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PART V, SECTION B
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A CONSISTS OF:
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- FACILITY 1: UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 2: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 4: UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 5: UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS, - FACILITY 6: UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 7: UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 8: UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 9: UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 10: UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 13: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 CHNA CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS AND HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); HIGH FREQUENCY OF INAPPROPRIATE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT USE; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITY HEATH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM: PRIORITY HEATH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF STATE-OF-THE-ART STROKE CARE EDUCATION- STRATEGY #2: COMMUNITY STROKE EDUCATION THROUGH STROKE RISK SCREENING SESSIONS- STRATEGY #3: AWARENESS BUILDING AND EARLY DETECTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES- STRATEGY #4: HEART FAILURE CPR/SAFETY TRAINING- STRATEGY #5: DEVELOP CAREERS RELATED TO HEART HEALTH- STRATEGY #6: CANCER RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS- STRATEGY #7: ENHANCE HEALTH LITERACY, INCLUDING ACCESS TO CANCER-RELATED INFORMATIONPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: POVERTY- STRATEGY #1: EMPLOY AND RETAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IN DEVELOPED CAREERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & NUTRITION SERVICES- STRATEGY #2: FACILITATE A PIPELINE PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF A MINORITY- STRATEGY #3: PROVIDE FOOD FOR UH PATIENTS WHEN EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITYPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #3: HOMICIDES/VIOLENCE/SAFETY- STRATEGY #1: PARTNERSHIP WITH PEACEMAKERS ALLIANCE TO REDUCE GUN-RELATED VIOLENCE- STRATEGY #2: PROVIDE STOP THE BLEED TRAINING AND SUPPLIES TO SCHOOLS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTYIN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OUTLINED IN DETAIL IN THIS PLAN, THE HOSPITAL WILL EITHER BEGIN OR CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS RESPONSIVE TO THE HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA. THESE MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES; MEDICAL RESEARCH; EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH THE UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE CURRENT PLAN MOST AGGRESSIVELY AND COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESSES THE THREE ISSUES ABOVE AS THOSE ISSUES WERE CHOSEN BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED AND THE HOSPITAL BEING IN THE BEST POSITION TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THOSE ISSUES. THE ISSUES WHICH WERE NOT CHOSEN TO BE A FOCUS OF THIS PLAN WERE THOSE WHERE THE HOSPITAL IS NOT IN A POSITION TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT AND OR OTHERS ARE KNOWN TO BE FOCUSING ON THAT ISSUE.NOT ALL NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA ARE BEING ADDRESSED BUT THROUGH IMPLEMENTING THE ABOVE STRATEGIES, THE HOSPITAL ANTICIPATES THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH: POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE; POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION OF INFANT MORTALITY AND IMPROVED INFANT HEALTH; REDUCED INAPPROPRIATE EMERGENCY ROOM USE AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION OF CANCER MORTALITY RATES, FOCUSING ON LUNG, COLON, BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCERS. COINCIDENT WITH THIS WILL BE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON RATES OF TOBACCO USE. SOME NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED ARE HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE NEEDS ARE ALSO BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN; ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE AND LEAD POISONING); REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY (E.G. EXTREME PREMATURITY, BIRTH DEFECTS, AND SLEEP-RELATED DEATHS).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING 2 PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM: PRIORITY HEATH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE, A MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC- STRATEGY #2: IMPROVED CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION BY NUTRITION EDUCATION- STRATEGY #3: FOOD INSECURITY RESOURCE COORDINATIONPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: INFANT MORTALITY- STRATEGY #1: OFFER CENTERING PREGNANCY PROGRAM- STRATEGY #2: CENTERING PREGNANCY APPROACH TO PRENATAL CARETHE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FROM THE 2019 CHNA BEGAN IN 2018.