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| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
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| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 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.).. | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
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| 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.).. | ||||||
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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 | ||||
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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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Medical Education - See Schedule O |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | Catherine Buck, Linda McPike: Business Relationship with Catherine Jacobson, & John CeelenCathy Jacobson & John Ceelen - business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Froedtert Health, Inc. is the sole corporate member of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Froedtert Health, Inc., as the sole corporate member of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc. has the final approval of election of all board members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Frodtert Health, Inc., as the sole corporate member of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, has certain reserved powers and authorities with respect to the operations and management of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, as set forth in Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital's bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Froedtert Health, Inc. accounting staff prepare Form 990 which is reviewed by Froedtert Health, Inc.'s financial leaders. The 990 is then reviewed by KPMG, Froedtert Health Inc.'s outside accounting firm. Next, the 990 is provided to the Froedtert Health Inc. Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Finally, the 990 is filed as required. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | On an annual basis all officers, directors, trustees, and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement. The data is compiled, and the Froedtert Health, Inc. Vice President-Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Senior Vice-President-General Counsel and/or delegate will review all forms and notifications to determine if any conflicts of interest exist in the disclosure documents. If it is determined that a conflict of interest exists, then the individual making the disclosure shall be relieved of his/her obligations on behalf of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital with respect to the transaction or arrangement that creates the conflict of interest. A report of all conflicts of interest will be made by the CCO at least annually to the Froedtert Health, Inc. Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | Compensation of Top Management is paid by FH, a related organization, but a review is performed. In establishing the compensation of the organization's Top Management, independent compensation consultants are utilized, compensation studies are completed to gather comparative data, persons with a conflict of interest regarding the compensation arrangements at issue are not involved in the decision making process, and amounts are reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Froedtert Health, Inc. (the related parent organization) Board of Directors.In addition, there is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping for deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Compensation of several Officers is paid by FH, a related organization, but a review is performed. In establishing the compensation of the organization's Officers, independent compensation consultants are utilized, compensation studies are completed to gather comparative data, persons with a conflict of interest regarding the compensation arrangements at issue are not involved in the decision making process, and amounts are reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Froedtert Health, Inc. (the related organization) Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Froedtert Health, Inc.'s quarterly financial information is made available to the public online through the Digital Assurance Corporation, Inc. website. Anyone can register to receive ongoing access to and notifications regarding financial statements at the online website.Additionally, Governing Documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are made available to the public through the corporate office upon request. |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Change in APB other than net periodic benefit costs = -$623525 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Change in beneficial interest in foundations = $857969 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Froedtert Hospital Foundation Contributions = -$1782881 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Other - Froedtert Hospital Foundation Asset transfers = $41753 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Transfer to affiliates = -$44509286 |
| Part III 4a OUTPATIENT SERVICES | FMLH had 873,928 outpatient visits in the twelve months ended June 30, 2019. FMLH offers a wide variety of outpatient clinical services including but not limited to the following:- Anticoagulation- Audiology- Brain injury and stroke therapy- Breast Care- Cardiopulmonary & Vascular Rehabilitation- Cardiothoracic surgery- Cardiovascular medicine- Cancer care- Cancer Center 24 hour Continuity Clinic- Dermatology- Diabetes- Diagnostic radiology- Electrophysiology- Emergency medicine- Endocrinology / Metabolism- Eye institute- Family medicine- Gastroenterology- General internal medicine- General surgery- Geriatric / Gerontology- Hematology / Oncology- Hand therapy- Hypertension- Infectious diseases- Infusion- Internal medicine- Interventional radiology- Lymphedema Therapy- Mammography- Maternal fetal care- Minimally invasive surgery- Neurology- Neurosurgery- Nuclear medicine- Nutritional counseling- Obstetrics / Gynecology- Occupational health- Ophthalmology- Oral Maxillofacial surgery- Orthopedic surgery- Ostomy Services- Otolaryngology- Pain Management- Pancreatobiliary / Endocrine surgery- Physical medicine / Rehabilitation- Plastic / Reconstructive surgery- Preventive / Occupational medicine- Psychiatry- Pulmonary / Critical Care medicine- Radiology- Radiation oncology- Rehabilitation services- Reproductive medicine- Rheumatology- Sickle Cell Disease- Skin Cancer Center- Sleep lab- Speech/communications disorders- Spine care- Spinal Cord Injury program- Sports medicine- Surgical oncology- Transplant - bone marrow- Transplant - solid organ- Transplant surgery- Trauma / Critical Care surgery- Urology- Vascular surgery- Wound healing |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES | Inpatient: FMLH is the only academic medical center in eastern Wisconsin and one of approximately 120 nationwide. FMLH is dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education which has benefited patients, health care professionals and the region since 1980. We operate eastern Wisconsin's only adult Level I Trauma Center. It is a major training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. FMLH is approved for 655 beds of which 607 are staffed with 31,126 patient admissions and 185,327 patient days of care related to medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, rehabilitation and other specialty care for the twelve months ended June 30, 2019.OTHER ACHEIVEMENTS:2019-20 US News & World Report recognized FMLH as high performing in four specialties: Nephrology, pulmonology & lung surgery, gastroenterology and GI surgery,and urology.2018-19 US News & World Reports Best Hospital list. FMLH ranked nationally in three specialties: nephrology, pulmonology, and ear, nose and throat care. This places us among the top 50 US hospitals in these areas.2017-18 US News & World Report recognized FMLH as high performing in five specialties: cancer; urology; geriatrics;, gastroenterology and GI surgery; and neurology and neurosurgery.2017/2018 Consumer Loyalty Aware from NRC Health. This award recognizes hospitals across the country that garner extraordinary loyalty from their patients. Winners were selected based on results from NRC Healths Market Insights survey, the largest database of health care consumer responses in the country.2018 spring report of an A grade from The Leapfrog Group. Leapfrogs biannual safety ranking evaluates more than 2,500 hospitals nationwide, assigning A,B,C,D and F letter grades based on a hospitals performance in areas such as infection rates, mortality and errors.2017 Beckers Hospital Review named Froedtert Hospital to its list of Great Hospitals in America. It also named Froedtert Hospital to its 2017 list of Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs. Recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is for protecting our LGBTQ patients and employees from discrimination, ensuring equal visitation for the LGBTQ people and providing staff training in LGBTQ patient-centered care.Recognized as a Patient Financial Communications Best Practice Adopter by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). This is for following best practices when we interact with patients regarding financial issues such as billing, payment arrangements and insurance coverage.Recognized as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology. As a DICOE facility, patients receive the highest levels of imaging quality, safety, and care. This achievement goes beyond accreditation to recognize the best in quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. Recognized for its Get With the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award by the American Heart Association. Energy Star Certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for superior energy performance. Froedtert Hospital reduced its energy consumption per square foot by more than 30% since 2009. Energy Star is the only energy efficiency certification in the U.S. that is based on actual, verified energy performance.Most of the services provided by FMLH are tertiary or quaternary care services and include the following:(Continued) |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Cancer Center | Cancer Center. The Clinical Cancer Center offers comprehensive care for all types of cancer through 14 disease-specific, multidisciplinary cancer programs; support services ranging from laboratory and imaging to psychosocial and pastoral care; and research facilities and international cancer registries. Unique offerings in cancer center care include:- A Day Hospital which is open 365 days per year for outpatient chemotherapy infusion and supportive care- Outpatient Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)- Whole genome sequencing- Patient centered care model with advanced intake and coordination mechanisms- Renowned experts with specialty expertise- Academic medical center with wide range of clinical trials- Advanced technology (including Radixact with Synchrony motion tracking and Icon for image guided for the Perfexion gamma Knife for radiation oncology treatments)- One of the first two sites in US to install and treat patients using the Elekta MR-Linac Unity system.