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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020: | ||||
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| b From 2016....... | ||||
| c From 2017....... | ||||
| d From 2018....... | ||||
| e From 2019....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2020..... | ||||
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| PART III, LINE 4A CONT'D FROM ABOVE: | PARKVIEW WARSAW SERVICES INCLUDE A FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH NINE ROOMS, TWO OF WHICH ARE EQUIPPED FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS. THE FACILITY ALSO PROVIDES A MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING DEPARTMENT, LABORATORY, OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION AND ANTICOAGULATION CLINIC, AS WELL AS PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN OFFICES. SHELL SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR PROVIDES AN AREA FOR GROWTH OF SERVICES IN THE FUTURE. MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP): BY PARTNERING WITH PHYSICIANS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, LOCAL PHARMACIES, AND DONORS, WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PROVIDES MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. EMERGENCY VOUCHERS FOR ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS ARE REDEEMED AT THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY. LONG-TERM MEDICATION HELP IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS BY CONNECTING THEM WITH PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (PAP). HEALTH SCREENING/PREVENTION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT: WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PARTICIPATES MANY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND WELL-BEING. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN MANAGING DISEASE: -CHECK-UP DAYS, WHICH PROVIDE LOW COST LABORATORY SCREENINGS TO THE PUBLIC, WERE PLANNED TO BE HOSTED THREE TIMES IN 2020, ON-SITE AT THE HOSPITAL. HOWEVER, THE COVID19 OUTBREAK FORCED SOME CHANGES TO THOSE PLANS. THE EVENT IN APRIL WAS CANCELED COMPLETELY. IN AUGUST, THE FACILITY OFFERED A RESCHEDULED EVENT AND THEN HOSTED ANOTHER IN SEPTEMBER BECAUSE DEMAND WAS SO HIGH. IN DECEMBER, THE SCREENING EVENT WAS HELD AT THE LOCAL YMCA DUE TO SUCH A HIGH CENSUS OF COVID PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL. THERE WERE 155 PARTICIPANTS IN 2020. THESE EVENTS ARE WELL KNOWN IN THE COMMUNITY AND OFFER A VALUABLE SERVICE, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDER-INSURED. -WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. AND THE WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNER TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FREE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING TO WOMEN WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. THROUGH THE WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE, A FUND OF THE WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY AND CAN BE REDEEMED AT THE HOSPITAL FOR MAMMOGRAMS. -TWO IMAGING TESTS ARE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC FOR A REASONABLE OUT-OF-POCKET COST. THE HEART SMART CT SCAN IS A SIMPLE, NON-INVASIVE TEST THAT CAN DETECT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN ITS EARLY STAGES. THERE WERE 615 SCANS PERFORMED IN 2020 BETWEEN WHITLEY AND WARSAW LOCATIONS AT A MINIMAL OUT-OF-POCKET FEE. LUNG SCANS ARE AVAILABLE AS WELL FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERED TO BE "AT-RISK". A TOTAL OF 295 INDIVIDUALS UTILIZED THAT SERVICE. THE TEST INVOLVES A LOW DOSE CT TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING EARLY-STAGE LUNG CANCER. -WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF ITS CO-WORKERS ALONG WITH ITS PATIENTS AS THEY ARE VALUABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. A FITNESS CENTER IS AVAILABLE 24/7 WITH A VARIETY OF EXERCISE AND STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR ALL STAFF TO UTILIZE. RECUMBENT BIKES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS AS WELL. AN OUTDOOR WALKING/BIKING TRAIL CIRCLES THE HOSPITAL PROPERTY AND IS USED BY STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR WALKING, BIKING AND SKATING. THE WARSAW FACILITY HAS THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING LOCATED NEXT TO THE KOSCIUSKO COUNTY YMCA WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE PARKVIEW WARSAW CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING. THE CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES/PROGRAMS TO EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ALMOST ENTIRELY VIRTUAL IN 2020 DUE TO COVID. -IN 2020, PARKVIEW WARSAW PARTNERED WITH KOSCIUSKO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WARSAW TO PROVIDE FREE COVID-19 TESTING TO KOSCIUSKO COUNTY RESIDENTS. THIS PARTNERSHIP WAS FUNDED BY CARES ACT MONIES RECEIVED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY. A DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION AND ABBREVIATED REGISTRATION PROCESS WERE DEVELOPED FOR THIS INITIATIVE. PARKVIEW WARSAW WORKED WITH THE KOSCIUSKO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONNECT RESULTS DIRECTLY TO THE KCHD THROUGH A SECURE PORTAL, FOR