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| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
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| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
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| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
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| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
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| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
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| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
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| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
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| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
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| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | BACKGROUND ========== Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. ("IMC") is a provider of general acute and ambulatory healthcare services based in Cumberland and Salem County, New Jersey. IMC is recognized by the IRS as an Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, IMC provides healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin or ability to pay. Moreover, IMC operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. Provides healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including Charity Care, Self-Pay, Medicare and Medicaid patients; 2. Operates 3 active emergency DEPARTMENTS for all persons; which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, including a specialized pediatric emergency department in the Vineland facility; 3. Maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. Control of IMC rests with its board of trustees and the board of trustees of Inspira Health Network, Inc. Both boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; and 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities and advance medical care, programs and activities. The operations of IMC as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of IMC is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. IMC provides healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay. Moreover, IMC provides healthcare services to patients who meet certain criteria defined by the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services without charge or at amounts less than established rates. IMC maintains records to identify and monitor the amount of charity care it provides. These records include the amount of charges foregone for services and supplies furnished under its charity care policy. As the sole provider of essential health services, IMC provides an essential safety net for our communities, assuring that patients receive both the care and financial help they need. IMC is the area's only non-profit health system and major provider of charity care for families without health insurance. IMC is an integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of medical centers, community health clinics, urgent care facilities, home health services, and specialty services that serve the healthcare needs of our community. PATIENT STATISTICAL INFORMATION =============================== IMC provides care to a patient base spread out over five southern New Jersey counties. With facilities in Cumberland and Salem Counties, IMC serves as the only not-for-profit acute care facility in both of those counties, accounting for over 376,000 persons, IMC is comprised of two acute care facilities and two hospital-based ambulatory care centers. Inspira Medical Center Vineland is located in Vineland, New Jersey, Cumberland County. It is a 276-bed acute care facility with 59 psychiatric beds located at the Inspira Health Center Bridgeton. Inspira Medical Center Elmer is a 96-bed acute care facility located in Elmer, New Jersey, Salem County. Additionally, IMC provides ambulatory services at two locations in Cumberland County, which are Inspira Health Center Bridgeton and the Inspira Medical Center Vineland. These ambulatory care centers provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a 24/7 satellite emergency department and chronic dialysis services at Inspira Health Center Bridgeton, physical rehabilitation services, occupational medicine, laboratory and radiology services. In 2015, IMC performed 18,721 surgeries, 170,217 physical therapy treatments, 16,224 dialysis treatments, 245,539 diagnostic imaging procedures, 17,213 radiation therapy treatments and 109,394 emergency room visits. Also in 2015, inpatient admissions were 19,184 for adults and pediatrics, 114 for special care nursery, 242 for neonatal intensive care unit, 1,500 for mental health and 2,206 births. QUALITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ============================== In addition to providing a wide scope of services, IMC takes great pride in providing high quality, patient focused care to its communities. These efforts have been recognized at both a local and national level through a variety of awards, recognitions and accreditations, which include: Recognition for our commitment to excellence --------------------------------------------- We're proud at IMC to have received numerous accolades for excellence in healthcare. It is a reflection of our commitment to best practices and evidence-based care; supporting continuing education and staff recruitment; investing in leading edge technology; and recruiting primary care physicians, specialists and subspecialists to meet the needs of our communities. As one of the region's largest healthcare providers, we are pleased to share some of our most recent awards: 1. Inspira Medical Center Vineland was ranked among the top 10 hospitals in New Jersey in the annual Hospital Rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Inspira Vineland was ranked ninth, tied with two other hospitals in Monmouth and Bergen counties. The hospital earned its place among the "Best Hospitals in New Jersey" on the strength of its performance in the treatment and care of patients with Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. These common conditions are responsible for nearly 1.5 million hospital admissions in the United States each year. 2. Accredited Chest Pain Center - Inspira Medical Center Vineland recently received full Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).Accredited by the SCPC since 2011, Inspira Vineland began performing life-saving emergency angioplasty with stenting, also known as emergency PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), for area heart attack patients in late 2013. 3. American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Inspira Health Network's Frank & Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer in Vineland is designated as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Additionally, Cancer Services at IMC Vineland has again been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award. 4. American Heart Association (AHA) Fit Friendly Company and Worksite Innovation Awards - Inspira Health Network was recognized for the seventh year in a row as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for helping employees eat better and move more. 5. American Heart Association Community Innovation Award - The American Heart Association recognized Inspira Health Network with the 2015 Community Innovation Award again, the only organization from New Jersey to Maine to receive the award for two consecutive years, for its Performance Improvement Training (P.I.T.) program, which focuses on better performance and better living for children of all ages. The program, based at Inspira Fitness Connection Vineland, began in 2010 to enhance performance, strength and life skills in the youth of the community through sport specific training and formative fitness for both the competitive and non-competitive athlete. Over the past year, the program had more than 150 children in the community participate as well as 3 local teams. The program works to extend nutritional care and fitness to patients beyond their hospital stay who are considered at risk for malnutrition and at a greater risk of readmission. The Community Innovation Award recognizes organizations for their innovative approaches to promoting healthy living throughout the community. Inspira is one of only 37 organizations from across the country to be presented with this award. 