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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | BACKGROUND ========== PART OF THE INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK INC. AND AFFILIATES, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY, INC. ("IMCW"), LOCATED IN WOODBURY, NEW JERSEY IS A 322-BED LICENSED, ACUTE-CARE, NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SERVING GLOUCESTER COUNTY AND PARTS OF CAMDEN, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES. IMCW IS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, IMCW PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, IMCW 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 AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH ARE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. 3. MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF IMCW RESTS WITH THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 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 IMCW AS SHOWN THROUGH THE FACTORS OUTLINED ABOVE AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE USE AND CONTROL OF IMCW 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. IMCW PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, IMCW 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. IMCW MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. PATIENT STATISTICAL INFORMATION =============================== WITH MORE THAN 1,676 FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND A MEDICAL STAFF OF APPROXIMATELY 720, IMCW PROVIDES A DIVERSE ARRAY OF DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES IN THE COMFORT, CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY OF A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SETTING. IMCW IS GLOUCESTER COUNTY'S LARGEST EMPLOYER. IN 2018, IMCW PERFORMED 7,389 SURGERIES, 62,768 PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS, 755 DIALYSIS TREATMENTS, 93,848 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROCEDURES, AND 51,915 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. ALSO IN 2018, INPATIENT ADMISSIONS WERE 8,130 FOR ADULTS AND PEDIATRICS, 717 FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND 811 BIRTHS. QUALITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ============================== IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WIDE SCOPE OF SERVICES, IMCW 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: LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT SAFETY HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN AWARDED TO THE INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY, EARNING AN "A" ON THE LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE FOR THE FALL OF 2018. MORE THAN 2,600 HOSPITALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE; LESS THAN ONE THIRD EARN AN A. LEAPFROG TOP HOSPITAL AWARD INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY WAS RECOGNIZED IN 2018 AS ONE OF 35 TOP GENERAL HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ONE OF 12 IN NEW JERSEY, BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP. LEAPFROG TOP HOSPITALS MUST HAVE EARNED AN "A" HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE, HAVE A VALUE SCORE IN THE TOP 10% OF GENERAL HOSPITALS, FULLY MEET SELECT LEAPFROG PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND MUST SATISFY THE TOP HOSPITAL SELECTION COMMITTEE THAT THE HOSPITAL EMBODIES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE WORTHY OF THE TOP HOSPITAL DESIGNATION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY RECEIVED THIS DESIGNATION. THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT IMCW WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES WITH ITS SILVER BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CRITICAL CARE IN 2018, INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK WAS LISTED AS BECKERS HEALTHCARE "150 TOP PLACES TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE." HEALTHGRADES STAR RANKINGS ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR SELECT CLINICAL CATEGORIES AS MEASURED BY THE HEALTHGRADES METHODOLOGY. IN 2018, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY RECEIVED FIVE-STAR DESIGNATION FOR PERIPHERAL VASCULAR BYPASS SERVICES. U.S. NEWS RANKINGS BEST HOSPITAL RANKINGS ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY TO IDENTIFY HOSPITALS THAT ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO TREAT PATIENTS WHO NEED SPECIALIZED CARE. INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY HAS BEEN RANKED AS HIGH PERFORMING IN HEART FAILURE. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GET WITH THE GUIDELINES GOLD DESIGNATION FOR THE RESUSCITATION OF CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS. ACCREDITED BY DNV HEALTHCARE 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. ACCREDITED ISO 9001:2015 BY DNV GL HEALTHCARE - INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK IS THE SECOND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY TO RECEIVE ISO 9001:2015 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 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE FACILITIES' DNV GL HEALTHCARE ACCREDITATION WHICH AIDS THE ORGANIZATIONS LEADERSHIP AND STAFF IN CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATING AND IMPROVING THE CARE PROVIDED TO THE REGION. DNV GL 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 INTO THEIR SURVEY PROCESS. THE DNV GL PROGRAM REQUIRES HOSPITALS TO EVALUATE THE CONTINUUM