TIMELY REPORTING. EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS: NUMEROUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC ON-SITE AT THE WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. SUCH AS DIABETES SUPPORT, NUTRITION CLASSES, WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT AND ON-SITE SEASONAL FARMER'S MARKET. THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER OFFERS THEIR LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, BREASTFEEDING CLASS AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEW MOTHERS. THOSE EVENTS WERE HELD VIRTUALLY FROM MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER 2020 BUT REACHED NEARLY 200 PARTICIPANTS. WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.'S FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER COWORKERS PROVIDE INFANT CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND INSTRUCTION TO PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOW THE CORRECT INSTALLATION AND USE OF CAR SEATS TO PROMOTE CHILD SAFETY IN VEHICLES. THE EVENTS WERE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. A CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM PROVIDES SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHILE NOT A FULL-TIME POSITION AT THE FACILITY, THE CHAPLAIN IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST IN TIMES OF PATIENT NEED OR TO COMFORT FAMILIES DURING DIFFICULT HEALTHCARE DECISIONS AND OUTCOMES. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED IS BENEFICIAL TO THE STAFF AS WELL FROM BOTH THE PERSONAL AND CAREGIVER PERSPECTIVE. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM/STAFF VOLUNTEERISM: THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. HAS APPROXIMATELY 30 VOLUNTEERS WHO FUNCTION TO ASSIST PATIENTS, PROVIDE DIRECTIONS, WORK IN THE GIFT SHOP AND ASSIST STAFF. THESE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 1057 HOURS IN OUR FACILITY IN 2020. THIS IS A VALUABLE SERVICE TO OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF AND THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS ARE RETIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. ONCE AGAIN, COVID PROMPTED CHANGE IN THIS AREA AS WELL. VOLUNTEER SERVICE WAS SUSPENDED IN MARCH OF 2020 IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP VOLUNTEERS SAFE. THERE IS A PLAN TO BRING THEM BACK TO SERVICE IN 2021. THE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES OF WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. ALSO TYPICALLY PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING, THE MULTI COUNTY MEDICAL OUTREACH CLINIC, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND THE SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. CO-WORKERS TRADITIONALLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING STAFFING THE BOOTHS AT THE WHITLEY COUNTY AND KOSCIUSKO COUNTY 4-H FAIRS. DEPARTMENT MANAGERS ALSO WORK WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE STUDENT INTERNSHIPS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, ALLOWING THEM TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENTS. IN 2020, HOWEVER, MOST EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WERE EITHER CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 OR HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF THE VIRUS. EMS SERVICES: WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. MANAGES AND OPERATES EMS SERVICES FOR WHITLEY COUNTY WITH DEDICATED AMBULANCES AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. THERE WERE 5,710 EMS RUNS AND 4,294 PATIENT TRANSPORTS DURING 2020. ALTHOUGH ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE MINIMAL DURING 2020 AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, STAFFED AMBULANCES WERE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COVERAGE FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL GAMES AND OTHER AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS AS WELL AS FACILITATE TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. WHEELCHAIR DONATION: IN 2020, WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. DONATED FIVE WHEELCHAIRS TO THE LATIN AMERICAN MISSION BOARD (LAMB). LAMB IS A CHURCH BASED AND CHURCH OPERATED MISSION BOARD DEDICATED TO REACHING PEOPLE IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES. THE WHEELCHAIRS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED. PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. COVID-19 SPECIFIC INITIATIVES: THE YEAR OF 2020 PRESENTED PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WITH MANY NEW CHALLENGES WITH THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S GROWTH AND PREPAREDNESS FOR SUCH TRYING TIMES, PARKVIEW WAS ABLE TO STEP UP AND OFFER MANY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING CARE TO A LARGE INFLUX OF COVID-19 PATIENTS. THE FOLLOWING IS A TIMELINE OUTLINING THE EXTENSIVE EFFORTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE DEDICATED STAFF OF PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND ITS PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN 2020: APRIL 17, 2020 - ADDED A FREE COVID-19 SYMPTOM CHECKER TO PARKVIEW.COM. THE INTERACTIVE TOOL ALLOWS PATIENTS TO COMPLETE A SELF-ASSESSMENT AND BE DIRECTED TO APPROPRIATE CARE. PATIENTS CAN ACCESS THIS TOOL AT PARKVIEW.COM/COVID19SYMPTOMCHECKER. |
