placidhttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/lake_placid_2014-16_community_health_plan.docxFacility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchulahttps://www.floridahospital.com/sites/default/files/wauchula_2014-16_community_health_plan.docx
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Each hospital facility's FAP, FAP application form and plain language summary of the FAP was made widely available through the following websites:Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 2 -- Florida Hospital Altamontehttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration Healthhttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 4 -- Florida Hospital East Orlandohttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial Hospitalhttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 6 -- Florida Hospital Kissimmeehttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 7 -- Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospitalhttps://www.keepingyouwell.com/aboutus/financialassistancecharitycare/tabid/6058/default.aspxFacility 8 -- FH Heartland Medical Centerhttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 9 -- Florida Hospital Apopkahttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 10 -- Central Texas Medical Centerhttps://www.ctmc.org/patients-visitors/after-my-stay/financial-assistanceFacility 11 -- FH Heartland Medical Center Lake Placidhttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistanceFacility 12 -- Florida Hospital Wauchulahttps://www.floridahospital.com/patient-resources/billing/financial-assistance
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Group A-Facility 1 -- Florida Hospital OrlandoDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedCommunity Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital Orlando In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used the following criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed:1. Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)2. Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)3. Duplication (Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts?) 4. Collaboration (If the hospital was to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?).A. Motor Vehicle Accidents The issue of motor vehicle collision is not within the purview of community hospitals. Florida Hospital Orlando does promote and fund safe pedestrianism through its partnership with Healthy Central Florida.B. Single Parent Households Again, the issue of single parent households is not within the purview of Florida Hospital Orlando. Florida Hospital Orlando does financially support regional Healthy Start Coalitions, Florida Hospital Orlando's matching funds help with prenatal and postnatal health education programming for parents and families.C. Violent Crime Orlando/Orange County's rates of violent crime exceed the national average. While hospitals lack the ability to address directly violent crimes, Florida Hospital provides funding to several organizations that address the effects of violent crime. We view our active involvement in issues of awareness and prevention as especially crucial. Interventions include:- Funding to Harbor House Domestic Violence Centers- Office and treatment space for the Orange County Victims' Services Center- Donated space for the Sexual Assault Treatment Center of Orange County- Training hospital staff, especially in the emergency department, to screen patients for domestic violence issues.D. Health LiteracyHealth Literacy was not defined as a priority issue by Florida Hospital Orlando. The Adult Literacy League and others entities including Hispanic Health Initiatives and the Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention provide literacy services for the community. In addition, the Hospital provides full translation services that help patients for whom English is not the primary language.E. Maternal and Child HealthBecause of its existing support of the Healthy Start Coalition and other maternal infant initiatives, Florida Hospital Orlando did not choose Maternal and Child Health as a priority area. Florida Hospital facilities (Winter Park, Orlando and Celebration) provide obstetrics services, and the new Florida Women's Hospital will open in 2015. The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Children's Hospital accepts referrals from other Florida Hospital campuses and from the hospital's 25 CentraCare Walk-In Urgent Care Centers. F. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Florida Hospital Orlando provides inpatient care but does not provide wrap-around services for HIV/AIDS or STD patients. The Health Department has STD and HIV/AIDS Clinics, and the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention provides programs that screen for and treat sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, Orange County Government Health Services operates the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program that provides services to people without sufficient health coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV/AIDS.G. DiabetesDiabetes is a major health concern in Central Florida, and the Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute provides treatment, education and research for the community. Rather than a global focus on diabetes, the Hospital is focusing on obesity because it is a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The Diabetes Institute has implemented a targeted Diabetes program and study in the primarily African-American community of Eatonville (near Florida Hospital Orlando), which has a 24% rate of adult diabetes. The program offers screenings, diabetic health risk assessments and treatment to help Eatonville residents better control their diabetes. H. CancerCancer is a major