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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 2: In August 2017, the organization acquired Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital (formerly known as Texas Spine and Joint Hospital) through a partnership named Texas Spine and Joint Hospital LLC in which the organization is the controlling partner. A community health needs assessment and implementation strategy will be completed within the prescribed time for newly acquired hospital facilities in accordance with Treas. Reg 1.501(r)-3(d)(1).
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Lake Pointe
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: One (1) focus group with a total of 11 participants, as well as three (3) key informant interviews were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus group and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them. The focus group familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served. The following is a list of groups consulted: Agape Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bridge Breast Network, Cancer Care Services, Citysquare, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas County Health and Human Services, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Metrocare, North Texas Food Bank, Office of The County Judge - Dallas County, Sharing Life Community Outreach Inc., Society of St. Vincent De Paul of North Texas, United Way Metropolitan Dallas, and Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas.
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Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Four (4) focus groups with a total of 42 participants, as well as four (4) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Area Agency on Aging/United Way of Tarrant County, Arlington Life Shelter, Baylor Scott & White Health, Cancer Care Services, City of Denton, City of Plano, Community Lifeline Center, Denton Community Food Center, Denton County Public Health, Eastside Ministries, Epidemiology Associates, First Refuge Ministries, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Frisco Family Services, Giving Hope, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Grace, Grace, Health Services of North Texas, Hope Clinic of McKinney, JPS Health, Lifepath Systems, McKinney City Council, Metrocare, MHMR Tarrant County, Mount Olive Baptist Church, My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County, ,North Texas Area Community Health Centers Our Daily Bread, PCI Procomp Solutions, LLC, Plano Fire-Rescue, Project Access Tarrant County, Project Access-Collin County, Refuge For Women North Texas, Salvation Army, Serve Denton, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Tarrant County Public Health, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, The Samaritan Inn, Union Gospel Mission, United Way, United Way of Tarrant County, University of North Texas, University of Texas Dallas, and Veterans Center of North Texas.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp at Sherman
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Four (4) key informant interviews were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facility. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Baylor Scott & White Health, Brason Crisis Center, Cancer Care Services, Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center, Grayson County Health Department (GCHD), Meals on Wheels of Texoma, Texoma Health Foundation, and United Way of Grayson County.
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Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Frisco
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Two (2) focus groups with a total of 23 participants, as well as four (4) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Baylor Scott & White Health, Cancer Care Services, City of Denton, City of Plano, Community Lifeline Center, Denton Community Food Center, Denton County Public Health, First Refuge Ministries, Frisco Family Services, Giving Hope, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Health Services of North Texas, Hope Clinic of McKinney, Lifepath Systems, McKinney City Council, Metrocare, Our Daily Bread, PCI Procomp Solutions, LLC, Plano Fire-Rescue, Project Access-Collin County, Refuge For Women North Texas, Serve Denton, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, The Samaritan Inn, United Way, University of North Texas, University of Texas Dallas, and Veterans Center of North Texas.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp-Ft Worth
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Two (2) focus groups with a total of 19 participants, as well as two (2) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Area Agency on Aging/United Way of Tarrant County, Arlington Life Shelter, Baylor Scott & White Health, Cancer Care Services, Eastside Ministries, Epidemiology Associates, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Grace, Grace, JPS Health, Metrocare, MHMR Tarrant County, Mount Olive Baptist Church, My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County, ,North Texas Area Community Health Centers Project Access Tarrant County, Salvation Army, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Tarrant County Public Health, Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, Union Gospel Mission, and United Way of Tarrant County.
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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Two (2) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facility. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment was solicited from at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served. The following is a list of groups consulted: Azsalea Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bethesda Health Clinic, Cancer Care Services, Texas Economic Development Corporation, United Way of Smith County, and University of Texas at Tyler.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Trophy Club
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Three (3) focus groups with a total of 31 participants, as well as two (2) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Area Agency on Aging/United Way of Tarrant County, Arlington Life Shelter, Baylor Scott & White Health, Cancer Care Services, City of Denton, Denton Community Food Center, Denton County Public Health, Eastside Ministries, Epidemiology Associates, First Refuge Ministries, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Giving Hope, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Grace Health Clinic, Grapevine Independent School District, Health Services of North Texas, JPS Health, Metrocare, MHMR Tarrant County, Mount Olive Baptist Church, My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County, North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Our Daily Bread, Project Access Tarrant County, Refuge for Women North Texas, Salvation Army, Serve Denton, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Tarrant County Public Health, Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, Union Gospel Mission, United Way, United Way of Tarrant County, and University of North Texas.