| PART III, LINE 4A, CONT'D FROM ABOVE: | APRIL 22, 2020 - PARKVIEW COMMUNITY NURSING AND THE PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE AND LEARNING KITCHEN PARTNERED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE FOR MOMS IN THE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP, AS WELL AS FAMILIES AT VINCENT VILLAGE, MOMS PARTICIPATING IN THE SAFETY PIN GRANT AND RESIDENTS AT BEACON HEIGHTS. IN ALL, PARKVIEW WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER 65 BAGS OF PRODUCE FROM BOTH THE PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE AND THE FORT WAYNE FARMER'S MARKET TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM HAS HELPED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOODS WITHOUT POTENTIALLY EXPOSING MOM AND BABY TO UNNECESSARY OUTSIDE CONTACT. MAY 11, 2020 - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER FORT WAYNE, INC. AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP, LEADERS AND PHYSICIANS FROM PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WERE ABLE TO DEVELOP A WEBINAR THAT PROVIDED A "ROADMAP TO REOPENING" FOR BUSINESS LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS/CO-WORKERS. THE WEBINAR INCLUDED ADVICE FOR RETURNING TO WORK AND COMMUNITY LIFE SAFELY. IN ADDITION TO THE WEBINAR, PARKVIEW PUBLISHED THE BUSINESS CONNECT DASHBOARD WHERE LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS CAN LOCATE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REOPENING SAFELY AND OTHER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. JULY 24, 2020 - PRODUCED A FREE WEBINAR OFFERING GUIDANCE TO PARENTS FOR SAFELY RETURNING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. THE WEBINAR INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT: - THE CURRENT STATE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. - HOW IN-PERSON EDUCATION PLAYS A ROLE IN THE OVERALL HEALTH OF CHILDREN. - WHY SCHOOLS ARE INTRODUCING NEW SAFETY MEASURES. - WHAT STUDENTS MIGHT EXPECT TO SEE OR EXPERIENCE. - HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN AND EDUCATORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE YEAR AHEAD. SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA, PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. OBTAINED A NEW ROCHE COBAS MACHINE THAT WILL REDUCE THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS IN THE REGION. THE NEW EQUIPMENT WAS INSTALLED IN THE LAB AT PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND WILL ALLOW THE HEALTH SYSTEM TO PROCESS A HIGH VOLUME OF COVID-19 POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) TESTS, WITH MOST RESULTS AVAILABLE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS. THE SHORTER TURNAROUND TIME WILL BENEFIT THE REGION IN SEVERAL WAYS: - PROVIDERS MAY MAKE BETTER INFORMED CARE DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENT CARE PLANS SOONER. - PATIENTS WILL KNOW SOONER IF THEY NEED TO REMAIN QUARANTINED OR ISOLATED. - CONTACT TRACERS MAY IDENTIFY THOSE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED FASTER. NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY RICHARD M. FAIRBANKS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT IUPUI, INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE BEGAN COMMUNICATING CLINICAL GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE IN A NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIANA NURSING HOMES WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES RELATED TO COVID-19. PARKVIEW SERVED AS A VIRTUAL TRAINING CENTER FOR THE NEW STATEWIDE PROGRAM, AS PART OF THE NATIONAL NURSING HOME COVID-19 ACTION NETWORK, USING THE PROJECT ECHO (EXTENSION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES) MODEL. DECEMBER 14, 2020 - AS A PILOT SITE FOR THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (IDOH) COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLAN, PARKVIEW HEALTH PREPARED TO BEGIN VACCINATING THE FIRST GROUP OF ELIGIBLE HEALTHCARE WORKERS. IN DOING SO, AN EXTENSIVE EFFORT WAS MADE TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A VACCINE CLINIC AT THE PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. THE PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER VACCINE CLINIC HAS FOUR SCREENING STATIONS, 10 REGISTRATION STATIONS, 10 VACCINATION STATIONS, AND A POST-VACCINATION WAITING AREA THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 120 PEOPLE WHO ARE WAITING THE REQUIRED 15 MINUTES TO MONITOR FOR SYMPTOMS. |