OF PATIENT CARE THROUGHOUT ITS FACILITIES AND TAKE MEASURED STEPS TO IMPROVE WHEN IT IS WARRANTED. COMMUNITY HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES ========================================= IMCW IS COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES BY PROVIDING REFERRAL RESOURCES AND VARIOUS FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TOPICS SUCH AS DIABETES, NUTRITION AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. HEALTH CONCIERGE SERVICE ======================== INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK CONTINUED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICE. WITH ONE PHONE CALL, AREA RESIDENTS CAN NOW SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS, REGISTER FOR CLASSES, FIND A PHYSICIAN, OR EVEN TALK WITH A REGISTERED NURSE ABOUT AN UPCOMING MEDICAL TEST. COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES ======================== IMCW OFFERS A COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES. THIS FREE PROGRAM ALLOWS IMCW TO PARTNER WITH MEMBERS OF ITS MEDICAL AND CLINICAL STAFF TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY ON IMPORTANT ISSUES RELATED TO IMPROVING OR MAINTAINING QUALITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS. SOME OF THE TOPICS INCLUDED SLEEP DISORDERS, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, STROKE AND DIABETES. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE =================== LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THOSE WHOSE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH. TO BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT, THE ETHNICITY OF THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN MUST BE LESS THAN 5 PERCENT OF THE DEMOGRAPHIC POPULATION. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ========================== IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CUMBERLAND/SALEM/GLOUCESTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS ALLIANCE, IMCW CONTINUED TO WORK ON INITIATIVES OF THE 2016-2018 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT. COMMUNITY SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUPS AND KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS WERE CONDUCTED TO TARGET 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. IMCW ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO THIS PROCESS AND ENGAGES IN THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES THAT MATCH ITS MISSION, EXPERTISE, RESOURCES AND CAPACITY. CURRENTLY IMCW IS IMPLEMENTING THE IDENTIFIED STRATEGIES AND TRACKING THEIR PROGRESS. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | DONATIONS ========= EACH YEAR IMCW SUPPORTS MANY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THAT OF ITS OWN BY PROVIDING DONATIONS OF BOTH CASH AND IN-KIND IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED WITH A CASH DONATION INCLUDED: - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY - CITY OF WOODBURY - EMMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION - GARDEN STATE COUCIL - GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GREATER WOODBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - LAUREN ROSE ALBERT FOUNDATION - NAMI - MARYVILLE, INC. - NJ ALLIANCE FOR ACTION CONFERENCE - NJHA - ROBINS NEST - TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE - ROWAN COLLEGE AT GLOUCESTER COUNTY - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - YMCA OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY ===================================== IMCW EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OUR COO AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP, 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: - CHILDRENS INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL; - CUMBERLAND/SALEM/GLOUCESTER HEALTH & WELLNESS ALLIANCE; - GLOUCESTER COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL; - GLOUCESTER COUNTY TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS; - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE & HOSPICE; - NJ ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER RESOURCE - NJ HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION; - NJ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION; - PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DRUG & ALCOHOL; - GLOUCESTER COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION COMMITTEE; - TRI-COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL; - TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE; AND - SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE. HEALTH PROFESSIONS 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. IMCW OFFERS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXTERNSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS. RESIDENCY PROGRAMS ------------------ SINCE 1983, IMCW HAS OPERATED A FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM WHO WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH EXPERIENCED MEMBERS OF THE IMCW MEDICAL STAFF, GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT. 