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Baylor Surgical Hosp at Las Colinas
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Part V, Section B, Line 5: Two (2) focus groups with a total of 22 participants, as well as five (5) key informant interviews, were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them. Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Agape Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bridge Breast Network, Cancer Care Services, Citysquare, Community Council, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas Area Interfaith, Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas/Ft. Worth Hindu Temple Society, Family Promise of Irving, Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Hope Clinic, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Many Helping Hands Ministry, Metrocare, North Texas Food Bank, Office of The County Judge - Dallas County, Sharing Life Community Outreach Inc., Society of St. Vincent De Paul of North Texas, United Way Metropolitan Dallas, Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas, and YMCA.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Lake Pointe
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - RockwallBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital-Colleyville, Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Keller, Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy and Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - AubreyBaylor Scott & White Emergency Hospitals:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp at Sherman
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: NoneBaylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Frisco
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - CentennialByalor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp-Ft Worth
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Fort Worth, and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort WorthBaylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Ft Worth:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: NoneBaylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Trophy Club
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy ClubBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Surgical Hosp at Las Colinas
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Part V, Section B, Line 6a: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - IrvingBaylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Lake Pointe
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Ratio of Population to One Dentist, No Vehicle Available, and Severe Housing Problems.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Health Care Costs (Price-Adjusted Medicare Reimbursements (Parts A and B) Per Enrollee), Ratio of Population to One Non-Physician Primary Care Provider, Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia in Medicare Population, and Motor Vehicle Driving Deaths with Alcohol Involvement.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp at Sherman
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has completed a community health needs assessment and developed an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. The hospital will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of the hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the community benefit implementation plan: Ratio of Population to One Non-Physician Primary Care Provider, Hospital Stays for Ambulatory-Care Sensitive Conditions Medicare, Intentional Self-Harm; Suicide, and Uninsured Children.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Frisco
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders in Medicare Population and Cancer Incidence Female Breast.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp-Ft Worth
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified need has not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia in Medicare Population.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has completed a community health needs assessment and developed an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. The hospital will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of the hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the community benefit implementation plan: Ratio of Population to One Mental Health Provider, Ratio of Population to One Dentist, and No Vehicle AvailableThere are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Trophy Club
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Health Care Costs (Price-Adjusted Medicare Reimbursements (Parts A and B) Per Enrollee), Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders in Medicare Population, and Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia in Medicare Population.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Surgical Hosp at Las Colinas
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Part V, Section B, Line 11: The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Ratio of Population to One Dentist, No Vehicle Available, and Severe Housing Problems.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Lake Pointe
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp at Sherman
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Frisco
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp-Ft Worth
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Trophy Club
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Surgical Hosp at Las Colinas
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Part V, Section B, Line 16j: Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Lake Pointe
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp at Sherman
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Frisco
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Scott&White Surg Hosp-Ft Worth
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor S&W Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Trophy Club
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Baylor Surgical Hosp at Las Colinas
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Part V, Section B, Line 20e: A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Part V, Section B
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Facility Reporting Group A
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Facility Reporting Group A consists of:
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- Facility 1: Baylor University Medical Center, - Facility 3: Baylor Scott&White Heart & Vascular Hospital
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Facility Reporting Group A Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Two (2) focus groups with a total of 53 participants, as well as five (5) key informant interviews were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served. The following is a list of groups consulted: Agape Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, Bridge Breast Network, Cancer Care Services, Catholic Charities of Dallas, City of Denton, City of Plano, City of Waxahachie, Citysquare, Community Council, Community Lifeline Center, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas Area Interfaith, Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas/Ft. Worth Hindu Temple Society, Daniel's Den, Denton Community Food Center, Denton County Public Health, Family Promise of Irving, First Refuge Ministries, Frisco Family Services, Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, Giving Hope, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Health Services of North Texas, Hope Clinic, Hope Clinic of McKinney, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Lifepath Systems, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Manna House, Many Helping Hands Ministry, McKinney City Council, Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties, Metrocare, North Texas Food Bank, Office of The County Judge - Dallas County, Our Daily Bread, PCI Procomp Solutions, LLC, Plano Fire-Rescue, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, Project Access-Collin County, Refuge for Women North Texas, Salvation Army, Serve Denton, Sharing Life Community Outreach Inc., Society of St. Vincent De Paul of North Texas, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, The Samaritan Inn, Thriving Families, United Surgical Partners Int., United Way Metropolitan Dallas, University of North Texas, University of Texas Dallas, Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas, Veterans Center of North Texas, Waxahachie Care Services, Waxahachie Senior Center, W. Metroplex Skills Org. LLC, and YMCA.
