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RWJBarnabas Health ================== RWJBarnabas Health, Inc. ("RWJBH") is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with corporate offices in West Orange, New Jersey. RWJBH is the sole corporate member of various healthcare-related organizations, the majority of which are tax-exempt entities. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized RWJBH as being a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code ("IRC") section 501(c)(3). RWJBH was formed with the merger of Barnabas Health Inc. ("BH"), the parent of the Barnabas Health System ("Barnabas Health"), and Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Corporation ("RWJHCC"), the parent of the former Robert Wood Johnson Health System ("RWJHS"). The definitive agreement signed on July 14, 2015, outlined the combination of these two leading health systems and created the largest and most comprehensive health care delivery system in the state of New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation. The transaction (hereinafter referred to as the "merger") successfully completed federal and state review in March 2016, and the transaction closed operationally on April 1, 2016. The background of BH includes its formation in June 1996, when six New Jersey hospitals and their affiliates joined Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Union Hospital (), which had affiliated in 1993. The six hospitals included: Community Medical Center, Inc. and Kimball Medical Center, Inc., which had affiliated in 1993 to form the Community/Kimball Health Care System; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Inc. and Irvington General Hospital, Inc. ("Irvington"), affiliates of each other since 1991; Monmouth Medical Center, Inc.; and Wayne General Hospital Corp. ("Wayne"). In January 1997, West Hudson Hospital Association, Inc. ("West Hudson") joined Barnabas Health, followed by Clara Maass Medical Center in December 1997. Barnabas Health subsequently divested Wayne, closed West Hudson, Irvington, and Union and consolidated their operations into other system facilities. Most recently, Jersey City Medical Center joined BH in 2014. The background of RWJHCC includes its 1984 formation to promote, support and further the charitable purposes of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and other affiliated and related non-profit health care organizations. RWJHS then expanded to include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, Children's Specialized Hospital, Somerset Medical Center, and other health care related ventures. Now RWJBH is the most comprehensive multi-hospital system in New Jersey and continues to provide substantial community benefit as was previously provided by its formative health systems, BH and RWJHCC. RWJBH entities provide medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay. Moreover, RWJBH entities provide healthcare services to patients who meet certain criteria defined by the New Jersey Department of Health without charge or at amounts less than established rates. RWJBH maintains records to identify and monitor the amount of charity care it provides. These records include the amount of charges foregone for services and supplies furnished under its charity care policy. RWJBH is one of New Jersey's largest private employers - with approximately 35,000 employees, nearly 7,400 individual physicians on the combined medical staffs (of which, in excess of 1,500 are employed), and over 1,000 residents and interns. RWJBH routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. The combined system has annual operating revenues in excess of $5.9 billion. In the 2020 pandemic year, RWJBH treated more than two million patients with over 176,600 inpatient admissions including approximately 5,000 pediatric admission, around 554,200 emergency department visits, and over 24,000 newborn and neonatal admissions. RWJBH's composition includes 11 acute care hospitals, three acute care children's hospitals, a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding acute behavioral health hospital, a clinically integrated network of ambulatory care centers, two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, ambulatory surgery centers, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, medical groups, diagnostic imaging centers, a clinically integrated network and collaborative accountable care organization. RWJBH - created with a strong foundation of shared cultures and core values - provides opportunity to improve the health and promote wellness of communities throughout New Jersey. The system's geographic coverage spans the greater Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Monmouth, and Ocean counties and encompasses the population centers of the state serving in excess of five million residents. Through sharing of resources, best practices, as well as economies gained through consolidation of support services, RWJBH promotes the highest quality healthcare delivery and greater levels of efficiency. In 2018, RWJBH announced with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the official launch of their public-private partnership to jointly operate a world-class academic health system dedicated to life-changing research, clinical training of tomorrow's workforce, and high-quality healthcare for all. This planned collaboration represents a significant step forward to improve access to care and reduce the health disparities that impact our state. The parties have a shared belief that while both organizations are strong leaders in our respective fields, together they are better poised to transform health care in New Jersey and drive innovations that will improve outcomes across the country. The collaboration also aligns education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. By working together, these two higher education and health care industry leaders will enhance research, medical and health professional education, improve access to care, and reduce health disparities in New Jersey. As of July 1, 2020, the clinical services provided within Rutgers University's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the New Brunswick region and the RWJBarnabas Health medical group practices were further integrated through the execution of an Integrated Practice Agreement (IPA). This significant milestone creates one of the largest integrated health systems in the country and is a foundational component of achieving the promises of value-based population health services. |
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The development of a strong, collaborative network positioned RWJBarnabas Health to effectively address the unique health and public safety challenges of COVID 19 and required RWJBH to address an array of new issues and others that were exacerbated by the pandemic. RWJBH worked to develop the information and facility capacity infrastructure to effectively communicate and care for the rising number of cases and the disruptions that presented for operations in meeting the routine and emergent care needs of our communities. To be successful, the hospital had to command a new level of interaction and collaboration with community and government stakeholders as well as internal staff and providers. Some of the actions undertaken included: - routine calls were established with key internal administrative and Interdisciplinary clinical care leadership to drive effective identification of issues and communication of policy and needed practice changes; - routine calls were held with the State Department of Health and with the regional networks that were formed to support data and information collection and provide an additional channel of communication; - provided clinical expertise (medical, pharmacy, infection control, etc.) to support elevation of best information to multiple internal and external parties; - increased communication through multiple platforms with trustees, staff, physicians, community partners and others; - detailed inventory accounting and regional distribution and storage capacities of testing supplies and other equipment (ventilators, pulse oximeters, etc.) were established; - established new connections for PPE procurement and staff agencies to deal with shortages; - addressed new staff workflows and space limitations inclusive of increased remote access for staff support functions; - developed protocols and policies to support new processes and to promote reduction of infection risk and person touch points for all aspects of operations; - investing in and using new telecommunication devices (IPads, smart phones, etc.) for patients to interact with family and loved ones when physical visits were not possible; - realigned services to select sites of services to best configure care and operations including increased telehealth, intensive care, and isolation capacity; - changed staff recruitment and deployment to effectively address high need areas; - continued implementation of new treatment, therapies, and programs; - expanded laboratory and testing capacity; - development of extensive hospital and community-based network of COVID testing sites; - development of community-based network of COVID vaccination sites; and - continued review, study and understanding of needs including the glaring disparities that were evidenced by COVID's impact. RWJBarnabas Health remains engaged with the continuing work to support the re-emergence of the social, business, and academic environments as restrictions continue to be lifted. The costs of the pandemic were felt most acutely by the numbers of lives lost and the lives altered by the pandemic and its disruptions including the loss of housing and employment, lingering health effects and increased anxiety and isolation. The affiliated hospitals' Community Health Needs Assessments will include a resident survey inclusive of questions to help understand the impacts and concerns presented by COVID as well as general community needs. RWJBH will work to prioritize and address changing needs and mitigate disparities that are evidenced. Hospitals' Conformance with IRS revenue ruling 69-545 ===================================================== The hospitals in RWJBH are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") as internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, the hospitals provide medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability to pay. Moreover, our hospitals operate consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. providing medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid patients; 2. operating active emergency departments for all persons that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; 3. maintaining open medical staffs, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. control positioned with Hospital Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees of RWJBarnabas Health, Inc., and all the Boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the represented communities; and 5. using surplus funds to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities/equipment and advance and improve medical care, programs and activities through patient care and medical training, education, and research. The operations of our hospitals as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate the provision of substantial community benefit and that the use and control of the facilities are for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organizations inures to the benefit of any private individual, nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. RWJBH Vision and Mission ======================== Our vision for transforming health care is to serve as an innovative resource for our communities to which people turn for social, human and health services, as well as the highest quality, culturally competent clinical care and a superior experience within our expanding outpatient programs, hospitals, and community-based programs. At RWJBarnabas Health, our mission and obligation reach beyond helping people when they are sick and extend to keeping people well and building healthy communities. We believe that teaming up with partner organizations and community partnerships allows us to leverage our individual strengths to work collectively to combat disease and promote wellness in our region---truly making our communities healthier. RWJBarnabas Health's Strategic Priorities include: preparing for population management and to maximize economies of scale; expanding outpatient services; developing a strong physician alignment; taking financial responsibility and clinical accountability for the populations we serve; and reengineering our facilities and services to deliver care for the future. Together, as the state's most comprehensive academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is a stronger organization and is better positioned to achieve our vision of improving the health of the populations we serve throughout New Jersey. By integrating our systems, we have created a statewide network spanning New Jersey and covering about 5 million residents. This means we will have the tremendous opportunity to reach more than half the state's population with high-quality, culturally competent care. As one integrated health system, RWJBarnabas Health will: - advance the overall health of the populations we serve; - continuously improve the quality of care we provide; - collaborate with physicians for a closely coordinated continuum of care; - contribute to the local, regional, and state economies by remaining a major employer in our communities; - focus on the well-being of the diverse communities we serve with a continued commitment to high-quality, culturally competent care; - foster and support a mission of academic excellence, including a commitment to leading-edge research and clinical trials and teaching the next generation of health care workers; and - innovate and transform services to efficiently and effectively best meet the needs of the populations we serve. |
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Ending Racism Together ---------------------- Recognizing the fractured society and public health disparity crisis of racism, RWJBarnabas Health In November 2020, launched its Initiative, 'Ending Racism Together'. RWJBH has been a leader in the country as we have worked towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have made strides in addressing diversity in our board appointments, reviewing our hiring practices, creating diversity councils across the system, providing cultural competency training, and celebrating the beauty in our cultural differences through the work of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. Additionally, we have worked to create sustainable, policy-led impact by hiring individuals who reside within vulnerable communities, investing in the communities that we serve, altering procurement policies for diverse and women-owned vendors to stimulate local economies, as well as, actively addressing social determinants of health at the community level through the work of the Social Impact and Community Investment Practice. The pandemic, paired with the recent civil injustices, have shone a light so bright on inequity and systemic racism that we, like many across the nation, recognize the need to do more and RWJBH demonstrates its commitment to become an antiracist organization. Social Impact and Community Investment -------------------------------------- RWJBH launched in 2017 a new "Social Impact and Community Investment Practice"SICI" to help support the more fragile communities, to avert illness and to make positive lifestyle choices. While this endeavor to elicit true change will take years to accomplish, RWJBH is committed to produce a positive change for the communities it serves. This organizational pillar initiative leverages the system's range of assets to advance a culture of health and lift the quality of life in New Jersey communities. With a programmatic emphasis on ensuring health equity, the practice spearheads innovative, collaborative social impact and external affairs initiatives that address the social, economic, and environmental conditions that have a significant impact on health outcomes. RWJBH recognizes that collaboration and partnership are the cornerstone to successfully transforming to impact community health status in a meaningful and significant way. One initiative to support local hiring in better-paying jobs, RWJBH, and its local hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, partnered with the City of Newark to offer classes that teach local residents "soft skills" such as gaining the math knowledge needed to pass required tests for local utility company jobs. Other initiatives focus on supporting local businesses, increasing food/housing security, and addressing other social determinants of health barriers. The five Intervention areas identified by SICI are: 1. Education, including early childhood development, family health literacy and parenting education; 2. Economic Stability, including Food security and Youth workforce development; 3. Neighborhood and Built Environment including homelessness prevention, violence prevention and sober living; 4. Global Health including both international and domestic outreach; and 5. Employee Engagement and Volunteerism, including skills-based volunteerism and service rallies. The Social Impact and Community Investment Practice employs action research to continually evaluate the effectiveness of our work and initiatives. The research feedback loop provides the practice and the system with a continual information resource that serves to facilitate learning and interventions improvements. In the end, we are looking for improved health as well as improvements in the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to health. The Healthcare Anchor Network ----------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health's strategic pillar focused on social impact and community investment led to becoming a founding member of the healthcare anchor network along with Advocate Health Care, Catholic Health Initiatives, Dignity Health, Henry Ford Health System, Kaiser Permanente, Promedica, Providence St. Joseph Health, Rush University Medical Center, Trinity Health, and UMASS Memorial Health Care. Today, more than 45 hospitals and health systems are network members. This network was formed in December 2016, when leaders from 40 health systems across the U.S. gathered in Washington, DC to explore how their systems could more fully harness their economic power to inclusively and sustainably benefit the long-term health and well-being of the communities they serve. This convening led to the launch of the healthcare anchor network in May 2017, representing a critical milestone in mobilizing the healthcare sector towards action and collaboration. The Healthcare Anchor Network helps participants to more rapidly and effectively advance an anchor mission approach within their health institutions, the communities they serve, and across the healthcare sector. The long-term goal of the network is to reach a critical mass of health systems adopting as an institutional priority to improve community health and well-being by leveraging all their assets, including hiring, purchasing, and investment for equitable, local economic impact. By doing so, we can powerfully impact the upstream determinants of health and help build inclusive and sustainable local economies. The Anchor Network is supported through a backbone organization (the democracy collaborative, with support from co-creative consulting). On November 6, 2019 - Fourteen hospitals and health systems, including RWJBarnabas Health, announced a commitment of over $700 million for place-based investing to create strong and healthy communities. These institutions include national and regional health systems and some of the largest private sector employers in their states and regions. "At RWJBarnabas Health, our mission is to create healthier communities," said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer for RWJBarnabas Health. "As an anchor institution, we have a moral obligation to address the social and economic inequalities that plague our neighbors, particularly those who are most vulnerable. We have incorporated intentional hiring practices, purchasing and place-based investment to spur growth and stimulate local economies. Collaborations with incredible organizations such as the Healthcare Anchor Network and its national partners enable us to collectively improve health outcomes, promote health equity, and eliminate healthcare disparities for people in the communities we serve and beyond." Leading Medical and Health Services =================================== RWJBarnabas Health, as a leading health, education, research, and wellness provider, is able to extend access to the many nationally and regionally recognized services and facilities to its communities including a few listed in the following section. - New Jersey's only certified Burn Treatment facility and one of the largest in the U.S. that treats more than 400 patients annually. - Comprehensive cardiac surgery services for adults and children including the state's oldest and most experienced heart transplant program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center that has performed over 1,100 heart transplants. This Heart Center along with its affiliate programs at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Jersey City Medical Center heart the heart centers performed nearly 2,000 open heart procedures and around 60 Transplants/VADs in 2020. - Leading regional kidney transplant centers including a center that ranks in the top 3 of 240 centers in the nation by the 2020 number of living donor transplant volumes and the 5th largest transplant center in the U.S. -- the program performed the first laparoscopic kidney retrieval in a living donor and the first robotic kidney transplant surgery in the world. - New Jersey's only lung transplant program. - Level I and level II trauma centers and the state's only pediatric trauma center. - Valerie Fund Children's Centers for cancer and blood disorders. - The Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science. - Nationally recognized geriatric services. |