6. Inspira Medical Center Elmer recently became the only hospital in New Jersey to receive the 2015 Womens Choice Award as one of Americas Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, providing exceptional patient care and treatment. By earning the Womens Choice Award seal, Inspira Medical Center Elmer has joined an elite network of hospitals committed to a global mission to empower women to make informed health care choices for them and their families. Based on the Womens Choice survey process, Inspira Medical Center Elmer ranked in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for orthopedic care. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | 7. American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Facility - Inspira Health Network's medical centers in Elmer and Vineland and its health center in Bridgeton have been re-designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as Magnet facilities for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. By receiving Magnet re-designation, Inspira maintains its status within an elite group of hospitals across the nation. Only 24 hospitals in New Jersey have been awarded Magnet recognition. 8. Beacon Award for Excellence in Critical Care - Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. has received four Beacon Awards for Excellence in Critical Care as follows: - Inspira Medical Center Vineland Cardiac ICU (Gold); - Inspira Medical Center Elmer ICU (Gold); - Inspira Medical Center Vineland ICU (Gold); AND - Inspira Medical Center Vineland Surgical ICU (Silver). 9. National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers - Inspira Health Network's Breast Center Vineland was recently awarded a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The accreditation, administered by the American College of Surgeons, is presented to those organizations that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of breast care and that successfully undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of their performance. 10. Accredited ISO 9001:2008 by DNV Healthcare - Inspira Health Network is the second health care system in New Jersey to receive ISO 9001:2008 certification for achieving quality objectives based on international standards at its Medical Centers in Elmer and Vineland and its Health Center in Bridgeton. Achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification is a requirement of the facilities DNV Healthcare accreditation which aids the organizations leadership and staff in continuously evaluating and improving the care provided to the region. DNV Healthcare is a hospital accreditation program approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that integrates the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The DNV program requires hospitals to evaluate the continuum of patient care throughout its facilities and take measured steps to improve when it is warranted. 11. Spirit of Women Premier Hospital - Inspira was named a Spirit of Women Premier Hospital for its commitment to women's health and well-being. Last year, hundreds of women attended Spirit of Women events that blend fun and learning for a great time out. 12. PRISM Award for Medical/Surgical Nursing - Inspira Medical Center Elmer has become the first hospital in New Jersey to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award, recognizing exceptional nursing practice, leadership, and outcomes in hospital medical-surgical departments across the United States. 13. Inspira Medical Center Vineland received the Get with The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for quality care in the treatment of stroke patients. The Cumberland County-based hospital earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include aggressive use of medications and risk-reduction therapies aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. 14. Three Inspira Nurses recognized by the March of Dimes - Each year the March of Dimes recognizes nurses across the nation who demonstrate exceptional patient care, compassion and service. In 2015, addition to the three Nurse of the Year recipients, seven nurses from Inspira Health Network were named as finalists. 15. Inspira Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation -Inspira Medical Center Vineland was recently designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive this elite distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography (CT) in the chest module, as well as undergo a rigorous assessment of its lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure. Also required are procedures in place for follow-up patient care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs. Inspira Health Networks lung cancer screening program in Vineland is recognized as a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance. ROWAN SOM MAJOR CLINICAL AFFILIATION ===================================== The Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine has designated IMC as a major clinical affiliate of the medical school. This partnership supports Inspira Medical Center Vineland's residency programs that will help to address the anticipated physician shortage in our region by training new doctors' right here in our community. This partnership recently expanded to include medical leadership for behavioral health programs in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. MEDICAL AND SPECIALTY SERVICES =============================== IMC is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient care and ambulatory care. In addition to its general medical, surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, pediatric and psychiatric services, IMC offers a wide array of diagnostic and treatment modalities and various specialty services. Our healthcare system has expanded to over 120 access points for residents of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Comprehensive acute care services are provided at Inspira Medical Center Vineland and Inspira Medical Center Elmer. Each medical center campus offers 24-hour services in radiology, laboratory, cardio-pulmonary and emergency medicine. Staff is on call after hours and on weekends for surgical services and certain diagnostic services such as nuclear medicine and ultrasound. The Inspira Health Center Bridgeton is home to a satellite emergency department that serves patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a variety of behavioral health and outpatient services. SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ===================== Inspira offers a variety of significant services and programs, several of which are described below. Inspira Medical Center Elmer ----------------------------- Inspira Medical Center Elmer is a 96-bed primary healthcare provider in Southern New Jersey. In addition to offering comprehensive medical technologies and services, the Inspira Medical Center Elmer offers Emergency Services, Maternity, modern surgical services, and outpatient physical therapy services. Inspira Medical Center Vineland -------------------------------- Located on a 62.5-acre campus in Vineland, Inspira Medical Center Vineland is a 491,989 square-foot, 276-bed facility, which opened in August 2004. In addition to offering comprehensive medical technologies and services, the Inspira Medical Center Vineland's design also emphasizes patient comfort. Inpatient Care Centers of Excellence ------------------------------------ Inspira Medical Center Vineland operates four inpatient care centers: - Women's & Children's Center of Care - Home-like labor and delivery suites; - Surgical Center of Care - 10 operating suites, a modern ICU/CCU and rehabilitation services; - Medical Center of Care - Acute, ICU and post-ICU, dialysis, chemotherapy and medical infusion services; AND - Cardiology Center of Care - 37 bed cardiac acute care unit, ICU and post-ICU and cardiopulmonary unit. The inpatient care centers allow for the co-location of like acute and critical care units. The surgical intensive care unit is adjacent to the surgical step-down/post-intensive care unit. This step-down unit is likewise adjacent to the surgical acute care beds. As the patient's illness or injury becomes less acute, the patient can move down this continuum of care without ever physically leaving the inpatient care centers. This configuration also simplifies physicians' rounds. All patient rooms at the Inspira Medical Center Vineland are single patient rooms which increases patient privacy, confidentiality and comfort. The use of private rooms allows for more efficient care and reduces the risk of patients contracting a nosocomial infection during their stay. Also, given the increase in patient acuity and the corresponding increase in demand for more equipment, private rooms provide more space for specialized equipment and caregivers at the bedside. Rooms at Inspira Medical Center Vineland are designed with viewing windows along the hallway allowing patients to be observed by medical personnel without being disturbed. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | TECHNOLOGY =========== A few of Inspira Health Networks IT initiatives include: - Patient monitoring from one central location. - Expanded surgical capabilities in 2014 and performed first single-site robotic hysterectomy using the DaVinci robotic surgery system. This advanced surgical option provides patients virtually scarless results. - Picture Archiving and Communications Systems' (PACS) imaging equipment electronically stores x-rays, cat scans or other digital images. Physicians are able to view an image at any terminal at Inspira Medical Center Vineland or in their office. - Inspira Medical Center Vineland has incorporated wireless technology that includes handheld devices with instant messaging that allow nurses to monitor patients and allow physicians to review diagnostic test results more rapidly. - Sophisticated nurse call systems allow physicians, nurses and other staff to quickly find a patients nurse. While this nurse call system improves inter-staff communications, it also improves patient care by reducing the time required to get the necessary staff and resources to the bedside. - A pneumatic tube system carries lab tests and pharmaceuticals throughout Inspira Medical Center Vineland. This tube system, hidden behind the walls, greatly improves the turnaround time for lab tests and new drug orders. - The medication administration check system ensures patient safety by allowing nurses to scan barcodes at the bedside positively linking the prescribed drugs with the intended patients. - A tele-neurology program gives Emergency Room patients quick access to board-certified neurologists, 24/7, and allows emergency room staff to provide rapid stroke diagnosis at a moment's notice. - Tomosynthesis or 3D Mammography is performed at 2 Inspira Medical Center locations, Vineland and Tomlin Station. This state-of-the-art breast imaging technique provides clearer images, greater accuracy, and earlier detection of small lesions in the breast. - Digital Mammography - Inspira Medical Center Elmer has made strides increasing Salem County residents' access to digital mammography, targeting younger women who have a family history of breast cancer and African American women over the age of 50. - A Health Information Exchange which allows providers, including hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and home health services, to access patient information from a secure electronic network in order to provide care faster. - Expanded computerized physician order entry system initiative to improve efficiency, reduce costs and, most importantly, enhance patient safety. - Development of a Patient Portal which provides patients with electronic access to their health records, including test results, treatment plans, medications and follow-up care instructions - A process for gathering and analyzing data from all of the networks information systems to develop customized programs of care that best meet the needs of patients. - Inspira added new ultraviolet rapidly disinfectant equipment to its routine of deep cleaning and disinfecting with bleach. Pulses of blue light stream from its circle of tall vertical light bulbs. Ultraviolet light kills most of bacteria and viruses in the room and is proven effective against Clostridium difficile, or C. diff. The bacteria secrete toxins that cause diarrhea or inflammation of the colon. When the robot has killed all the bacteria, sensors placed around the room shut off the machine. - Inspira has been working on the Quiet Hospital Initiative in partnership with both Practice Unite and Future Mobility to create both a mobile patient application and a mobile clinician application on one single platform. This new communications tool will be integrated with the hospitals existing clinical systems. This will allow staff to address communication with patients and physicians in a more efficient manner and will help reduce overhead noise. Overhead pages reduced from approximately 140 per day to under 10 per day. - Physicians and staff at Inspira Medical Center Vineland recently began performing studies and treatments for patients with cancer and vascular conditions using new low-dose radiologic technology. This advanced interventional radiology high resolution technology delivers enhanced imaging studies, reducing a persons exposure to radiation by up to 80%. Inspiras Vineland-based hospital is the only facility in Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem and Camden counties to offer this interventional radiologic technology which provides the lowest dose of radiation available. - The MyInspira smart-phone App has made it even easier to connect with excellent health care anywhere. The free app features mobile appointment scheduling, location and physician listings, ER wait times, a symptom-checker and access to you digital Inspira personal health record. CANCER SERVICES =============== The Inspira Frank and Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer Pavilion originally opened at Inspira Medical Center Vineland in May 2005 and underwent a $12 million expansion in 2008-2009. The expansion nearly triples the size of the cancer treatment facility, creates a one-stop experience for cancer patients, expands clinical drug research, helps recruit physicians with cancer specialties, consolidates services and brings medical oncology and radiation oncology under one roof to provide the latest and highest quality cancer care in the region. In 2014, physical space in Inspira Medical Center Vinelands Breast Imaging Center, as well as the Scarpa Cancer Pavilion, was renovated to expand services and to make the areas more inviting and private. Experienced radiation oncologists and staff provide state-of-the-art treatment including IMRT and IGRT, with the latest high-dose-rate treatments. Two linear accelerators in the facility perform advanced radiation therapy treatments, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). Staffing is provided by a multidisciplinary team including board-certified physicians, medical oncologists, palliative care specialists, radiation oncologists, behavioral health counselors, nurse navigators, a breast surgeon, OCN and AOCN nurses. In 2014, a new stereotactic breast biopsy unit, located in the Breast Imaging Center, was purchased for image-guided core needle breast biopsies. This purchase contributes to increased flexibility and capacity for breast biopsies for women with abnormal mammograms. Inspira replaced its superficial treatment unit with a brand new Xtrahl system, which provides increased flexibility to treat more types of skin cancers and other keloids. Patients with metastatic prostate cancer can now receive intravenous radiopharmaceutical therapy to help control painful bone metastases. In April 2014, Inspiras Frank and Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer Pavilion launched its Lung Cancer Screening Program for Early Detection. Inspiras lung screening program follows evidence-based guidelines established by the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial, which found that screening for lung cancer using low dose CT scans can lower the chance of dying from lung cancer by 20%. Inspira has since been designated a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance for its ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening. In 2015, Inspira was the first in the region to offer breast cancer patients SAVISCOUT, a new technology that targets breast lumps more effectively and eliminates the need for needle or wire tumor localization. COMPREHENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES ====================================== Inspira offers comprehensive cardiac services, including diagnostic cardiac catheterization and emergency cardiac catheterization with angioplasty and stenting, also known as emergency PCI, at Inspira Medical Center Vineland. IMC Elmer provides enhanced external counter-pulsation (EECP), a non-invasive therapy to treat persistent angina. Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland also provide quality cardiac rehabilitation services and are designated by the state as primary stroke centers. A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY ============================================= Inspira Medical Center Vineland has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for the fourth consecutive time by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (AMSBS). The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. To earn a center of excellence designation, the Inspira Medical Center Vineland underwent a series of site inspections during which all aspects of the program's surgical processes were closely examined and data on health outcomes was collected. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | BREAST IMAGING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE ==================================== Inspira Medical Center Vineland has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that have achieved excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR's voluntary, breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program. LUNG CANCER SCREENING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE ========================================== Inspira Medical Center Vineland was recently designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive this elite distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography (CT) in the chest module, as well as undergo a rigorous assessment of its lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure. Also required are procedures in place for follow-up patient care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ========================= Hospital-based maternity services are offered at Inspira Medical Center Vineland and Inspira Medical Center Elmer, which both offer modern, private maternity suites where our physicians and nurses provide a safe and positive environment for labor and delivery. Inspira Medical Centers also offer the services of midwives. The Women's and Children's Inpatient Care Center is located on the first floor of Inspira Medical Center Vineland and offers a LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum) room configuration that permits a mother to choose whether she wishes to have her baby stay in the same room with her during her stay or have family members stay with her. IMC Vineland has 10 private labor/delivery/recovery rooms and 28 private post-partum rooms to encourage family bonding. The maternity care unit at Inspira Medical Center Elmer, which opened in 2003, has 5 private labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms, each with a private bathroom. Four of the rooms offer whirlpools and the fifth room offers expectant mothers one of the regions only water birthing tubs. IMC Elmer also offers comprehensive fetal testing and immunization services; C-section facilities and recovery rooms; breastfeeding and infant care education; and easy access to medical center departments for diagnostic screening. Inspira Medical Center Vineland has 10 private labor/delivery/recovery rooms and 28 postpartum rooms. NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) =================================== Inspira Medical Center Vineland offers advanced care for premature, low birth-weight/critically ill infants as young as 28 weeks gestational age at the Level IIIa Deborah F. Sager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The unit is supported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by neonatologists from Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. NEUROSURGERY ============= At Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland, patients are offered the latest minimally invasive surgical treatments for a range of conditions like brain tumors, spine tumors, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, carpel tunnel syndrome, spinal compression fractures and chronic pain by a highly-skilled, fellowship trained neurosurgeon. UROLOGY ======== Our minimally invasive surgery team specializes in surgical procedures that are both the most effective and least invasive to treat a large range of conditions urologic cancers, benign prostate enlargement, bladder disorders, women's and children's urologic problems, urinary stone disease, reconstructive surgery, male and female sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. ONCOLOGY ======== IMC has recruited physicians to their medical staff that specialize in gynecologic oncology and oncologic breast surgery. These specialized Services were never before available locally to the members of our community. IMC SPORTS REHABCARE VINELAND ============================== IMC Sports RehabCare is conveniently located within Inspira Fitness Connection Vineland. The dedicated staff works closely with orthopedic surgeons to assist patients with the rehabilitation and treatment of arthroscopic procedures, total joint replacements for hip and knee, intricate hand and foot surgery and specialized spine procedures. The rehab centers new AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill introduces technology that "unweights" a user, reducing the impact of walking or running on both muscles and joints. This enables patients to maintain their natural gait while rehabilitating and may even speed the process of therapy. Additionally, Inspira RehabCare has introduced the Nintendo Wii as an adjunct to current and traditional therapies. It enhances the patient experience at the same time creating a fun atmosphere. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES =========================== IMC Behavioral Health Services has 59 acute care psychiatric beds at the Inspira Health Center Bridgeton, providing inpatient services, a Behavior Wellness Center, and outpatient counseling for both the adult and child/adolescent populations throughout the Southern New Jersey region. Inspiras Behavioral Wellness Centers offer comprehensive therapeutic services, referrals, and on-site psychiatric services (excluding legal forensic assessments). Child & Adolescent Services ---------------------------- - Child and Adolescent Intermediate Inpatient Program (ages 5 to 17) This program offers a complete evaluation and treatment option for children who require longer-term hospitalization. Inspiras 12 bed intermediate care unit in Bridgeton is the areas only experienced long term psychiatric treatment center for inpatient care of this age group. The average length of stay is between 4 to 12 weeks. - Child and Adolescent Program (ages 5 to 17) - The partial hospitalization program provides full treatment including individual, group and family counseling as well as psychiatric assessment. - Inpatient Program for Children and Adolescents (ages 5 to 17) - This program provides the region with an advanced Children's Crisis Intervention Program for complete inpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for youth who are in need of immediate treatment. The new renovated 14 bed unit offers group and individual therapy as well as around-the-clock nursing care. - Intensive Outpatient Programs (ages 11 to 17) - Inspira Health Center Bridgeton offers an intensive outpatient program, which assists adolescents in Cumberland & Salem Counties find better pathways to