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Facility Reporting Group A Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Baylor Medical Center at Uptown, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation-Dallas, North Central Surgical Center, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-SunnyvaleFacility Reporting Group A:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Facility Reporting Group A Part V, Section B, line 11:
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The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds. The following identified need has not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Accidental Poisoning Deaths Where Opioids Were Involved.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Facility Reporting Group A Part V, Section B, line 16j:
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Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Facility Reporting Group A Part V, Section B, line 20e:
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A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Part V, Section B
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Facility Reporting Group B
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Facility Reporting Group B consists of:
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- Facility 8: Baylor Scott&White Ortho & Spine Hosp, - Facility 15: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hosp
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Facility Reporting Group B Part V, Section B, line 5:
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One (1) focus group with a total of 12 participants, as well as two (2) key informant interviews were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus group and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them. The focus group familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served.The following is a list of groups consulted: Area Agency on Aging/United Way of Tarrant County, Arlington Life Shelter, Baylor Scott & White Health, Cancer Care Services, Eastside Ministries, Epidemiology Associates, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Metrocare, Mission Arlington Medical Clinic, Mount Olive Baptist Church, North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Project Access Tarrant County, Remeditex Ventures, LLC., Salvation Army, Tarrant County Public Health, Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, Union Gospel Mission, and United Way of Tarrant County.
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Facility Reporting Group B Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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Baylor Scott & White Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Emergency Medical Hospital - Burleson, Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Mansfield, and Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Grand PrairieFacility Reporting Group B:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Facility Reporting Group B Part V, Section B, line 11:
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The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds.The following identified needs have not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Ratio of Population to One Primary Care Physician, Ratio of Population to One Mental Health Provider, Ratio of Population to One Dentist, Hospital Stays for Ambulatory-Care Sensitive Conditions Medicare, and Uninsured Children.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Facility Reporting Group B Part V, Section B, line 16j:
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Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Facility Reporting Group B Part V, Section B, line 20e:
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A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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Part V, Section B
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Facility Reporting Group C
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Facility Reporting Group C consists of:
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- Facility 5: Baylor Scott&White Med Ctr-Sunnyvale, - Facility 9: North Central Surgical Center, - Facility 12: Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr-Uptown
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Facility Reporting Group C Part V, Section B, line 5:
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Two (2) focus groups with a total of 53 participants, as well as five (5) key informant interviews were conducted to take into account the input of persons representing the broad interests of the community served. The focus groups and interviews solicited feedback from leaders and representatives who serve the community and have insight into community needs. Prioritization sessions were also held with hospital clinical leadership and/or other community leaders to identify significant health needs from the assessment and prioritize them.Focus groups familiarized participants with the CHNA process and solicited input to understand health needs from the community's perspective. Focus groups, formatted for individual as well as small group feedback, helped identify barriers and social determinants influencing the community's health needs. Barriers and social determinants were new topics added to the 2019 community input sessions.Watson Health conducted key informant interviews for the community served by the hospital facilities. The interviews aided in gaining understanding and insight into participants concerns about the general health status of the community and the various drivers that contributed to health issues. Participation in the qualitative assessment included at least one state, local, or regional governmental public health department (or equivalent department or agency) with knowledge, information, or expertise relevant to the health needs of the community, as well as individuals or organizations who served and/or represented the interests of medically underserved, low-income and minority populations in the community. Participation from