- Single location for all cancer treatment needs- 24 hour cancer clinic, providing support for urgent cancer related concerns anytime of the day or night- Translation Research Unit offering the latest in oncology early-phase clinical trialsOur cancer network has six locations anchored by the power and unparalleled resources of eastern Wisconsins only academic medical center. FMLH is the first cancer treatment center in the world to offer a new precision medicine immunotherapy treatment option for patients who have certain non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-cell). Our physicians are internationally recognized for their research and treating patients with innovative cellular therapies. FMLH is a leading center for HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitioneal Chemotherapy) in the Midwest and the nation. HIPEC is a state-of-the-art procedure for treating cancers that have spread to the abdomen. This procedure offers a new treatment option even for people who have been told they have no options.In 2017, FMLH became the only cancer program in the Midwest and one of just seven in the world to begin testing the imaging portion of the MR guided linear accelerator technology. We participated in a global research team studying the advanced capabilities of MR-linac technology. This will help define the practical application of MR-Linac with the goal of improving outcomes of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy around the world. Treatments on the MR Linac began on January 17th, 2019. Since then F&MCW has treated 28 patients (278 treatments) with multiple diagnosis. Almost every case has been treated using adaptive planning, adjusting the treatment field to the shape of the tumor or position of the patient and delivering a new treatment plan for each treatment. This technique allows higher doses of daily radiation delivered in fewer treatments.Accreditations:-2019-20 US News & World Report recognized FMLH as a high performing hospital in lung cancer surgery, and colon cancer surgery.- Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. Accreditation at this level recognizes organizations that take a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer and office, in addition to excellent clinical care, access to clinical trials and new treatments, genetic counseling, and comprehensive patient-centered services including psycho-social support, an individualized treatment navigation process and a survivorship care plan.- Since 2001, the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has been accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). For patients, this measurement of quality and expertise provides the assurance that they are receiving high-quality transplant care and offers a way for them to compare different programs.- We are accredited by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) which ensures adherence to national standards for the treatment of cancer patients with chemotherapeutic, immunologic and other agents.- In February 2019, the Froedtert Cancer Network received Accreditation for Program Excellence (APEx) from the American Society for Radiation Oncology for meeting/exceeding national quality standards in the radiation oncology program. All sites within the Cancer Network where radiation therapy is delivered received this 4 year accreditation.- The Breast Care Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which ensures the quality of services provided for breast health and the treatment of breast cancer.- The Breast Care Centers are recognized as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This means we are committed to fighting breast disease, maintain the highest standards for imaging quality and patient safety. We are accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.Froedtert had 5,500 new cancer registry cases in FY2019. |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Heart & Vascular | Heart and Vascular Center. The Heart and Vascular Center provides a complete range of specialized programs to diagnose and treat heart disease and vascular disease from the common to the complex. Our program offers a comprehensive array of services, including: wellness and preventive services, diagnostics, endovascular procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical procedures. Our staff and physicians treat a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. Our physicians are highly skilled and experienced in treating heart and vascular disease and have access to state-of-the art technology enabling care across the continuum from prevention to complex interventions. Innovative programs include: Structural Heart including TAVR, Mitraclip and other novel percutaneous approaches to valvular disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant, Aortic Disease, Arrhythmia & Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Preventive Cardiology & Lipid Therapy, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Valvular Disease, Venous & Vein Disease, Women & Heart Disease and Vascular and Cardiac Second Opinion Program. Care is provided in a number of outpatient areas and supported by inpatient care in the Cardiac Nursing Unit and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The Center is staffed by Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists as well as nursing and technical staff. Our Cardio-Oncology Program brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists from our cardiovascular and cancer teams. Together, we provide patients who are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease due to cancer treatment a comprehensive resource for prevention strategies and early-stage management. We develop personalized care plans prior to cancer treatment to manage cardiovascular risk without impacting the effectiveness of the patients cancer treatment regimen. The team includes specialists in cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure, electrophysiology, cardiothoracic surgery and cancer. As a part of the academic medical center, we participate in leading-edge cardio-oncology research to develop new methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing cardiac events and researching strategies to decrease the risk during cancer care.Our Heart Disease in Pregnancy Program offers specialized care for women at high-risk for heart disease or those with preexisting cardiovascular condition before, during and after pregnancy. Our team includes experts in adult congenital heart disease, cardiology, maternal fetal medicine, obstetrics and anesthesiology. Multidisciplinary team conferences are held regularly to discuss patient care plans to ensure that patients are receiving the collective opinion of multiple specialists to determine the most effective treatment options. Some distinctions for our Heart and Vascular Center are as follows:-2019-20 US News & World Report recognized FMLH as high performing in 6 adult procedures/conditions including: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart bypass surgery, and heart failure.- 2017-18 The Best Doctors in America Many of FMLHs heart and vascular physicians are listed amount the 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America. This considered one of the more prestigious and credible tools available to consumers for selecting a doctor.- FMLH was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint for our Adult Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Destination Therapy Program. We have one of the fastest growing advanced heart failure and VAD programs in the nation. Our success rate with the bridge approach is significantly higher than the national average. - Our Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program is the only one in Wisconsin designated as a Center of Excellence by the HHT Foundation International, Inc., and one of only a few designated in the Midwest. Our HHT program follows international, evidence-based guidelines for screening and managing the disease. Our experienced, dedicated team offers a full spectrum of coordinated care, treating HHT as a chronic condition instead of an acute state.- Our Pulmonary Hypertension Program is one of only three adult programs in Wisconsin accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Our exceptional, board-certified physicians and other team members are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by pulmonary hypertension in all of its forms.- The Heart and Vascular Centers at FMLH is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Recognized centers meet overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community.- The echocardiography lab at FMLH received triple accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Echocardiography Laboratories. The certification means the lab meets standards for transthoracic echo, stress echo and transesophageal echo procedures.- FMLH has received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology. This accreditation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate commitment to and utilization of evidence-based science, quality initiatives, ACC guidelines and clinical best-practices to produce the most effective care delivery model for Acute Coronary Syndrome patients. - The Vascular Lab at FMLH received accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing. This accreditation notes the Vascular Lab meets standards for extracranial, intracranial, visceral vascular, peripheral arterial, and peripheral venous ultrasound imaging.- FMLH has earned the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus award. This award is an advanced level of recognition acknowledging Froedtert for consistent compliance with Quality Measures for 24 or more consecutive months.FMLH is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinics Heart & Vascular Institute; which is ranked #1 in the nation for heart care since 1995 by the US News & World Report. With this affiliation, our patients benefit from:- Access to best practices that help make the Cleveland Clinics heart program #1 since 1995.- The ability to stay close to home while being treated by Froedtert's cardiac specialists who are collaborating with the Cleveland Clinic on the latest treatments available.- Many experts weighing in on the best treatment options for each individual case. |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Neurosciences | Neurosciences Center. The Center at FMLH is a world-class resource for individuals with complex neurological disorders. Combining specialty expertise, state-of-the-science technology and consistent research leadership, the center provides comprehensive services for movement disorders, stroke, brain injury, spine care, and epilepsy as well as a number of other neurological disorders. We offer the only dedicated Neuro-Intensive Care Unit in Wisconsin, staffed by full time fellowship-trained neuro-intensivists, and a 6 bed long-term monitoring unit for patients with epilepsy. STROKE: FMLH was the first in the state and among the first in the nation to receive certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and was the first in southeast Wisconsin to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation. The Stroke program demonstrates its ability to provide care from a multi-disciplinary team. The team includes neurologists, neuro-interventionalists, emergency department specialists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and technicians working in a coordinated, collaborative system. We consistently exceed national standards of care for stroke established by the Joint Commission and Vizient consortium and consistently achieve recognition from the American Stroke Association on an annual basis. As a regional leader, we offer the most comprehensive and advanced care by the 24 hour a day Acute Stroke Team and provide telestroke and teleneurovascular services to regional health partners. SPINECARE: Our SpineCare program offers multi-disciplinary, operative and non-operative care for patients with spinal trauma, degenerative diseases of the spine, spinal tumors, and back pain. We have a team of back and neck experts working together in each location. The team is made up of some of the area's leading neurological and orthopaedic surgeons. Our staff includes well-regarded physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, chiropractic physicians, pain psychologists, spine-trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants as well as outstanding physical and occupational therapists.EPILEPSY: The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is one of only a few programs in the country providing comprehensive, individualized care for people with epilepsy. It is a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest ranking by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. It serves as a regional or national referral facility and offers: -Complete evaluation for epilepsy-More complex forms of intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring-More extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment-Broad