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); REDUCING HOSPITALIZATION AND DECREASING HOSPITAL READMISSION; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, AND UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIES THE FOLLOWING TWO PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND SUPPORT OF CHRONIC DISEASESPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: POVERTY- STRATEGY #2: ANNUAL EVENT TO TARGET UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERSTHE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE CHNA FOR THE RICHMOND CAMPUS OF UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER) TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED TELEPHONE SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); REDUCING THE PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE AND IMPROVING PATIENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISEASE; CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. HEART DISEASE, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).THE CHNA FOR THE BEDFORD CAMPUS OF UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER) TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. HEART DISEASE, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); REDUCING HOSPITALIZATION AND DECREASING HOSPITAL READMISSION; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER) IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, AND UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: SCREENINGS AND HEALTH/DISEASE EDUCATION FOR CHRONIC DISEASEPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: POVERTY- STRATEGY #2: EDUCATION ON BETTER HEALTH CARE SERVICE UTILIZATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL COUNSELLINGTHE FOLLOWING NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA, BUT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED IN 2019 INCLUDE: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITALIZATION ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER'S CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY BY SURVEYS ADMINISTERED THROUGH RANDOMIZED EMAIL LIST SERVS, SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEYS, AND PUBLIC NOTICES IN ASHTABULA COUNTY. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE ASHTABULA CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND ASHTABULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. DATA WAS ALSO OBTAINED BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHERS FROM THE TOLEDO-BASED HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO AND THEIR PARTNERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO. THE SURVEY DATA WAS COLLECTED FROM A CROSS-SECTIONAL, RANDOMIZED SAMPLE OF 1,200 ASHTABULA COUNTY RESIDENTS AGED 19 YEARS AND OLDER. THIS RETURN RATE AND SAMPLE SIZE MEANS THAT THE RESPONSES IN THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTHCARE ACCESS (HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, WOMEN'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH), HEALTH BEHAVIORS (HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGHT STATUS, ADULT TOBACCO USE, ADULT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, DRUG USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH), CHRONIC DISEASE (CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, CANCER, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES, QUALITY OF LIFE), AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS (SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND PARENTING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABILA COUNTY. UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER AND UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER ARE INCLUDED IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABULA COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABILA COUNTY: ASHTABULA CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, ASHTABULA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, ASHTABULA COUNTY ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY FAMILY & CHILDREN'S FIRST COUNCIL, ASHTABULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ASHTABULA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY BOARD, ASHTABULA COUNTY REGIONAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY YMCA, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY, CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER OF ASHTABULA COUNTY, CONNEAUT CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, COUNTRY NEIGHBOR, GLENBEIGH, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-ASHTABULA, LAKE AREA RECOVERY CENTER, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION-ASHTABULA COUNTY, AND SIGNATURE HEALTH/FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST OHIO.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING TWO PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND TWO CROSSING-CUTTING FACTORS, ALONG WITH STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE- STRATEGY #1: DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM- STRATEGY #2: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY- STRATEGY #3: SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS- STRATEGY #4: NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS IN PRESCHOOL/CHILD CAREPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION- STRATEGY #1: SCHOOL-BASED ALCOHOL/OTHER DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS- STRATEGY #2: EMERGENCY ROOM AND FIRST RESPONDER OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING (NALOXONE ACCESS)CROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #1: PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, PREVENTION AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS- STRATEGY #1: LINKS TO CESSATION SUPPORT- STRATEGY #2: COMMUNITY GARDENS- STRATEGY #3: COMMUNITY-WIDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAMPAIGNSCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #2: HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND ACCESS- STRATEGY #1: COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS- STRATEGY #2: FREE MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP SMEARS- STRATEGY #3: IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE- STRATEGY #4: EXPAND ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED TOBACCO CESSATION TREATMENTS- STRATEGY #5: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN 2019 WHICH ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED INCLUDE SUICIDE PREVENTION. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE IS BEING ADDRESSED BY OTHER PARTNERS IN ASHTABULA COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITALIZATION ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER'S CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY BY SURVEYS ADMINISTERED THROUGH RANDOMIZED EMAIL LIST SERVS, SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEYS, AND PUBLIC NOTICES IN ASHTABULA COUNTY. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE ASHTABULA CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND ASHTABULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. DATA WAS ALSO OBTAINED BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHERS FROM THE TOLEDO-BASED HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO AND THEIR PARTNERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO. THE SAMPLE COLLECTED BY THEM WAS A RANDOMIZED MIXTURE OF 1,200 ASHTABULA COUNTY RESIDENTS 19 YEARS AND OLDER. THIS RETURN RATE AND SAMPLE SIZE MEANS THAT THE RESPONSES IN THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTHCARE ACCESS (HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, WOMEN'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH), HEALTH BEHAVIORS (HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGHT STATUS, ADULT TOBACCO USE, ADULT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, DRUG USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH), CHRONIC DISEASE (CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, CANCER, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES, QUALITY OF LIFE), AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS (SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND PARENTING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABILA COUNTY. UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER AND UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER ARE INCLUDED IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABULA COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR ASHTABILA COUNTY: ASHTABULA CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, ASHTABULA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, ASHTABULA COUNTY ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY FAMILY & CHILDREN'S FIRST COUNCIL, ASHTABULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ASHTABULA COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ASHTABULA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY BOARD, ASHTABULA COUNTY REGIONAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES, ASHTABULA COUNTY YMCA, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY, CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER OF ASHTABULA COUNTY, CONNEAUT CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, COUNTRY NEIGHBOR, GLENBEIGH, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-ASHTABULA, LAKE AREA RECOVERY CENTER, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION-ASHTABULA COUNTY, AND SIGNATURE HEALTH/FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST OHIO.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING TWO PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND TWO CROSSING-CUTTING FACTORS, ALONG WITH STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE- STRATEGY #1: DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM- STRATEGY #2: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY- STRATEGY #3: SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS- STRATEGY #4: NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS IN PRESCHOOL/CHILD CAREPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION- STRATEGY #1: SCHOOL-BASED ALCOHOL/OTHER DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS- STRATEGY #2: EMERGENCY ROOM AND FIRST RESPONDER OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING (NALOXONE ACCESS)CROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #1: PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, PREVENTION AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS- STRATEGY #1: LINKS TO CESSATION SUPPORT- STRATEGY #2: COMMUNITY GARDENS- STRATEGY #3: COMMUNITY-WIDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAMPAIGNSCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #2: HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND ACCESS- STRATEGY #1: COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS- STRATEGY #2: FREE MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP SMEARS- STRATEGY #3: IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE- STRATEGY #4: EXPAND ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED TOBACCO CESSATION TREATMENTS- STRATEGY #5: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN 2019 WHICH ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED INCLUDE SUICIDE PREVENTION. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE IS BEING ADDRESSED BY OTHER PARTNERS IN ASHTABULA COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); HIGH FREQUENCY OF INAPPROPRIATE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT USE; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); INCREASING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE; MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, AND UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT IN OUTREACH EFFORTS RELATED TO HEALTH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, AND WELLNESS BUILDINGSPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: POVERTY- STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES (INCLUDES CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION)THE STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER'S CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A RANDOMIZED TELEPHONE SURVEY OF HOUSEHOLDS IN LORAIN COUNTY, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE ELYRIA CITY HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE LORAIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. SURVEYS WERE MAILED OUT TO 2,400 ADULTS IN LORAIN COUNTY. THE