| FORM 990, PART V, LINES 1A AND 2A: | PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (PH), EIN 35-1972384, IS THE COMMON PAYING AGENT FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION, WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., EIN 35-1967665. THEREFORE, ALL APPLICABLE IRS TAX FILINGS, INCLUDING FORMS 1099, 1096, W-2 AND W-3 ARE REPORTED AND FILED BY PH. THE TOTAL NUMBER REPORTED IN BOX 3 OF FORM 1096 AND FILED BY THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, PH, FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 WAS 738. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 AND FILED BY THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, PH, FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 WAS 15,150. FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLETING FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A AND 2A, THE NUMBER REPORTED FOR THE WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. WAS 33 AND 406 RESPECTIVELY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CORPORATE MEMBER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, EACH OF WHOM SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION IN ANY MATTER WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, REPORTING TO THE BOARD FOR RATIFICATION OF ITS ACTION. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. EIN 35-1972384 IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. WITH CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE CORPORATE MEMBER, PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. EIN 35-1972384, SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THE NETWORK AGREEMENT: (A) APPOINT DIRECTORS (INCLUDING APPOINTMENTS TO FILL A VACANCY) AND INITIATE THE REMOVAL AND REMOVE ANY DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION, WITH CAUSE, PROVIDED CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING SUCH APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL, IF ANY ARE SO MADE; (B) APPOINT (INCLUDING APPOINTMENTS TO FILL A VACANCY) AND INITIATE THE REMOVAL AND REMOVE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, PROVIDED CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING SUCH APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL, IF ANY ARE SO MADE; (C) APPROVE AND ADOPT THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING ANY INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVES OR ARRANGEMENTS, SUCH AS A NEW SERVICE OR CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT, DEEMED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER TO BE OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE TO THE CORPORATION OR ITS AFFILIATES AND DIRECT AND MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH PLANS, INITIATIVES AND ARRANGEMENTS; (D) APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; (E) APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF ANY DEBT PROPOSED BY THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES AND REQUIRE THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; (F) APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY, PERSONAL PROPERTY, CASH, STOCK OR OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE ASSETS, UNLESS OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED IN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRATEGIC PLANS, INITIATIVES, ARRANGEMENTS OR BUDGETS. (G) REQUIRE AND DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE CORPORATION OR ITS AFFILIATES, PROVIDED THAT APPROVAL OF THE BOARD IS ALSO REQUIRED IF THE TRANSFER INVOLVES A TRANSFER OR SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR WOULD PREVENT THE CORPORATION FROM OPERATING AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, BOARD APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN A MASTER TRUST INDENTURE, POOLED FINANCING OR ANY OTHER KIND OF DEBT INSTRUMENT, BORROWING OR GUARANTY OBLIGATING CORPORATION ASSETS; (H) APPROVE PARTICIPATION (INCLUDING THE EXERCISE OF RENEWAL OPTIONS) BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN NETWORKS, AFFILIATIONS, JOINT VENTURES, PARTNERSHIPS, MERGERS OR ACQUISITIONS AND REQUIRE PARTICIPATION BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN SUCH ARRANGEMENTS; (I) APPROVE DECISIONS OF THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES TO PARTICIPATE (INCLUDING THE EXERCISE OF RENEWAL OPTIONS) IN MANAGED CARE OR OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICE PURCHASING ARRANGEMENTS AND REQUIRE PARTICIPATION BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN SUCH HEALTH CARE SERVICE PURCHASING ARRANGEMENTS; (J) DEVELOP AND REQUIRE ADOPTION OF MINIMUM MEDICAL STAFF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND UTILIZATION REVIEW STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CORPORATION; (K) APPROVE ANY ACTION OF THE CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATE TO CHANGE THE HOSPITAL FROM A GENERAL, ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OR TO CLOSE THE HOSPITAL; AND (L) APPROVE ANY AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION, AND THE ARTICLES AND BYLAWS OF ANY NEWLY CREATED AFFILIATE AND REQUIRE AMENDMENT OF THESE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO RESOLVE SIGNIFICANT ETHICAL ISSUES; TO MAINTAIN JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION, TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE/MEDICAID OR TO PREVENT SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE LEGAL OR FINANCIAL EFFECTS TO THE CORPORATION OR SYSTEM, EXCEPT THAT THERE CAN BE NO AMENDMENT TO THE RESERVED POWERS LISTED IN SECTIONS (G) AND (K) OF THIS EXHIBIT A OR THE REQUIREMENT THAT ELECTED DIRECTORS BE REPRESENTATIVES OF WHITLEY COUNTY, AS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2 AND 10 OF THESE BYLAWS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CORPORATION. THE CORPORATE MEMBER SHALL DEVELOP POLICIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESERVED POWERS, INCLUDING MATERIALITY POLICIES REGARDING MATTERS SUBJECT TO REVIEW. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | SEE SCHEDULE O EXPLANATION FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | PURSUANT TO PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC.'S BYLAWS, THE SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE REVIEW OF THE CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS' FORM 990 FILINGS. WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. IS A SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION OF PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL FORM 990 (INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES) WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY AND THE SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE, PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. ON OCTOBER 27, 2021, THE SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS. THIS REVIEW INCLUDED A PRESENTATION BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX PREPARER TO HIGHLIGHT THE SIGNIFICANT AREAS ON THE FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | AS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE IX SECTION 6, OF THE PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (PH) BYLAWS, PH ADOPTED PH'S COMPLIANCE POLICY FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS NOT-FOR-PROFIT RELATED ORGANIZATIONS (AND AS LIKEWISE NOTED IN THEIR BYLAWS) WHEN ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS COMPLIANCE POLICY (COMPLIANCE POLICY #14) REQUIRES THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER, AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL MUST ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (FOR BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS) AND TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT (FOR KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL). IN ADDITION, AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BOARD MEETINGS, THE FOLLOWING PROCESS IS FOLLOWED: "WHENEVER A PH OR PH AFFILIATE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH AN ORGANIZATION, ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL IN WHICH A PERSON COVERED BY THIS POLICY HAS A FINANCIAL OR CONFLICTING INTEREST, THE FOLLOWING SHALL OCCUR: 1. THE INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE FINANCIAL OR CONFLICTING INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE PH OR PH AFFILIATE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE; 2. THE INTERESTED PERSON WITH THAT FINANCIAL OR CONFLICTING INTEREST MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING REGARDING THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT HOWEVER, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE FINANCIAL OR CONFLICTING INTEREST; AND 3. THE PH OR PH AFFILIATE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AT A MEETING THAT HAS A QUORUM, NOT INCLUDING THE VOTE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON. THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. A. UPON THE REQUEST OF PH OR PH AFFILIATE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE, THE MATTER MAY BE DELEGATED TO THE PH COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATION, RECOMMENDATION AND/OR DETERMINATION. 4. WHENEVER A FINANCIAL OR CONFLICTING INTEREST IS ADDRESSED BY A PH OR PH AFFILIATE BOARD, NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE PH COMPLIANCE OFFICER / GENERAL COUNSEL." |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | LINES 15A AND 15B ARE ANSWERED NO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS VICE PRESIDENT OR ABOVE, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF RELATED ORGANIZATION, PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5-10: | PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., EIN 35-1972384, SERVES AS THE COMMON PAYING AGENT FOR ALL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OF THE SYSTEM. SALARIES AND WAGES OF EMPLOYEES WORKING FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE CHARGED DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH THEY WORK. THE ACTUAL EXPENSES FOR PAYROLL TAXES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REFLECTED ON THE BOOKS OF PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING PURPOSES. TO ACCOUNT FOR BENEFIT COSTS ON THE BOOKS OF THE OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AN ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY IS UTILIZED TO CHARGE THESE ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN ESTIMATE OF THE OVERALL COSTS, REFERRED TO AS A "BENEFIT ALLOCATION" FROM PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE ALLOCATION DOES NOT DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE COSTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS (I.E. PAYROLL TAXES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS). THEREFORE, FOR PURPOSES OF THE FORM 990, PART IX, THE TOTAL BENEFIT ALLOCATION FOR THE EMPLOYEES' SALARIES AND WAGES REPORTED ON LINE 7 IS REFLECTED ON LINE 9 AND NOT ALLOCATED BETWEEN LINES 8 OR 10. FOR PURPOSES OF THE FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5 AND 6 REFLECT COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART VII. |