range of surgical procedures, including intracranial electrodes and responsive neuromodulationThe comprehensive Epilepsy Program is the first and only in the area to offer a new epilepsy neuromodulation treatment - the RNS System.HEADACHE: Froedtert Hospital takes a multidisciplinary team approach to examine the reasons for your headaches. Through medicine and lifestyle adjustments, we work with you to find the best answers. There is a provision of sphenopalatine ganglion block procedures for appropriate patients as well. Looking at all angles, our multidisciplinary approach is an effective way to achieve positive results over time. F&MCW has developed a Headache School, which is a program made up of 20 modules designed to help people with severe headaches be an active partner in their plan of care. MEMORY DISORDERS: Our program provides comprehensive care to patients and families living with dementia or other memory disorders. An expert multidisciplinary team is made up of neurologists, geropsychiatrist, neuropsychologists, nurses and a social worker. They are experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of memory disorders. The team is committed to:- Identifying memory disorders early through a comprehensive diagnostic assessment- Offering the latest treatments- Educating patients and their families- Providing coping skills and counseling for families- Conducting research to find ways to prevent, better diagnose and treat memory disorders.PARKINSONS: Patients with Parkinson's disease or movement disorders receive comprehensive care through the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program. For the most complex to the most common movement disorders, our knowledgeable and experienced team offers the full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment choices, many found only at an academic medical center. We're one of the longest-standing providers in the area offering patients unique advantages such as:-Board-certified physicians who are specialists in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders- Innovative technology & treatment options such as deep brain stimulation (DBS)- Individualized, coordinated care with active involvement of the patient and family members in treatment planning- Active involvement of the patient and family members in treatment planning.- An academic medical center setting where patients benefit as soon as possible from research advancements related to treatment of movement disorders.- Dedication to enhancing the quality of lifeAMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS): Patients receive multidisciplinary care within the ALS Program. Although there is no cure for ALS, the program provides state-of-the-science diagnostic services and access to advanced drug therapies that may slow the progress of the disease's symptoms. The ALS Clinic is one of 52 clinics to be officially certified by the ALS Association in the United States.OTHER: Neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nerve and muscle disorders, dementia, neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, and demyelinating disorders. It offers multidisciplinary programs in Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Memory Disorders, MS, Spasticity, Headache and Neuro-oncology. The NeuroRehab program and Neuropsychology services are an integral part of all Neurosciences programs. In addition to the core programs noted above, the Neurosciences Center also provides care for patients with Autonomic Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders. OTHER ACHEIVEMENTS:2018-19 US News & World Report High Performing Hospitals. They recognized FMLH as high performing in 11 types of care, including neurology and neurosurgery. |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Pulmonary & Critical Care | Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Physicians in this division evaluate and treat people with a range of disorders including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), cystic fibrosis, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory insufficiency, sleep medicine and many others.A pulmonary function diagnostic laboratory provides complete services for evaluation, diagnostic and follow-up studies. FMLH has 5 intensive care units with 107 beds.** Interstitial Lung Disease ProgramOther achievements:- 2019-20 US News & World Report ranked FMLH as High Performing Hospital COPD.- 2018-19 US News & World Report ranked FMLH nationally on their list for Best Hospital- Pulmonology.- FMLH established a fully accredited adult cystic fibrosis center in 2003 by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It is one of the largest programs in Wisconsin for adults.- Our Pulmonary Hypertension Program was the first in Wisconsin accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.- Our Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program is the only one in Wisconsin designated a Center of Excellence by HHT Foundation International, Inc., and one of only a few designated in the Midwest. |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Surgery, Solid Organ, & Bone Marrow | SURGERY. Comprehensive surgical services are provided at FMLH, including tertiary surgical services in cardiothoracic, minimally invasive/gastrointestinal (including bariatric), oral/maxillofacial, pancreatobiliary/endocrine, surgical oncology, transplant, trauma and critical care, and vascular surgery. In addition, the department supports high-complexity procedures with robotic surgery and hybrid imaging,and intraoperative MRI (iMRI). The surgery program actively participates in ongoing research through its Clinical Research Initiative. FMLH performed 10,276 inpatient surgeries and 13,679 outpatient surgeries during the twelve months ended June 30, 2019.SOLID ORGAN PROGRAM. Our Transplant Center is a joint program with Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin. The center receives vital support for tissue typing and research initiatives from Versiti BloodCenter of Wisconsin. The Center offers a full range of transplant services for adult and pediatric patients, including kidney, living donor kidney, paired kidney exchange, liver, living donor liver, pancreas, heart, lung and bone marrow transplants. The Organ Transplantation Center's multidisciplinary approach draws upon the broad range of resources and expertise available through a variety of specialties within our campus. As an academic medical center, we are at the forefront of new developments and information, and we can help patients explore all available treatment options. We offer education classes for potential transplant patients and their families as well as for medical personnel in the community and work closely with Versiti, the federally designated organ procurement organization supporting the transplant community in eastern Wisconsin. BMT PROGRAM. The Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of the first BMT programs in the U.S. It is the largest transplant program of its kind in Wisconsin. The Clinical Cancer Center is also the home of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), the worldwide registry for BMT data. In 2018 F&MCW began using CAR-T cells to treat patients with hematologic malignancies. There are FDA approved CAR-t options as well as multiple clinical trials.A unique CAR T-cell therapy approach developed by MCW physicians and researchers in a phase I clinical trial used autologous T cells engineered to recognize CD19 and CD20 molecules (also called antigens) on a cancer cells surface. This trial, while closed, has set the stage for further study on a national level. The program has long been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). In addition, we were one of the first in the nation to receive specific FACT accreditation that enables our physicians to offer treatment with immune effectors like CAR T-cell therapy.FMLH performed the following transplants during the twelve months ended June 30, 2019:Heart...................16Lung....................12Kidney..................74Liver...................30Pancreas.................4 Blood and marrow.......268Achievements:- US News & World Report - FMLH is ranked as the #2 hospital in Milwaukee and #3 in Wisconsin- 2019-2020 US News & World Report FMLH is nationally ranked as high performing in nephrology,pulmonology & lung surgery,gastroenterology & GI surgery,and urology.- 2017-2019 The Best Doctors in America Peer Selected Transplant - Our team of transplant surgeons, gastroenterologist/hepatologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists and advising medical staff through the medical center is experienced in handling the most complicated transplant cases. Many are listed among the Best Doctors in America.- US Department of Health & Human Services FMLH is among a select group of centers in the nation to receive the Silver Level Award in kidney transplantation.- The Joint Commission awarded the Gold Seal of Approval for our Adult VAD Destination Therapy Program. VADs are surgically implanted mechanical pumps that serve as a bridge to transplant, helping support the heart so more patients can survive longer while they wait for a transplant. Our center also offers total artificial hearts, ECMO, and short-term mechanical circulatory support options for patients as they wait for a transplant.- Froedtert Hospital has been recognized for outstanding quality of care, and was ranked the #3 academic medical center by Vizient in 2017.-In 2004, our kidney transplant program was the first in the state and is one of the few in the country offering incompatible blood type transplantation through its partnership with Versiti, Inc.-Our Kidney Transplant program participates in three national paired kidney exchange programs, allowing us to offer additional options for transplant to our patients. In 2013, our program was part of the worlds second largest kidney chain in history, involving 56 participants.- On January 24, 2018, F&MCWs heart transplant program achieved CMS certification. From 2016 to 2018 our VAD implants increased by 413%, and heart transplants increased by 300%.- Froedtert is only one of a few hospitals in the U.S. to offer a transplant-specific intensive care unit. - As of October 2019, Froedtert has 20 center of excellence designations across solid organ transplants and payers. |
| Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES - Women's Center | WOMEN'S HEALTH. FMLH offers comprehensive programs to meet the needs of women of all ages. Specialized programs include reproductive medicine, heart disease in pregnancy program in collaboration with cardiology, breast care and sports medicine.The Reproductive Medicine Center located at our North Hills Health Center, provides a wide variety of fertility services including diagnostic testing, intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization, and third party reproduction. Patients with successful pregnancy outcomes have the opportunity to continue care through Froedtert and Medical College OB/GYN clinic and Maternal Fetal Care Center. Our Maternal Fetal Care Center addresses complications and concerns of pregnancy and newborns. Maternal Fetal Care Center provides specialized care for women from before conception through delivery with comprehensive, high quality care for high-risk pregnancies, preconception and genetic counseling, specialized testing and screening. Patients cared for through Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin OB Clinic and Maternal Fetal Care Center deliver at the Birth Center, conveniently located in Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin. Froedtert and Medical College Birth Center had 3,074 births during the twelve months ended June 30, 2019. The Pregnancy Coagulation Clinic is one of the only of its kind in the country directed by dedicated hematologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists. These specialists help women with clotting and bleeding disorders have the best chance of achieving a healthy pregnancy. Our integrated program with specialized nursing and a comprehensive approach allows for constant interaction among sub-specialists. Because everything is in one place, were able to offer truly coordinated care.Our experts have created a program to address the unique aspects of heart disease in women. Our dedicated team of 12 female board-certified cardiologists is the largest in eastern Wisconsin. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death among women. Because heart disease may have different symptoms or respond to treatment differently in women than in men, we are doing research to learn more about the best ways to treat womens heart disease.Our Womens Sports Medicine program provides specialized care for female athletes and the unique physical, psychological, and medical issues they face. A subcomponent of the Sports Medicine Center, it is one of only a few comprehensive female-focused sports programs in the entire country and the only one in the Midwest.Other achievements:2019-20 US News & World Report ranked FMLH as High Performing Hospital Urology. |
