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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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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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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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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 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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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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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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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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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 |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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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 |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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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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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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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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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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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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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC IS THE SOLE MEMBER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO SELECT THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS OF THE HOSPITAL AND DEFINE THEIR DUTIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO: MANAGE SUPERVISE AND DIRECT BUSINESS AFFAIRS; ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS; DETERMINE HOSPITAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE DEBT AGREEMENTS; DETERMINE POLICIES OF HOSPITAL; HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALITY PATIENT CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE FINANCING; DECIDE STRATEGIC PLANS; PROTECT HOSPITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY; APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET; ESTABLISH HOSPITAL POLICY; APPROVE BY-LAWS; PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF; REQUIRE MEDICAL STAFF MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS; AVOID PROFITING FROM HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIP; ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AMONG SHAREHOLDERS; MAINTAIN RECORDS; IMPLEMENT EXPENDITURE PLANS; EVALUATE PERFORMANCE; SELECT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSESS AND REVIEW COMPETENCIES OF STAFF; ENSURE AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE IS DELIVERED; PROVIDE SINGLE LEVEL OF PATIENT CARE; REQUIRE STAFF TO REPORT ON MEDICAL CARE; PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT; APPROVE AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES; TO REMOVE HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OR STAFF WITHOUT CAUSE; AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF STOCK; APPROVE ACTIVITIES OF HOSPITAL DIRECTOR; AMEND CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZE LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS; RESOLVE CONFLICTS; AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES; PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PROVIDE FOR THE COLLABORATION OF LEADERS; EXERCISE POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXERCISE POWERS OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM. AFTER THE REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE BEING FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY: THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS EVALUATION, EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OF THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE AS MAY BE NECESSARY. THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM ALL REASONABLE SOURCES AND SHALL INVOLVE THE GENERAL COUNSEL IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. THE CONFLICTED PARTY CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD DEPENDING ON THE TRANSACTION. ONCE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE A FINDING AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INDEED EXISTS, AND SHALL FORWARD THAT FINDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE. ONLY DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY VOTE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT BE PRESENT WHEN THIS VOTE IS TAKEN. SCOPE: THIS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND PHYSICIAN MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, AND ADMINISTRATION (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATION") OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "NHS"). POLICY: THE POLICY OF NHS IS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY STATEMENT PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE (IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN) ANY ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THAT NHS WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNLESS THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING AT A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING THEREOF) (WITH THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL) DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE THAT APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF NHS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION OF THIS POLICY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THAT PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR ITS BELIEF AND PROVIDE THAT PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF SUCH PERSON AND CONDUCTING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH PERSON HAS, IN FACT, VIOLATED THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER) OR TERMINATION (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS AN EMPLOYEE). INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY IS GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN-ELECT REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, SENIOR VP'S AND VP'S. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE FACILITY'S OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, WHICH INCLUDE REVIEW OF HOSPITAL QUALITY INDICATORS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SCORES AND PHYSICIAN SATISFACTION SCORES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THE EXECUTIVES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION, OTHER AREA HOSPITAL FORM 990'S ARE REVIEWED FOR THEIR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED NATIONAL SALARY SURVEY DATA. AFTER THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REQUESTS AND EITHER APPROVE OR RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE SAME PROCESS GOES FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS. THIS IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ANOTHER'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT 1,027,329. |