RESPONSE RATE FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION WAS 29%. THIS RETURN RATE AND SAMPLE SIZE MEANS THAT THE RESPONSE IN THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTHCARE ACCESS (HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, WOMEN'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH), HEALTH BEHAVIORS (HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGHT STATUS, TOBACCO USE, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, DRUG USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH), CHRONIC DISEASE (HEART HEALTH, CANCER, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE), SOCIAL CONDITIONS (SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING, MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH), RURAL HEALTH, SUBURBAN HEALTH, URBAN HEALTH, AND YOUTH HEALTH (WEIGHT STATUS, TOBACCO USE, ALCOHOL USE, DRUG USE, MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE ISSUES, AND PERCEPTIONS).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY. UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER, UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL, MERCY HEALTH ALLEN HOSPITAL, MERCY HEALTH LORAIN HOSPITAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF LORAIN ARE INCLUDED IN THE 2019 CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY, LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH, LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY, LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS, LORAIN COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, LORAIN COUNTY PUBIC HEALTH, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING TWO PRIORITY HEATH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM: PRIORITY HEATH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: PREDIABETES (AND OBESITY) SCREENING AND REFERRAL - STRATEGY #2: DIABETES AWARENESS CLASSES - STRATEGY #3: COMMUNITY FITNESS PROGRAMS PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION- STRATEGY #1: CELL PHONE-BASED SUPPORT PROGRAMS- STRATEGY #2: EMERGENCY ROOM AND FIRST RESPONDER OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING (NALOXONE ACCESS)- STRATEGY #3: COMMUNITY-WIDE CARE COORDINATION THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: ACCESS TO CARE OR PREVENTION AS STAND-ALONE PRIORITIES. ASPECTS OF THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE ENCOMPASSED IN OTHER EFFORTS BEING ADDRESSED. OTHER LORAIN COUNTY PARTNERS ARE ALSO ADDRESSING PREVENTION AND OTHER NEEDS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); HIGH FREQUENCY OF INAPPROPRIATE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT USE; QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER IN THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, AND UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEM:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: COMMUNITY EDUCATION, EXERCISE PROMOTION, AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SCREENINGSPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: OPIOIDS/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS/MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- STRATEGY #1: PARTICIPATION IN THE OPIATE ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTYTHE HOSPITAL HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN SEVERAL EFFORTS WHICH DO ADDRESS EACH OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IN SOME WAY. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS INCLUDE: POVERTY, FOOD INSECURITY, LEAD POISONING, HEART DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, VACCINATION RATES, TOBACCO USE, LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SUICIDE, HOMICIDE/VIOLENCE, AND INFANT MORTALITY. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE ASSESSMENT ALSO ENCOMPASSES INTERVIEW DATA FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXISTING COMMUNITY VOICE DATA GATHERED BY A RANGE OF OTHER GREATER CLEVELAND ORGANIZATIONS. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL'S 2019 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES, SOME PRIMARY (SURVEY OF MARKET AREA RESIDENTS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA) AND SOME SECONDARY (REGARDING DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS, AND MEASURES OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS). THE CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEYS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SERVICE AREA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL; DEMOGRAPHICS OF UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AREAS (E.G. AGE, GENDER, AND RACE/ETHNICITY); HOSPITAL PATIENTS SERVED; OVERARCHING THEMES (E.G. TRUST AND STRUCTURAL RACISM); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, AND DIABETES); QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (E.G. POVERTY, HOMICIDE RATES, AND FOOD INSECURITY); CANCER TREATMENT (E.G. INCREASING EARLY DETECTION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO CANCER CARE, AND REDUCING THE HIGH CANCER MORTALITY RATES); REDUCING INCIDENCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (E.G. EARLY DETECTION, INCREASING PATIENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ITS SEVERITY, AND TEACHING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SELF-TREATMENT); BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS (E.G. OBESITY, FLU VACCINATION RATES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOBACCO USE); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INDICATORS (E.G. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, EPA AIR QUALITY STANDARDS, AND FOODBORNE DISEASE); MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE, OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE); MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (E.G. ADOLESCENT BIRTH RATE, INFANT MORTALITY, AND LEAD POISONING).