| Part III 4c MEDICAL EDUCATION | Medical Education: FMLH is the major teaching affiliate of The Medical College of Wisconsin. The affiliation agreement between The Medical College and FMLH provides for joint programs in health care education, health-related research, and health services. The Medical College places approximately 335 full-time equivalent residents at FMLH.Substantially all patient encounters at FMLH are teaching related. FMLH is utilized in The Medical College's residency programs in anesthesiology, dermatology, diagnostic radiology, endocrinology/metabolism, general surgery, internal medicine, nephrology, neurological surgery, neurology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, pathology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pulmonary medicine, transplant surgery, urology and emergency medicine, allergy and immunology, cardiology, geriatrics, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, nuclear medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, trauma surgery, and vascular surgery. FMLH supports continuing medical education. All of the medical services provide continuing medical education for the staff, residents, and students. Scientific conferences are held on a weekly basis for most services. The Medical College faculty members, who comprise the majority of the Medical Staff of FMLH, frequently serve as directors of continuing medical education programs for other hospitals within the State of Wisconsin and the surrounding region.In addition to the affiliation with The Medical College, FMLH maintains educational affiliations with a number of other institutions, including Alverno College, Carroll University, Concordia University, Marian University, Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary University, Moraine Park Technical College, University of Wisconsin System (UW Madison, UW Milwaukee and UW Oshkosh), Waukesha County Technical College, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. |
| Part III 4d EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CENTER | Emergency and Trauma Center. FMLH has a community emergency department serving southeastern Wisconsin. They provide critical care, general emergency and minor care. FMLH is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southeastern Wisconsin and supports the area's only air medical rescue program (Flight For Life) serving as a vital resource for the region. As a Level 1 trauma center we have:- Prompt availability of specialists in trauma surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, surgical critical care, and rehabilitation medicine to adequately respond to and care for various traumatic injuries.- Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified emergency physicians- Board certified trauma surgeons in-house and available 24/7- Operating room dedicated solely to trauma patients- A State of the art Surgical Intensive Care Unit that provides life-saving care- A comprehensive injury prevention program providing education and outreach in the community- Professional education for physicians, nurses, emergency medical services personnel and physician liaisons- Conduct resident training in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency medicine - Commitment to research to stay on the leading edge of the latest advances in trauma care Being a Level I status differentiates FMLH from all other hospitals and emergency departments in the region. During fiscal year 2019, Froedtert had 72,723 emergency visits and the Trauma Center evaluated 3,544 patients. |
| Part IX 24b Corporate Allocations | Froedtert Health, Inc. allocates certain revenues and expenses to related organizations: Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls, St. Joseph's Community Hospital, and Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Community Physicians, Inc.. The allocation is calculated by applying an allocation metric to each accounting unit at Froedtert Health, Inc. Each entity then receives its portion of the Froedtert Health, Inc. allocation on a monthly basis. |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 10a | Froedtert Hospitals Implementation Strategy is posted on our intranet site for staff, physicians and leaders as well as the general public through our external website Froedtert.com. To access the Implementation Strategy, please go to:https://www.froedtert.com/community-engagement |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Community Outreach - Cancer (Continued)ScreeningsFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Head/Neck Screening Provided screenings by two providers and RN, in 53206 at a community health event. 15 attendees were screened Lung Cancer Screening25 individuals were screened via phone to see if they met CMS guidelines for lung cancer screening 3 met the criteria and came to see RN who did further screening and met with pulmonary MD and respiratory therapist who performed pulmonary function test and shared a decision making appointment on a CT scan. All 3 went on to get CT lung cancer screening Prostate Cancer Screening 31 men registered for screenings Breast Cancer Screening 1 patient registered Smoking Cessation 3 individuals registered 1 attended a smoking cessation visit FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Head/Neck ScreeningProvided screenings at the Mexican Consulate, located in 53202 zip code. 9 attendees were screenedProstate Cancer Screening29 men were screened at F&MCW and Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church prostate health education symposium. Over 80 community residents attended and received prostate cancer educationBreast Cancer Screening32 women were screened at the F&MCW and Progressive Community Health Center health fair. Three hundred residents in the Washington Park neighborhood and surrounding community attended this event offering mammography screening, education and health resourcesFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Prostate Cancer Screening52 men were screened at F&MCW and Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church prostate health education symposium. Over 100 community residents attended and received prostate cancer educationBreast Cancer Screening35 women were screened at the F&MCW and Progressive Community Health Center health fair. Three hundred residents in the Washington Park neighborhood and surrounding community attended this event offering mammography screening, education and health resourcesMedical College of Wisconsin - Cancer Control Outreach Team FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Attend bi-weekly meetings Partner on community outreach events to reach at-risk populations Provide expertise and collaborate on cancer control strategies FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Attend bi-weekly meetingsPartner on community outreach events to reach at-risk populations Provide expertise and collaborate on cancer control strategiesFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Attend bi-weekly meetingsPartner on community outreach events to reach at-risk populations Provide expertise and collaborate on cancer control strategiesPartnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Community Engagement FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Community Engagement team meets with MCW Community Engagement & Clinical Cancer Center staff on a monthly basis in an effort to explore opportunities for community engaged research with established local partners. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Community Engagement team meets with MCW Community Engagement & Clinical Cancer Center staff on a monthly basis in an effort to explore opportunities for community engaged research with established local partners.FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Community Engagement team meets with MCW Community Engagement & Clinical Cancer Center staff on a quarterly basis in an effort to explore opportunities for community engaged research with established local partners.Progressive Community Health Centers Progressive Community Health Centers new Lisbon Avenue Health Center, a federally qualified health center, provides primary and dental care in an area of Milwaukee where access to health care services is a significant need. The Progressive Community Health Center Imaging Suite project was completed in fiscal year 2017.FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Community Health Center Imaging Suite project has been completed in fiscal year 2017. Provided an Imaging Suite donation to Progressive totaling $107,864.FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Provided an Imaging Suite donation to Progressive totaling $162,478.Hosted a Womens Wellness Day offering free mammography screening for women and a community resource and education fair. Over 300 community members attended.Lives touched: 7332Total 72 EventsCommunity Mammography screening at Progressive Clinic located 53208, a total of 32 women received mammography screeningHead and neck cancer screening at the Mexican Consulate 9 screened.Prostate screening at Calvary Baptist Church in partnership with MCW 29 screened Froedtert Cancer outreach coordinator at 16th street clinic as a resource weeklyCancer Spanish Support groups ongoing located at 16th street and Froedtert CampusNavigating Spanish speaking patients in clinic 7/2017 - 1/2018 32 patients were navigated to FMLH from events2 patients navigated to Primary Care Physician 5 patient referrals to Primary Care PhysicianServices provided included: education on lung, prostate, smoking cessation, breast education, dietician services on healthy eating options, colon, prostate, urine bags, grief and loss and general cancer prevention, head and neck cancer screening, gynecological cancer, cancer services in Spanish, cervical cancer, general cancer information, mammography screening, and navigation.Regular prevention events with SDC, Mexican Consulate and Jane Cremer foundation. Locations: 53208, 53204, 53205, 53226, 53215, 53206, 53220, 53154, 53212, 53218, 53202, Kenosha and Racine County. Partnering organizations: American Heart Association, Washington Park Senior Center, MPS, Social Development Commission (SDC), Susan G Komen race, Progressive clinic, Mexican Consulate, American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club, Oak Creek community center, Sisters 4cure, Fatherhood Summit, Latinos por la salud, Journey House, Calvary Gardens, United Community Center, Canaan Baptist Church, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Pierce Elementary School, Rogers Street Academy, Apostolic Church, Brown Street Academy, Hayat Pharmacy, PridefestFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Provided an Imaging Suite donation to Progressive totaling $141,183.Hosted a Womens Wellness Day offering free mammography screening for women and a community resource and education fair. Over 300 community members attended.Community Mammography screening at Progressive Clinic located 53208, a total of 35 women received mammography screeningCommunity Prostate screening at Progressive Clinic located in 53208 with a total of 11 men receiving prostate screeningProstate screening at Calvary Baptist Church in partnership with MCW 52 screened Froedtert Cancer outreach coordinator at Progressive Community Health Center and 16th street