| ABOUT NANTICOKE | NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE CORPORATE TITLE OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. WHAT BEGAN AS A 32-BED HOSPITAL IN 1952 HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE INPATIENT SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, URGENT CARE AND PROVIDER PRACTICES ACROSS SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE; BUSINESS SERVICES; THE NANTICOKE HEALTH FOUNDATION; AND A HOST OF PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EACH PART OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES WORKS TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON FULFILLING OUR MISSION: "WE EXIST TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES." TODAY, PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE CONTINUALLY SEEKING SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. NANTICOKE STANDS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THAT CARE. AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE CMS AND JOINT COMMISSION CORE MEASURE PROJECTS, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS AMONG ONLY 2% OF HOSPITALS NATIONALLY TO BE RECOGNIZED BY HEALTH GRADES (2017 AND 2018) FOR BOTH PATIENT SAFETY AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE. NANTICOKE HAS ALSO BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S GET WITH THE GUIDELINES PROGRAM FOR BOTH STROKE (GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD) AND INTEVERNTIONAL CARDIOLOGY (GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD). NANTICOKE IS RATED AS A 4-STAR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE BY CMS. NANTICOKE MEMORIAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUSSEX COUNTY EMS RECEIVED THE AHA MISSION LIFELINE AWARD IN 2017 FOR ITS EFFORTS TO FURTHER DECREASE TREATMENT TIMES FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM STEMIS. FEEDBACK FROM OUR PATIENTS OVERWHELMINGLY COMPLIMENTS US ON THE CARE AND FRIENDLINESS OF OUR STAFF IN ALL OF OUR ENTITIES. OUR DEDICATION TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS IS EVIDENCED THROUGH A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE. NANTICOKE PARTICIPATES IN A PROACTIVE ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION AND CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME. NANTICOKE ALSO INCLUDES A CANCER CENTER THAT IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS COMMISSION ON CANCER. OUR GROWTH IS EVIDENCED NOT ONLY THROUGH THE CONTINUED ADDITION TO MEDICAL PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO THROUGH SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AND EXPANSION OF OUR MEDICAL STAFF TO OVER 160 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PRACTICING IN 40 DIFFERENT SPECIALIES. AS OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTHCARE NEEDS CHANGE, NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES CONTINUES TO CHANGE AND EXPAND SERVICES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES' TRAINED STAFF GOES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENINGS. WE WORK WITH AREA SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON DISEASE MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION, DISEASE PREVENTION AND GENERAL WELLNESS. THERE ARE MANY SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS HOSTED BY NANTICOKE. NANTICOKE HOSTS SEVERAL MATERNITY CLASSES, DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES CERTIFIED THROUGH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, AND HOST SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDING STROKE, CHF, CANCER, AND MANY OTHERS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AND ADULT AND INFANT / CHILD CPR INSTRUCTION IS OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS. IN 2016 NANTICOKE COMPLETED AN UPDATED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). AN ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CHNA WAS DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED JANUARY 2017. NEEDS IDENTIFIED INCLUDED A CONTINUING NEED FOR PROGRAMMING AROUND HEALTH AND OBESITY, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND CERVICAL CANCER AS A PART OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION FOR OBESITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, NANTICOKE IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE, THE STATE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATION CENTER'S HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM, AND THE SUSSEX COUNTY HEALTH COALITION ON COUNTY WIDE INITIATIVES AROUND THESE NEEDS. NANTICOKE HAS AN ACTIVE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM ADDRESSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUES AMONG ITS EMPLOYED POPULATION. IT PARTICIPATES AS A LEAD ORGANIZATION IN HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY, A PARTNERSHIP OF VARIOUS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA TO COMMONLY ADDRESS COUNTY HEALTH CARE NEEDS. HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY SHARED FINDINGS FROM EACH OF THE COUNTY'S HOSPITAL'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPED CORE STRATEGIES FOR THE TASK FORCE WHICH INCLUDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION ON CANCER SCREENINGS. HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN DATA COLLECTION FOR ITS 2019 HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (PUBLISHED JUNE 2019). NANTICOKE IS A LEAD ORGANIZATION WITH THE SUSSEX COUNTY HEALTH COALITION, WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON PROJECTS FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TO CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES TO REDUCE GAPS IN AND BARRIERS TO CARE. NANTICOKE WORKS WITH STATE PROJECTS SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TOUPSTREAM TO HELP REDUCE UNPLANNED, UNWANTED PREGNANCIES AMONG OUR YOUNG WOMEN. NANTIOKE ALSO PARTICIPATES IN STATE DRIVEN INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MH/SUBST. ABUSE SYSTEM OF CARE. PATIENT EDUCATION PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CLINICAL PATHWAY PROCESS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. THROUGH THE PATIENT EDUCATION CENTER AND LEVERAGING OUR EMR PROGRAM, OUR PATIENT CARE AND EDUCATION STAFF HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO TEACH OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR ILLNESSES AND TREATMENTS. USING AN ASSORTMENT OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, WE ARE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TRANSFER CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING ALL PHASES OF CARE. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION THAT IS EASIER TO ACCESS THROUGH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGIES. |
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