healthy development. - Therapeutic Nursery (ages 3 to 5) - Inspira offers a Therapeutic Nursery Program (ages 3 to 5) to help children early on who struggle with behavioral disorders. We collaborate with all key stakeholders in the child's life to establish individualized treatment goals. Adult Services -------------- - Inpatient Program for Adults - Inspira's short-term care facility and voluntary inpatient programs offer complete inpatient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and around-the-clock nursing care for adults who are in need of a higher level of treatment. The facility features a 33-bed unit designed to promote healing. - Adult Partial Hospitalization Program - The Adult Partial Hospitalization Program provides services similar to the intensity and scope of inpatient treatment, but with significantly less disruption to the lives of patients and their families. The program is designed for people with symptoms that seriously impact their daily functioning, but who are hoping to avoid hospitalization or are in need of a transition from inpatient to outpatient care. This program follows an acute short-term model of intensive treatment with multiple sessions to span over a few weeks. - Adult Intensive Outpatient Program - The Adult Intensive Outpatient Program provides intensive, structured, clinical services to individuals experiencing significant emotional distress. The program offers the flexibility for clients to attend specialized day or afternoon group therapy. Typically, individuals attend for three hours per day, two or three times per week. The program's psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups provide a safe, caring environment in which individuals can address their mental health needs, gain a better understanding of their illness, improve coping skills and draw on mutual support. The IOP program also provides access to a 24/7 contact line that will connect people with IMC mental health staff. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | - Wellness and Recovery Outpatient Program - Inspiras Wellness and Recovery Outpatient Program provides treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders in mental and substance abuse. The program provides traditional outpatient services, which include weekly, hour-long individual, family and group sessions along with psychiatric evaluations and individualized medication management. - Inspira has partnered with four local health systems to form the South Jersey Behavioral Health Innovation Collaborative to help improve services across the region. INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE, INC. ================================= Inspira LIFE is an innovative and comprehensive program now available to older adults and their families in our community. This program is part of the national PACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. LIFE stands for (Living Independently For Elders) and currently serves all of Cumberland County and parts of Salem and Gloucester counties. Inspira LIFE is one of only four programs in the state of New Jersey. This program provides all-inclusive care to eligible participants 55 years and older that meet the requirements for nursing home level care. COMMUNITY BENEFIT EFFORTS ========================== In its role as the sole not-for-profit acute care provider in Cumberland and Salem Counties, IMC and entities under its parent, provide and participate in a number of services and programs in our community. From community education to participation in community-focused groups, IMC provides a wide range of services. Improve Community Health -------------------------- Inspira Medical Centers provides its neighbors with many programs and services that help improve the health of the community. Examples of some of these programs and services are: - Cancer Services - Inspira Frank and Edith Scarpa Cancer Center offers a number of outreach services, which provide support and education in the community. IMC's Breast Cancer Bridge Program, Men's Cancer Support Group and Patient Navigators all serve as healthcare advocates, helping patients navigate through their cancer journey. As a Fox Chase Cancer Center partner, IMC provides leading-edge cancer care through national clinical trials, which focus on cancer treatment, diagnostic and prevention methods. IMC has the opportunity to recruit a large amount of patients for Fox Chase's newest clinical trials, providing local access to the latest strategies against cancer. - Health Information - Access to quality health information is important and IMC provides a variety of healthcare information to the community on its website and through publications to the general public. The community has monthly access to IMC medical experts through partnerships with the local newspapers featuring monthly sections like "Ask the Doctor", which allow readers to submit questions and receive responses about important healthcare issues. "Family & Friends" is a quarterly external publication that offers health information to promote healthy living, heighten awareness of health issues, recognize common symptoms of disease and encourage medical attention and treatment. IMC's website offers a wealth of health information to the community including free access to Look, Listen and Learn, an online library of educational videos covering a variety of medical conditions and procedures. In addition, IMC offers a e-newsletter, "Health E You" with health tips and recipes. A free subscription is available through Inspira's website. - Garden AHEC Programs - Through academic and community partnerships, Garden AHEC provides health career recruitment programs and increases access to healthcare in medically underserved areas. Garden AHEC addresses healthcare workforce needs by introducing students and adults to healthcare career opportunities, establishing community-based training sites for medical students and providing continuing education programs for local healthcare professionals. Its fundamental purpose is to improve access to quality healthcare in medically underserved areas and to underserved populations in its service area. By working to recruit, train and maintain local healthcare workforce, Garden AHEC addresses deficiencies in access to primary and preventive care services in South Jersey. Partnering with local community health education and improvement initiatives, along with other programs at Inspira Health Network, are just some of the ways we are working with community partners to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors. - Health Fairs and Screenings - IMC also reaches out to those in our community who do not regularly come through the doors of our medical centers. IMC reaches out to a variety of local employers by participating in on-site health fairs and events to offer valuable health information to our neighbors. In addition, IMC hosts senior luncheon classes and senior health education days, which include flu shots and educational sessions. In recognition of stroke awareness month, IMC hosts a stroke awareness education & screening day which includes free educational sessions, blood pressure checks and stroke screening tests. IMC's annual Spirit of Women Health Screening Day brings a myriad of health services and education together in one central location at Inspira Medical Center Vineland. At the event, attendees receive a range of free health screenings, including blood pressure and pulse oximetry, body mass index, heart disease risk assessment, skin cancer (face), foot and wound care, behavioral risk assessment, sleep apnea assessment, step test (resting heart rate), heel bone density and more. In addition, fun group activities are held, including yoga, line dancing and cooking demonstrations, as well as a relaxation room and meditation sessions. - NJCEED - IMC is Cumberland County's lead agency for the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED), which provides comprehensive cancer outreach, education and free screenings to underserved and uninsured residents who might otherwise not have access to these important diagnostic screening services. In 2015, 395 breast, 194 cervical, 88 colorectal and 33 prostate screenings were