clinic as a resource weeklyCancer Spanish Support groups ongoing located at 16th street and Froedtert CampusNavigating Spanish speaking patients in clinic42 patients were navigated to FMLH from eventsServices provided included: education on lung, prostate, smoking cessation, breast education, dietician services on healthy eating options, colon, prostate, urine bags, grief and loss and general cancer prevention, head and neck cancer screening, gynecological cancer, cancer services in Spanish, cervical cancer, general cancer information, mammography screening, and navigation.Regular prevention events with SDC, Mexican Consulate and Jane Cremer foundation. Locations: 53208, 53204, 53205, 53226, 53215, 53206, 53220, 53154, 53212, 53218, 53202, Kenosha and Racine County. Partnering organizations: American Heart Association, Washington Park Senior Center, MPS, Social Development Commission (SDC), Susan G Komen race, Progressive clinic, Mexican Consulate, American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club, Oak Creek community center, Sisters 4cure, Fatherhood Summit, Latinos por la salud, Journey House, Calvary Gardens, United Community Center, Canaan Baptist Church, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Pierce Elementary School, Rogers Street Academy, Apostolic Church, Brown Street Academy, Hayat Pharmacy, PridefestProgram: Partnership Community Based Clinical Service and Community Health Worker ModelCHNA Area of Focus: Access to Care/Chronic Disease Health Need: Lack of awareness of what services and programs exist for community members in Milwaukee CountyFragmented coordination of care and difficult to navigate resources in Milwaukee County12 % of Milwaukee County residents did not seek medical care due to cost18% of Milwaukee County residents did not take medication due to cost19% of Milwaukee County residents rate their health as poor11% of Milwaukee County residents are using the emergency department as their only source of access to healthcare4% of Milwaukee County residents are uninsuredContinued - Schedule O |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Froedtert Hospital Summary of Implementation StrategyFroedtert Hospital has completed a separate Implementation Strategy that addresses the hospitals implementation strategy to meet the community health needs identified in this CHNA. The following is a summary of that separate, more comprehensive Implementation Strategy report.The key programs, strategies and dedicated hospital resources intended to address identified significant community health needs are addressed below. Community Engagement and Froedtert Hospital have dedicated full time employees and budgeted funds toward serving the needs of the Froedtert Hospital communities. To access a copy of the full Implementation Strategy, please go to https://www.froedtert.com/community-engagement. Program: Community Outreach ProgramsCHNA Area of Focus: Chronic Disease Health Need:29% of Milwaukee County residents reported having high blood pressure20% of Milwaukee County residents reported having high blood cholesterol14 % of Milwaukee County residents reported having asthma11% of Milwaukee County reported having diabetes9% of Milwaukee County residents reported having heart disease/condition19% of Milwaukee County residents reported having poor health statusGoal: Improve self-management of chronic conditions for underserved populations in low socioeconomic areas in Milwaukee CountyObjectives: Increase self-management for individuals living with chronic conditions and reinforce healthy lifestyles to encourage behavior changeFroedtert Health Available Resources: Inpatient and Outpatient departmentsCase ManagementCommunity Education departmentFroedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital (FMLH) staff Community Engagement staffMCW Partners FMLH staff Froedtert Health Collaborative Partners: Wisconsin Institute for Healthy AgingMilwaukee County Food PantriesFondy Food MarketFaith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasAmerican Heart Association Neighborhood CommunitiesProgressive Community Health CenterCore El CentroSixteenth Street Community Health CenterUnited Methodist Childrens Services Milwaukee Health Care PartnershipMilwaukee Area Health Education CenterAmerican Lung AssociationOutreach Community Health CenterRepairers of the BreachAids Resource Center of WisconsinMilwaukee County Health DepartmentsMilwaukee County Homeless OrganizationsChronic Disease Community Outreach Program Community Education & ScreeningsFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Hosted a community flu immunization clinic at Milwaukee senior center serving Hispanic seniors. Screened and provided a total of 30 flu immunizations. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Provided two living well with chronic conditions classes with 21 participants.FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Provided one living well with chronic conditions class with 7 participantsMilwaukee County Screenings FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Total of 812 blood pressure screenings and 374 blood glucose screenings for education and management of hypertension and hyperglycemia Zip codes: 53212, 53215, 53206, 53218, 53212, 53204 Results from clinical screenings demonstrated that, of the 374 blood glucose screenings performed, 72% normal range bg,18% pre-diabetes range b/g,7% probable diabetes b/g range, 3% severe b/g range. In addition, of the 812 blood pressures screening performed, 51% had normal b/p, 31% had prehypertension, 13% hypertension stage 1, 4% hypertension stage 2, and 1% had severe emergency b/p. Of the 17% of individuals screened who fit into the hypertension category, each was recommended to follow-up with a primary care physician (PCP) and provided onsite education on; medication management, blood pressure goals, education and resources on establishing care with a PCP. Performed BMI screening on 7 community individuals, at a full cardiovascular screening event hosted free to the community at Froedtert Hospital. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Total of 781 blood pressure screenings and 341 blood glucose screenings for education and management of hypertension and hyperglycemiaResults from clinical screenings demonstrated that, of the 341 blood glucose screenings performed, 80% normal range bg,13% pre-diabetes range b/g, 6% probable diabetes b/g range, 1% severe b/g range. In addition, of the 781 blood pressures screening performed, 46% had normal b/p, 28% had prehypertension, 15% hypertension stage 1, 10% hypertension stage 2, and 1% had severe emergency b/p. Of the 43% of individuals screened who fit into the hypertension category, each was recommended to follow-up with a primary care physician (PCP) and provided onsite education on; medication management, blood pressure goals, and education and resources on establishing care with a PCP. FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:A total of 286 blood pressure screenings and 262 blood glucose screenings were conducted in the community. Results from clinical screenings demonstrated that, of the 262 blood glucose screenings performed, 69% were in the normal range, 14% were in the pre-diabetic range, 14% fell in the probable diabetes range, and 4% were in the severely elevated range. Additionally, of the 286 blood pressure screenings performed, 35% were normal, 26% were elevated, 16% fell in the hypertension stage 1 category, 22% were in hypertension stage 2, and 1% had severely elevated blood pressures.For the 39% of individuals screened with abnormal blood pressure screening results, each was recommended to follow-up with a primary care provider (PCP), educated on lifestyle modification strategies, medication management, blood pressure goals, and if necessary, provided resources on establishing a medical home. For the 31% of individuals with abnormal blood glucose screening results, each individual was recommended to follow-up with a primary care provider (PCP), educated on lifestyle modification strategies, medication management, blood glucose goals, and if necessary, provided resources on establishing a medical home. Access to Healthy FoodsHealth effects of limited access to health foods, includes obesity, chronic disease and poor nutrition (CDC, 2010). In an effort to promote self-management of chronic conditions within areas in Milwaukee county, Froedtert Hospital committed to sponsor and support the Fondy Farmers Market and Winter Market for 3 years, which serves two underserved communities, located in the 53206 and 53204 zip codes. FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Hosted a healthy food drive. Collected healthy food donations from our staff and provided the donations to 3 local food pantries.Reached 691 individuals at the Fondy Food Farmers Market.Froedtert health network partnered this year with the Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) 514 raised bed gardens in and around the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital. In addition, funding was provided to VGI to help install and build raised bed gardens and help 566 individuals learn about and grow their own food, which is a natural fit with the community health improvement initiative of nutrition and physical activity. Volunteered and supported the Victory Garden Blitz 63 Froedtert Health Volunteers donated a total of 252 hours of time514 raised garden beds 37 gardens in 53218 15 gardens in 53208 FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Hosted a healthy food drive. Healthy food donations from staff provided donations to 3 local food pantries.Reached 570 individuals at the Fondy Food Farmers Market. Froedtert Health network partnered this year with the Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) on 502 raised bed gardens in and around the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital, impacting over 2,750 people with approximately 1,350 under the age of 18. In addition funding was provided to VGI to help install and build raised bed gardens and help community members learn about and grow their own food, which is a natural fit with the community health improvement initiative of the impact of nutrition and physical activity. Volunteered and supported the Victory Garden Blitz 35 Froedtert Health Volunteers donated a total of 236 hours of time502 raised garden beds19 gardens in 5321835 gardens in 53208 11 gardens in 5320612 gardens in 53204FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Hosted a healthy food drive. Healthy food donations from staff provided donations to 6 local food pantries. Reached 285 individuals at the Fondy Food Farmers Market.Froedtert Health network partnered this year with the Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) on 462 raised bed gardens in and around the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital, impacting over 1,400 people. In addition funding was provided to VGI to help install and build raised bed gardens and help community members learn about and grow their own food, which is a natural fit with the community health improvement initiative of the impact of nutrition and physical activity. Volunteered and supported the Victory Garden Blitz 20 Froedtert Health Volunteers donated a total of 140 hours of time462 raised garden beds17 gardens in 5321867 gardens in 53208 19 gardens in 5320 |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Froedtert in Action (Continued) FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Conducted and completed 78 Froedtert in Action events, these efforts resulted in over 140,000 lives touched in Milwaukee county.FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Conducted and completed 82 Froedtert in Action events, these efforts resulted in over 115,000 lives touched in Milwaukee County.Chronic Disease Community Outreach Program FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Lives touched: 55,829Total of 63 eventsTotal of 317 Blood Glucose screeningsTotal of 740 Blood Pressure screenings1 Living Well with Chronic Conditions (6 week evidence-based program) offered Education topics included: heart health, safety, maintaining healthy blood sugar, diet and exercise, healthy eating, breast feeding