cause of death in Central Florida and the U.S. as a whole. Florida Hospital Orlando is not focusing on cancer and cancer prevention as a priority because of the many hospital and community resources already available. This includes the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute that provides patient care, education and research at the Orlando campus. In addition, Florida Hospital Orlando (Hospital) offers a full range of cancer services, and groups like the American Cancer and Leukemia Societies provide outreach and education throughout the community - and in partnership with the hospitals. The Hospital receives Susan G. Komen dollars to help fund free mammograms for low-income women, and uses its mobile mammogram unit to reach out to this audience. I. Chronic Disease ManagementDiabetes, cancer, and stroke are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. They have many risk factors in common and are frequently related to health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. Florida Hospital Orlando and its community partners provide many health education, disease management and wellness programs. As noted above, the Hospital's obesity interventions focus on health education, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and personal accountability - factors vital to the control of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, asthma and the comorbidities that often accompany these diseases. The Hospital's Congestive Heart Failure Clinic provides free care to uninsured CHF patients. Two Florida Hospital Lung Clinics provide free care for uninsured people with chronic respiratory conditions including COPD, emphysema and asthma.J. Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities Although specific health determinants and poverty were not selected as priorities in Florida Hospital's Community Health Needs Assessment, the Hospital supports "place-based" community transformation efforts that address health determinants in geographically specific areas. Florida Hospital is the anchor partner for the Bithlo Transformation Effort led by the nonprofit agency United Global Outreach. UGO and its partners are working to address multiple conditions in this very low-income community (census tract 166.22) of 8,200 people: Education, Housing, Transportation, Health Care, Environment, Basic Needs and Sense of Community. Florida Hospital is a partner in LIFT Orlando, a nonprofit organization of business leaders collaborating with residents to accelerate community transformation in the primarily low-income, African-American community of Parramore in downtown Orlando. Focus areas include cradle-to-career education, mixed income housing, community health and wellness, and long-term economic viability. The Hospital provides funding for IDignity, a nonprofit agency that helps provide IDs to people - including the homeless, precariously housed and low-income - who lack birth certificates, social security numbers or cards, drivers' licenses, state IDs and other personal identification.Florida Hospital is a founder and board member of the Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities.
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Group A-Facility 3 -- Florida Hospital Celebration HealthDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedH. High UnemploymentHigh Unemployment, while a health determinant, is not a core competency of Florida Hospital. As a means of promoting employment, Florida Hospital does provide leadership to the regional BusinessForce, multiple Chambers of Commerce (including Kissimmee, Celebration and St. Cloud) and Economic Development Commissions (Orange and Osceola) collaboratives that focus on growing a healthy business community. As a means of promoting both access to care and challenging high unemployment, Florida Hospital Celebration supports the education and training of Certified Nursing Assistants in Osceola County. I. Single Parent HouseholdsSingle Parent Households are a health determinant rather than a core competency of hospitals and other health care providers. The Hospital financially supports the Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County, which offers educational programming and support for parents, including single parents.J. Affordable Health CareAlthough this issue has not been specifically prioritized by the Celebration Health campus, Florida Hospital is an active supporter of health care for the uninsured in Osceola County. Florida Hospital Celebration Health:- Supports the Department of Health network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the county- Financially supports the Council on Aging's Chronic Care Medical Clinic for uninsured adults of all ages- Financially supports the Hope Center FQHC and secondary care clinic operated by Health Care Centers for the Homeless - Funds a diabetes program targeting uninsured individuals- Funds a Secondary Care referral service for uninsured people - Promotes volunteer opportunities to physicians and other clinical staff for the secondary care clinic.
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Group A-Facility 2 -- Florida Hospital AltamonteDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedE. Housing affordabilityAgain, housing affordability is a health determinant rather than a core competency of hospitals and other health care providers. Florida Hospital Altamonte is not leading out on this issue but did make a significant financial donation (that garnered community matches) to establish and expand permanent supportive housing efforts in Seminole County and surrounding areas. Florida Hospital also provides leadership to two regional commissions focused on issues of housing specific to vulnerable families and individuals, and is active in Habitat for Humanity.