provided through the grant. IMC also has a dedicated staff that goes out into the community to speak about the availability of free screenings and the CEED program. - Support Groups - To help address social, psychological or emotional issues related to diseases and health issues, IMC offers a variety of free support groups that include, but are not limited to, women's cancer, diabetes, cardiopulmonary health, prostate cancer, smoking cessation, stroke and five levels of bariatric support. Additionally, IMC donates the use of space in its facilities for external nonprofit organizations to hold support group meetings for substance abuse such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. - Support Services - Staff members of IMC's Patient Business Services department, in addition to providing financial counseling to individuals, make frequent visits to various community groups and social service agencies, educating them on the charity care options and financial assistance programs available. In addition, a significant level of charity care, financial assistance, transportation assistance and language assistance services are provided for the underserved and vulnerable populations. - Training Classes - IMC offers a wealth of educational programs designed to promote a safe and healthy lifestyle. Training classes are regularly available on such topics as childbirth, breast-feeding, newborn care, understanding diabetes, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), SafeSitter (Babysitter Training) and others. Educate Health Professionals ----------------------------- Inspira Medical Centers offers educational support to both its current health professionals and tomorrows physicians - Garden AHEC Educational Conferences - Garden Area Health Education Center ("AHEC") is a program affiliated with the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine which facilitates improved community health outcomes through collaborative initiatives linking needs to educational resources. Targeting the educational needs of primary care providers, nurses, social workers and other allied health professionals in the community, Garden AHEC offers accredited continuing education programs on topics such as autism, dermatology, diabetes, dialysis, infectious diseases, wound care, mental health, childhood obesity, social work, pediatric pharmacology, trauma patient care and treatment, immigration and many others. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | - Health Professionals Education - Education helps prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, which is why we strongly support medical education at all academic levels and find innovative ways to inspire young people to pursue careers in a wide variety of medical fields. Community medicine rotations with the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan SOM), provides third year medical students a two-week rotation in community-based agencies and organizations to learn about underserved and culturally diverse populations, including barriers to accessing care. Responding to the nursing shortage, IMC offers nursing education programs, externships and internships. IMC medical staff routinely hosts students for job shadowing and student observations. - Residency Programs - IMC has partnered with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine to train the next generation of physicians. These medical school graduates work side-by-side with experienced members of the IMC Medical Staff in Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Urogynecology, Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Traditional Rotating Internship, Emergency Medicine and General Surgery. At the same time, they enhance patient care with the knowledge of the latest treatments and philosophies medicine has to offer. They also bring a level of intellectual curiosity that strengthens our care teams and benefits our patients. In 2015, there were approximately 135 residents in training. - School Programs on Health Careers - IMC provides educational opportunities and hosts special events, job shadowing and programs to middle and high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and medicine. To reach every age group in the community, IMC staff also extends hospitals tours to preschool and first graders, as their primary introduction to the healthcare environment and promotion of healthy lifestyles. - Symposia - IMC is preparing for the healthcare challenges of the future by supporting the continuing education needs of physicians and allied health personnel in the community. Programs are available on the latest advancements and leading-edge research on topics such as cancer, critical care, nephrology, pediatrics and obstetrics. These continuing education opportunities give health professionals and physicians in our community and across the region the ability to meet and discuss important issues within our industry. - Community Needs Assessment - In collaboration with the Cumberland/Salem/Gloucester Health and Wellness Alliance, Inspira Health Network completed its 2016-2018 community needs assessment. IMC partnered with over 15 local organizations to form the Cumberland/Salem/Gloucester Health & Wellness Alliance in 2011. Community surveys, focus groups and key informant surveys were conducted to idenitfy the most prevalent needs in our community. Through a planned and organized effort, the group is working collectively towards strategies to target these priorities by tapping into the resources of the community and collaborating on initiatives. IMC actively contributes to this process and engages in the identified priorities that match its mission, expertise, resources and capacity. Currently IMC is implementing the identified strategies and tracking their progress. In addition to these organized needs assessment efforts, ongoing community meetings with local providers, local health departments, local politicians, organizations and community leaders are sponsored by the network to address the ongoing needs of the community. ACCESS TO AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE ================================================== IMC has both participated in and conducted a number of programs to improve access to healthcare services: - Efficient and Quality Patient Care - As the leading community provider in southern New Jersey, IMC is highly regarded for its quality of care and services in the region. Clinical quality and service excellence remain top strategic initiatives. To further increase the efficiency of patient care, IMC has transitioned to electronic medical records making significant investments in its clinical computer systems. The organization will expand its core quality measures by participating in several regional and national performance improvement programs that will provide benchmarking data and tools for measuring and reporting clinical quality. - Patient Satisfaction - IMC uses a patient satisfaction tool called the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Survey (HCAHPS). This standardized survey measures our patients' perceptions about their hospital experience and provides feedback about how we are doing, both good and bad. This assists us to continually make improvements and provide even better care for the community. - Five major health systems in southern New Jersey (Inspira, Cooper, Kennedy, Virtua and OLOLs), the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers have launched the South Jersey Behavioral Health Innovation Collaborative (SJBHIC) to evaluate the current behavioral health landscape and provide innovative recommendations on how to improve the system. To understand the challenges in the current system, the Collaborative is gathering data from the five participating hospitals on how patients flow through their network of providers, analyze the data and then apply evidence-based and best practices along with innovative system changes that will better serve individuals with behavioral health conditions. National and Regional Initiatives --------------------------------- IMC has been an active participant in national and regional initiatives, including the following: 1. Center for Medicare and Medicaid services: National "Hospital Compare" Initiative 2. VHA, Inc. Patient Quality and Safety Initiatives: Medication Reconciliation Collaborative (IMC - Vineland & Elmer); Rapid Response Team collaborative (IMC - Vineland & Elmer); AND Transformation of the ICU and TICU (IMC - Vineland & Elmer). 3. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): Member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement - 100,000 lives campaign (IMC - Vineland & Elmer); AND Member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement - 5 million lives from harm campaign (IMC - Vineland & Elmer). New Jersey Hospital Association initiatives: Participants in the NJHA pressure ulcer collaborative (IMC - Vineland & Elmer); AND Participants in the NJHA rapid response teams collaborative (IMC - Vineland & Elmer). Community Service and Community Building Programs ================================================= IMC is much more than a healthcare network; it is a community partner dedicated to improving community health and collaborating with other community partners on health initiatives that address the health priorities of the communities it serves. Our partnerships leverage the strength of multiple community organizations while encouraging community-wide collaborative efforts to benefit the community. Advocacy - IMC employees and leadership, serve on various government advisory committees and boards for national, state and local organizations to advocate for healthcare reform, bring about changes in regulatory requirements, improve access to healthcare and promote the health status for both the broader community and vulnerable populations through hospital representation to organizations. These include: - Advocates for Children of NJ; - American Hospital Association; - Cumberland County Children's Youth Council; - Cumberland County Healthcare Coalition; - Cumberland County Homeland Security County Working Group Committee; - Cumberland Inter Agency Coordinating Council; - Medical Coordination Center Advisory Council; - New Jersey Hospice & Palliative Care Organization; - New Jersey Hospital Association; - New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services; - National Association for Home Care & Hospice; - Tri-County Inter-Agency Coordinating Council; - Salem County Homeland Security; - Southeastern PA Regional Task Force; - Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative; - Southern Region Children's Coordinating Council; AND - Cumberland/Salem/Gloucester Health & Wellness Alliance. - Community Advisory Committee - IMC hosts the Community Advisory Committee meeting once every quarter. The committee is comprised of local community leaders from various organizations who volunteer their time to come in and receive information on the latest happenings within Inspira Health Network. Towards the end of the meeting there is a question and answer session, during which each community representative is encouraged to bring forward questions from the community it represents. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | - Economic Development and Community Involvement - The impact our troubled economy has had on healthcare extends beyond the hospital to the well-being of our neighbors. To help address the root causes of health problems such as poverty, homelessness and unemployment the hospital offers the expertise and resources of its healthcare employees as active board members and participants with various community organizations. Additionally, IMC employees, from staff to CEO, participate on the boards of a variety of organizations whose focus is not only of the health needs of the community, but on the overall needs of the community. Some of these organizations include: - American Red Cross South Jersey Chapter; - Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce; - Bridgeton Rotary Club; - CEZ 21st Century Community Learning Centers; - Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office; - Elmer Rotary Club; - Food Bank of South Jersey; - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce; - Mayor's Campaign for Healthier Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland; - Millville Chamber of Commerce; - Ministerial Fellowships of Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland; - Salem Chamber of Commerce; - Southern NJ Development Council; - United Way of Cumberland County; - Vineland Rotary Club; AND - The Walter Rand Institute. - Emergency Preparedness - IMC readies itself for catastrophic disaster above and beyond licensure requirements. This includes an internal, formalized hospital emergency response/decon team of dedicated staff who conduct extensive quarterly decontamination training. IMC partners with Offices of Emergency Management, local police and other related agencies to coordinate community-wide mass casualty drills and participates in state sponsored disaster planning drills to rehearse healthcare preparedness for mass casualty disasters and public health emergencies. - Employer Forum - IMC Occupational Health developed this quarterly forum to address, target and discuss medical issues, employee health, safety and wellness of workforce populations with employers throughout Cumberland County. - Environmental Safety - Inspira Medical Centers participates in a Safe Syringe Program that helps the community to safely and responsibly dispose of syringes, needles and lancets generated in the home. This program helps assure a safe environment by providing the community an outlet to properly dispose of medical waste. Each year, community members are provided with sharps containers and are permitted to drop them at IMC locations where they are properly disposed of. - Extended Care Facility Consortium (ECF) - In 2009, a collaborative group was formed between IMC and the neighboring extended care facilities. The role of the ECF is to facilitate outreach and provide information, services, resources and a continuum of access to care for elderly populations within Cumberland County. - IMPACT (Innovative Model for Preschool and Community Teaming) was developed through collaboration between IMC and the Vineland Board of Education. It provides health and social services, childcare for infants and toddlers, preschool programs and literacy programs that target the needs of the low income residents in Cumberland County. It also addresses issues such as teen pregnancy, teen parenting and early childhood education. Every year, the program makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and their families. IMPACT provides a number of educational opportunities for the community including: 1. IMPACT Teen Parenting Program provides parenting classes, childcare services, prenatal care and life skills education to teen parents in the Vineland High Schools and promotes lifelong learning and second pregnancy prevention. 2. IMPACT School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) offers health services, tutoring, counseling, recreation and life skills training at the Vineland High School, Vineland Wallace Middle School and Millville High School. 3. IMPACT Family Outreach Program is an Abbott program which coordinates family outreach and support with social workers who service Abbott preschool providers in Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland. 4. IMPACT Child Care Program is accredited by the national association for the education of young children and is open to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old with health center services provided on site. In 2015, an average of 55 children were enrolled in the Child Care Program and 47 were enrolled in the Wrap Around Program. 