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD IN THE 2019 CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER, UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS (UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER), UH PARMA MEDICAL CENTER, UH ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER, ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT THE JOINT CHNA FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY: BETTER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP-CUYAHOGA, POLICYBRIDGE, THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY HEALTH NEED AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS IT:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION- STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE STROKE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY- STRATEGY #2: COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETESTHE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: HIGH BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, TOBACCO USE/CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- UH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BEACHWOOD PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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PART V, SECTION B
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B CONSISTS OF:
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- FACILITY 3: UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITALIZATION ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. THE HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER'S 2019 ASSESSMENT TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A RANDOMIZED MAIL SURVEY OF HOUSEHOLDS IN GEAUGA COUNTY, REGIONAL FORUMS, AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE GEAUGA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. 1,200 SURVEYS WERE MAILED TO ADULTS IN GEAUGA COUNTY AND HAD A RESPONSE RATE OF 26%. THIS RETURN RATE AND SAMPLE SIZE MEANS THAT THE RESPONSES IN THE ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTHCARE ACCESS INDICATORS (E.G. COVERAGE, UTILIZATION, WOMEN'S HEALTH EXAMS, MEN'S HEALTH EXAMS, AND ORAL HEALTH EXAMS); HEALTH BEHAVIORS INDICATORS (E.G. ADDICTION, HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT TOBACCO, DRUG, AND ALCOHOL USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND MENTAL HEALTH); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, CANCER, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES); AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS (E.G. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND PARENTING).
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR GEAUGA COUNTY: CASA FOR KIDS OF GEAUGA COUNTY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES, CHAGRIN FALLS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, DDC CLINIC, FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST OHIO, INC. (A DIVISION OF SIGNATURE HEALTH), FAMILY PRIDE, GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES, GEAUGA COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS, GEAUGA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GEAUGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING, GEAUGA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER: (REPRESENTING ALL GEAUGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS), GEAUGA PUBLIC HEALTH, GEAUGA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL, GEAUGA COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCE, GEAUGA COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES, GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, GEAUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS, GEAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF, GEAUGA COUNTY TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION, GEAUGA FAMILY FIRST COUNCIL, GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT, LAKE-GEAUGA HEAD START, LAKE GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS, LIFE ACT, MIDDLEFIELD CARE CENTER, NAMI GEAUGA, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, RAVENWOOD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, STARTING POINT, TORCHLIGHT YOUTH MENTORING ALLIANCE, UNITED WAY SERVICES OF GEAUGA COUNTY, AND WOMENSAFE, INC.
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2019 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER IDENTIFIES THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION- STRATEGY #1: DECREASE DRUG ABUSE AMONG ADULTS WITH COORDINATED CARE- STRATEGY #2: FIRST RESPONDER OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING (NALOXONE ACCESS)PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE- STRATEGY #1: INCREASE WELLNESS SCREENINGS WITH WELLNESS NAVIGATOR - STRATEGY #2: SCREENING EVENTS- STRATEGY #3: CANCER SCREENING EVENTS- STRATEGY #4: CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATION- STRATEGY #5: INITIATE AN OUTPATIENT CHRONIC DISEASE CLINICPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #3: MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH- STRATEGY #1: BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION PROGRAMSCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR: PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, PREVENTION AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS- STRATEGY #1: CHILD-SPECIFIC EDUCATION- STRATEGY #2: AMISH OUTREACH PROGRAMSNEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA BUT NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY THE HOSPITAL INCLUDE: CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF ADDICTION PREVENTION RESOURCES, SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION PROGRAMMING, WIC VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION, AND SMOKE-FREE WORKSITE/HOUSING ADVOCACY. THESE NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED BY OTHER GEAUGA PARTNERS BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCES, OR RESOURCES.