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Group A-Facility 4 -- Florida Hospital East OrlandoDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedCommunity Needs Not Chosen by Florida Hospital East Orlando In developing its Community Health Needs Assessments, Florida Hospital used defined criteria to determine the priority areas to be addressed. The criteria were:1. Acuity of the health issue (how serious is it?)2. Capacity of the hospital to address the issue (does the hospital have the services or other ability to address the issue?)3. Are community partners already addressing this issue? Would the hospital be duplicating those efforts? 4. If the hospital were to address the issue, would there be opportunities for collaboration and shared impact?Based on these criteria, Florida Hospital East Orlando is not addressing:A. Sexually Transmitted DiseasesFlorida Hospital East Orlando provides inpatient care but does not provide wrap-around services for HIV/AIDS or STD patients. The Health Department has STD and HIV/AIDS Clinics, and the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention provides programs that screen for and treat sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, Orange County Government Health Services operates the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program that provides services to people without sufficient health coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV disease.B. Maternal and Child Health Florida Hospital East Orlando does not have Maternal and Child health services, but supports the Healthy Start Coalition financially and through board service. Other Florida Hospital facilities (Winter Park, Orlando and Celebration) provide obstetrics services, and the new Florida Women's Hospital will open in 2015. The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Children's Hospital accepts referrals from other Florida Hospital campuses and from the hospital's 25 CentraCare Walk-In Urgent Care Centers. C. Cancer Florida Hospital East Orlando does not provide cancer treatment services. Patients in the East Orlando community are treated at the Cancer Institute at the main Florida Hospital campus. In addition, Florida Hospital East Orlando supports the Area Health Education Council (AHEC) and provides funding to the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association; these partners provide health education and disease management programs throughout the county.D. Heart DiseaseHeart disease, hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure - with Diabetes - are the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Risk factors include health behaviors such as obesity and smoking. The Cuidate and Bridge programs noted above provide education and support for people with or at risk for heart disease through the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program offered in Spanish and English. E. Motor Vehicle CollisionsThe issue of motor vehicle collision is not within the purview of community hospitals. Florida Hospital East Orlando does promote and fund safe pedestrianism through its partnership with Healthy Central Florida.F. Single Parent HouseholdsAgain, the issue of single parent households is not within the purview of Florida Hospital East Orlando. In financially supporting the tri-county Healthy Start Coalitions, Florida Hospital East Orlando helps expectant and new patients access health education and parenting programs for all parents including those from single parent households.
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Group A-Facility 5 -- Winter Park Memorial HospitalDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedE. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Florida Hospital has identified mental health as being essential to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and the ability to contribute to society. Issues of mental health such as depression and anxiety affect people's ability to participate in health-promoting behaviors. Research has shown that mental health and physical health are closely connected because mental health plays a major role in people's ability to maintain good physical health. Currently, there are strong mental health and substance abuse assets in Orange County including Aspire Behavioral Health (in- and outpatient mental health/substance abuse services). Still, such services in Orange County can be hard to access because of funding and capacity issues. Florida Hospital works with local providers to help expand capacity. While mental health was not a priority chosen, the Hospital participates in the following:- Provide major funding to Aspire Behavioral Health Center (county mental health) for in- and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services - Offer comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and case management for uninsured residents of Orange County through the Outlook Clinic for Depression & Anxiety. Florida Hospital funds the clinic in partnership with the Mental Health Association, the Orange County Medical Clinic, the UCF School of Social Work, the Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) and Walgreens.- Support efforts to provide behavioral health services in low-income, underserved areas such as Bithlo Partners including Aspire Health Partners, United Way and the Harbor House Domestic Violence Center- Participate in the federal SAMHSA grant coalition working to streamline mental health wraparound services for children in Orange County - Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council (a grant-making entity) funds some community-based, model behavioral programs for adults and children.F. Health LiteracyHealth Literacy was not defined as a priority issue by Winter Park Memorial Hospital. The Adult Literacy League and others entities including Hispanic Health Initiatives and the Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention provide literacy services for the community. In addition, the Hospital provides full translation services that help patients for whom English is not the primary language.G. Motor Vehicle Collisions The issue of motor vehicle collisions is a health determinant rather than a core competency of most hospitals including Winter Park Memorial Hospital. As a means of ensuring motor vehicle safety, the Hospital provides car seats to new mothers who do not have safety-rated car seats. Additionally, through its partnership with Healthy Central Florida, the Hospital funds and provides leadership for programs that facilitate and encourage safe pedestrianism so that communities can be both healthier and safer.H. Single Parent HouseholdsThe issue of single parent households is not within the purview of Winter Park Memorial Hospital. In financially supporting regional Healthy Start Coalitions, the Hospital helps the organization provide prenatal and postnatal health education programming for parents.