benefits, maintaining health blood pressure, research, cardiovascular wellness, stress managementLocations: 53206, 53204, 53208, 53205, 53209, 53226, 53214, 53212, 53215, 53221, 53218, 53220, 53154, 53224, 53129, 53216, 53223, 53202 Partners: Fondy Farmers Market, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Park Senior Center, Faith Builders Church, Life Walk, UNCF, Boys and Girls Club, Wauwatosa police Department, HarRunbee, Park Lawn Church, Progressive Health Center, Outreach Community Health Center, Milwaukee Bucks, American Heart Association, Clarke Square Neighborhood, Oneida Tribal Services, Islam Health Center, Muslim Womens Resource Center, Oak Creek Community Center, Greater New Birth Church, Employ Milwaukee, Mexican Consulate, St. Anthony HS, Pilgrim Rest Church, Hmong Community, Bradley Tech High School, Our Next Generation, West Side Academy School, MPS, Longfellow Elementary School, Journey House, Rogers Street Academy, Barack Obama School, New Testament Church, Park Lawn Assembly of God, American Heart Association, Milwaukee Kickers, Victory Garden Initiative, Drexel Town Square FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Lives touched: 56,190Total of 67 eventsTotal of 439 Blood Glucose screeningsTotal of 617 Blood Pressure screenings2 Living Well with Chronic Conditions (6 week evidence-based program) offered - 21 attendeesStart off on right Foot Program- MSK clinic offered free foot assessment for inner city youth to prevent sports related injuriesEducation topics included: heart health, safety, maintaining healthy blood sugar, diet and exercise, healthy eating, breast feeding benefits, maintaining health blood pressure, research, cardiovascular wellness, stress managementLocations: 53206, 53204, 53208, 53205, 53209, 53226, 53214, 53212, 53215, 53221, 53218, 53220, 53154, 53224, 53129, 53216, 53223, 53202 Partners: Fondy Farmers Market, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Park Senior Center, Faith Builders Church, Life Walk, UNCF, Boys and Girls Club, Wauwatosa police Department, HarRunbee, Park Lawn Church, Progressive Health Center, Outreach Community Health Center, Milwaukee Bucks, American Heart Association, Clarke Square Neighborhood, Oneida Tribal Services, Islam Health Center, Muslim Womens Resource Center, Oak Creek Community Center, Greater New Birth Church, Employ Milwaukee, Mexican Consulate, St. Anthony HS, Pilgrim Rest Church, Hmong Community, Bradley Tech High School, Our Next Generation, West Side Academy School, MPS, Longfellow Elementary School, Journey House, Rogers Street Academy, Barack Obama School, New Testament Church, Park Lawn Assembly of God, American Heart Association, Milwaukee Kickers, Victory Garden Initiative, Drexel Town SquareFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Lives touched: 55,220Total of 76 eventsTotal of 262 Blood Glucose screeningsTotal of 286 Blood Pressure screeningsEducation topics included: heart health, safety, maintaining healthy blood sugar, diet and exercise, healthy eating, breast feeding benefits, maintaining health blood pressure, research, cardiovascular wellness, stress managementLocations: 53206, 53204, 53208, 53205, 53209, 53226, 53214, 53212, 53215, 53221, 53218, 53220, 53154, 53224, 53129, 53216, 53223, 53202 Partners: Fondy Farmers Market, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Park Senior Center, Faith Builders Church, Life Walk, UNCF, Boys and Girls Club, Wauwatosa police Department, HarRunbee, Park Lawn Church, Progressive Health Center, Outreach Community Health Center, Milwaukee Bucks, American Heart Association, Clarke Square Neighborhood, Oneida Tribal Services, Islam Health Center, Muslim Womens Resource Center, Oak Creek Community Center, Greater New Birth Church, Employ Milwaukee, Mexican Consulate, St. Anthony HS, Pilgrim Rest Church, Hmong Community, Bradley Tech High School, Our Next Generation, West Side Academy School, MPS, Longfellow Elementary School, Journey House, Rogers Street Academy, Barack Obama School, New Testament Church, Park Lawn Assembly of God, American Heart Association, Milwaukee Kickers, Victory Garden Initiative, Drexel Town SquareProgram: Cancer care navigation, awareness, screening CHNA Area of Focus: Chronic Disease-CancerBreastProstate LungHealth Need: Milwaukee County cancer incidence rate 503.5 (per 100,000 populations) this is above state average of 447.7 (per 100,000 populations).Cancer mortality rates for Milwaukee County are above national benchmarks.Difficulty in navigating service lines within healthcare an identified concern from key informants and community members in Milwaukee County.Strengthen community engagement within the cancer service line through implementation of programs to increase cancer awareness, screenings and early detectionGoal: Heighten awareness on cancer screening and early detection in low socioeconomic areas in Milwaukee CountyObjectives: Implement programs to increase awareness, screenings and early detection at Froedtert Hospital and within Milwaukee countyFroedtert Health Available Resources: Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center StaffFroedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Community PhysiciansDirect financial help through Froedtert Health Charitable Gifts & Sponsorships Froedtert Health Collaborative Partners:American Cancer Society Wisconsin Breast Cancer Show House Sisters 4 CureSusan G. KomenMilwaukee Public Schools American Lung AssociationProgressive Community Health CenterLocal Migrant Refugee service agencies Pink Shawl After Breast Cancer DiagnosisFaith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasMilwaukee County Homeless OrganizationsPartnershipsFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Partnered with Clinical Cancer Center Community Outreach Coordinators serving underserved populations, with a focus on African American and Hispanic/Latino populations. Partnership on community events to provide cancer education, awareness, resources and navigation. Partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Team on community events. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Partnered with Clinical Cancer Center Community Outreach Coordinators serving underserved populations, with a focus on African American and Hispanic/Latin populations. Partnership on community events to provide cancer education, awareness, resources and navigation.Partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Team on community events.FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Partnered with Clinical Cancer Center Community Outreach Coordinators serving underserved populations, with a focus on African American and Hispanic/Latino populations. Partnership on community events to provide cancer education, awareness, resources and navigation.Partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Team on community events.Community Outreach CancerFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:43 cancer specific events with vulnerable populations in Milwaukee County focused on breast, prostate, lung, and smoking cessation, with over 3,000 lives touched. Cancer outreach coordinators provided two large public education presentations, around cancer prevention screening, and guidelines focused on the Hispanic population and African American population in Milwaukee County. Developed health systems first cancer support group for Spanishand within the community at Sixteenth Street Community Health Center FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:72 cancer specific events with vulnerable populations in Milwaukee County focused on breast, prostate, lung, and smoking cessation, with over 7,500 lives touched. Cancer outreach coordinators provided public education presentations, around cancer prevention screening, and guidelines focused on the Hispanic population and African American population in Milwaukee County. Provided the health systems cancer support group for Spanish speaking individuals and offered the support group at Froedtert Hospital and within the community at Sixteenth Street Community Health Center. FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:85 cancer specific events with vulnerable populations in Milwaukee County focused on breast, prostate, lung, and smoking cessation, with over 8,700 lives touched. Cancer outreach coordinators provided public education presentations, around cancer prevention screening, and guidelines focused on the Hispanic population and African American population i |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Goals: Expand assistance, support, and navigation through the integration of community and clinical services for vulnerable populations.Objectives: Increase self-management in high risk populations by addressing social determinants in healthExpand health resources to assist, support, and navigate through community based clinical services and insurance coverageFroedtert Health Available Resources: Community Engagement Staff FMLH Financial counselors Froedtert Health Collaborative Partners:Sixteenth Street Community Health Center Progressive Community Health Center Outreach Community Health CenterAids Resource Center of WisconsinUnited Methodist Children Services Milwaukee Area Health Education Center Core El Centro Milwaukee County Health DepartmentsNeighborhood OrganizationsMilwaukee Health Care PartnershipFood Pantries in Milwaukee County Medical College of WisconsinHousing Authority Faith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasThe community health worker (CHW) is responsible for offering culturally appropriate outreach to targeted populations with the goal of decreasing health disparities. The CHW will provide health education in the areas of prevention, early identification, health maintenance and provide assistance with healthcare access and community resources in the 53208 area in Milwaukee County. Froedtert Hospital will provide United Methodist Children service /Washington Park Partners grant funding to support the Community health workers role for 0.5 FTE position. Data metrics will be reported quarterly to Froedtert Hospital and in addition the Community Health worker will provide care coordination and system navigation for Froedtert Hospitals high emergency room utilizers in collaboration with Froedtert Healths emergency care coordination program. This will include; providing home visits and attending healthcare appointments with individuals; and helping the patient to navigate the healthcare environment. FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Froedtert Case Management department referred 8 patients to the CHW CHW lead 7 health and wellness community meetings Navigated 2 of the 8 patients to primary care visits at a federal qualified health center Performed 12 community walks to develop relationship with community residents FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:52 referrals with 36 patients who responded63 patient visit encounters, 27 previous clients and 3 new clients25 appointments set2 clients kept their follow up appointments in the EDCC program23 face to face consultants3 patients screened in home3 patients enrolled in assistance programs2 community health and wellness meetings lead63 lives touched through community outreach walksAssisted clients with navigation, access and dental needs. One client had to get teeth pulled and received dentures. Assisted another client with enrolling in a housing programOver 200 lives touched with community bike ride, clothing bank and vision screening event with Our Next Generation and F&MCWFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:48 referrals with 38 patients who responded103 patient visit encounters17 face to face consultants2 patients enrolled in assistance programs5,321 lives touched through 25 community outreach opportunitiesAssisted clients with food, financial, employment, transportation and safety needsProgram: Partnership Community ClinicsCHNA Area of Focus: Access to CareHealth Need: 12% of Milwaukee County residents did not seek medical care due to cost18% of Milwaukee County residents did not take medication due to cost19% of Milwaukee County residents rate their health as poor11% of Milwaukee County residents are using the emergency department as there only source of access to healthcare4% of Milwaukee County residents are uninsuredProvide primary care access in Milwaukee CountyGoal: Improve primary care access to Milwaukee County residentsObjective: Expand access to care and healthcare services to vulnerable populations in Milwaukee County.Froedtert Health Available Resources: Community Engagement staff F&MCW primary care clinicsFMLH DieticiansFroedtert Health Collaborative Partners:Sixteenth Street Community Health CenterMilwaukee County Health DepartmentsMeijer or local grocery storesProgressive Community Health CenterAIDS Resource Center of WisconsinOutreach Community Health CenterMilwaukee Health ServicesMilwaukee Health Care PartnershipOutpost Victory GardensHunger Task ForceFeeding AmericaFaith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasEmergency Department to Medical HomeThe Emergency Department to Medical Home initiative, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, helps connect Emergency Department individuals with primary care, medical homes. Intake coordinators in safety net clinics have been added to follow up with patient appointments scheduled in the ED and help establish those individuals for ongoing primary care. The health systems have also enhanced the role of ED cast managers in transition care management for this patient population.FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:1,555 health home referrals were secured through Froedtert s Emergency Department program with 50% of those individuals presenting for those appointments. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress: 1,346 health home referrals were secured through Froedtert s Emergency Department program with 52% of those individuals presenting for those appointments. FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress: 1,220 health home referrals were secured through Froedtert s Emergency Department program with 46% of those individuals presenting for those appointments. Specialty Access for the Uninsured Program (SAUP)Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital participates in the Specialty Access for the Uninsured Program (SAUP) in collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership; SAUP program recognized the need for specialized care that may not be available for individuals at Community Clinics. Individuals are referred from a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), meeting financial requirements, and the cost of their specialty care is covered under SAUP. FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Froedtert Hospital received 236 referrals to our specialists for a complete continuum of care. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Froedtert Hospital received 454 referrals to our specialists for a complete continuum of care. Number of SAUP referrals from Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin 12Number of SAUP referrals from Outreach Community Health Center 111Number of SAUP referrals from Progressive Community Health Center 14Number of SAUP referrals from Sixteenth Street Community Health Center 317Collective no show rate 19%Current focus: continue to build on providing continuum of care and specialty access for patientsFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Froedtert Hospital received 514 referrals to our specialists for a complete continuum of care. Number of SAUP referrals from Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin 6Number of SAUP referrals from Outreach Community Health Center 100Number of SAUP referrals from Progressive Community Health Center 8Number of SAUP referrals from Sixteenth Street Community Health Center 400Collective no show rate 38%Current focus: continue to build on providing continuum of care and specialty access for patientsEmergency Department Care Coordination (EDCC)FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Total scheduled appointments by all hospitals: 5,073Total number of scheduled appointments by FQHCs: 4,739Total scheduled appointments by Froedtert: 1,665Total percent of kept appointments by Froedtert: 47%FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Total scheduled appointments by all hospitals: 4086Total number of scheduled appointments by FQHCs: 3908Total scheduled appointments by Froedtert: 1346Total percent of kept appointments by Froedtert: 52%Current focus: Exploring urgent care as a strategy and identifying collective strategies for frequent ED utilizers FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Total scheduled appointments by all hospitals 1,220Total number of scheduled appointments by FQHCs 1,141Total scheduled appointments by Froedtert 1,220Total percent of kept appointments by Froedtert 46%MarketplaceFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Market Place open enrollment occurred November 1, 2016- December 15, 2016; o Number of FMLH financial counselors: 18 o Number of patients who are enrolled in marketplace through F&MCW: 44 o Number of patients who enrolled in Badgercare through F&MCW: 267 o Number of phone calls answered: 5,416 FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Market Place open enrollment occurred November 1, 2017- December 15, 2017; o Number of FMLH financial counselors: 18 o Number of patients who are enrolled in marketplace through F&MCW: 42 o Number of patients who enrolled in Badgercare through F&MCW: 416 o Number of phone calls answered: 8,987FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Market Place open enrollment occurred November 1, 2018- December 15, 2018; o Number of FMLH financial counselors 10 o Number of patients who are enrolled in marketplace through F&MCW 30 o Number of patients w |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Program: Partnership with community organizations and health service agenciesCHNA Area of Focus: Behavioral HealthHealth Need:18% of Milwaukee County residents reported having mental health conditionsMilwaukee County residents reported an increase in opioid and prescription drug abuse. Milwaukee County has seen an increase in suicide death ratesReach underserved population with accessible affordable health services. Define behavioral health strategy as its relates to community health improvement plan for Milwaukee County.Goal: Collaborate with community organizations to understand and address behavioral health concerns throughout Milwaukee CountyObjective: Increase community awareness of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) problems and collaborate for better case management and navigation of treatmentFroedtert Health Available Resources: FMLH Community Engagement staff FMLH Case Management FMLH Care CoordinatorsFMLH & MCW Emergency Medicine staffFroedtert Health Collaborative Partners:Behavioral Health Division Milwaukee CountyHealth and Human Services in Milwaukee CountyNational Association of Mental IllnessUnited Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha CountyOpioid and Heroin Task Force in Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee Police Department Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Center for IndependenceProgressive Community Health CenterWashington Park Department of Corrections Community Justice Council Faith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasBehavioral Health - Partnership with community organizations and health service agenciesWe have taken an active role in participating in multiple coalitions to address the opioid crisis within our community. This includes actively engaging with Milwaukee County substance abuse coalition, West Allis AODA task force, Oak Creek AODA task. Also participating in Wauwatosa Health department substance abuse task force. FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Attended 6 bi-monthly meetings with the Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Committee and participating on the opioid/heroin task force subcommittee West Allis Heroin Task Force - attend monthly meetings provided support for West Allis opioid coalition to create hidden in plain sight room to educate parents in the community. Partnering with MCW - opioid/heroin group (injury and violence department) Oak Creek Opioid and substance abuse coalition Provided expert physicians to speak at 2 community events on opioid issues FY 2018 Outcome/Progress:Attended and actively participate on 9 opioid/heroin coalitions meetings across Milwaukee county Task force included: Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Coalition, West Allis Opioid/heroin coalition, Oak Creek opioid/heroin coalition, Wauwatosa Substance abuse coalition Committee focus is on prevention of substance abuse, recondition of lives lost, awareness of current problem and identifying prevention strategies.Subcommittee work planning and partnership with International overdose awareness event in Milwaukee County focused on recognition of lives lost to overdoses as well as prevention event.Greendale & Greenfield Health recourse fair/ opioid &heroin education session 189 lives touched June opioid crisis education session for FMLH and MCW advance practice providersMilwaukee County Substance abuse meeting May 17, 2018Wauwatosa Substance abuse committee meeting April, 2018Support/sponsor of West Allis KIP room. These hidden in plain sight rooms, takes a teens room and identifies drug and substance items either out in the open or common hiding spots - 32 Tours / 231 ParticipantsFY 2019 Outcome/Progress:Attended and actively participate on 24 opioid/heroin coalitions meetings across Milwaukee county Task forces included: Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Coalition, West Allis Opioid/heroin coalition, Oak Creek opioid/heroin coalition, Wauwatosa Substance abuse coalition, Greenfield behavioral health subcommitteeFocus areas for committees is on prevention of substance abuse, recondition of lives lost, awareness of current problem and identifying prevention strategies.Attend two Wauwatosa substance use resource fairs with 60 lives touchedAttended Milwaukee Health Department opioid awareness event with 70 lives touched.Supported Knowledge Is Power (KIP) teen bedrooms. |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11 (Continued) | Explanation of Needs Not Addressed and Reasons Why (Continued)Program: School Health ProgramCHNA Area of Focus: Access to CareHealth needAccess to health services continues to emerge as a gap in Milwaukee County. Data demonstrates families located in lower socioeconomic status areas in Milwaukee County have greater health disparities. Zip codes with lower socioeconomic status include; 53218, 53216, 53210, 53206, 53212, 53205, 53208, 53233, 53204, 53215Goal: Improve access to preventative health and wellness programs to youth attending Westside Academy SchoolObjectives: Improve the educational performance and well-being of school aged childrenFroedtert Health Available Resources: Community Engagement staff. Froedtert Health Collaborative Partners:Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)Westside Academy schoolsProgressive Community Health CenterSmart Smiles Dental Program Childrens Hospital of WisconsinMilwaukee County Health DepartmentsThe school nurse program is a collaboration between Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee Public School and Progressive Community Health Center, the local FQHC in the neighborhood. Froedtert Hospital provides a full-time school nurse for students at Westside Academy I & II, a K-8 Milwaukee Public Schools charter school serving over 200 students and their families offering care for chronic disease as well as case management services during the school year.FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:School Attendance: 85% Return to Class Rate: 97% Immunization Compliance: 97% # Students Receive Sealants from Seal a Smile: 352 students seen; 224 students had cavities # Medications given: 1,075#Withdrawals/Additions: 58 drop/132 add # 54 vision screenings# of visits logged to RN: 2,607# students with chronic diseases: of the 378 students, 140 were listed with chronic illness FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress: School Attendance: 87%Return to Class Rate: 98%Immunization Compliance: 98%# Students Receive Sealants from Seal a Smile: 410 students# Student