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- Comprehensive cancer services and research; providing state-of-the art treatment including: - The flagship hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey ("CINJ"), New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute ("NCI") designated comprehensive cancer center and one of only 51 NCI designated centers in the nation; with CINJ providing many of the seminal discoveries leading to checkpoint inhibitor therapy, or discoveries leading to CAR T-cell therapy, or discoveries leading to sort of molecularly targeted therapies or precision medicine; - The Jacqueline M. Wilentz comprehensive breast center and a regional breast surgical program of women physicians; - Comprehensive Breast Center at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center; highest number of mammograms and breast imaging exams annually in the region and one of the highest in the U.S; and - Advanced radiation oncology including proton therapy, Cyberknife, Gammaknife, and Tomotherapy; - Renowned neurology and neurosurgery programs including a specialized epilepsy center designated Level 4 for adults and children; two state-accredited comprehensive stroke centers and nine state-accredited primary stroke centers. - Comprehensive Women's and Children's services, including: - The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; the PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; and - Five Regional Perinatal Centers with the highest level neonatal intensive care units and three community perinatal centers with intermediate neonatal services. - Skilled nursing facilities. - A comprehensive ambulatory care network of physician services, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, fitness and wellness centers, sport performance centers, retail pharmacies, urgent care centers, home health and hospice services. Through enhanced synergies, RWJBarnabas Health is developing additional "Centers of Excellenceservices to improve services, promote wellness and enhance performance excellence. RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University opened a new multi-sport training facility in September 2019. The RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center is a 307,000-square foot, four story, state-of-the- facility housing a highly sophisticated sports medicine treatment and rehabilitation center. It is the promise of the new and unique partnership to bring world-class sports medicine to Rutgers athletes, students and faculty, and the communities throughout New Jersey. Through this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health is the exclusive healthcare provider for Rutgers University and Rutgers athletics. The vision for RWJBarnabas Health is to formulate a best-in-class sports medicine and orthopedics program with the goal of replicating this model at other satellite locations in New Jersey. Graduate Medical Education and other Education Programs ------------------------------------------------------- The graduate medical education (GME) programs in RWJBH are sponsored Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, a unit of Rutgers University. GME takes place in Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses), Saint Barnabas Medical Center and most recently, Community Medical Center. Residencies and fellowships in a wide variety of specialties and subspecialties are offered and clinical research and public health issues are an integral part of our education mission. For graduate medical education, our seven teaching hospitals host more than 1000 residents and fellows in specialty training. Residency programs are provided in most major specialties and subspecialties including, but not limited to, residency programs in internal medicine, pediatrics, combined internal medicine/pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, diagnostic radiology, anesthesiology, pathology, dentistry, podiatric surgery, emergency medicine and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. Fellowship programs are provided in the following subspecialties of internal medicine: nephrology, hematology/oncology, cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, advanced heart failure and transplantation, pulmonary/critical care medicine, and infectious diseases. Other fellowship programs include vascular surgery, mammography, and pediatric emergency medicine. It should be noted that fellowships are specialty training programs beyond the core residency program. Each residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Dental Association, or the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, as appropriate. While we acknowledge our obligation to these young professionals who have chosen RWJBH for this segment of their education, we also recognize their important contribution to patient care and the oversight that needs to be assured so that patients receive appropriate care under the supervision of experienced attending physicians. During 2020, many of the educational programs were impacted by the pandemic and required the implementation of the ACGME existing Extraordinary Circumstances policy (ACGME Policy 21.0) to accommodate the need for all physicians, including residents and fellows, to care for patients to the best of their ability during the pandemic. These circumstances, as they evolved, required RWJBH Institutions and their participating sites to function during peak pandemic times as "Stage 3", where routine care education and delivery was reconfigured to focus only on patient care. The amount of time and assistance provided by our residents and fellows during these extraordinary times was a testament to the caliber and service mindset of individuals participating in our programs. Undergraduate Medical Education ------------------------------- At the undergraduate level for 2020, we had major affiliations with two medical schools. The system is a major clinical campus for medical students from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School (Newark, NJ) as well as Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Clinical research and public health issues are an integral part of our education mission. The medical students obtain training for both required and elective rotations in our facilities. The System also accepts students from other medical schools for elective rotations. Continuing Medical Education ---------------------------- Highest quality medical education and continuing education is felt to result in highest quality patient care and ultimately delivers to our patients the most current, cost-effective, and integrated medical care possible. Continuing medical education ("CME") activities are conducted throughout the system, with our hospitals either accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey or partnering with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences to offer category 1 AMA-PRA CME to the physicians in the community. Other Education and Training Programs ------------------------------------- RWJBH believes that the highest quality clinical education results in the highest quality patient care and ultimately delivers to our patients the most current, cost-effective, and integrated medical care possible. In addition to education and training programs for physicians, we also partner with schools to advance the education and training of other health care professionals. There are a large number of professional training and education programs for other clinical personnel including nurses, physician assistants, pharmacy, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, radiology techs, radiation therapy techs, dieticians, EMTs and paramedics, respiratory techs, and medical techs. Our advanced clinical programs (e.g. burn, transplant) also host students from a variety of clinical disciplines as well as professionals already in practice advancing their skills. |
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Affiliation History Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School ----------------------------------------------------- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick has an affiliation agreement with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and is the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. As a result of this agreement, the hospital is structured as an academic medical center and has an expanded mission to include not only community service, but also clinical research and the education and training of healthcare providers. In addition, the hospital's status as an academic medical center has resulted in a significant increase in its service area, the development of tertiary and quaternary programs, and multiple affiliations with local hospitals and institutions of higher education. In January 2008, the BH entered into a new agreement with the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey - New Jersey medical school ("UMDNJ-NJMS") in New Jersey to form a comprehensive academic affiliation and strategic alliance, thereby creating an affiliation including two of New Jersey's academic and provider systems. Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center became major teaching affiliates of UMDNJ-NJMS and members of the faculty at each of these two hospitals have participated in a number of UMDNJ-NJMS-sponsored continuing medical education programs. Members of the faculty from UMDNJ-NJMS have participated in BH's educational programs as well. In addition, the two systems evaluate a number of joint program development initiatives. The system believed that the affiliation with the UMDNJ-NJMS and its substantial programs in clinical research and basic scientific investigation strengthened its medical education and research activities. As a result of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, on July 1, 2013, most schools and units of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), transferred to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, including the New Jersey Medical School. BH, now RWJBarnabas Health, continues its medical education relationship with Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. The University Hospital ("UH") was spun off as a freestanding institution with its own Board of Directors. In 2013, BH entered into a consultative service agreement with UH and worked for a more collaborative and effective system of care to serve the greater Newark communities for three years. With its private-public partnership with Rutgers University, RWJBarnabas Health now closely aligns with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. This partnership creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health Quality -------------------------- At RWJBarnabas Health, we are on a continuing journey to become a high reliability organization (HRO), uniting our health system in a culture of safety to achieve top-tier clinical outcomes and to deliver the highest quality care and safest experience for our patients, communities and workforce. This quest, which we refer to as "safety together", is a comprehensive process to improve our reliability, building upon our past successes in safety and quality, and using new tools and behaviors to ensure the health of our patients and the communities we serve. Safety and reliability are everyone's responsibility, not just that of staff who are directly involved in patient care. Each individual is expected to use our standardized error prevention tools and incorporate them into our day-to-day tasks. Delivering "safety together" will not only have positive impacts on safety, but enhances our quality; patient, physician, and employee satisfaction; and overall operational performance. Quality is a pillar of RWJBarnabas Health's strategic plan and is not only critical to our organization's success but to creating and maintaining healthy communities throughout New Jersey. At RWJBarnabas Health, we will never stop improving the patient safety culture at our facilities. Day in and day out, our hospitals unite in patient safety. We are constantly strengthening our commitment to excellence and striving to improve patient outcomes through focusing on important topics such as hand washing and sepsis, as well as annual initiatives including participation in the safety attitude questionnaire survey and national patient safety week. "I am quality" is our promise and our personal commitment to deliver the best care to our patients, each and every day. No matter which RWJBarnabas Health facility our patients visit, from our highly-ranked acute care hospitals to our state-of-the-art outpatient centers and specialty care facilities, they will discover a brand of healthcare that makes them feel good. Along with leading edge medical treatments, they will experience a team effort and a sincere commitment to giving them and their family the attention they deserve. "I am quality" means guaranteed excellence. To help each staff member deliver quality healthcare, we educate and apply the latest and best practices so our patients and their family can benefit from the highest level of care-even in the smallest details. Focus areas include: - Meeting and exceeding industry standards. Assuring that our institutional policies and procedures comply with, and often exceed all necessary laws and generally accepted healthcare standards. - Providing safe care. Maintain stringent systems for ensuring appropriate care and medical accuracy, and drive patient safety through the use of protocols. - Clinical excellence. Analyzing and improving our care to assure that we are applying best practices. - Clinical resource management. Managing resources to deliver care effectively and efficiently. - Respectful care. Respecting an individual's and family's values and customs allows us to honor their needs and choices. Employees and providers are encouraged to follow three guiding principles: (1) to be committed, (2) to be responsible, and (3) to be quality in all it means to our patients. The system promotes best practice and encourages innovations through quality and performance councils, training and education and holding quality fairs throughout the enterprise. Patient Satisfaction -------------------- The function of patient satisfaction/experience is active in each of the RWJBH hospitals - a department of patient satisfaction was a first in New Jersey when it was created and introduced at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. The patient satisfaction team ensures hands-on responsiveness to patients and their families, and provides a forum where patients, families and community members can openly communicate their ideas. Constant evaluation of and attention to patients' opinions through formalized surveys help RWJBH identify areas of strength and the areas where there can be improvement. RWJBH is committed to fulfilling our ethical obligation to provide the finest healing environment for our patients and their families, and a positive, fulfilling work environment for our physicians and employees. Professional Practice Models and System Care Collaboration ---------------------------------------------------------- Nursing: Nursing believes it is essential to have a structured forum for staff nurses so they can participate in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Because of this, Nursing's voice has never been stronger throughout RWJBarnabas Health. Our systemwide Shared Governance and Professional Nurse Practice Council (PNPC) assures that staff nurses are a part of decisions which affect their clinical practice. Provided in these links are just a sampling of some of the great work that's being done. PNPC is an approving body for evidence based professional nursing practice to ensure alignment of best practices throughout the system, supports integration of clinical initiatives and facilitates improvements to nursing practice within specialty areas across hospital sites. The Council supports the mission and vision of RWJBH, excellence in patient and family centered care for optimal patient outcomes. In addition, our hospitals operate facility-based Councils to assure inclusion of staff voices at individual facilities. |
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Many care collaboratives have been formed to support inclusive teamwork, promote performance improvement, shared "best" practices, benchmarking, education, and research. Some of these activities stretch out in partnership with other systems and providers. A few of the collaborative works include: - Child Life and Creative Arts Collaborative. - The multi-organizational 2019-2020 cohort of Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative offered by Ariadne Labs in partnership with the Center to Advance Palliative Care and VitalTalk. - The Advancing Health Equity Learning Collaborative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will invest $3.4 million in a two-year initiative that brings together public and private-sector health care entities in partnership with the Institute for Medicaid Innovation and the Center for Health Care Strategies to focus on integrating payment and health care delivery reform efforts to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant healthcare. - The Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative supported by Merck to foster local solutions that help cities become safer places to give birth, and is part of its global initiative, "Merck for Mothers.". This is part of Merck's projects in nine cities across the country, including Newark, New Jersey, to help end preventable maternal deaths. - The RWJBH Physician Advisor team, a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and case management department leadership, providing a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning. - The Emergency and Hospitalist Collaborative focused on effective care delivery, improvement and shared best practice is comprised of medical, nursing and hospitalist directors. - The Infectious Disease and the Pharmacy Informatics Collaboratives are part of the Pharmacy Enterprise. These content expert groups develop all of the recommendations for the best practices for their respective disciplines in order for the Pharmacy Council structure to endorse and adopt. RWJBarnabas Health and Special Corporate Partnerships ===================================================== RWJBarnabas Health, in addition to community and organizational collaboration and affiliations, has formed relationships through its corporate partnership program to provide an expanded platform from which to improve the health and well-being of New Jersey communities. During these extraordinary times, many of our partners worked collaboratively to support front line staff and reinforce needed messaging for our shared communities. These partners include, but are not limited to: New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center ------------------------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider of the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center, the home of the New Jersey Devils and hosts almost 200 events annually, consisting of family shows, college basketball games and concerts. RWJBH partners with the Devils on all of their grassroots programs as a way to support our mission of building healthier communities. These programs are a part of our commitment to health, wellness and living an active and healthy lifestyle. Rutgers University ------------------ RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider of Rutgers athletics and a proud