community leaders/groups, public health organizations, other healthcare organizations, and other healthcare providers (including physicians) ensured that the input received represented the broad interests of the community served. The following is a list of groups consulted: Agape Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, Bridge Breast Network, Cancer Care Services, Catholic Charities of Dallas, City of Denton, City of Plano, City of Waxahachie, Citysquare, Community Council, Community Lifeline Center, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas Area Interfaith, Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas/Ft. Worth Hindu Temple Society, Daniel's Den, Denton Community Food Center, Denton County Public Health, Family Promise of Irving, First Refuge Ministries, Frisco Family Services, Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, Giving Hope, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Health Services of North Texas, Hope Clinic, Hope Clinic of McKinney, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Lifepath Systems, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Manna House, Many Helping Hands Ministry, McKinney City Council, Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties, Metrocare, North Texas Food Bank, Office of The County Judge - Dallas County, Our Daily Bread, PCI Procomp Solutions, LLC, Plano Fire-Rescue, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, Project Access-Collin County, Refuge for Women North Texas, Salvation Army, Serve Denton, Sharing Life Community Outreach Inc., Society of St. Vincent De Paul of North Texas, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, The Samaritan Inn, Thriving Families, United Surgical Partners Int., United Way Metropolitan Dallas, University of North Texas, University of Texas Dallas, Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas, Veterans Center of North Texas, Waxahachie Care Services, Waxahachie Senior Center, W. Metroplex Skills Org. LLC, and YMCA.
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Facility Reporting Group C Part V, Section B, line 6a:
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown, and North Central Surgical CenterFacility Reporting Group C:Part V, Section B, Line 9: The hospital adopted its most recent Implementation Strategy before November 15, 2019, the 15th day of the fifth month after the 2018 tax year as described in IRS Regulation Section 1.501(r)-3(c)(5).
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Facility Reporting Group C Part V, Section B, line 11:
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The hospital is committed to serving the community by adhering to its charitable mission, using its skills and capabilities, and remaining a strong organization which continues to provide a wide range of important health care services and community benefits. The hospital has teamed up with other hospital facilities in the community to complete a joint community health needs assessment and develop a joint implementation strategy to address the health needs of the community while meeting certain federal and state requirements. These hospitals will address all significant community health needs (except the need(s) listed below) based on the anticipated impact to the community, hospital resources available, and the expertise of each respective hospital facility. Specific actions can be found in the joint implementation strategy that is made widely available on the hospital's website at www.BSWHealth.com/CommunityNeeds. The following identified need has not been addressed in the joint community benefit implementation plan: Accidental Poisoning Deaths Where Opioids Were Involved.There are multiple community and state agencies whose expertise and infrastructure are better suited for meeting the needs not addressed in the Community Health Implementation Strategies. Therefore, BSWH leadership has opted to focus its resources on the listed priorities for the betterment of the community.
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Facility Reporting Group C Part V, Section B, line 16j:
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Measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility, include but are not limited to, the following: 1) posting signs and notices regarding the financial assistance policy in the emergency departments, admitting areas and business offices located throughout the organization: 2) annual posting regarding the organization's financial assistance program in the local newspapers: 3) information regarding financial assistance, including the organization's financial assistance policy, is posted on the organization's website: 4) notices about the organization's financial assistance policies are posted on each bill sent to patients including providing a phone number to access the customer service unit dedicated to answering patients billing questions, as well as provide information regarding financial assistance: and 5) the organization may provide free financial counselors to help inpatients determine how to meet their financial obligations for services provided. Specifically financial counselors assist patients in applying for government assistance programs such as Medicaid or the organization's financial assistance program. Any patient may request to speak to a financial counselor when being treated at the organization. Uninsured patients who are admitted to the hospital may receive help from a financial counselor. These services are also offered through interpretation services in the primary language of the patient requesting assistance. The organization has the 501(r) policies available on its website in eight languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French and Chinese. The organization can also accommodate other languages including American Sign Language as needed.
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Facility Reporting Group C Part V, Section B, line 20e:
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A copy of the Plain Language Summary is included on the back of every billing statement.
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