visits to RN: 1838# Medications given: 893#Withdrawals/Additions: 138# 54 vision screenings# students with chronic diseases: 37%FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress: Due to a staffing change, some numbers were not able to be collected.Immunization Compliance: 96%# Students Receive Sealants from Seal a Smile: 131 students# Student visits to RN: 121# Medications given: 617# vision screenings: 2# students with chronic diseases: 96Health Lessons Taught:FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Staff in-service on blood borne pathogens/AED/Code Blue/Allergies/DPI inhaler administration training and health to start school year Violence Prevention 3rd grade (16 students total) Hand Washing/Sneeze in Sleeve K3-K5 (81students total) Anger management lessons in 1st grade (39 students total) Good touch/Bad touch K3-K5 (45 students) FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress: Staff in-service on blood borne pathogens/AED/Code Blue/Allergies/DPI inhaler administration training and health to start school yearViolence Prevention Hand Washing/Sneeze in Sleeve K3-K5 Anger management lessonsGood touch/Bad touch K3-K5 FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress: The school nurse conducted staff in-service trainings on bloodborne pathogens, AED/Code Blue/first responders, asthma and allergies management in the school setting, and medication administration DPI training.Total of 24 staff trained in FY 2018-19Program: Injury and Violence prevention programs/partnershipsCHNA Area of Focus: Injury & ViolenceHealth need: Injury and Violence were among the top three concerns in Milwaukee County.Issues identified from Milwaukee County key informants and residents included; domestic and intimate partner violence, childhood trauma, youth violence, and gun violence. There was an identified need for collaboration among community partners across sectors in Milwaukee County 10% of Milwaukee County residents had experienced one personal safety issue in the last year. 10,919 hospitalizations for injuries for Milwaukee County.7,953 Milwaukee County Emergency Department visits for motor vehicle traffic crashes11,142 Milwaukee County Emergency Department visits struck by or against object or person22,352 Milwaukee County Emergency Department visits for falls6,509 Milwaukee County Emergency Department visits for unspecified cause or injuryGoals:Heighten awareness and address incidence related to distracting driving in Milwaukee CountyPartner with community organizations to minimize incidences of violent crimes in specific Milwaukee County Neighborhoods with emphasis in the Washington Park neighborhoodObjectives: InjuriesIncrease awareness of dangers related to distracted drivingIncrease awareness of slips, trips, and falls ViolenceCollaborate with community partners across sectors to inform programming being brought to the Washington Park neighborhood.Froedtert Health Available Resources: FMLH Inpatient and Outpatient departments FMLH & MCW Trauma teamMCW Emergency Medicine teamFroedtert Health Collaborative Partners:Milwaukee County Homicide Review BoardMedical College of WisconsinSojourner Peace CenterBenedict CenterNeighborhood Associations Milwaukee Public SchoolsSafe and SoundMilwaukee County Fire DepartmentsMilwaukee County Police DepartmentsMilwaukee County Health DepartmentsMilwaukee County Public and Private SchoolsNational Black Nurses Association- Milwaukee ChapterHoly Cathedral- Word of Hope MinistriesProject Safe NeighborhoodsBlack Health Coalition Washington Park Neighborhood Faith based communities serving low socioeconomic areasViolence PreventionFY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Partner with Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Prevention department by attending coalition meetings Support Cardiff Model in partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Prevention team Attended 4 Homicide community service provider review boards FY2017, FY2018 coalition is being reevaluated and moving into addressing recommendations through other work groups in Milwaukee county FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Partner with Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Prevention department by attending coalition meetingsSupport Cardiff Model in partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Prevention teamAttend Homicide Review Board, Community Service Provider meetingsFY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Attend coalition meetings for injury preventionSupport Cardiff Model in partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Prevention teamProvide community service provider meetings.Launched the Violence Interrupter program & served 26 individualsInjury Prevention FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:Participate in injury prevention task force with Oak Creek Health Department Developed and taught three community classes around falls prevention at local senior centers with 117 participants. Mock Crash program: 3 crash programs implemented, our coordinator also attended 6 school committee planning meetings with faculty, parents and students to implement the mock crash program in the school Distracted Driving Program: 4 classes taught with 775 community students educated FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:Participate in injury prevention efforts with Oak Creek Health departmentProvided Mock Crash program at schools in collaboration with faculty, parents and studentsTaught Distracted Driving program at local schoolsLives touched: 1,049 Number of events: 63Education topic: Stop the bleed training, support Sr. cycling Olympics, Mock Crash/distracted driving, EMS Trauma Education Day, Trauma Care After Resuscitation Course, Wauwatosa Safety and Injury Prevention, Wisconsin Violence and Injury Partnership, SERTAC Conference, Wauwatosa Legislative Breakfast, Description: Stop the Bleed is an initiative to teach individuals how to stop uncontrolled bleeding with basic hemorrhage control techniques, such as pressure, packing or a tourniquet. Death from bleeding can happen in mere minutes. Stop the Bleed training can help you save a life if you are a bystander to trauma. A certificate from the American College of Surgeons is provided.Locations: Froedtert Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital, Millimen-Brookfield, WAC, Oshkosh, MCW Hub, Wauwatosa Health Department, Wauwatosa City Hall, Slinger High School, West Bend, FMLH Eye Institute, New Berlin-API, Madison, Franklin High school, Lannon ParkCommunity Partners: EMS Wauwatosa, MCW and CHW MDs FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:Participate in injury prevention efforts with West Allis coalitionTaught one community class around falls prevention with 35 participants.Provided Mock Crash program at schools in collaboration with faculty, parents and studentsLives touched: 1,360 Number of events: 9Education topic: Stop the bleed training, support Sr. cycling Olympics, Mock Crash/distracted driving, EMS Trauma Education Day, Trauma Care After Resuscitation Course, Wauwatosa Safety and Injury Prevention, Wisconsin Violence and Injury Partnership, SERTAC Conference, Wauwatosa Legislative Breakfast, Continued - Schedule O |
| Schedule H, Part V, Line 11, Areas not addressed | Priority areas Not AddressedInfectious Disease: Not a priority selected by community advisory committee. Local health departments are addressing this issue. Teen Pregnancy: United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, City of Milwaukee Health Department and a number of non-profit agencies are working on this issue. |
| Schedule H, Part VI, Line 5, Part 2 | Tech TernsThe program leads believe this is a first such career pathway development program in the country. Experts in the field develop the curriculum for each quarters visit, coordinating classroom work with the progress of the building. Students have opportunities to assist in construction of the hospitals new surgical department. They also had an introduction to health care careers alongside the introduction to construction jobs. Healthcare departments engaged in meeting with students included; surgery department, radiology department, emergency department, ICU department, biomedical department, sterile processing department, surgery equipment representative. Staff roles included; nurses, radiology technician, physicians, surgical technicians, bio medical technicians, sterile processing technicians. All staff volunteered their time to meet, talk, and engage students in a variety of health care careers. FY 2017 Outcomes/Progress:15 students from Bradley Tech high School in Milwaukee finished learning about building design, construction and health care operation in the classroom and on-site of a major construction project at Froedtert hospital. FY 2018 Outcomes/Progress:15 students from Bradley Tech high School in Milwaukee finished learning about building design, construction and health care operation in the classroom and on-site of a major construction project at Froedtert hospital. FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:30 students from Carmen School of Science and Technology in Milwaukee finished learning about building design, construction and health care operation in the classroom and on-site of a major construction project at Froedtert hospital. Infant MortalityFMLH partnered with United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County and other agencies in Milwaukee to establish the Connecting High Risk Women to Primary Care (CHRW2C) initiative and The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF).FY 2019 Outcomes/Progress:252 women were engaged and connected to a PCP92 women attended at least one visit with a PCPMcKinley Social WorkerThe McKinley Health Center service area includes zip codes and neighborhoods with some of the most significant physical and mental health issues and socio-economic disparities in Milwaukee. The service area is also home to many community resources, and in some cases underdeveloped or underutilized, assets including safety-net clinics, social service organizations and community development/neighborhood associations. Census and Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) data illustrates the cultural, ethnic and socio-economic diversity and health needs of the service area. The data also reveals the level of poverty, unemployment, and health disparities in neighborhoods within a 2-mile radius of the health center especially to the west and north of the new health center site.Based on 2015 data from the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the 53205 ZIP code had one of the highest rates of ED utilization per capita at 976 visits/1000 and ZIP code 53206 had one of the highest overall rates with 13,569 primary care treatable/ambulatory sensitive visits. With the opening of the McKinley Health Center, Froedtert Hospital invested in the opportunity to enhance the McKinley Health Centers ability to be an available, accessible, and acceptable health care provider and health resource center to the area population; directly and in collaboration with others, and to this end placed the MSW role / embedded Care Coordinator at the clinic.The Community Care Coordinator - Social Worker-MSW is responsible for connecting, engaging and directing patients with community resources such as area Federally Qualified Health Centers and social services. The Community Care Coordinator - Social Worker will facilitate the follow up, referral and navigation of designated patients and families. The Community Care Coordinator - Social Worker provides a psychosocial assessment and assists patients evolving needs. The goal of the Community Care Coordinator - Social Worker is to be an advocate for patients across the continuum, connecting them with community resources to ensure safe and effective care. This role serves as an integral member of the outpatient care team of providers. To date, the Community Care Coordinator Social Worker has had 266 patient consults, provided 570 referrals to community resources from over 1,260 patient touches. This role has also built relationships with social service organizations. |
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