supporter of Rutgers University. RWJBH works closely with Rutgers to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community based services. New York Yankees Radio Network ------------------------------ RWJBarnabas Health is a premier partner of the New York Yankees Radio Network, which airs Yankee games on WFAN-AM. Through this partnership, RWJBH airs a weekly health minute and regularly celebrates great work by community leaders with a "civic hero" salute segment. RWJBH has also worked with CBS Ecomedia on several community based projects. Special Olympics New Jersey --------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a premier partner and healthy communities partner for Special Olympics New Jersey. Special Olympics New Jersey is a not-for-profit organization that offers sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. RWJBH supports all Special Olympics athletes through physician support, free medical screenings, ongoing education programs and staffing for the mobile vehicle that travels the state providing medical services to athletes. Seton Hall University --------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider of Seton Hall Athletics and a proud supporter of Seton Hall University. RWJBH works closely with Seton Hall to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community based services. Princeton University -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider of Princeton athletics and a proud supporter of Princeton University. RWJBH works closely with Princeton to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community based services. Monmouth University ------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud supporter of Monmouth University athletics. RWJBH works closely with Monmouth to support all athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community based services. Lakewood Blueclaws ------------------ RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of the Lakewood Blueclaws, a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Monmouth Medical Center Champions Club is a popular destination for groups attending Blueclaws games. RWJBH hosts several movie nights on the field each year during the summer months Somerset Patriots ----------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider of the Somerset patriots, an independent minor league baseball team that plays in Somerset County. RWJBH provides all of the athletic training and sports performance coverage for the team. Trenton Thunder --------------- RWJBarnabas Health is an official partner of the Trenton Thunder, an affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder is recognized as the "Nations Best Franchise" for providing an outstanding and unique fan experience while conducting unprecedented community outreach. Together with RWJBH, the Thunder delivers health lifestyle information to the residents of Mercer County via health screenings, educational opportunities, and social messaging. Asbury Park Music and Film Festival ----------------------------------- RWJBH, Monmouth Medical Center, and the Asbury Park Music Foundation share the common goal of empowering our communities to connect, act, and thrive. In 2016, RWJBarnabas Health's Monmouth Medical Center became the founding partner of the Asbury Music and Film Festival, a one of a kind festival that celebrates the role of music and film. By providing music education, instruments and social connection opportunities through the Asbury Park Music Foundation, the festival benefits the underserved children in Asbury Park; one the most challenged youth communities in the country. SOMA Film Festival ------------------ RWJBarnabas Health's Saint Barnabas Medical Center is the presenting partner of the SOMA Film Festival, which takes place in the communities of South Orange and Maplewood New Jersey. The SOMA film festival showcases new, entertaining, and innovative films from local, student, domestic, and international films. Central Jersey Jazz Festival ---------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is the presenting partner of the Central Jersey Jazz Festival. This three-day, three city free music festival, with events in Flemington, New Brunswick, and Somerville, is open to the public and draws approximately 12,000 jazz lovers to the region every year. Montclair Jazz Festival ----------------------- RWJBarnabas Health's Clara Maass Medical Center is a proud partner of the Montclair Jazz Festival which supports arts, music, and the community. This free annual event takes place on the beautiful 17-acres Nishuane Park in Montclair's south end. |
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New Jersey Hall of Fame ----------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of the New Jersey Hall of Fame and sponsors the New Jersey Hall of Fame mobile museum. This mobile museum travels the state to schools, festivals, and events to offer a multimedia exhibition created around the theme-"make a difference." Through images, artifacts, film, and a suite of interactive elements, visitors can explore the ways that Hall of Fame inductees have changed the state and the world. NJPAC ----- RWJBarnabas Health is proud to partner with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. NJPAC is the centerpiece of Newark for music and the arts. Each summer, NJPAC, Horizon, and RWJBH present "Sounds of the City" a free outdoor summer concert series attracting thousands to downtown Newark. Citibike -------- RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is a founding partner of Citi Bike Jersey City. This partnership allows for the Jersey City community to have access to an alternative, healthier, means of transportation. There is a Citi bike station on the Jersey City Medical Center's campus that offers employees access. These stations are connected to and can also be used to travel around New York City. New Jersey Golf Foundation -------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud supporter of the New Jersey Golf Foundation. The New Jersey golf foundation is the charitable arm of the New Jersey section, PGA of America. RWJBH is a presenting partner of PGA Hope (helping our patriots everywhere), a golf program for all military veterans designed to enhance their rehabilitation and assimilation back into society. RWJBH supports this program and teaches these veterans nutrition and wellness facts to help them lead a healthy lifestyle. The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon ------------------------------------ RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of the Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon and hosts of the "RWJBarnabas Health family festival, 5k, and kid's races." We provide health, nutrition, and safety tips to all runners. Each year more than 150 RWJBH employees run in the race, while 50+ employees volunteer. Physicians and emergency medical services from Monmouth Medical Center are at the race to attend and care for the runners. Purebasketball -------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare partner of Purebasketball, an AAU community basketball program that includes one girls teams (ages 13-under), and two boys teams (ages 13-under and 16-under). RWJBH works closely with Purebasketball to support the athletic training and health needs of all their athletes while providing these athletes health and wellness education. Phil Simms north-south high school all-star football classic ------------------------------------------------------------ RWJBarnabas Health and the Phil Simms north-south high school all-star football classic, which showcases the top 80 high school football players in New Jersey, have a longstanding relationship. RWJBH educates the athletes on the importance of nutrition, conditioning, and injury prevention and supports the games "leaders for life" program, which helps develop young athletes from underserved communities. David Diehl ----------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with retired New York giants offensive lineman and two-time super bowl champion, David Diehl to extend his message of health, wellness, and preventative screenings throughout the state of New Jersey. David is a spokesperson for the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for athletes, where he helps raise awareness about concussions and heart screenings. David also hosts a golf outing with Clara Maass Medical Center, which helps raise funds for the programs and services at the hospital. George St. Playhouse -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with George St. Playhouse located in New Brunswick. George St. Playhouse is a well-respected performing arts center. They put on numerous productions each year that address topics such as health and wellness, climate change and respect. RWJBarnabas helps by assisting with medical assistance for actors to educating about healthy life choices and wellness, which relates to some of their productions. Propelify --------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with Propelify located in Hoboken. The Propelify Festival is an innovation and technology festival. RWJBH partners to promote innovation and technology that can be used in medicine. For example, our AppliedVR devices such as our Samsung Gear VR/Oculus devices help treat pain, anxiety, opioid addiction, etc. Cure Insurance Arena -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with the Cure Insurance Arena, formally known as the Sun Bank Center in Trenton. This arena hosts sporting events, shows and concerts. RWJBarnabas provides on-site EMS and emergency medical services for all of their events, shows and activities, etc. We also provide advertising at events. Bayonne Soccer -------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with Bayonne Soccer located in Bayonne, New Jersey. Bayonne Youth Soccer Association promotes soccer while incorporating events as well. RWJBarnabas sponsors their events such as the BOO Classic Family Fest and the spring Buddy Ball Soccer program. NJ Repertory ------------ RWJBarnabas Health partners with NJ Repertory located in Long Branch. The NJ Repertory is a non-profit theatre that strives to make an impact with their new plays. Gabor Barabas was a neurologist at our Monmouth Medical Center in years past. Dr. Barabas and his wife started the "All about Eve" Festival. RWJBarnabas sponsors the "All about Eve" Festival. New Jersey Soccer Association ----------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with New Jersey Soccer Association located in Trenton. The NJ Soccer Association is the oldest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and is focused on soccer players above the age of 19. Both men and women play recreationally or competitively. RWJBarnabas sponsors their red carpet as well as the videos produced for the winning teams for their annual awards dinner. Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari ---------------------------------- Six Flags Great Adventure, RWJBarnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey have joined forces to fight cancer and celebrate survivorship with the unveiling of Coasters for Cancer - the first roller coaster wrapped in the handprints of cancer survivors and supporters. Awards, Accreditations and Honors ================================= RWJBarnabas Health and its affiliates are recognized as a leading academic health care delivery system, as an employer and as an organization improving the health of our communities. Some of these recognitions include, among others: - Special Recognition for Heroism --RWJBarnabas Health's Patient Experience Team was awarded Special Recognition for Heroism during the Pandemic by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on healthcare safety and quality. - GHX Organization - RWJBH was named a 2020 GHX "Best 50" organization. Earning this recognition demonstrates our organization's commitment to a supply chain strategy that removes waste, drives efficiencies and, as a result, raises the quality of patient care delivered. - Leapfrog Safety Scores - The Spring 2021 scores recognize six of the acute care facilities as receiving an "A" grade. Five received a "B" grade. Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston is one of only 27 facilities in the nation to have achieved 19 straight "A" ratings since the program's inception. - Leapfrog Top Hospitals - Saint Barnabas Medical Center -one of only 10 in the country-was recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a 2020 top teaching hospital. - LGBTQ Healthcare Equality - In 2021, eight hospitals received HEI designation as Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign, the education arm of the nation's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. As a system, RWJBH remains committed to creating diversity and inclusion policies and practices that respect the rights of patients, employees, physicians, and the communities we continue to serve. - Lown Institute - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center was named most racially inclusive by the Lown Institute, a nonpartisan healthcare think tank in May 2021. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ranks fourth on the list nationally and is the only hospital in New Jersey to rank among the nation's top ten. |
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- Chime Healthcare's Most Wired - The Corporation continues to be named among the most wired for its use of information technology (IT) to better the patient experience. Hospitals and health systems at the forefront of using IT to improve the delivery of care have maximized the benefits of foundational technologies and are embracing new technologies that support population management and value-based care. - CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer - The Corporation has been accredited as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer. This prestigious award recognizes the Corporation for its dedication and commitment to maintaining a high standard of excellence in cancer prevention, early detection and quality care for its employees and their families. - NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - CINJ is the State's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. CINJ is universally recognized for its clinical and scientific research leadership. NCI-designated cancer centers are a group of 50 cancer research institutions in the United States supported by the National Cancer Institute. - Commission on Cancer Accredited Program - The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer has rated RWJUH New Brunswick and Newark Beth Israel among the nation's best comprehensive cancer centers. - National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQBMC) - The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center was certified as a quality breast center of excellence, the highest certification level offered by the NQMBC. Additionally, the Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology's Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging. - Top Places to Work in Healthcare - The Corporation has been named one of the top 150 places to work in healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, including recognition for Women's Health Programs. In April 2021, RWJBH was named a Best Place to Work in New Jersey by the NJ Advance Media/Star Ledger - the state's largest news outlet. RWJBarnabas Health was in the top 10 of N.J. Top Workplaces in 2021, as determined by Employee engagement platform, Energage, in partnership with NJ.com and Jersey's Best. - RWJBarnabas Health has been recognized by Forbes as an America's Best-In-State Employer 2020. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. - 100 Great Hospitals in America - In 2020, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick was named to this list, developed by Becker's Healthcare, which recognizes facilities for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction. - U.S. News & World Report - The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital was named for the sixth time as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in 2019-2020 - recognized for Urology. Other national, regional and New Jersey recognition was received widely by the Corporation's hospitals in a great range of specialties in 2019-2020. - Gold Seal of Approval - Various affiliates of the Corporation have received the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission for various programs including joint replacement, disease-specific certifications in acute coronary syndrome, cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure, advanced certification in palliative care, bariatric surgery, and stroke program. - Magnet Designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center - Six affiliates of the Corporation have received Magnet designation, which recognizes organizations for creating and sustaining an environment of nursing excellence where collaborative working relationships are fostered among different departments and disciplines. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton received its first Magnet designation in April 2021, and in June, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick achieved its sixth Magnet designation - making it one of only seven institutions globally to achieve this length of distinction. - Protecting the Patient - Voice of the Customer Award - Nuance Healthcare has recognized certain RWJBH affiliates for a reduction of hospital acquired conditions by 73% and being Joint Commission Top Performers for national quality measures. - Newsweek Magazine - Named Newark Beth Israel Medical Center one of the World's Best Hospitals and named Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick Best Maternity Care Hospitals. - NICHE - Several of our facilities have been recognized as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospital. - American Heart Association - Five of our facilities have received recognition for Heart Failure and/or Stroke services by the American Heart Association. - NCQA Recognition - RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group has solidified its commitment to provide the highest quality health care and access to our patients through the achievement of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for several of our practices. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement. RWJBH's commitment to quality and service has resulted in many awards and recognitions for the system and its centers. These include, but are not limited, to the following selections of a few by hospital in the following section that also provides a brief description. In the midst of the pandemic, our facilities continued to address the health care needs and demands presented in addition to those exacerbated by the pandemic. Clara Maass Medical Center ("CMMC") ----------------------------------- CMMC is a 492-licensed bed acute community hospital including 20 subacute beds providing services to more than 14,200 inpatients and over 1,600 births in 2020. The hospital also provided nearly 100,000 outpatient visits and over 63,000 emergency department visits. CMMC is located in the town of Belleville, Essex County. CMMC serves a broad range of communities in urban and suburban settings with culturally and ethnically diverse populations. CMMC serves a broad range of communities in urban and suburban settings with culturally and ethnically diverse populations and its service area extends to neighboring Hudson, Passaic, and Bergen counties. Committed to the health and wellness of its community, the Center of Excellence for Latino Health at CMMC was established in 2016 to address the social determinants of health within the local Hispanic community. The Medical Center is recognized nationally for excellent performance in quality and patient safety by Healthgrades and is a five-star recipient in appendectomy, bariatric surgery, cardiac services, gastrointestinal, gynecologic surgery, labor and delivery, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics. U.S. News and World Report has listed CMMC among its High Performing Hospitals for heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A twelve-time recipient of the "A" Hospital Safety score from The Leapfrog Group, the Medical Center has been certified by The Joint Commission in disease-specific programs in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Primary Stroke, Hip and Knee Replacement. CMMC is a fully accredited hospital and the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Earned Excellence Awards from Healthgrades in Bariatric Surgery, Labor and Delivery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology including recognition in 2019 and 2020 as among the top 5% hospitals in the nation for Patient Safety. CMMC was the only hospital in New Jersey to receive the Patient Safety Award, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award and Obstetrics and Gynecology Award in 2020. - U.S. News & World Report, named as a High Performing Hospital for Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, 2020-2021; was previously ranked among the "50 Best Regional Hospitals" in the New York metropolitan area and also recognized for top performance in endocrinology, neurology, and neurosurgery. - Designation in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2018-2020. - Twelve Grade 'A' scores in Hospital Safety and Quality by the Leapfrog Group. - Gold Seal of Approval received from the Joint Commission with disease-specific certification in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care. |