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP B-FACILITY 3 -- UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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PART V, SECTION B
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C CONSISTS OF:
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- FACILITY 11: UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 14: UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED ECONOMIC INDICATORS SUCH AS POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, STATE BUDGET DEVELOPMENTS, HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUES INDICATORS PROJECT, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), THE DIGNITY HEALTH COMMUNITY NEEDS INDEX, AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DATA FROM THE U.S. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) REGARDING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS WERE ALSO USED. MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS AND POPULATIONS, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS, AND HOSPITAL UTILIZATION WERE ALSO ASSESSED.UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE MAILING SURVEY WAS SENT TO 1,200 ADULTS IN PORTAGE COUNTY AND THE RESPONSE RATE WAS 27%, WHICH SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. ADOLESCENTS WERE RANDOMLY CHOSEN AFTER APPROVAL BY SUPERINTENDENT AND PARENT APPROVAL. THE RESPONSE RATE FOR ADOLESCENTS WAS 94%. FINALLY, A CHILD SURVEY WAS SENT TO 2,400 PARENTS WITH A RESPONSE RATE OF 7% WHICH SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY AT A 7% MARGIN OF ERROR. COUNTY-LEVEL DATA, NUMEROUS CDC SITES, THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, US CENSUS DATA, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL SOURCES WERE ALSO USED IN COLLECTING SECONDARY DATA. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE PORTAGE CITY HEALTH DISTRICT AND RAVENNA CITY HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTH CARE ACCESS (E.G. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, MEN/WOMEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH); HEALTH BEHAVIORS (E.G. HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGH STATUS, ADULT TOBACCO USE, ADULT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, ADULT DRUG USE, ADULT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, CANCER, ARTHRITIS, ASTHMA, DIABETES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE); SOCIAL CONDITIONS (E.G. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH); YOUTH HEALTH (E.G. YOUTH WEIGHT STATUES, YOUTH TOBACCO USE, YOUTH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND YOUTH VIOLENCE); CHILD HEALTH (E.G. HEALTH AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS, HEALTH CARE ACCESS, EARLY CHILDHOOD, MIDDLE CHILDHOOD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS, AND PARENT HEALTH).
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT EACH SEPARATE HOSPITAL FACILITY CHNA FOR PORTAGE COUNTY: AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A CHNA FOR PORTAGE COUNTY: AXESSPOINTE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CHILDREN'S ADVANTAGE, COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, HIRAM COLLEGE, KENT CITY BOARD OF HEALTH, KENT CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH & CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND HEALTH, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR NUTRITION OUTREACH, MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY BOARD OF PORTAGE COUNTY, NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, OHIOCAN, PARTA, PORTAGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, PORTAGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES , PORTAGE COUNTY COMBINED GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT, PORTAGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PORTAGE COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, PORTAGE COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITIES COALITION, PORTAGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PORTAGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, PORTAGE COUNTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, PORTAGE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES, PORTAGE COUNTY WIC, PORTAGE LEARNING CENTERS, PORTAGE PARK DISTRICT, PORTAGE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMUNITY COALITION, RAVENNA CITY BOARD OF HEALTH, SEQUOIA WELLNESS, SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION OF PORTAGE COUNTY, THE PORTAGE FOUNDATION, TOWNHALL II, AND UNITED WAY OF PORTAGE COUNTY.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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BASED ON THE PORTAGE COUNTY CHNA, UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER DECIDED TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND ADDICTIONPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASEPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #3: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND CHILD HEALTHCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #1: HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND ACCESSCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #2: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #3: HEALTH EQUITYSTRATEGIES FOR THE KEY ISSUES WILL BE OUTLINED IN THE 2020-2022 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. UH PORTAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES IN BOTH THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREAS. ANY NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY THE UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 11 -- UH PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT, UNINSURED, AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND POVERTY INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA SOURCES. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL'S CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BOTH A RANDOMIZED TELEPHONE SURVEY OF HOUSEHOLDS IN LORAIN COUNTY, A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE ELYRIA CITY HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE LORAIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. SURVEYS WERE MAILED OUT TO 2,400 ADULTS IN LORAIN COUNTY. THE RESPONSE RATE FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION WAS 29%. THIS RETURN RATE AND SAMPLE SIZE MEANS THAT THE RESPONSE IN THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COUNTY. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTHCARE ACCESS (HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, WOMEN'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH), HEALTH BEHAVIORS (HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGHT STATUS, TOBACCO USE, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, DRUG USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH), CHRONIC DISEASE (HEART HEALTH, CANCER, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE), SOCIAL CONDITIONS (SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING, MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH), RURAL HEALTH, SUBURBAN HEALTH, URBAN HEALTH, AND YOUTH HEALTH (WEIGHT STATUS, TOBACCO USE, ALCOHOL USE, DRUG USE, MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE ISSUES, AND PERCEPTIONS).