5. IMC's Family Success Centers in Vineland and Port Norris provide services and programs that connect families with community resources ranging from housing and legal assistance to help obtaining household items and food. The center focuses on 10 core services to strengthen families by providing assistance with obtaining health insurance, selecting physicians, providing workshops that increase positive interaction between parents and children, promoting family literacy, addressing health issues and legal issues such as immigration and other topics relevant to the community. - Improving access to healthcare for uninsured/underinsured - IMC has a proud history of helping uninsured residents get the coverage they need. IMC has worked in collaboration with NJHA (New Jersey Hospital Association) to provide certified application counselors assist community members in accessing the new federal healthcare exchange to apply for health insurance as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. - Mayor's Campaigns for Healthier Vineland, Millville and Bridgeton - Various IMC staff are active committee members of the Vineland, Millville and Bridgeton Mayor's Campaigns for Healthier Communities. In collaboration with IMC, the local Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC), CompleteCare Health Network (CCHN) and other collaborative partners, co-host community health fairs, facilitate community outreach events and connect the medically disenfranchised to the appropriate healthcare and social service providers to encourage uninsured residents to enroll in affordable healthcare programs. The committees are dedicated to improving healthcare for Vineland, Millville and Bridgeton residents by making resources available through increased awareness and access. - Medical Explorers Program - In partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Garden AHEC's Medical Explorers Program provides an opportunity for teens interested in medical careers to interact with physicians and nurses, learn various careers and experience realistic portrayals of specialty areas such as "A Night in the OR." - STEPS for Kids - STEPS for Kids was developed through a collaboration between IMC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Cumberland/Cape/Atlantic YMCA, to reduce childhood obesity in Vineland and Bridgeton schools by educating boys and girls aged 8 to 12 identified by school nurses with an assessed BMI level at or above the 85th percentile who are at risk for obesity. Parents and children attend 12-week interactive bi-lingual program that focuses on balanced meal plans and simple exercise techniques that help families achieve healthier lifestyles. This program is completely funded and run by IMC through its Garden AHEC department. - IMC Spirit of Women - Recognizing the uniqueness of women and the influence they hold over the health of their families, IMC is proud to be a participant of the Spirit of Women Program, part of a national movement for women's wellness to promote health and motivate women to make positive changes in their lives. Some of the groups events included Day of Dance, Womens Health Screening Day and Girls Night Out. IMC Spirit of Women also holds a quarterly seminar series, each focusing on specific issues concerning women's health. - Auxiliaries - The Inspira Health Network Auxiliary Cumberland County and the Inspira Health Network Auxiliary Elmer hold various events throughout the year like the Princess Party, Calendar Raffle and Yard Sale. In 2015 they donated $57,000 to Inspira Health Network. - Volunteers Program - Whether greeting visitors at the front desk or comforting patients at their bedside, volunteers play an important role in IMC's tradition of compassionate care. Our successful volunteer program consists of adults and teens with age ranges from 14 to 96 who provide assistance in a vast array of areas such as accounting, education, public relations, laundry, emergency room, surgical services, pediatrics, nursing and more. In 2015, 1077 dedicated and generous volunteers donated more than 105,000 hours of service throughout the health network. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; LINE 4D | EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7 | INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("network") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. network HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11b | THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("NETWORK") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THIS ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NETWORK'S FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE NETWORK'S FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS FOR ALL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES OF THE SYSTEM. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE SYSTEM HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND SYSTEM INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS ("INTERNAL WORKING GROUP") TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROVIDING IT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NETWORK'S FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 | THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("NETWORK") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND NETWORK'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER, GENERAL COUNSEL PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS WHICH IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE NETWORK'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 | THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("NETWORK") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THE NETWORK'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EACH OF WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS STUDY USED COMPARABLE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC MARKET DATA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIMILAR SIZED HOSPITALS, # OF LICENSED BEDS AND NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. |
| CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J | PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B | THIS ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN OFFICERS AND/OR BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME AS REFLECTED IN PART VII OF THIS FORM 990. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, PAID OFFICERS, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF THE SYSTEM; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CORE FORM, PART X; BALANCE SHEET RESTATEMENT | CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PRIOR YEAR BALANCES PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO CONFORM TO THE CURRENT YEAR PRESENTATION IN THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS RESTATEMENT HAD NO EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S NET ASSETS. |
| CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9 | OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - NET TRANSFER TO JUNO ASSURANCE, LTD; A REALTED ORGANIZATION - ($5,000,000); - FORGIVENESS OF DEBT (INSPIRA HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.); a related organization - ($10,000,000); - OTHER DECREASES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS - ($54,412); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION FOR PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - $219,940; - CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TEMPORARY TRUST; TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ($100,514); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM TEMPORARY RESTRICTION - ($223,891); AND - INCREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST; PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED - ($319,913). |
| CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 | THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM'S TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY IS INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("NETWORK"). AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE NETWORK AND ALL ENTITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014; RESPECTIVELY. THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. AND ITS CONTROLLED AFFILIATIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014; RESPECTIVELY. THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE NETWORK'S FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THIS ORGANIZATION, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 3 | THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A SYSTEM WIDE CONSOLIDATED AUDIT UNDER THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT AND OMB CIRCULAR A-133 AUDIT. |
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