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- Earned an overall four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and an overall five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its Transitional Care Unit. - Platinum recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration Donation Campaign Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign for increased organ donation efforts, 2018-2020. - Named to the 'Most Wired Hospitals' list by the American Hospital Association's Health Forum, 2016-2019. Achieved Level 9 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2020. - Earned designation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and an Aetna Institute. - Primary Stroke Center as designated by the New Jersey Department of Health. - Earned the 2019 Bronze Steward Recognition at the Statewide Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative Conference by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). - Received NICHE (nurses improving care for health system elders) designation in recognition of our commitment to patient centered care for older adult patients. Community Medical Center ("CMC") -------------------------------- CMC is a general acute care teaching hospital located in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. Its service area includes nearly 600,000 residents. CMC is comprised of 617 licensed beds including 25 transitional care (skilled nursing) beds. CMC serves both suburban and semi-rural communities including shore towns and the lower-income municipalities of Manchester and Toms River South. CMC serves a significant proportion of elderly, 2019 census estimates that 22.4 % of the county population is aged 65 and older as opposed to the 16.5% national percentage and 16.6 percent for the state. During 2020, CMC serviced over 21,100 inpatients, delivered over 2,000 babies, provided nearly 194,000 outpatient visits for diagnostic and treatment services including approximately 57,500 emergency department visits. CMC has Joint Commission Triennial Re-Accreditation for Hospitals and has been recognized with distinguished awards for clinical excellence. Some of these are listed below: - Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval: - Stroke Program - Total Joint Replacement-Hip - Total Joint Replacement-Knee - Designated Level 3 Epilepsy Center, National Association of Epilepsy Centers. - Designated Primary Stroke Center, New Jersey Department of Health. - The Cancer Center has been accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons since 1986. - National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons, and is the first accredited program in Ocean and Atlantic counties. - ACR Accreditation for Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging. American College of Radiology (ACR) reaccreditation for Breast MRI. - SRC Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. Jersey City Medical Center ("JCMC") ----------------------------------- Jersey City Medical Center is 348- bed licensed general acute care hospital located in Jersey City, the population center of Hudson County and one of the most diverse cities in the nation. Jersey City is the second most populous city in New Jersey according to the 2020 Census. In 2020, JCMC admitted nearly 15,000 inpatients and provided around 157,000 outpatient visits with more than 71,300 emergency department visits. The Hospital delivered over 2,000 babies. JCMC is a DNV (which stands for det norske veritas) fully accredited hospital and has been recognized for its excellence in providing care and support for the health and wellness of our community. DNV is recognized by Medicare for the accreditation of healthcare organizations (NIAHO) hospital accreditation program. The following is a listing of awards and designations recently received by the Jersey City Medical Center in recognition of its service to the community. - Received the Magnet Hospital designation for three consecutive times, for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence - American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accredited Site - LGBTQ 2020 --Jersey City Medical Center was designated as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality leader in 2014 and re-designated every year, most recently in 2020, by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. - Ranked as "high performing" in treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure by U.S. News & World Report. - The Leapfrog Group has awarded JCMC an 'A' grading for quality and patient safety for fourteen reporting periods since 2012. - Named a Top Teaching Hospital by LeapFrog Group in 2017. - The hospital was certified by DNV GL - Healthcare as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital's readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. - The Orthopedic Center at JCMC was recognized as a DNV GL Healthcare certified Hip & Knee Replacement Program, validating the hospital's excellence across the spectrum of hip and knee replacement care, from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, education and outcomes. Recipient of the American Health Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award; also named by the AHA as a Gold Fit-Friendly company for its corporate culture of providing health and wellness. - The first EMS service in the U.S. to earn triple accreditation in dispatch, education, and emergency medical service. Monmouth Medical Center ("MMC") and Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus ("MMC-SC") -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MMC is a 514-bed teaching hospital located in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The institution provides a broad spectrum of services, serving the lifespan ranging from high-risk neonatology to geriatric care. Admissions total over 21,200 annually, including over 6,000 births, and approximately nearly 163,600 outpatient visits including over 35,000 emergency visits. MMC serves a diverse community with and is located in the northernmost county on the Jersey shore and is in close proximity to New York City with the fifth largest total population in the state. Monmouth County is home to immigrant populations of Italian, German and Polish, with a large Irish-American population and a rapidly growing Asian presence. MMC, a fully accredited hospital, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. - IBM Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals -- Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. - Leapfrog Group Top Teaching Hospital 2018 -- Recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital in 2018 by The Leapfrog Group. Widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors an American hospital can receive, the recognition underscores an academic medical center's commitment to patient safety and quality. - One of the eight hospitals in New Jersey to receive a 4-star rating-the highest rating in the state-from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - Consistently earns grade "A" score in Hospital Safety by the Leapfrog Group. - LGBTQ Healthcare Equality2018 Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. - Voted Best of the Best Hospitals in Monmouth County by the readers of the Asbury Park Press. - Region's only facility designated as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. - Earned Joint Commission disease-specific Certification: - Acute coronary syndrome - Hip/knee replacement - Cardiac rehabilitation - Spine surgery |
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- Primary stroke (advanced certification). - Licensed as an official Children's Hospital for Monmouth and Ocean counties and a member of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions. - Designated as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospital. - Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center is the first in the region to be designated a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence, the highest recognition attainable from the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers and is a recipient of the Women's Choice Award as one of America's best breast centers for five consecutive years. - American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. - Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - First cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in Monmouth County to be certified for both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. - Sleep Disorders Center is the first facility in Monmouth County to earn accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. - MMC is one of only eight cystic fibrosis ("CF") centers in the state and has earned a prestigious distinction as a comprehensive CF center. It is the oldest and largest of the centers in New Jersey. - Based on its outstanding cardiac outcomes, invited by Yale University/Yale-New Haven Health Services Corporation's Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) to participate in a research study to promote hospital-level quality improvement efforts. CORE chose MMC based on several factors, including volume of heart failure patients, exemplary 30-day readmission and mortality outcome and patient case mix. MMC-SC is a 241-bed fully accredited acute care hospital located in Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey. MMC-SC serves a diverse urban population including a proportionately higher mix of elderly and uninsured/underinsured communities. During 2020, MMC-SC serviced nearly 5,200 inpatients, nearly over 51,500 outpatient visits with nearly 22,000 emergency visits. MMC-SC's Lakewood campus is accredited by the Joint Commission and has also been recognized with distinguished awards for clinical excellence including, but not limited to, the following: - Earned a grade "A" score in Hospital Safety by the Leapfrog Group. - Earned a 4-star rating-the highest in the state-from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - Recognition as a mentor hospital by the New Jersey Hospital Engagement Network (HEN). - Designation as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospital. - Joint Commission National Quality Approval seal -- Awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for our Chest Pain and Heart Failure Program Certifications in disease-specific management programs for demonstrating continuous compliance with Joint Commission's performance standards. - American College of Radiology Accreditation -- Awarded a gold seal of accreditation in Ultrasound by the American College of Radiology (ACR). - MRI and nuclear medicine accreditation by American College of Radiology. - Re-accreditation with the College of American Pathology, American Association of Blood Banks, and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in Echocardiography in adult transthoracic and adult transesophageal. - NJ Sharing Network Platinum Level recognition for increasing enrollment in the New Jersey state donor registry and spreading the life-saving message of organ and tissue donation. - Recognition as a "Most Wired" hospital by the American Hospital Association. - Placed within the top 10 performers in New Jersey for the 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2017 in patient satisfaction categories of: cleanliness of hospital, communication with nurses and responsiveness of hospital staff. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ("NBIMC") ------------------------------------------- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ("NBIMC"), a 667-bed teaching hospital established in 1901, provides comprehensive healthcare services to its local communities and is a major referral and treatment center for patients throughout the northern New Jersey metropolitan area. NBIMC is located in the City of Newark, the seat of Essex County, and serves areas that include MUA/MUP designations and state designation as medically underinsured and an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) by the State of New Jersey. Newark is home to a major International airport and connects to major roadways and is adjacent to major shipping yards. Due to the nature of its location, NBIMC serves diverse communities with the majority of the racial makeup of the city being predominantly minority and surrounded by residential suburbs to the West, dense urban areas to both the South and East, and middle-class residential suburbs and industrial areas to the North. In 2020, NBIMC had nearly 18,000 inpatient admissions, over 2,500 births, over 200,000 outpatient cases including over 68,700 emergency visits. NBIMC, a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has been named one of the 2019, 2020, and 2021 World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek magazine. - Leapfrog "A" Grade for Safety and Quality Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 and a Top Teaching Hospital 2018. - Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 2020 - Healthgrades Women's Care Excellence Award 2018 - Washington Monthly Magazine Top 50 Best Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. - Lown Institute Most Racially Inclusive Hospital, #4 (2020) - An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Designation by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) - Certified by the Joint Commission Disease Specific Care Certification Program in: - Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) 2011-2017 - Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) 2013-2017 - Stroke, 2015-2017 - Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) 2013-2017 - New Jersey Designated Primary Stroke Center by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. - NICHE Exemplar Hospital designation indicates a hospital's commitment to elder care excellence. - Platinum Recognition Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Recognition by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). - NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) Exemplar Hospital Designation. 2015-2020 - Silver Level Accreditation and three-year commendation for the Cohen Cancer Center at NBIMC by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. - American Society of Clinical Oncology - Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification for the Cohen Cancer Center at NBIMC. - Hospitals & Health Networks In partnership with the American Hospital Association's Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) - Most Wired Hospital 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 - US News & World Report: Rated High Performing for treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Heart Failure 2016; Cardiology and Heart Surgery 2020; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery 2020; Best Hospitals in the New Jersey and Metro Area - Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery 2014-2015. - American Heart Association - Distinguished Physician Harvey E. Nussbaum Award 2017; Mission Lifeline Gold for STEMI-2011 (bronze), 2012 (silver), 2013 and 2016 (gold); "Get with the Guidelines Gold Award" for Heart Failure, 2011 and 2013; "Get with the Guidelines Gold Award" Resuscitation, 2017- 2020 ; and Performance Achievement Award for cardiac care-Gold Award 2014; and Silver 2017. - American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence American College of Radiology Breast MRI American College of Radiology Breast Ultrasound American College of Radiology Mammography American College of Radiology Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. Accredited for CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound. |
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- American College of Radiology Computed Tomography American College of Radiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging American College of Radiology Nuclear Medicine American College of Radiology Positron Emission Tomography American College of Radiology Ultrasound - American College of Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence; Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence; Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center; and Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center - NOVA Award as one of the top five out of 5,000 hospitals with community programs 2012 by the American Hospital Association - Intersocietal Accreditation Commission - Accredited Echocardiography Facility; Cardiac Non-Invasive, Adult Transesophageal, Adult Transthoracic, Adult Stress; Accredited Echocardiography Facility; Accredited of Vascular Testing Facility; Extracranial Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Artery, Peripheral Venous, Visceral Vascular; and Accredited of Vascular Testing Facility. - College of American Pathologists - Accredited Laboratory and Pathology Services; American Association of Blood Bank; American Association of Blood Bank. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Hamilton ("RWJUH Hamilton") --------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH Hamilton, a 248 bed general acute care hospital, is located on a 67-acre campus adjacent to Hamilton's Veterans Park in Hamilton, New Jersey in Mercer County. The township is located immediately east of the historic City of Trenton, the state's capital. Trenton is New Jersey's 11th largest place by population size, Hamilton Township is the 9th largest. Located in central New Jersey, Hamilton Township enjoys a prime location that is within an hour's drive of New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore. In 2020, the hospital had over 6,100 admissions, around 28,300 emergency room visits. Total outpatient cases were over 77,200. RWJUH Hamilton is Joint Commission accredited and is a proud recipient of numerous local, state, and national level awards and recognitions. - 11 Leapfrog Safety Grade "A" - Twice recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital in the United States. - Four star quality rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - Magnet hospital recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). - The first of two New Jersey hospitals to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, for quality and performance excellence presented by the President of the United States. - Full accreditation and outstanding survey results from The Joint Commission. - Specialty certification by The Joint Commission: - Stroke - Spine surgery - Hip/knee replacement - Stroke and Heart Failure, Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. - Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporate based on quality care and public image (2004 to present). - Public Service Award by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association for addressing childhood obesity. - Outstanding Employer Award by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association. - Fit-Friendly Gold Award from the American Heart Association recognizing the hospital's culture of wellness for employees (2007 to present). Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway ("RWJUH Rahway") --------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH Rahway is licensed for 241 beds and is located in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey. Union County is the 7th largest County in the State and it experienced the fourth largest population growth from 2010 to 2019 (4th largest size growth and 3rd largest percent). Rahway and the surrounding area were once the home of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans and it grew due to its location along the major stagecoach and railroad lines between New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The navigable Rahway River, which flows through the city, also aided the city's commercial growth. Rahway Township is the 77th largest MCD in New Jersey with a minority presence of 66%. In 2020, RWJUH Rahway provided care for over 4,400 inpatients and around 26,500 emergency room visits. RWJUH Rahway is Joint Commission accredited and is a proud recipient of numerous local, state, and national level awards and recognitions. - Fully accredited by the Joint Commission. - Leapfrog Safety Grade "A". - Hospitals & Health Networks In partnership with the American Hospital Association's Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) - Most Wired Hospital. - Diabetes program certified by the American diabetes association. - Primary stroke center, New Jersey Department of Health. - American Heart/Stroke Association - get with the guidelines gold award for stroke. - American Heart Association's mission: lifeline EMS Gold Award for heart attack treatment awarded to mobile intensive care unit. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick and Somerset (RWJUH-New Brunswick and RWJUH-Somerset) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH is a 947-licensed bed academic medical center with campuses in New Brunswick and Somerville, NJ. This entity was created through the successful merger between RWJUH and Somerset Medical Center in the year 2014. RWJUH-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, the population center of Middlesex County. According to Census Bureau estimates, Middlesex County is the second largest county in New Jersey and is estimated to have had the fifth largest growth in residents from 2010 to 2019. New Brunswick is the largest city in the County. New Brunswick's extensive history dates back to pre-Revolutionary times and it is the home of Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey. During 2020, the hospital's New Brunswick campus had nearly 28,300 inpatient admissions, over 2,000 births and over 71,500 hospital emergency department visits for both adult and pediatric departments. Total outpatient cases were over 163,100. RWJUH-Somerset is located Somerville, the county seat of Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County is the state's 13th largest County and experienced the 7th largest population growth from 2010 to 2019. Somerset County is one of America's oldest counties and was first settled in 1681. Most of the early residents were Dutch. In the 1960s, townships that were once exclusively agricultural were quickly transformed into suburban communities. The area growth was aided by the development of a very strong pharmaceutical and technology presence. On the Somerset campus, there were over nearly 12,300 inpatient admissions, over 39,000 emergency department visits and over 700 births. Total outpatient visits exceeded 86,600 during 2020. Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses have earned significant national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety, including the prestigious Magnet Award for nursing excellence. The Joint Commission and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services have designated the New Brunswick campus as a comprehensive stroke center and the Somerset campus as a primary stroke center. - The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital has been ranked among America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report multiple years. - Ranked as a Regional Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report 10 times in a row, RWJUH was recognized as "high-performing" in eight Adult Conditions and Procedures and one Specialty. - RWJUH New Brunswick is one of only seven hospitals in the work to receive the prestigious Magnet Award recognition for nursing excellence six times. The Somerset campus has been designated twice for the premiere nursing recognition. - The RWJUH Stroke Center has been recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association as meeting The Joint Commission's standards for Disease-Specific Care Comprehensive Stroke Center Advanced Certification, which means it is part of an elite group of providers focused on complex stroke care. - The Joint Commission awarded a Gold Seal Certification to RWJUH's Bariatric Services for compliance with all standards and satisfactory patient safety measures. It is the only Gold Seal-certified bariatric program in New Jersey, and one of only seven nationally. The Bariatric Services program has been certified two consecutive times. - RWJUH has been recognized three years in a row for Bariatric Surgery Excellence by Healthgrades. This award recognizes patient outcomes in the top 5% nationally. RWJUH is the only hospital in Central and Southern New Jersey to receive this award. - RWJUH Somerset has received the 2021 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, ranking the top 5% in the nation. |
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- RWJUH was named to Newsweek's 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals, in recognition of the exceptional care we provide to mothers, newborns and their families (verified by the 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Survey). - RWJUH Somerset has been recognized by the US News & World Report as "high performing" in the care of patients with COPD, diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure and stroke. - RWJUH - Somerset has received an "A" Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group 12 times. - Recognized as a "Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, for four consecutive years. - Achieved the "Most Wired" designation by Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine. - The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer has rated RWJUH New Brunswick among the nation's best comprehensive cancer centers. - Its Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and its Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll Award - two of the highest honors that a center can receive from the organization for exceptional stroke care. - Top Doctors -- Numerous RWJUH physicians consistently appear in rankings for "best doctors" in publications including New York magazine and New Jersey Monthly. In fact, RWJUH has consistently had the most or close to the highest number of doctors recognized on the list. The data used to compile this list comes from Castle Connolly's annual "Best Doctors" publication, which uses a peer review process to nominate and select the top physicians in the New York area. Criteria for nomination and selection include not only professional qualifications and reputation but also skills in dealing with patients, such as listening, instilling trust, and showing empathy. - College of American Pathologists -- Both campuses of RWJUH's laboratory services are accredited by the Commission on Laboratory accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of its on-site inspection. RWJUH is one of more than 6,000 cap-accredited laboratories nationwide. The CAP laboratory accreditation program, begun in the early 1960s, is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection. RWJUH's laboratory was congratulated for "excellence of the services being provided." - Leadership in organ donation/transplantation -- RWJUH was honored in 2019 by the Sharing Network and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' for supporting organ donation. RWJUH is among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The campaign has added more than 443,000 donor enrollments to state registries nationwide. Saint Barnabas Medical Center ("SBMC") -------------------------------------- SBMC is located in the town of Livingston, within Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County is the third largest populous County in New Jersey and has experienced small growth at 1.9% from 2010 to 2019. Its location also borders West Orange. Within the State, Essex County is the second most densely populated and the third-most populous county. There are 22 municipalities in Essex County with the Western parts encompassing more affluent and suburban populations, while the Eastern Region of the County contains more urbanized, impoverished inner city communities (four designated urban enterprise zones - Newark, East Orange, Orange, and Irvington). Newark is ranked as one of the poorest places in the county and is located less than ten miles from Essex Fells which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the State. Livingston, South Orange, and Short Hills have some of the highest percentage of Jewish populations for municipalities in the U.S., and Belleville and Bloomfield maintain a strong Italian-American population. The 597-bed teaching Institution cared for around 31,200 inpatients and over 71,000 emergency department adult and pediatric patients during 2020. The hospital delivered over 6,000 babies for mothers coming from nearly every county in the state. SBMC served approximately 237,800 outpatient visits in 2020. SBMC is accredited by the Joint Commission and the American Medical Association Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. SBMC has earned many certifications and accreditations and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - 2020 Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality - U.S. News & World Report 2019 - 2020 Best Hospital for Gynecology as well as Diabetes and Endocrinology - U.S. News & World Report 2019 - 2020 high performing (in the top ten percent of programs in the country) in treating colon cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery - Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence - 2019 Leapfrog Top Hospital-nationally recognized for patient safety and quality, one of only 55 teaching hospitals recognized in the U.S. - Nationally Recognized Straight A's 2012-2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade - 2012- 2020 Grade "A" for Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group, 17 consecutive surveys; the only hospital in the Tri-State Area and one of 32 in the U.S. to have achieved straight A's since the survey began - 2019 Most Wired Hospital from the American Hospital Association. - One of the largest kidney transplant programs in the nation. - Academic Center of Excellence in Women's Health (the first in NJ). - Three-year approval for the Cancer Center from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. - Comprehensive Stroke Center designation by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; The Joint Commission certification for a Primary Stroke Center. - Designated Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. - 2017 Hospital of the Year at the 11th NJ Biz Healthcare Heroes Award. - American Burn Association in conjunction with the American College of Surgeons Burn Center verification. - Award-winning Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. - Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Performance Excellence 2017 Excellence Award. - Top Doctors -- Numerous SBMC accreditation by national accreditation program for breast centers by the American College of Surgeons. - The quality oncology practice initiative (QOPI) certification program, an affiliate of the American society of clinical oncology (ASCO) certification of the cancer center at SBMC. - Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for acute coronary syndrome (ASC), heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation, primary stroke, total hip replacement and total knee replacement. - Breast Center accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Center, a quality program from the American College of Surgeons. - Accredited/certified center by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - QRCR certified by the American Association for Respiratory Care. - Cardiac rehabilitation program accredited/certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. - Nuclear cardiology laboratory services and general nuclear medicine services accredited/certified by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories. - Adult transesophageal and adult transthoracic services accredited/certified by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories. - Visceral vascular testing, extracranial cerebrovascular testing, and peripheral arterial testing accredited/certified by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. - Laboratory and pathology services accredited/certified by the College of American Pathologists. - Laboratory transfusion services accredited/certified by the American Association of Blood Banks. - Radiation oncology services accredited/certified by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Radiation Oncology. |
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Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center ("SBBH") ------------------------------------------------ SBBH is a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility providing inpatient, and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. SBBH is the licensed operator of 40 of these beds and manages the other 60 beds for its affiliate, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, formerly known as Kimball Medical Center. SBBH's modern facility is located in Toms River, the county seat of Ocean County, and is set on 16 lovely, wooded acres in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey offering a safe, private, and comfortable environment that is an ideal setting for healing. Ocean County is home to one-third of the Jersey Shore, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the southern part of New Jersey, a prime destination for large beach populations, fisherman and boaters, which places additional seasonal demands on the hospital's emergency department. SBBH serves both suburban and semi-rural communities including the shore communities and lower-income municipalities of Manchester and South Toms River. The Census Bureau Annual Estimates of Resident Population for Counties estimates Ocean County as having the highest percentage increase (5.3%) in population numbers from 2010 to 2019, and it is the second largest number of population increase in the state. Toms River Township is ranked the 8th most populous MCD in the state according to the 2019 Census Estimates. In 2020, SBBH had over 1,300 inpatients admissions and over 5,300 outpatient visits. SBBH serves a significant elderly population. Approximately 32% of inpatients are from minority categories. SBBH serves a payer mix of approximately 79% government payers (Medicare and Medicaid, both traditional and managed care plans). SBBH is accredited by the Joint Commission, an independent organization which accredits and certifies health organizations based on quality and performance standards. The Center is a 2017 National Winner of the prestigious Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. SBBH, through the institute for prevention and recovery, led RWJBH to achieve the CEO Cancer Gold standard for RWJBH and its hospital facilities. The CEO Cancer Gold standard accreditation is based upon a series of cancer-related recommendations to fight cancer in workplaces in the United States. The gold standard is a comprehensive program that calls for companies to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness: - prevention; - screening; - cancer clinical trials; - quality treatment and survivorship; and - health education and health promotion. The Institute for Prevention and Recovery has received multiple grants in recognition of its comprehensive wellness services to address the social and emotional needs of individuals, children, families, and professionals. Its DART Prevention Coalition was recognized as a 2018 Coalition of the Year by CADCA, a national award. Children's Specialized Hospital ("CSH") --------------------------------------- Children's Specialized Hospital is the nation's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age facing special healthcare challenges - from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. At 13 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. During 2020, CSH had 560 acute rehabilitation admissions, cares for approximately 62 long term care children as day and provided nearly 600,000 units of early intervention, physician, and outpatient services. CSH is accredited by the joint commission of accreditation of healthcare organizations and the recipient of many awards and recognitions; including, but not limited to: - Accredited by The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. - Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Hospital; Pediatric Long Term Care Facility and for multiple hospital-based, off-site ambulatory care facility - primary care and physical therapy. - Licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services for Outpatient Mental Health Services. - Certified by Medicaid, Medicare, and Special Child Health Services. - Special needs primary care at CSH was the first special needs pediatric practice in New Jersey to receive a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) designation by the national committee for quality assurance (NCQA), the most widely adopted model for recognizing PCMH standards. - First pediatric hospital in New Jersey to have a full-time therapy dog. - Awarded a $600K grant from SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge) which is a landmark autism research initiative focused on advancing the understanding of autism to help improve lives. Through this grant, we will be recruiting, engaging, and retaining a community of individuals affected by autism and their families, asking them to share medical and genetic information with scientists. This data will help our researchers to advance the genetic understanding of autism and provide meaningful information and resources to participants. - Launched the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence (NJACE) along with Rutgers University. This is a statewide innovative, comprehensive, and collaborative network to promote quality research, professional training and build public awareness aimed to improve the lives of individuals with ASD across the lifespan. - Warren E. Moore, was recently recognized as the Randy Siegel M.D. Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year by the Hugs for Brady Foundation and the Harold L. Conover Leadership Award from his alma mater, Rider University. - NJBIZ recognized Donna Provenzano as a finalist for Healthcare Professional of the Year RWJBarnabas Health Services =========================== RWJBH provides substantial community benefit with a vast array of health and wellness providers throughout the State of New Jersey. Its Acute Care hospital network includes the following hospitals including general acute care hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, and a children's comprehensive rehabilitation hospital. 1. Clara Mass Medical Center 2. Community Medical Center 3. Jersey City Medical Center 4. Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus 5. Monmouth Medical Center 6. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton 7. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway 8. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick 9. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 10. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 11. Saint Barnabas Medical Center 12. Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center 13. Children's Specialized Hospital Each general acute hospital operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. Provides medically necessary healthcare services in a non-discriminatory manner to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid patients; 2. Operates an active emergency department for all persons; which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; 3. Maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. Control of each hospital rests with its board of trustees and the Board of Trustees of RWJ Barnabas Health, Inc.; the tax-exempt parent organization of RWJBH. Both boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; and 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand, and renovate facilities and advance medical care, programs, and activities. The operations of each hospital, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of each hospital is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. The pandemic presented unique challenges and RWJBarnabas Health including our hospitals, outpatient centers and medical group practices. RWJBH worked and continues to work with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and regional and local health agencies to address this serious public health issue. |