| SCHEDULE H, PART VI, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION, LINE 5, CONT'D: | PROVIDE ANY OTHER INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO DESCRIBING HOW THE ORGANIZATION'S HOSPITAL FACILITIES OR OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY (E.G. OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, COMMUNITY BOARD, USE OF SURPLUS FUNDS, ETC.). EMS SERVICES: WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. MANAGES AND OPERATES EMS SERVICES FOR WHITLEY COUNTY WITH DEDICATED AMBULANCES AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. THERE WERE 5,710 EMS RUNS AND 4,294 PATIENT TRANSPORTS DURING 2020. ALTHOUGH ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE MINIMAL DURING 2020 A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, STAFFED AMBULANCES WERE ALSO AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COVERAGE FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL GAMES AND OTHER AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS. EMS STAFF FACILITATE EMT CLASSES FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND PROVIDE CPR TRAINING IN THE COMMUNITY. MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP): WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. SUPPORTS A MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) WHICH PARTNERS WITH PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, LOCAL PHARMACIES, AND DONORS TO PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AT LITTLE OR NO COST FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN WHITLEY COUNTY. EMERGENCY VOUCHERS FOR ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS ARE REDEEMED AT LOCAL PHARMACIES. LONG-TERM MEDICATION HELP IS PROVIDED BY CONNECTING PATIENTS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (PAP). -HEALTH SCREENING/PREVENTION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT: WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. TYPICALLY PARTICIPATES IN HEALTH FAIRS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. HOWEVER, THESE INITIATIVES WERE LIMITED IN 2020 A RESULT OF COVID-19. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN MANAGING DISEASE. -WELLNESS CHECK UP DAYS INCLUDED MULTIPLE HEALTH SCREENINGS AS WELL AS HEALTH AND PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR ADULTS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT PROVIDED REDUCED-FEE LABORATORY TESTING FOR 278 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN 2020. FRANCINE'S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY ALSO CONTINUED TO OFFER FREE OR REDUCED COST MAMMOGRAMS TO WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO QUALIFY FOR THE SERVICE. -WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., AND THE WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNER TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FREE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING TO WOMEN WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. THROUGH THE WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE, A FUND OF THE WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN TO WOMEN WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED WHICH CAN BE REDEEMED AT THE HOSPITAL FOR MAMMOGRAMS. -EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS: NUMEROUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC SUCH AS CARDIO-PULMONARY DISEASE SUPPORT, DIABETES SUPPORT, NUTRITION CLASSES AND WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT. THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER OFFERS LAMAZE BIRTHING CLASSES ALONG WITH BREAST FEEDING CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS. MANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES WERE VIRTUAL IN 2020. WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. WORKS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, ALLOWING THEM TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENTS. A CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM PROVIDES SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. COWORKERS PROVIDE INFANT CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND INSTRUCTION TO PARENTS AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOW THE CORRECT INSTALLATION AND USE OF CAR SEATS FOR PROMOTION OF CHILD SAFETY. SPONSORSHIPS: WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., SPONSORS NUMEROUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN WHITLEY AND KOSCIUSKO COUNTIES EACH YEAR THAT HAVE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. THE FUNDING PROVIDED SUPPORTS EVENTS RELATED TO HEALTHY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRIATHLONS OR 5K RACES AS WELL AS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS FOR 2020 INCLUDED THE BEAMAN HOME SHELTER, UNITED WAY, FORT WAYNE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT, KATE'S KART, KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY YMCA, KOSCIUSKO YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, WARSAW EDUCATION FOUNDATION, SOUTH WHITLEY YOUTH LEAGUE, PASSAGES INC. AND KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY FAIR. OTHER DONATIONS OF SNACKS OR WATER PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE YEAR OF 2020 PRESENTED PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WITH MANY NEW CHALLENGES WITH THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S GROWTH AND PREPAREDNESS FOR SUCH TRYING TIMES, PARKVIEW WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY RESPOND AND OFFER MANY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CARE TO A LARGE INFLUX OF COVID-19 PATIENTS. THE FOLLOWING IS A TIMELINE OUTLINING THE EXTENSIVE EFFORTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE DEDICATED STAFF OF PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., AND ITS PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN 2020: APRIL 17, 2020 - PARKVIEW ADDED A FREE COVID-19 SYMPTOM CHECKER TO PARKVIEW.COM. THE INTERACTIVE TOOL ALLOWS PATIENTS TO COMPLETE A SELF-ASSESSMENT AND BE DIRECTED TO APPROPRIATE CARE. PATIENTS CAN ACCESS THIS TOOL AT PARKVIEW.COM/COVID19SYMPTOMCHECKER. APRIL 22, 2020 - PARKVIEW COMMUNITY NURSING AND THE PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE AND LEARNING KITCHEN PARTNERED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE FOR MOMS IN THE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP, AS WELL AS FAMILIES AT VINCENT VILLAGE, MOMS PARTICIPATING IN THE SAFETY PIN GRANT AND RESIDENTS AT BEACON HEIGHTS. IN ALL, PARKVIEW WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER 65 BAGS OF PRODUCE FROM BOTH THE PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE AND THE FORT WAYNE FARMER'S MARKET TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM HAS HELPED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOODS WITHOUT POTENTIALLY EXPOSING MOM AND BABY TO UNNECESSARY OUTSIDE CONTACT. MAY 11, 2020 - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER FORT WAYNE, INC. AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP, LEADERS AND PHYSICIANS FROM PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WERE ABLE TO DEVELOP A WEBINAR THAT PROVIDED A "ROADMAP TO REOPENING" FOR BUSINESS LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS/CO-WORKERS. THE WEBINAR FORWARDS ADVICE FOR RETURNING TO WORK AND COMMUNITY LIFE SAFELY. IN ADDITION TO THE WEBINAR, PARKVIEW PUBLISHED THE BUSINESS CONNECT DASHBOARD WHERE LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS COULD LOCATE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REOPENING SAFELY AND OTHER ADDITIONAL RECOURSES. JULY 24, 2020 - PRODUCED A FREE WEBINAR OFFERING GUIDANCE TO PARENTS FOR SAFELY RETURNING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. THE WEBINAR INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT: -THE CURRENT STATE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. -HOW IN-PERSON EDUCATION PLAYS A ROLE IN THE OVERALL HEALTH OF CHILDREN. -WHY SCHOOLS ARE INTRODUCING NEW SAFETY MEASURES. -WHAT STUDENTS MIGHT EXPECT TO SEE OR EXPERIENCE. -HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN AND EDUCATORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE YEAR AHEAD. SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA, PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. OBTAINED A NEW ROCHE COBAS MACHINE THAT WILL REDUCE THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS IN THE REGION. THE NEW EQUIPMENT WAS INSTALLED IN THE LAB AT PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND WILL ALLOW THE HEALTH SYSTEM TO PROCESS A HIGH VOLUME OF COVID-19 POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) TESTS, WITH MOST RESULTS AVAILABLE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS. THE SHORTER TURNAROUND TIME WILL BENEFIT THE REGION IN SEVERAL WAYS: -PROVIDERS MAY MAKE BETTER INFORMED CARE DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENT CARE PLANS SOONER. -PATIENTS WILL KNOW SOONER IF THEY NEED TO REMAIN QUARANTINED OR ISOLATED. -CONTACT TRACERS MAY IDENTIFY THOSE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED FASTER. NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY RICHARD M. FAIRBANKS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT IUPUI, INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND THE REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE BEGAN COMMUNICATING CLINICAL GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE IN A NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIANA NURSING HOMES WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES RELATED TO COVID-19. PARKVIEW SERVED AS A VIRTUAL TRAINING CENTER FOR THE NEW STATEWIDE PROGRAM, AS PART OF THE NATIONAL NURSING HOME COVID-19 ACTION NETWORK, USING THE PROJECT ECHO (EXTENSION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES) MODEL. DECEMBER 14, 2020 - AS A PILOT SITE FOR THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (IDOH) COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLAN, PARKVIEW HEALTH PREPARED TO BEGIN VACCINATING THE FIRST GROUP OF ELIGIBLE HEALTHCARE WORKERS. IN DOING SO, AN EXTENSIVE EFFORT WAS MADE TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A VACCINE CLINIC AT THE PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. THE PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER VACCINE CLINIC HAS FOUR SCREENING STATIONS, 10 REGISTRATION STATIONS, 10 VACCINATION STATIONS, AND A POST-VACCINATION WAITING AREA THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 120 PEOPLE WHO ARE WAITING THE REQUIRED 15 MINUTES TO MONITOR FOR SYMPTOMS. |
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