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Group A-Facility 6 -- Florida Hospital KissimmeeDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedF. Housing Affordability and HomelessnessHousing affordability is a health determinant rather than a core competency of hospitals and other health care providers. Florida Hospital Kissimmee is not leading out on this issue but made a significant financial donation (that garnered a community match) to establish and expand permanent supportive housing efforts in the tri-county area. Florida Hospital also provides leadership to two regional commissions focused on issues of housing specific to vulnerable families and individuals, and is active in Habitat for Humanity. G. High UnemploymentHigh unemployment is a health determinant rather than a core competency of hospitals. As a means of promoting both access to care and creating employment opportunities, Florida Hospital Kissimmee financially supports the education and training of health care professionals at local colleges and trade schools, including TECO and Valencia College in Osceola County. Florida Hospital also provides financial support and leadership to regional Chambers of Commerce (including the Kissimmee, Celebration and St. Cloud Chambers), the Economic Development Commission of Osceola County, and the BusinessForce collaborative that focus on building a healthy business community. H. Single Parent HouseholdsSingle Parent households are a health determinant as opposed to a core competency of hospitals and other health care providers. While the hospital does not have programming specific to single parents, it financially supports the Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County that provides educational and parenting resources for new parents.
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Group A-Facility 9 -- Florida Hospital ApopkaDescription of CHNA Significant Needs ContinuedF. Maternal and Child HealthFlorida Hospital Apopka does not offer Maternal and Child health services, but supports the Healthy Start Coalition financially and through board service. Other Florida Hospital facilities (Winter Park, Orlando and Celebration) provide obstetrics services, and the new Florida Women's Hospital will open in 2015. The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Children's Hospital accepts referrals from other Florida Hospital campuses and from the hospital's 25 CentraCare Walk-In Urgent Care Centers. G. Mental Health and Substance AbuseFlorida Hospital Apopka does not provide mental health and substance abuse services. There are strong mental health and substance abuse assets in Orange and Seminole County including Aspire Behavioral Health (in- and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services) and the Orlando Health Behavioral Group, an 80-bed psychiatric hospital at South Seminole Hospital. Additionally, the Florida Hospital Community Health Impact Council (a grant-making entity) funds model behavioral programs for adults and children. Despite not being an explicit initiative prioritized by the campus, Florida Hospital Apopka is addressing issues of mental health by:- Offering comprehensive evaluation, treatment and case management to improve quality of life for residents with mental health diagnosis via the outlook clinic for Depression and Anxiety - created in partnership with the mental health association, FH behavioral health, Orange County Medical Clinic, UCF School of Social Work and Walgreens- Increasing the likelihood of medication adherence among uninsured patients via free or discounted prescription medications.H. Motor Vehicle Collisions The community issue of motor vehicle collisions is a health determinant rather than a core competency of most hospitals including Florida Hospital Apopka. I. Single Parent HouseholdsSingle Parent Households, while a community issue, are a health determinant rather than a core competency of most hospitals including Florida Hospital Apopka. J. Health LiteracyAlthough health literacy was not an issue prioritized by the Apopka campus, the principle of health literacy is embedded into our chronic disease self-management program efforts. We also aim to strengthen the relationship with those community resources including Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Apopka that offers primary care, dental, and obstetric services. Florida Hospital is also working internally to ensure comprehensive discharge education that emphasizes patients understanding the nature of their condition and has piloted a health navigator program in a local FQHCs to better embed the principle of health literacy into its community health planning.
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