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. INSPIRA HOSPITALS ALSO SERVE AS CLINICAL ROTATION SITES FOR SEVERAL AREA MEDICAL SCHOOLS. COMMUNITY WASTE REDUCTION AND SHARPS DISPOSAL --------------------------------------------- IMCW PARTICIPATES IN A PROGRAM THAT WAS DEVELOPED BY THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH BIO-SYSTEMS AND ENDORSED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HOME MEDICAL WASTE. MEETING FACILITIES ------------------ IMCW OFFERS THE USE OF THEIR MEETING ROOMS AND FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE, TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORT GROUPS, SELF-HELP GROUPS AND NON-PROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES. SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE OFFERED SPACE IN 2018 INCLUDED ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, AMERICAN RED CROSS, DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP, OCD SUPPORT GROUP AND ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ================== AS PART OF ITS MISSION, IMCW OFFERS A BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND COUNSELING, FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH SCREENINGS AND PATIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS. THE IMPORTANCE AND VALUE OF EMPHASIZING GOOD HEALTH, FITNESS, SAFETY, EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION ARE SHOWN IN OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS. THIS ALSO REFLECTS OUR STRONG DESIRE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. HEALTH FAIRS & SCREENINGS ------------------------- A NUMBER OF HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED HEALTH SCREENING EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT 2018. IMCW STRIVES TO TEACH HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES, PROMOTE SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH VARIOUS DISEASES AND ATTEMPT TO REACH AS MANY UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED AS POSSIBLE. HEALTH SCREENINGS ARE ALSO PERFORMED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO DETECT UNDIAGNOSED DISEASE AND ASSIST THOSE IN NEED IN GAINING ACCESS TO CARE, WORKING TOWARDS ELIMINATING HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES. SOME OF THE HEALTH SCREENINGS IMCW PROVIDES INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD GLUCOSE, SKIN CANCER AND CHOLESTEROL AS WELL AS COUNSELING BY SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES AND FOLLOW-UP WITH PRINTED MATERIALS AND TELEPHONE CALLS. PHYSICIANS WHO SPECIALIZE IN EYE DISEASES PROVIDE GLAUCOMA SCREENINGS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS AS NEEDED. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ------------------------------ IMCW SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS ("ARC") BY HOSTING FOUR BLOOD DRIVES EACH YEAR. THE RED CROSS IS THE LARGEST SINGLE SUPPLIER OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES, COLLECTING AND PROCESSING MORE THAN 40 PERCENT OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO SOME 3,000 HOSPITALS AND TRANSFUSION CENTERS NATIONWIDE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATION ------------------------------- IMCW'S CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN BOTH THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY CIACC AND TRI-COUNTY CIACC THROUGHOUT 2017. THE CIACC GROUP IS MADE UP OF A VARIETY OF AGENCIES IN GLOUCESTER, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES, PLUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM THOSE SAME COUNTIES, WHO MEET REGULARLY TO COORDINATE SERVICES, COMMUNICATE REGARDING CHANGES IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COUNTIES AND ADVOCATE FOR PATIENT RIGHTS/SERVICES. ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------ THIS GROUP IS PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED AND PROVIDES EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA. THE FORMAT IS FLEXIBLE AND INCLUDES EDUCATION ON THE DISEASE, TREATMENT METHODS, AND COPING STRATEGIES FOR DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AND AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STROKE PREVENTION EDUCATION --------------------------- IMCW PROVIDES STROKE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION. BLOOD PRESSUR SCREENINGS ARE PERFORMED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES.EDUCATION TO DETECT THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STROKE IS ALSO PROVIDED. REGISTERED NURSES PROVIDE COUNSELING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN HEART AND STROKE ASSOCIATIONS' GUIDELINES. PRINTED MATERIAL PROVIDING INFORMATION ON HEART DISEASE, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND OTHER RISK FACTORS IS PROVIDED. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ---------------------- MONTHLY DIABETES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS ARE COORDINATED AND FACILITATED BY A REGISTERED NURSE CERTIFIED IN DIABETES EDUCATION. GUEST SPEAKERS MAY INCLUDE REGISTERED DIETITIANS, ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS, NEPHROLOGISTS, DENTISTS, OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND LICENSED COUNSELORS WHO DISCUSS TOPICS SUCH AS NUTRITION, FOOT CARE, DENTAL HYGIENE, GOAL SETTING AND PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN BLOOD GLUCOSE AND BLOOD LIPID LEVELS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ==================================================== IMCWS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN EDUCATING AND PROMOTING HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT AREA SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, POLICE ACADEMIES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SOME TOPICS MAY INCLUDE INJURY PREVENTION, FORENSIC NURSING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS ("SANE") --------------------------------------- IMCW'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS AN EXAMINATION SITE FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM ("SART") IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM CONSISTS OF A SANE, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM SERVICES EMPOWERING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS ("SERV") AND MEMBERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. SERV IS THE NJ STATE DESIGNATED SEXUAL TRAUMA SERVICES PROVIDER FOR CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER COUNTIES. WHEN A SEXUAL ASSAULT PATIENT ARRIVES AT THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF ACTIVATES THE SANE. THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS PROVIDE A MEDICAL SCREENING EXAMINATION AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENT. THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT HAS A DEDICATED SANE SUITE WHICH PROVIDES SECURITY FOR THE FORENSIC EQUIPMENT. IMCW DOES NOT CHARGE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PATIENT. THE SANE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAM TO THE PATIENT WHILE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH TEAM MEMBERS TO MEET THE PATIENT'S NEEDS. MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS ============================== CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS ---------------------------------------------------- THIS THREE-WEEK CLASS IS PROVIDED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND SUPPORT PERSONS. THE TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS INCLUDE THE DISCOMFORTS OF PREGNANCY, THE LABOR AND DELIVERY PROCESS, FETAL MONITORING, ANESTHESIA CHOICES, C-SECTIONS, BREATHING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES AND FAMILY ADJUSTMENT. ONE-DAY CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS ------------------------------------ THIS CLASS IS IDEAL FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS WHO CANNOT COMMIT TO A FULL, THREE-WEEK CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES. THIS CLASS COVERS THE TOPICS OF LABOR AND DELIVERY, C-SECTIONS, ANESTHESIA, BREATHING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, POST-DELIVERY CARE AND POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION. A HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER PRESENTS OPTIONS FOR CHOOSING FOLLOW-UP PEDIATRIC CARE. BABYCRAFT NEWBORN CARE CLASS ---------------------------- THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS OR FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO BRUSH UP ON NEWBORN CARE. TOPICS INCLUDE PHYSICAL CARE OF THE NEWBORN, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS, COPING WITH A CRYING BABY, TIME MANAGEMENT AND PRIORITY SETTING. HANDS-ON SKILLS INCLUDE HOLDING, DIAPERING, BATHING AND BURPING THE NEWBORN. PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASSES ------------------------------ BREAST FEEDING IS THE MOST NATURAL WAY TO FEED YOUR BABY. THIS CLASS PREPARES THE EXPECTANT MOTHER FOR MAKING THE DECISION ON WHETHER TO BREAST FEED. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE INITIATING BREAST FEEDING, BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING FOR MOM AND BABY, MECHANICS OF BREAST FEEDING AND WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE YOU ARE BREAST FEEDING. BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT "WARMLINE" -------------------------------- WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL, BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS ARE GIVEN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AS WELL AS THE "WARMLINE" PHONE NUMBER. LACTATION CONSULTANTS RETURN PHONE CALLS AND PROVIDE CONTINUING SUPPORT TO THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER AFTER DISCHARGE. TOPICS FREQUENTLY DISCUSSED ARE WEANING, ENGORGEMENT, MASTITIS AND PUMPING. SAFE SITTER ----------- SAFE SITTER IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NON-PROFIT BABYSITTER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 11 YEARS AND OLDER. BOYS AS WELL AS GIRLS ATTEND THIS TWO DAY PROGRAM. THIS CLASS IS TAUGHT BY CERTIFIED SAFE SITTER INSTRUCTORS. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE: - BABYSITTING AS A BUSINESS; - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT; - CHILD CARE ESSENTIALS; - INFANT AND CHILD CPR; - INJURY PREVENTION AND INJURY MANAGEMENT; AND - SAFETY FOR THE SITTER. INFANT LIFESAVING TECHNIQUES ---------------------------- THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS AND TAUGHT BY IMCW MATERNITY NURSES WHO ARE CERTIFIED IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT. LIFESAVING TECHNIQUES ARE VIEWED ON DVD AND HANDS-ON PRACTICE IS PROVIDED. LIFESAVING TECHNIQUES SUCH AS INFANT AND CHILD CPR, CHOKING EMERGENCIES AND CHILD-PROOFING YOUR BABY'S ENVIRONMENT ARE DISCUSSED. GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO ATTEND. EMERGENCY MEDICAL ACADEMY PROGRAMS ================================== EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLASS -------------------------------------- THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("EMT") IS THE FIRST SKILLED COMPONENT OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CHAIN TO PROVIDE CARE TO VICTIMS OF EMERGENCIES. THEY ALSO AID IN MINIMIZING DISCOMFORT AND HELP TO PREVENT FURTHER INJURY. EMT'S ARE USED TO STAFF AMBULANCES AND PROVIDE BOTH EMERGENCY CARE AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE NINE-MONTH COURSE THAT USES A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. LECTURES ARE FOLLOWED BY SKILL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES AND EVALUATION SESSIONS. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, TEAMWORK, SAFETY AND PATIENT CARE SKILLS ARE STRESSED. EMT TRANSITION CLASSES ---------------------- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A 24-HOUR BASIC SKILLS REFRESHER DURING EACH CERTIFICATION PERIOD. THE CLASS CONSISTS OF BOTH DIDACTIC AND PRACTICAL TRAINING AND MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES AND THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FOR PRE-HOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS ("PEPP") ----------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, PEPP IS A CURRICULUM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO TEACH PRE-HOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS HOW TO BETTER ASSESS AND MANAGE ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN. THE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ("BLS") COURSE IS GEARED TOWARD THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER ("EMR") AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("EMT"). THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT ("ALS") COURSE IS GEARED TOWARD THE ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("AEMT") AND PARAMEDIC. THE PEPP COURSE COORDINATOR DETERMINES WHICH COURSE (BLS OR ALS) IS MOST APPROPRIATE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT ("ACLS") -------------------------------------- THE ACLS COURSE PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO EVALUATE AND MANAGE THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CARDIAC ARREST IN AN ADULT. THE INTENDED AUDIENCE IS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF, CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENTS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROVIDERS SUCH AS PHYSICIANS, NURSES, EMERGENCY TECHNICIANS, PARAMEDICS, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO MAY RESPOND TO A CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCY. ACLS PROVIDER CERTIFICATION IS 16 HOURS AND RENEWAL CERTIFICATION IS 8 HOURS. PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT ("PALS") ---------------------------------------- THE PALS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE LEARNER WITH THE FOLLOWING: - INFORMATION NEEDED TO RECOGNIZE INFANTS AND CHILDREN AT RISK FOR CARDIOPULMONARY ARREST; - INFORMATION AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO PREVENT CARDIOPULMONARY ARREST IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN; AND - COGNITIVE AND PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS NEEDED TO RESUSCITATE AND STABILIZE INFANTS AND CHILDREN IN RESPIRATORY FAILURE, SHOCK OR CARDIOPULMONARY ARREST THE LENGTH OF THIS COURSE IS 16 HOURS AND INTENDED FOR PEDIATRICIANS, HOUSE STAFF, EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, FAMILY PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PARAMEDICS, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT ("PHTLS") ------------------------------------------ PHTLS IS A 16-HOUR COMPREHENSIVE COURSE THAT PROVIDES EMTS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND PARAMEDICS TRAINING IN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR RAPID ASSESSMENT, RESUSCITATION, STABILIZATION AND TRANSPORTATION OF TRAUMA PATIENTS. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR PROVIDERS WHO ARE THE FIRST TO EVALUATE AND STABILIZE TRAUMA PATIENTS. HANDS-ON SKILL STATIONS INCLUDE BASIC AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, SPINE MANAGEMENT, RAPID EXTRICATION, SHORT BACK BOARD, HELMET MANAGEMENT, LOG ROLL AND LONG BACK BOARD, TRACTION SPLINTS AND PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT. THE COURSE INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE PHTLS MANUAL, OFTEN USED AS A TEXTBOOK IN PARAMEDIC, EMT AND FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING COURSES. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR ----------------------- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR COURSES ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH A JOB-RELATED DUTY TO RESPOND IN AN EMERGENCY, INCLUDING NURSES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMS PERSONNEL, FIRE FIGHTERS, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RESPONSE TEAMS, LIFEGUARDS, FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND OTHERS WHO MUST TAKE ACTION IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THIS COURSE COMBINES PARTICIPANT'S MANUAL, LECTURES AND VIDEO WITH HANDS-ON SKILLS TRAINING TO COVER THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO BREATHING AND CARDIAC EMERGENCIES IN ADULTS, CHILDREN AND INFANTS; - TWO-RESCUER CPR; - USE OF BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT DISEASE TRANSMISSION; - USE OF RESUSCITATION AND BAG-VALVE MASKS; AND - USE OF AN AED FOR VICTIMS OF SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | CPR-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR --------------------------------- THIS COURSE PREPARES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTORS TO DISSEMINATE THE SCIENCE, SKILLS AND PHILOSOPHY OF CPR PROGRAMS TO PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN AHA COURSES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE IS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO REACH AND TEACH POTENTIAL BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDERS.EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS IN OBTAINING THE REQUIRED 24 TO 48 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING REQUIRED DURING EACH CERTIFICATION PERIOD. ELECTIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ------------------------------------- IMCW HOSTS A NUMBER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING CLASSES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS CONSISTING OF VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO THE CARE PROVIDED BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. THESE CLASSES ASSIST EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS IN OBTAINING THE REQUIRED 24 TO 48 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING REQUIRED DURING EACH CERTIFICATION PERIOD. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING ------------------------------------------ THIS 24-HOUR PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. IT IDENTIFIES HAZARDS THAT MAY IMPACT THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND TRAINS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN BASIC DISASTER RESPONSE SKILLS. SPECIFIC COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM ARE: - DISASTER EDUCATION AND PREPAREDNESS; - DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION; - DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS; - DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY; AND - DISASTER SIMULATION. TRAINING IS CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE NJ OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, GLOUCESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & FEMA, WHO PROVIDES THE COURSE MATERIALS. AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ("AED") & EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS --------------------------------------------------------------------- THE EMS ACADEMY REGULARLY PROVIDES PHYSICIAN-DIRECTED MEDICAL OVERSIGHT AND CHART REVIEW FOR A NUMBER OF SOUTH JERSEY AGENCIES SUCH AS, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ("BLS") VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE UNITS AND POLICE TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AND EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS. AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS ARE USED TO HELP RESUSCITATE PATIENTS THAT EXPERIENCE SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH. EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS ARE USED TO TREAT PATIENTS EXPERIENCING SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS. MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ("MICU") ----------------------------------- IMCW HAS PROVIDED MICU SERVICES IN THE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY REGION SINCE 1977. THE IMCW PROGRAM WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL MICU PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED IN NEW JERSEY. THIS PROGRAM HAS GROWN AND EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS AND NOW SERVES THE COMMUNITIES OF GLOUCESTER, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES. MICU SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM ---------------------------- EARLY IN 2001, THE MICU DEVELOPED A SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION. THE CONCEPT WAS TO CREATE A TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED PARAMEDICS TO MANAGE MEDICAL OPERATIONS DURING LARGE-SCALE INCIDENTS AND EVENTS. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM PROVIDES ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND MEDICAL PROTECTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAMS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE SCALE EVENTS. THE IMCW BIKE TEAM IS A COMPONENT OF THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM AND IS COMPRISED OF SPECIALLY TRAINED PARAMEDICS WHO ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS. EACH EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS OF THE TEAM WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO COVER A LARGER AREA ON BIKES TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE CARE. THE TEAM ASSESSES AND STABILIZES PATIENTS IN PREPARATION FOR LOCAL AMBULANCE CREWS AND MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNITS TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM CONTINUALLY PREPARES TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING DEMANDS FACED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS TODAY. TACTICAL MEDICAL UNIT --------------------- THE TACTICAL MEDICAL UNIT HAS EVOLVED FROM BEING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY SWAT TEAM INTO A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WHO SUPPORTS NOT ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS, BUT ALSO THOSE OF RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES. THE UNIT'S FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ARE NOT ROUTINELY AVAILABLE ON STANDARD 911 RESPONSES DUE TO HIGH-RISK CONFIDENTIAL OPERATIONS. THE TEAM PROVIDES MEDICAL PROTECTION TO THE VARIOUS COUNTY SWAT TEAMS, CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE UNITS, NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE AND SPECIALTY TEAMS SUCH AS DIGNITARY PROTECTION, DEA, FBI AND THE REGIONAL BOMB SQUADS. VOLUNTEER SERVICES ================== VOLUNTEERS ---------- IMCW HAS A LONG-STANDING AND SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CONSISTING OF BOTH ADULTS AND TEENAGERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO OFFER SUPPORT AND COMPASSION TO THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DUTIES SUCH AS COURIER SERVICE, FUNDRAISING, PATIENT TRANSPORT, CLERICAL TASKS, AS WELL AS VARIOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL. IN 2018, THERE WERE 140 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 21,906 HOURS OF SERVICE. AUXILIARY --------- THE AUXILIARY BOARD AND THE SEPARATE AUXILIARIES HOLD VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THEIR MISSION IS TO CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDED TO THEIR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING AND SERVICE. HEALTHCARE LIFELINE PROGRAM =========================== HEALTHCARE LIFELINE IS AN IN-HOME PERSONAL RESPONSE SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS ITS SUBSCRIBERS TO GET HELP IMMEDIATELY AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. IMCW STAFF CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY EXPLAINING THE BENEFITS OF LIFELINE TO PROSPECTIVE SUBSCRIBERS AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS. ALTHOUGH THE LIFELINE PROGRAM IS A PAID SERVICE, DISCOUNTED AND FREE INSTALLATIONS OCCUR FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS. CANCER EDUCATION & EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY ("CEED") ======================================================================== THE PURPOSE OF THE CEED PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE AND SCREEN UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY, PARTICULARLY MINORITIES, WHO EARN LESS THAN 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. IN ADDITION, MINORITIES COMPRISE APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY AND STATISTICS INDICATE THAT MINORITY MORTALITY RATES ARE HIGHER. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN PART BY GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. IMCW IS THE LEAD AGENCY IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY AND PROVIDES FREE BREAST, CERVICAL, COLORECTAL AND PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS TO RESIDENTS OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA RELATED TO THEIR AGE, INCOME AND INSURANCE STATUS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE AND, IF ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, ARE REFERRED TO A PROVIDER IN THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY CEED NETWORK FOR SCREENING SERVICES. RESEARCH ======== THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ("IRC") FUNCTIONS AS A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE MEDICAL STAFF. THE PURPOSE OF THE IRC IS TO REVIEW AND MONITOR ALL CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS THAT INVOLVE HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS OR THOSE WHO MAY SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVE CARE AT INSPIRA. NO CLINICAL INVESTIGATION IS PERMITTED IN THE INSTITUTION UNLESS PRIOR AND CONTINUING APPROVAL IS GRANTED BY THE IRC. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ======================= THE INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION GLOUCESTER COUNTY AND THE AUXILIARY BOARD WELCOME DONATIONS FROM EMPLOYEES, PHYSICIANS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AUXILLIANS AND THE COMMUNITY FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, NURSING AND CLINICAL STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATION AND RETENTION AND PLANT AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND UPGRADING. AUXILIARY MEMBERS ARE SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHAMPIONS OF OUR MISSION, AND THEY COORDINATE A NUMBER OF FUNDRAISERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS EACH YEAR IN 2018, THE AUXILIARIES AT INSPIRA RAISED MORE THAN $219,920 FOR PROJECTS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("CHARITY CARE") ============================================================ INTEGRAL WITH IMCW'S MISSION TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES IS ITS CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEREFORE, IMCW TREATS ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT REGARD FOR THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IMCW CONTINUES TO DELIVER DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO AN EVER-INCREASING POPULATION THAT IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THESE SERVICES UNDER CHARITY CARE. |
| 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 | INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. ("NETWORK") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THIS ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED 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 WITHIN THE SYSTEM. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE SYSTEM HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING ("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, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/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 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 SYSTEM HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH WHICH ALL AFFILIATES REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, CONSISTENT WITH BEST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GUIDELINES, BE CIRCULATED ANNUALLY TO ALL TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COLLECTIVELY, "INSPIRA MANAGEMENT") WITHIN THE SYSTEM. ALL MEMBERS OF INSPIRA MANAGEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT THEY: (A) HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE POLICY; (C) HAVE AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (D) UNDERSTAND THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A CHARITABLE, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THAT, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. PER THE SYSTEM'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANY MEMBER OF INSPIRA MANAGEMENT HAVING A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, SHALL MAKE A PROMPT, FULL AND FRANK DISCLOSURE OF HIS OR HER INTEREST TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNING BOARD OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF WHICH IS CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, RATIFICATION, OR SIMILAR ACTION OF SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT PRIOR TO THE ORGANIZATION ACTING ON SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE RETURNED TO THE SYSTEM'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER, GENERAL COUNSEL presents any conflicts of interest 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OFFICERS REPORTED IN CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 ARE PAID BY INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC.; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND AFFILIATE WITHIN THE NETWORK. 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 all executive vice presidents and senior vice presidents that report directly to the president/chief executive officer ("senior management"). THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" of senior management 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 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 SENIOR MANAGEMENT. 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 SENIOR MANAGEMENT. 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 | CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PLEASE NOTE THIS ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 REFLECTS NO COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS FROM THIS ENTITY. INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. ("IMC"), A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS THESE INDIVIDUALS. IMC ISSUES FORMS W-2 TO INDIVIDUALS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES AT INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY, INC., AND FILES THE APPLICABLE FORMS WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. IMC ALLOCATES THESE PAYMENTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION VIA AN INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNT. |
| 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS 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 CORE FORM, PART VII OF THIS FORM 990. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, PAID OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF THE SYSTEM; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CORE FORM, PART X; LINES 27-29 | IN 2018, THE NETWORK ADOPTED THE FASBS ASU NO. 2016-14, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES (TOPIC 958): PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. ASU NO. 2016-14 ADDRESSES THE COMPLEXITY AND UNDERSTANDABILITY OF NET ASSET CLASSIFICATION, DEFICIENCIES IN INFORMATION ABOUT LIQUIDITY AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES, AND THE LACK OF CONSISTENCY IN THE TYPE OF INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOUT EXPENSES AND INVESTMENT RETURN. THE NETWORK HAS ADJUSTED THE PRESENTATION OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ACCORDINGLY. ASU NO. 2016-14 HAS BEEN APPLIED RETROSPECTIVELY TO ALL PERIODS PRESENTED, EXCEPT FOR THE DISCLOSURES AROUND LIQUIDITY AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES. THESE DISCLOSURES HAVE BEEN PRESENTED FOR 2018 ONLY, AS ALLOWED BY ASU NO. 2016-14. THE NEW STANDARD CHANGES THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: - THE UNRESTRICTED NET ASSET CLASS HAS BEEN RENAMED NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS; - THE TEMPORARILY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSET CLASSES HAVE BEEN COMBINED INTO A SINGLE NET ASSET CLASS CALLED NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS; - THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE ABOUT LIQUIDITY AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES; AND - THE FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE DISCLOSURE FOR 2018 AND 2017 INCLUDES EXPENSES REPORTED BOTH BY NATURE AND FUNCTION. |
| CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9 | OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS FROM TRI-COUNTY CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES, P.C.; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - 2,308,374. - PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT - $138,245; - CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS - $1,648,291; - CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; DONOR RESTRICTED - $3,908,048; AND - CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST; DONOR RESTRICTED - ($485,039). |
| 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, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017; RESPECTIVELY. THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNMODIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EACH YEAR. 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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