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For RWJBH, as a high reliability organization, safety comes first and is embedded in everything we do. With the safety of our patients and team members at the forefront, we are taking the appropriate precautions and using best practices to continue to ensure the highest quality care, protection, support, and comfort for all of our patients. Programs and services adjusted to assure access was sustained and care was delivered with Select "Centers of Excellence" for RWJBarnabas Health hospitals =============================================================== The pandemic resulted in a challenging year of service with times of prioritization and response to public health emergent protocols including disruption of elective services. Staff met the many challenges and worked to assure the respective community health needs were addressed. The Centers of Excellence for the hospitals include a wide array of specialized services. Only a few are provided in the following section. Clara Maass Medical Center -------------------------- The Joint & Spine Institute The Joint & Spine Institute is located on a dedicated unit within the hospital. Surgeries are scheduled Monday through Friday and patients typically return home after a three-night stay. Features of the program include: nurses, therapists and nursing assistants who specialize in the care of joint patients; private and semi-private rooms; emphasis on group activities as well as individual care; family and friends educated to participate as "coaches" in the recovery process; a joint team who coordinates all pre-operative care and discharge planning; a comprehensive patient guide to follow from six weeks pre-op until three months post-op and beyond; coordinated after-care program; reunion luncheons for former patients and coaches; newsletters to provide patients with new information about arthritis and joint care; and public education seminars about hip and knee pain. The Cancer Center CMMC has a state-of-the-art cancer center that offers comprehensive services to cancer patients in one convenient location inside the continuing care building. The center's multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer patients uses the expertise of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, specialized nurses, dieticians, social workers, and pathologists. Our board-certified oncologists and sub-specialists have extensive training and credentials from distinguished facilities across the country and offer our patients access to the latest drugs, research, and clinical trials. In the cancer center, patient navigators meet with patients and walk them through each step of their treatment plan, from meeting with physicians to attending support groups. A variety of complimentary services are offered to complement medical treatment including: nutritional counseling, psychological counseling, palliative care, support groups, pain management, reiki, and a drop-in bereavement group that meets weekly. The outpatient infusion center, located in the same building as the cancer center, is staffed by an experienced and compassionate team of oncology nurses, social workers, and support staff. In addition, a specialized nurse educator is on staff to provide assistance to patients and their families. The unit has an education resource area for patients and their families. Downstairs, the CMMC radiation oncology department offers patients a full array of services including intensity modulated radiation therapy ("IMRT") and image guided radiation therapy ("IGRT"), mammosite brachytherapy for breast cancer, high dose rate radiotherapy and radioactive seed implants for prostate cancer. State-of-the-art equipment enables physicians to map out precise treatment sites with millimeter accuracy, treating the cancer while sparing normal tissue. The radiation oncology department was the first facility in New Jersey to obtain national accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology. Diagnostic oncology services include closed and open MRI, CT scan, PET/CT, ultrasonography, early detection screenings, and stereotactic and CT-guided biopsy. Our goal is to offer an array of services on the path to wellness, in one convenient location, to lessen the stress on our cancer patients and their families. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Services The most technologically advanced equipment is used to accurately and quickly diagnose and confirm suspected coronary disease. CMMC is a licensed adult cardiac catheterization facility, which allows cardiologists to coordinate all aspects of testing that may contribute to decisions regarding medical management or cardiovascular surgery referral for heart disease. Tests include routine EKGs, 24-hour holter monitoring, vascular studies, 2d ECHO with Doppler & color flow, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing and transesophageal echocardiography. CMMC is home to a state-of-the-art cardiovascular interventional suite which includes two procedure rooms. Both emergent and elective angioplasty are offered (one of only 12 hospitals in the state that was approved to perform elective angioplasty in the C-Port-E study led by Johns Hopkins University). A supervised exercise/education program assisting individuals who have or have had a heart attack, stable angina, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, congestive heart failure, pacemaker, or heart transplant is also offered. The program strives to provide each participant with improvement in cardiovascular fitness, risk factor reduction, lifestyle modification and increased confidence to participate in safe daily activities. Patients and families are provided with education regarding recognition, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The Eye Surgery Center All ophthalmologists and surgeons at the eye surgery center are board-certified and specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye problems, diseases, and injuries. CMMC eye care experts work together to provide comprehensive ophthalmic care in every area of eye disorders and treat patients of all ages-from infants to seniors. State-of-the art equipment and dedicated ophthalmology suites ensure the deliverance of the most advanced quality eye care. CMMC performs the most hospital eye procedures in the state of New Jersey and is also the first hospital in New Jersey to offer trabectome, a leading-edge treatment for glaucoma. Community Medical Center ------------------------ CMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center CMC offers a dedicated inpatient oncology unit, radiation oncology center, infusion center and a full range of support groups and services for patients and their families. CMC's dedicated staff of physicians, nurses and allied health professionals address the needs of patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment. The cancer program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Programs and services of this center include: - Medical oncology: a multidisciplinary team approach ensures the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families are addressed. The team includes board certified physicians, oncology certified nurses, licensed clinical social workers, case managers, dieticians and home care professionals working together to provide high quality care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings; - Radiation oncology: from sophisticated rapid arc linear accelerator to the cyberknife, the department of Radiation Oncology offers the highest standard of care and is accredited by the American College of Radiology. The radiation oncology team consists of board certified radiation oncologists and physicists, nurses who specialize in oncology, registered radiation therapists, and licensed clinical social workers; - The breast care program is a unique program providing women who undergo surgery for breast cancer with education, support, and referral information. Before surgery, a woman may meet with a specially-trained nurse consultant who educates her about what she can expect during her surgery, post-operatively, and throughout her recovery and treatment. The nurse navigator works with the surgeon, nurse, case manager and social worker to provide the woman with individualized care; |
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- The gynecologic oncology program at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at CMC is dedicated to addressing the individual needs of each patient in a caring and supportive environment. Our gynecologic oncologists work with primary care and ob/gyns to assure a continuity of care during a patient's treatment. CMC offers robotic surgery, an effective surgical option for the treatment of many female reproductive cancers including early-stage cancers of the cervix, endometrium, uterus, and ovary. Our gynecologic oncologists are among the most experienced in the region in robotic hysterectomy, an advanced surgical procedure with benefits including less pain and blood loss, fewer infections, and a significantly shorter recovery time. Additionally, we offer remote after loading high-dose rate (HDR) intracavitary brachytherapy. This outpatient procedure dramatically reduces a woman's hospital stay from several days to several hours; - Neuro-oncology: CMC offers an intensive and comprehensive approach to the care of patients with tumors of the central nervous system. Utilizing the latest technologies and medical advances, a full spectrum of neuro-oncologic services are provided to treat benign and malignant tumors originating in the brain and spinal cord, as well as neurological complications of cancer that has spread to other regions of the body; - Surgical oncology: the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center offers the specialized discipline of surgical oncology in various forms, depending on the extent of the cancer. When the cancer has not yet spread to other parts of the body, the simple removal of a small tumor offers the greatest chance for a cure; - Outpatient infusion center: designed for patient comfort and convenience, the outpatient infusion center provides a full range of intravenous procedures for cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, transfusions of blood and blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy, and antibiotic infusions. The center's staff is committed to providing quality infusion care and excellence in service, keeping abreast of current developments and trends in the field of infusion therapy; - Oncology data center: the oncology data center/tumor registry provides essential research and information. Data is provided as mandated to the New Jersey Department of Health as well as the national cancer data base. Data obtained from the registry is used to analyze various treatment programs and for use in cancer research, medical education, funding applications and medical publications; - Oncology research: the J. Phillip Citta Cancer Center provides patients access to national and regional clinical research studies. The availability of these studies in the treatment of cancer, chemoprevention, and supportive care allow patients the option to participate in the latest treatment options including investigational drugs; RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey-the state's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center-provide close-to home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials. - Oncology patient navigators: in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center offers a patient navigator program free of charge to all cancer patients receiving oncology services at CMC. Since cancer is a complex disease that impacts a person's life in so many ways, the program is designed to guide patients and caregivers as they face the psychological, emotional, and financial challenges that cancer brings. Patients are provided with individualized information and services to help them navigate their way through the healthcare system along their cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and survivorship. CMC "navigators" help people facing cancer by providing information on cancer and treatment options, community resources, and referrals to appropriate agencies and persons, among a host of other areas of assistance. In addition, breast, lung, and survivorship navigators are available to provide patients with cancer the support, education, and resources they need to fight their disease; - Complementary services - CMC provides several complementary services including massage therapy provided by certified massage therapists, relaxation training, and guided imagery by social workers, pet therapy, art therapy programs and reiki - therapeutic touch to reduce stress and promote relaxation - by certified reiki therapists; and - Support services - supportive counseling, pastoral care services, education, nutrition counseling, pain management, referral services and support groups are all available for patients and families. Social services such as free transportation (approximately 2,500 round trips annually), wigs and prosthetic devices, financial and disability assistance, and home care are also available. First Moments Maternity Services The maternity program specializes in a total concept of care for mothers and their babies, where advanced technology and training are enhanced by the human touch of dedicated healthcare professionals. The unit is staffed by highly skilled physicians, midwives, and nurses. In addition, all of CMC's nurses are certified in neonatal resuscitation and lactation resource trained. The modern state-of-the-art unit offers moms-to-be the most advanced maternal and child health technology, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, in a comfortable and safe environment. The labor-delivery recovery and postpartum rooms combine the latest technology with a soothing home-like decor. The unit also includes a special care nursery staffed by a neonatologist and certified neonatal nurses to care for babies with special needs, and a fully-equipped operating suite for cesarean births or high-risk vaginal deliveries. - Extensive childbirth preparation and infant care classes; - Comprehensive parenting support and education; - Comprehensive pre- and postnatal care; - Specially designed labor-delivery-recovery rooms with jacuzzis; - 24-hour anesthesia and pain management therapies; - Superior lactation education and support; - Special care nursery; - 24-hour neonatal coverage; - Level II special care nursery for premature newborns; - Family-centered care; and - All private rooms and baths with showers. The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute at CMC brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary group of specialists to provide the highest quality advanced care to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A multi-disciplinary team of nurses, therapists, orthopedic and neurosurgeons work to provide a comprehensive planned course of treatment with active involvement of the patient in their treatment and recovery. The institute combines the extensive medical experience and compassion of our specialists with CMC's state-of-the-art technology to treat stroke, epilepsy, and other neurologic conditions. The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute offers comprehensive care in specialized areas dedicated to the care of patients with a variety of neurologic conditions: - Neuro-interventional suite with an integrated state-of-the-art biplane procedure room and pre-and post-procedural care areas; - Neuroscience acute care inpatient unit; - Neuro-intensive care; - Operating suites with specialized technology; - Radiation oncology department with a cyberknife and highly sophisticated rapid arc linear accelerator; and - Accredited as a Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health stroke center. The institute complements the specialty services offered by the hospital including: - Video-EEG and neuro imaging services with specially trained and highly experienced seizure diagnostics and EEG interpretation; - Neuroimaging including high-resolution MRI and PET whole-body imaging; - Neuro-interventional suite with an integrated state-of-the-art biplane procedure; - Center for Sleep Disorders; - Neurophysiology; - Rehabilitation specialists; - Pain management; - Epilepsy center and pediatric/adolescent concussion program; and - Neuroscience research. |
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Jersey City Medical Center -------------------------- The Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center The Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center opened in 2010 offering imaging and other diagnostic services to women in our community. The center offers breast cancer screening programs including mammograms and education to women in the community regardless of ability to pay. The center is the first full-service facility in Hudson County to provide detection, healing, support, and recovery services. Fannie E. Rippel Foundation Heart Institute ("The Institute") The Institute features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to provide exemplary outpatient cardiac care. The Institute provides two high-risk cardiac catheterization laboratories, a single plane, and a three-dimensional bi-plane along with other critically important diagnostic technology. The medical center is the region's "high-risk" destination for patients with the most comprehensive cardiac center in Hudson County. JCMC is Hudson County's only full-service heart hospital. Cardiac services provided include angioplasty, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, intravascular ultrasound, pacemaker & implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy, minimally invasive vein harvesting and cardiac artery bypass graft, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular procedures, including endovascular procedures and cardiac ablation. Port Authority Heroes of September 11 Trauma Center This Regional Trauma Center is the state-designated level II trauma center for Hudson County. In addition to serving the growing communities of Jersey City, the service area includes Hudson County, New Jersey Waterways, New Jersey Turnpike, the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, and Liberty State Park. The Trauma Center provides 24-hour trauma surgery for adults and children. The Center has been active in all regional disasters including the 1993 and 2001 World Trade Center bombings, the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane landing, several train derailments, and various hazmat incidents. In addition, the Hospital is a state designated primary stroke center. The Orthopedic Institute at Jersey City Medical Center The Orthopedic Institute offers an expansive array of orthopedic services, from total joint replacement and surgery, to sports medicine and rehabilitation. This unique program brings together a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and technicians with the goal of providing seamless coordinated care. Further, there is a Joint Care Coordinator who works with patients having joint replacements and provides education classes prior to your surgery that better prepares patients and their families for the procedure. Jersey City Medical Center has been recognized as a DNV GL Healthcare program. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Jersey City Medical Center JCMC has a level III NICU and is the region's only state-designated "Perinatal Center," accepting and providing treatment to infants suffering from extreme prematurity, severe respiratory distress and feeding issues during the first 28 days of life. Outpatient Services JCMC operates an ambulatory care center adjacent to the hospital as well as two satellite clinics to ensure access for those most in need. Our outpatient services offerings include obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, dental, physical and speech therapy, and audiology. We provide needed outpatients services to special needs populations in our community including the homeless and adults and children requiring behavioral health services, HIV/AIDS patients, and those in need of dialysis. JCMC is the regional psychiatric referral center providing crisis intervention and evaluation, voluntary and involuntary inpatient services, community psychiatric outreach services, and a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and addiction services. Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus --------------------------------------------------------------------- MMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: The Unterberg Children's Hospital at MMC ("Children's Hospital") The Children's Hospital offers the community renowned medical expertise in the care of children that only a leading academic medical center can provide. The Children's Hospital has 140 pediatric specialists who concentrate in 26 fields of medicine. The organization provides specialized pediatric care, offering a 54-bed regional perinatal center with level iii neonatal intensive care unit, the region's only program in children's crisis intervention services and subspecialty pediatric care in areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, and orthopedics. In addition, a host of outpatient services for children are offered, including: a pediatric neurology program, pediatric medical day stay unit, the regional cleft palate center, and a pediatric subspecialty center in Ocean County for children who require specialty care in the areas of gastroenterology, endocrinology, and pulmonology. Psychiatric centers/program MMC has the largest psychiatric program in Monmouth County, with a total of 44 beds within voluntary and involuntary adult inpatient units and 19 beds in its inpatient children's crisis intervention service, where children and adolescents with acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems are treated. In addition, its psychiatric emergency screening service ("PESS") is the state-designated service for Monmouth County. MMC also offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, traditional outpatient care and an early intervention support services program ("EISS"). The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center Committed to meeting the breast health care needs of all women, the breast center is the region's leader in providing the most advanced array of breast health services through a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the breast health needs of all women. MMC provides a comfortable and supportive setting in which all outpatient breast healthcare services are found in one convenient location. MMC takes a coordinated approach to breast care including both well care and cancer care. MMC is here for women who seek annual breast evaluation and for those women diagnosed with breast cancer or benign breast disease. Several of MMC's services are specifically for women diagnosed with breast cancer, including: an outpatient chemotherapy suite, psychosocial counseling and rehabilitation services, breast cancer support groups, breast conservation surgery and patient navigators. These qualified experts represent many medical disciplines, working together to provide women with diagnostic, treatment, surgical, psychosocial support, and education and rehabilitation services. MMC's state-of-the-art facility offers the latest in medical equipment, technology, and services, including: - Annual physical breast examinations, mammography, and diagnostic service, headed by a dedicated breast radiologist who oversees a staff of highly trained technologists; - consultations and second opinions (surgery, medical oncology, pathology, mammography, plastic surgery, and radiation therapy), breast cancer high risk program, stereotactic biopsy system, tomosynthesis, computer-aided detection ("ICAD") mammography, breast-specific gamma imaging, breast MRI, automated whole-breast ultrasound, high-resolution breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy, DEXA scanning, clinical research, and a breast information center; and - Satellite locations in Colts Neck, Howell, and Lakewood to offer women convenient access to screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, genetic testing, and bone density testing. Leon Hess Cancer Center MMC stands at the forefront of providing the most extensive array of highly advanced cancer services, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of specialists in a caring and supportive environment. For decades, MMC's leadership role in oncology services has been broadened through the ongoing expansion of state-of-the-art programs and technologies offered in all areas of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. The Leon Hess Cancer Center at MMC brings together a host of specialists and a vast array of services under one roof, making care more convenient, efficient, and effective. It features comprehensive multidisciplinary medical services that are led by teams of major physician specialists including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. |
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Together, these cancer specialists, in consultation with each patient's primary care physician and in conjunction with the hospital's cancer care management team, work to create the most appropriate and effective plan of treatment. MMC is accredited at the highest designation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as a "teaching hospital and cancer center". The Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center The center provides a full spectrum of same-day surgical services using the most modern technology available. The facility includes four full-service operating rooms, three minor procedure rooms and a three-tiered graduated recovery area, respecting the individual needs of adult and pediatric patients. The one-story, 19,000-square-foot building is equipped to perform all types of same-day surgical procedures, including arthroscopic, laparoscopic and laser techniques. Every aspect of the center has been designed to provide the ultimate in efficiency and comfort for patients and their families, while offering the highest quality medical care. The Eisenberg Family Center MMC delivers around 6,000 babies annually - the most in Monmouth and Ocean Counties - and has built one of the safest obstetrical programs in the nation, maintaining one of the lowest C-section rates in the nation. The vast majority of the more than 50 obstetrician/gynecologists who serve as attending physicians on MMC's medical staff are board certified or eligible in the discipline. Many also hold certification in such specialties as maternal-fetal medicine (perinatology), reproductive endocrinology and infertility, uro-gynecology, and gynecologic oncology. In addition, MMC's skilled and dedicated nursing staff is trained to assist mothers and their childbirth partners during labor and delivery and to instruct new parents and other family members in newborn care. The Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The center provides comprehensive medical services to children with childhood cancers such as leukemia, lymphomas and neuroblastomas, and blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and white cell abnormalities. Children and young adults (birth to 21 years of age) with leukemia and other cancers are treated according to the most advanced therapeutic protocols. Patients receive treatment on an outpatient basis from a team of specialists, including pediatric hematologists/oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and child life specialists. Among the Valerie Fund's services is red blood cell apheresis - a sophisticated exchange/transfusion of red blood cells for patients with sickle cell disease. MMC is one of eight hospitals in the tri-state area that is part of the Valerie Fund, one of the largest and most advanced pediatric oncology/hematology networks in the country. Robotic Surgery Program MMC created the region's first robotic surgery program with the Da Vinci S surgical system. The system combines computer and robotic technologies with the skills of MMC's surgeons to create a new category of surgical treatment, making it possible to perform more technically demanding surgeries, such as prostatectomy, using a minimally invasive approach. MMC offers robotic surgery for the removal of a variety of cancerous tumors as well as for benign conditions. The robotic surgery system offers patients better outcomes, less pain, less scarring, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and a quicker return to normal activities than conventional surgery. First hospital in Central and Southern New Jersey to introduce Mako robotic-assisted total and partial knee and hip replacement surgery. Mako surgery is performed using a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants. MMC-SC's recognized medical services and centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: The James & Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute MMC-SC has long been a leader in geriatric medicine, which specifically addresses the unique care needs of older adults. Our one-of-a-kind James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older in one convenient location. In addition, our geriatricians - physicians specializing in the medical care of the elderly - have a full understanding of the wide range of physical, mental, medical, social, and spiritual issues that older adults can face. With our many interlinked services, the experts at the geriatrics institute provide individualized care recommendations to ensure that patients receive the special care they require, without interfering with their independence. And our geriatric team works closely with you or your loved one's primary care physician to make sure that all patient and family needs are met. With the expert treatment available at our state-of-the-art outpatient practice, older adults can live the fullest life possible. Our multidisciplinary team also includes nurses, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, health educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists, all who specialize in the care of seniors and are available to accommodate the needs of patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Complementing the geriatrics institute are the geriatric emergency medicine (gem) unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, the acute care for elders (ace) unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan, and the better health program, which offers courses and more to men and women 55 and older who want to improve their health and well-being. The Emergency Department at MMC-SC The Emergency Department utilizes the latest in cardiac monitoring equipment, including special rooms for trauma, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, suturing and psychiatric emergencies. The main Emergency Department includes 30 treatment bays and has revolutionized how patients are treated in modern healthcare settings by expediting the process which patients must undergo prior to receiving medical treatment. The staff is focused on respecting the individual needs of all adult and pediatric patients. MMC-SC is a state-designated primary stroke center and Joint Commission certified chest pain center and has Ocean County's only psychiatric emergency screening program. MMC-SC's pediatric emergency services program is staffed full time by highly experienced, board-certified emergency medicine physicians with access to pediatric consultations 24 hours a day with on-site double board certified neonatologists/pediatricians and an on-call board certified pediatrician. When necessary, consultations with pediatric subspecialists are coordinated with the medical staff at the Unterberg Children's Hospital at MMC. Additionally, infants and children requiring more specialized care are transported to the Children's Hospital, if and when necessary. MMC-SC's child-friendly pediatric-designated treatment area in the Emergency Department offers a pediatric playroom with games, toys and books and colorfully decorated treatment rooms equipped with TV and DVD player. Every aspect of MMC-SC's Emergency Department has been designed to provide the ultimate in efficiency and comfort for patients and their families, while offering the highest quality medical care. This has led to numerous recognitions and awards for patient satisfaction and quality medical care, including exceptional turnaround time. The Center for Wound Healing The Wound Care Center at MMC-SC provides diagnosis, treatment and healing of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds caused by a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, trauma, poor circulation, bedridden, surgical complications, vascular diseases, etc. The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine applies proven wound care practices and advanced clinical approaches including hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help heal patients suffering from chronic wounds. Additionally, our center frequently participates in clinical trials utilizing the latest wound care products available. Psychiatric Centers/Program MMC-SC has the largest psychiatric program in Ocean County, with a total of 60 beds within voluntary and involuntary adult inpatient units located in a free-standing facility in Toms River, NJ. In addition, its psychiatric emergency screening service ("PESS") is the state-designated service for Ocean County. 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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center --------------------------------- NBIMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: Heart Transplant Program & Heart Failure Treatment The renowned heart transplant center has performed over 1,100 heart transplants. The program provides the most advanced treatment options available anywhere in New Jersey for people with congestive heart failure or end stage cardiac disease including the ultimate treatment; organ transplantation. NBIMC's short and long-term survival rates have continually surpassed both regional and national averages. The experienced multidisciplinary team has worked closely together at the hospital and with its affiliates. NBIMC is a designated ventricular assist devise ("VAD") center and was one of the first in NJ to employ extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ("ECMO"). RWJBarnabas Health Heart Center at NBIMC The premier cardiac services provide immediate access to highly sophisticated heart surgery. Members of the surgical team are recognized as national leaders in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and are advancing the latest minimally invasive techniques that offer patients faster recovery and fewer complications. The center's reputation for excellence has made them educational resources for cardiac surgeons throughout the northeast. Services include minimally invasive cardiac surgery/robotic surgery, beating heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement ("TAVR") and integrative cardiac wellness. To ensure everyone with heart disease has access to the specialized services, our cardiac team sees patients at satellite offices throughout the state. In conjunction with its affiliates, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the heart centers performed nearly 2,000 open heart procedures and around 60 Transplants/VADs in 2020. Lung Transplant and the Center for Advanced Lung Disease New Jersey's only lung transplant program, the RWJBarnabas Health Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at NBIMC, offers increased access to single and double lung transplant and comprehensive treatment and management of chronic and complex lung disease. To-date, the center has already performed over 180 transplants. The program brings specialty services to the state improving the lives of people with advanced lung conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ("COPD"), cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. While a primary goal of the program is to identify suitable candidates for a transplant, the comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation can also benefit patients who are not transplant candidates. The program offers complete evaluation and treatment plans for patients with lung diseases such as: asthma, cystic fibrosis interstitial lung diseases, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), scleroderma, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and pulmonary hypertension. State-of-the-art diagnostic services include: CT-guided biopsy, navigational bronchoscopy, and endobronchial ultrasound, bronchial thermoplasty, endobronchial resection of tumors, endobronchial stents, and pleurax catheter placement for malignant pleural effusions and whole lung lavage. The center has various ongoing cutting-edge research trials helping patients with end-stage lung disease. Children's Hospital of New Jersey ("CHONJ") CHONJ provides comprehensive healthcare programs and services to children of all ages. The hospital within a hospital combines the most advanced facilities and technology dedicated exclusively to pediatric patients with the philosophy of family centered care. Pediatric and neonatal services of CHoNJ range from primary/preventive care services to critical intensive and intermediate acute care for children and newborns. NBIMC has the largest pediatric intensive care unit in the state. Specialty services include the Children's Heart Center providing the most comprehensive pediatric cardiac and cardiac surgery services in the state, neonatal intensive and intermediate care, pediatric emergency services, pulmonary services, the state's only pediatric ECMO provider, pediatric video monitoring unit, Valerie Fund Cancer Center, hemophilia treatment center, moderate sedation, robotic surgery, and the primary and physician subspecialty services of the family health center. Families experience a warm, comforting environment in which physicians, nurses and clinical staff understand the unique needs of children and the vital role of parents in the healing process. Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center One of only six state-designated centers in New Jersey, the Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center provides care to both pediatric and adult patients with inherited bleeding and clotting disorders. The center offers complete evaluations by a team of experts including hematologists, nurses, psychosocial professionals, and physical therapists. Consultation by infectious disease specialists, dentists, nutritionists, gastroenterologists, orthopedists, and other specialists is provided as needed. Our center's goal is to provide the latest advances in treatment for people with hemophilia, assist in the care of the complications of hemophilia, and continue to provide support to persons with hemophilia and their families with the goal of achieving a normal lifestyle. The center provides care for children and adults with Von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. Patients with thrombosis (clotting disorder) receive comprehensive treatment at the center. We also coordinate a home care program which enables persons with hemophilia to lead normal, productive lives. The home care program allows for immediate treatment, thus avoiding the delay, stress, and cost of emergency department care. Adult and pediatric infectious disease and gastrointestinal specialists provide comprehensive care for hemophilia patients with aids and/or hepatitis and their partners. Robotic Surgery Robotic surgery is offered in many specialties including cardiac, urology, pediatric surgery, gynecology, uro-gynecology, and general surgery. Performing minimally invasive procedures can be less traumatic to patients and allow for quicker recovery times. NBIMC also offers bloodless surgery and celebrated 10 years of service in 2014. The robotic surgery program at NBIMC was one of the country's first. Hundreds of physicians in New Jersey and around the world have received training from robotic surgeons at NBIMC. In addition, physicians at NBIMC were some of the first trained in single site surgery. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton --------------------------------------------------- RWJUH Hamilton's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery The Bariatric Surgery Program at RWJUH Hamilton offers patients advanced clinical treatment for weight loss, enabling them to overcome the most damaging health effects of being overweight. Through a team approach, candidates are evaluated, and pre-existing conditions are taken into consideration. Patients receive education on procedure options, risks, outcomes, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications. Progress is monitored and strict dietary and exercise regimens are instituted. Patients are paired with clinical professionals, exercise specialists, nutritionists, and support staff to provide a full continuum of services and counseling. The program is recognized as a bariatric surgery center of excellence with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton The oncology program integrates a medical and radiation oncology practice with leading oncology specialists, outpatient treatment, and support services. As an affiliate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick-the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in New Jersey-we provide access to cancer research and scientific advances for the treatment of all types of malignancies and blood disorders. The program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' commission on cancer and national accreditation program for breast centers. |