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A:
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THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY. UH ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER, UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL, MERCY HEALTH ALLEN HOSPITAL, MERCY HEALTH LORAIN HOSPITAL, AND SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF LORAIN ARE INCLUDED IN THE 2019 CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR LORAIN COUNTY: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES, BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY, LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH, LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY, LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS, LORAIN COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, LORAIN COUNTY PUBIC HEALTH, AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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THE 2017 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY HEALTH NEED AND ASSOCIATED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS IT IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED: WELLNESS/WEIGHT-CONTROL- STRATEGY #1: DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A WELLNESS PROGRAM EMPHASIZING WEIGHT ISSUES- STRATEGY #2: INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF, ACCESS TO, AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS WELLNESS PROGRAMIMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES BEGAN IN 2017. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2019 CHNA: ACCESS TO CARE OR PREVENTION AS STAND-ALONE PRIORITIES. ASPECTS OF THESE HEALTH NEEDS ARE ENCOMPASSED IN OTHER EFFORTS BEING ADDRESSED. OTHER LORAIN COUNTY PARTNERS ARE ALSO ADDRESSING PREVENTION AND OTHER NEEDS.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP C-FACILITY 14 -- UH AVON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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PART V, SECTION B
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP D
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FACILITY REPORTING GROUP D CONSISTS OF:
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- FACILITY 12: UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J:
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IN ADDITION TO REPORTING THE ITEMS DESCRIBED IN PART V, SECTION B, LINES 3A THROUGH 3I, THE 2019 CHNA EXAMINED ECONOMIC INDICATORS SUCH AS POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, STATE BUDGET DEVELOPMENTS, HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS FROM SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUES INDICATORS PROJECT, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), THE DIGNITY HEALTH COMMUNITY NEEDS INDEX, AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DATA FROM THE U.S. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) REGARDING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS WERE ALSO USED. MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS AND POPULATIONS, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS, AND HOSPITAL UTILIZATION WERE ALSO ASSESSED.UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS ("THE CENTER") AND THE CYPRESS RESEARCH GROUP ("CYPRESS") TO COMPLETE THE DATA ASSESSMENT AND SUMMARY PORTIONS OF THE 2019 CHNA. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINED THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS TO ASSIST IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL WAS CAPTURED. THE CENTER AND CYPRESS GUIDED THE PROCESS AND THEN COLLABORATED WITH THE HOSPITALS TO REVIEW PRIMARY DATA, HOSPITAL UTILIZATION AND DISCHARGE DATA, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS CHNA'S. THE CENTER IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NORTHEAST OHIO HOSPITALS. THE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF 36 HOSPITALS IN NINE COUNTIES. CYPRESS PROVIDES CUSTOM RESEARCH SERVICES TO MEET VARIOUS MARKET AND BUSINESS RESEARCH NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA, ESPECIALLY IN THE HEALTH CARE, HI-TECH, AND HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:
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THE UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER CHNA TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A SERIES OF MAIL SURVEYS AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE MAILING SURVEY WAS SENT TO 1,200 ADULTS IN ASHLAND COUNTY AND THE RESPONSE RATE WAS 30%, WHICH FORCED THE CONFIDENCE LEVEL TO RISE FROM +/- 5% TO +/-5.25%. ADOLESCENTS WERE RANDOMLY CHOSEN AFTER APPROVAL BY SUPERINTENDENT AND PARENT APPROVAL. THE RESPONSE RATE FOR ADOLESCENTS WAS 93%. COUNTY-LEVEL DATA, NUMEROUS CDC SITES, THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, US CENSUS DATA, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL SOURCES WERE ALSO USED IN COLLECTING SECONDARY DATA. COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE ASHLAND CITY HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE ASHLAND COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERED THEIR ANALYSIS BASED ON THEIR WORK AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDED INPUT INTO THE PRIORITIZATION OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS. THE 2019 REPORT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING BROAD TOPICS: HEALTH CARE ACCESS (E.G. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, MEN/WOMEN'S HEALTH, AND ORAL HEALTH); HEALTH BEHAVIORS (E.G. HEALTH STATUS PERCEPTIONS, ADULT WEIGH STATUS, ADULT TOBACCO USE, ADULT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, ADULT DRUG USE, ADULT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH); CHRONIC DISEASE (E.G. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, CANCER, ARTHRITIS, ASTHMA, DIABETES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE); SOCIAL CONDITIONS (E.G. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND PARENTING); YOUTH HEALTH (E.G. YOUTH WEIGHT STATUES, YOUTH TOBACCO USE, YOUTH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND YOUTH VIOLENCE).
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO CONDUCT A JOINT CHNA FOR ASHLAND COUNTY: CITY OF ASHLAND, ASHLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ASHLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY BOARD, ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS, MAPLETON LOCAL SCHOOLS, ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY ACADEMY, ASHLAND COUNTY FAMILY & CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL, ASHLAND COUNTY CATHOLIC CHARITIES, ASHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, ASHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, APPLESEED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, ASHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, ASHLAND YMCA, ASHLAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ASHLAND PARENTING PLUS, ASHLAND COUNTY EMA, ASHLAND COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, AND SAFE HAVEN OF ASHLAND, OHIO.
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
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BASED ON THE ASHLAND COUNTY CHNA, UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER DECIDED TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING TWO PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS:PRIORITY HEALTH NEED #1: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONPRIORITY HEALTH NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASECROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #1: PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, PREVENTION, AND HEALTH BEHAVIORSCROSS-CUTTING FACTOR #2: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH STRATEGIES FOR THE KEY ISSUES WILL BE OUTLINED IN THE 2020-2022 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. UH SAMARITAN WILL BE IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES IN BOTH THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREAS. ANY NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY THE UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER ARE BEING ADDRESSED IN UH CLINICAL SETTINGS.
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H:
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PATIENTS MUST MEET SEVERAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UH FAP. CRITERIA OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY CHECKED INCLUDE: - THE CARE BEING DISCOUNTED MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY (NON-ELECTIVE) AND A SERVICE THAT THE OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM WOULD COVER. - PATIENTS MUST AGREE TO ALLOW UH TO APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT PROGRAMS, IF APPLICABLE.
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:
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THE UH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP) IS INTENDED FOR ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UH FAP IS INCLUDED ON ALL HOSPITAL PATIENT STATEMENTS AND BILLS, INCLUDED ON THE UH WEBSITE, DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH FACILITIES IN AREAS OF HOSPITAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND DISPLAYED ON SIGNS AND IN BROCHURES AT ALL UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES PATIENT ACCESS AREAS OR FINANICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FAP BUT BELIEVES THEY HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PATIENT CAN REQUEST THAT THEIR CARE BE REVIEWED BY A UH HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR.
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GROUP D-FACILITY 12 -- UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18E:
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NO UH HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART V, LINE 18 BEFORE MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE INDIVIDUALS' ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE FACILITIES' FINANCIAL ASSSTANCE POLICY.
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