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Located on the hospital campus, the cancer center provides added convenience and comfort to our patients in a modern 18,500-square-foot building integrating all of the services needed to care for someone with cancer: - dedicated support services and social worker; - genetic testing and counseling; - infusion and radiation treatment areas; - laboratory services; - on-site medical services; - oncology medical practice; - research program/clinical trials; - dedicated breast cancer and lung cancer navigators to help our patients navigate appropriately through the complex treatment; and - through a partnership with the American Cancer Society, a "look good, feel better" image salon is offered to our cancer patients. Diabetes and Endocrinology Care Centers Diabetes and endocrinology care: our diabetes self-management program offers one-on-one education to our patients about the importance of self-management and how to apply the basic principles to their everyday lives. To do this, we communicate with patients through inpatient care, on an outpatient level and through support and continued education. Our diabetes support group is a free service for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. We also offer community education programs held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center. A diabetes nurse practitioner is assigned to manage the inpatient and outpatient care of our patients. Our outpatient diabetes program is certified by the American Diabetes Association as a center of excellence since 2002 and also recognized by the Joint Commission. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway ---------------------------------------------- Primary stroke center RWJUH Rahway is a state-designated primary stroke center with telemedicine capability for 24/7 coverage. This service is supported and connected by co-located continuum of care services, including care connection, a 24-bed licensed subacute rehab unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital, a 34-bed long term acute care hospital for medically complex patients who need intense specialized treatment for an extended period of time. The Joint Replacement Center The Joint Replacement Center at RWJUH Rahway provides an experienced team to provide pre-surgery and post-surgery education, clinical expertise, therapy, and the individual support. Physical and aquatic therapy centers are located in its fitness centers in Scotch Plains and Carteret. All surgeons are board certified and have extensive experience in joint replacement and minimally invasive techniques. The experienced staff consists of a joint care coordinator, specialized nursing care, licensed occupational and physical therapists, and case managers to help each patient make the transition from the hospital to a pain free, active life. The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine RWJUH Rahway partners with Restorix Health to provide hyperbaric medicine. The Center provides patients with treatment for chronic, non-healing wounds associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility. Non-healing wounds occur most frequently in people with diabetes and poor circulation. The Center offers: - compression therapy; - diabetic foot management; - biologic skin substitutes; - edema management; - labs, imaging, and scans; - coordination of dietary; - diabetes education services; - wound care education; - hyperbaric oxygen therapy; - off-loading (taking pressure off the wound); - sharp debridement (removal of dead tissue); - specialty dressings that promote healing; - and limit the potential for infection; - topical prescription medications; and - vascular studies. Cardiac Health Services Cardiac Health Services at RWJUH Rahway include a fully certified mobile intensive care unit, a 24/7 emergency department with board certified specialists, a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab and an average door-to-balloon time under 60 minutes for lifesaving angioplasty. It has the full range of cardiac diagnostic equipment. In addition, the Nicholas Quadrel Healthy Heart Center offers a comprehensive cardiac rehab program, with medically supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, and support. Cardiac rehab has been shown to reduce the chance of a second cardiac event and improves stamina and strength. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick and Somerset -------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH's centers of excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, joint replacement, and women's and children's care including the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. As the flagship cancer hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, RWJUH is an innovative leader in advancing state-of-the-art care. A level 1 trauma center and the first pediatric trauma center in the state, RWJUH's New Brunswick campus serves as a national resource in its ground-breaking approaches to emergency preparedness. - RWJUH New Brunswick and Somerset have been designated as Centers of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - RWJUH Somerset was the first in New Jersey to offer specialized primary medical care services for the LGBQTIA community, opening its PROUD Family Health in 2017. - RWJUH Somerset is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey to offer an inpatient Eating Disorders Program in addition to offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. - RWJUH New Brunswick earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for its Bariatric Surgery and Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Programs by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. Cardiovascular Care Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH have a long history of providing comprehensive cardiac care to the community. The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at RWJUH can be divided into three components: cardiac services inclusive of medical management and treatment; the latest in cardiac surgical innovations; and provision of comprehensive vascular services. The goal of this Center of Excellence is to provide high quality, cutting edge services in a prompt and efficient manner. Cardiac services run the gamut from electrocardiogram (EKG) up to and including heart transplantation inclusive of the Abiocor total artificial heart. The following describes the cardiac service line based on medical cardiology inclusive of non-invasive and invasive technologies. The non-invasive technologies at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on both campuses include EKG, stress testing, both nuclear and regular, echocardiography, both stress and non-stress testing. These non-invasive techniques provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Medically invasive cardiac procedures are performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratories. The hospital has nine laboratories across the two campuses, inclusive of two electrophysiology (EP) laboratories in New Brunswick. Within the cardiac catheterization laboratories, diagnostic cardiac catheterizations are performed as well as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasties (PTCA). In addition, in the electrophysiology labs, treatments for arrhythmias are performed. These procedures are done through the use of catheters which are positioned within the heart to measure its appropriate electrical activity and vulnerability of the heart to abnormal rhythms and rapid or slow heartbeats. The RWJUH robotic magnetic navigation system for cardiac ablations in New Brunswick has grown to become one of the most active labs in the country. These rhythm disorders are treated in a variety of ways inclusive of the implantation of pacemaker devices. The other procedures done in the cardiac catheterization laboratories are those for endovascular procedures to treat peripheral artery disease. The cardiac catheterization laboratories perform over 6,500 procedures per year and are the largest and most active in the state of New Jersey. During 2015, work was completed on the Somerset campus to elevate and integrate those cath labs onto the same technical platform as those in New Brunswick. |
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From a cardiac surgical perspective, the hospital in New Brunswick performs over 370 open heart procedures, inclusive of coronary artery bypass, grafting, minimally invasive surgery for repair and replacement of valves, repair of congenital abnormalities in adults and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. The cardiac surgery division similarly performs heart transplantation. To support heart transplantation, the hospital also provides ventricular assist devices (VAD) which are used as a bridge to transplantation. The VAD program at RWJUH is one of a handful of programs nationally to be accredited by the Joint Commission as a destination therapy for end-stage cardiac patients. Since its 2012 approval as a site to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement, designed for patients too ill to qualify for traditional valve replacement surgery, RWJUH has increased the number of TAVR cases performed among the most acutely ill cardiac patients. The hospital has an active heart failure and transplant service. Through this team-oriented approach of medical cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, the most up-to-date techniques are done at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital inclusive of heart transplants. The hospital has performed over 200 heart transplants. The hospital also offers a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program as a means for rehabilitation for patients who have undergone certain procedures or treatment. The program is approved by Medicare and private insurance companies and is a beneficial service where the patients are assisted by the nurses and exercise physiologists to resume their activities of daily living. The other component of the cardiovascular service line is vascular services which are primarily provided through the vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. The types of procedures performed by the vascular surgeons include carotid artery surgery for stroke prevention, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs, thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, renal artery repairs, and arterial reconstruction for lower extremities. The vascular surgeons are also providing endovascular therapies. In addition to the services provided by the vascular surgeons, the interventional radiologists provide modern and complete diagnostic vascular examinations as well as endovascular therapy. The vascular team has collaborated with the hospital's trauma and emergency medicine departments to launch a new clinical protocol for the management of emergency AAA cases. Non-invasive vascular testing is provided through the vascular laboratory. Procedures include but are not limited to carotid artery, transcranial Doppler, and upper and lower extremity arterial scans. Cancer Care Providing compassionate, high quality care for cancer patients has long been a primary focus of both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH. The Cancer Hospital at RWJUH in New Brunswick offers a comprehensive cancer care program with a cancer hospital that provides same-day chemotherapy, medical oncology, hematology/oncology, surgical oncology, bone marrow and radiation therapy - all in one location. The collaboration of RWJUH specialists, physicians and researchers allows patients to receive the benefits of all the latest advances in cancer care. Technological highlights of the program include tumor motion tracking, which allows for greater precision in treating tumors with radiation, and the Da Vinci surgical robot, which offers minimally invasive surgical options, often resulting in quicker recovery time for patients. RWJUH is the flagship hospital of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only New Jersey National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Located on the campus of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, the Steeplechase Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer services within a calm, compassionate, patient-focused environment. The cancer center has been nationally recognized with the prestigious outstanding achievement award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Sanofi US breast care program is one of only a select few breast care programs in New Jersey to achieve full accreditation by the national accreditation program for breast centers. It has also been named a breast imaging center of excellence by the American College of Radiology. The Steeplechase Cancer Center is a clinical research affiliate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Unique program highlights include: In the spring of 2015, work was completed on the creation of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center at RWJ, also on the Robert Wood Johnson campus. Proton beam therapy is revolutionary in the treatment of certain types of cancer and is particularly effective in the treatment of selected pediatric cancers - such as those in the spine and brain - where the use of traditional radiotherapy might cause damage to forming nervous system tissue. The establishment of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center has created another destination therapy for the people of our region. - RWJUH's Radiation Oncology department provides the latest advances in radiotherapy including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radio therapy, total skin electron beam therapy, high dose rate and low dose rate brachytherapy and image-guided radiation therapy. - The gamma knife center at RWJUH located on the hospital campus treats complex cancers with stereotactic radio surgery of the brain and spine in ways that traditional surgery cannot. The gamma knife technology is also being successfully used in treating conditions of the facial nervous system and for malformations of blood vessels in the brain. The RWJUH gamma knife center provides the latest technology in the battle against cancer. - RWJUH offers the state's only accredited residency program in radiation oncology. The residency program supports the production of advanced clinical and basic science research that supports and ensures the appropriate application of high end technology. - RWJUH provides both adult and pediatric outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services and is one of only 2 bone marrow transplant centers in the state and has a bone marrow unit housed within the cancer hospital. - RWJUH provides access to the expertise of the region's best plastic and reconstructive surgeons. - The Cancer Hospital of New Jersey at RWJUH focuses on additional patient needs including education, psychological, emotional, and spiritual support. - The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJUH houses a 10-bed pediatric hematology/oncology unit for children with cancer. - Patients have access to a dedicated oncology social worker, an oncology nutritionist, chaplain, and numerous other support groups. - In the cancer hospital, all rooms are private with hotel-style amenities such as a TV, refrigerator, and in-service dining, as well as sleeping accommodations for family members. Women's and Children's Services Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH have a long history of providing comprehensive care to women and children in our diverse communities. The regional perinatal center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital offers the highest level of obstetric and neonatal services in New Jersey. A full range of specialized care is offered, including: pre-conception counseling for women diagnosed with a chronic condition before pregnancy; counseling for couples with high risk factors for genetic problems; meeting the advanced care needs of women with medical problems such as epilepsy, renal transplant, HIV positive or cardiovascular disease; care for pregnant women with multiples or a previous preterm infant; and even providing second opinions for pregnant women seeking this option. RWJUH's labor and delivery unit offers patients well-appointed rooms that are larger and redesigned to create a warm, patient-focused environment. The hospital renovated and added both ante-partum and post-partum rooms and beds, which now gives us 31 ante- and post-partum beds, as well as 12 labor and delivery rooms. Additionally, there is easier access from the labor and delivery area to the neonatal intensive care unit if newborns require highly specialized critical care. During 2020, more than 2,500 births were recorded at the regional perinatal center in New Brunswick and over 800 births were noted on the Somerset campus. |
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Program highlights include: - The state's most advanced program for evaluating and preventing pre-term births and pregnancy loss. - A comprehensive obstetrical unit in New Brunswick, which includes state-of-the-art, labor and delivery rooms, an ante-partum loft for obstetric emergencies, a four bed recovery unit and three operating rooms. - A total of 32 private ante-partum and post-partum rooms for maternity care with hotel-like amenities. - State-of-the-art central fetal surveillance monitors with remote access, and an expanded nurses' station with a physician dictation area. - Remote access for fetal surveillance available to smart phone, office, and home. - Maternal-fetal medicine specialists available 24/7 with a full-team comprised of fellows, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and genetic counselors. - Strong relationships with the adult medical intensive care unit (MICU) which is wired for central fetal monitoring. - The first hospital in New Jersey with the cool-cap device for neonates born with moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (hie), which can cause permanent neurologic sequelae. - Two nurseries equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled staff with experience in phototherapy and IV antibiotics. - A dedicated OB anesthesiologist, lactation consultants on staff seven days a week and a certified child safety passenger technician. RWJUH Somerset renovated its maternity unit in 2016 to enhance the comfort and quality of care for patients and their families. Renovations included updates to labor and delivery rooms and post-partum rooms, including new furniture, flooring, paint, and dcor, as well as enhanced security systems. All patient rooms feature the GetWellNetwork, an interactive patient education television system providing access to the internet, email, and videos about health-related topics during a patient's stay in the hospital. RWJUH Somerset also provides a wide-range of services for expectant mothers, newborns, and their families, including a Level II Intermediate Care Nursery staffed 24/7 by a board-certified neonatologist and specially trained nurses. A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and anesthesiology coverage dedicated to obstetrics is available 24/7. Counseling with Maternal-Fetal Medicine staff and a perinatologist is available as is a comprehensive Diabetes Center that offers pregnancy and post-partum counseling. A Family Practice Center provides prenatal and post-partum care. Services also include a lactation consultant for inpatient and outpatient visits; post-partum and infant care classes offered during a patient's stay so that they are ready for discharge; and childbirth education featuring a wide range of topics for parents, siblings, and grandparents. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is at the epicenter of a growing pediatric academic health campus that provides the most comprehensive care for children in New Jersey. BMSCH features sub-specialists in a full range of pediatrics from pediatric surgery, urology and cardiology to oncology, orthopedics, hematology, and pulmonology, all in a family-centered environment. With the merger in 2014, pediatric patients of Somerset County now have heightened access to BMSCH and the many clinical specialists on the academic campus. University hospital is at the epicenter of a growing pediatric academic health campus that provides the most comprehensive care for children in New Jersey. BMSCH features sub-specialists in a full range of pediatrics from pediatric surgery, urology and cardiology to oncology, orthopedics, hematology, and pulmonology, all in a family-centered environment. With the merger achieved earlier this year, pediatric patients of Somerset County now have heightened access to BMSCH and the many clinical specialists on the academic campus. Program highlights include: - the Center for Advanced Pediatric Surgery (CAPS), located on the seventh floor of BMSCH, is designed as a distinct pediatric operating room suite. Caps provides the latest in technology for general pediatric surgeons and pediatric sub-specialists. - the state's only designated pediatric trauma center: for the most seriously injured children, BMSCH is a certified Level II trauma center, and pediatric surgeons are available to perform surgery at a moment's notice. This pediatric trauma center works in concert with the RWJUH level 1 trauma center. - Pediatric Emergency Department: our unique standalone Pediatric Emergency Department, completely separate from our adult Emergency Department, is specially designed to meet the needs of children and their families with specially trained ED nurses, technicians, and board-certified doctors. - the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): the PICU provides care for critically ill and injured children, including all of the most advanced treatment modalities and all aspects of invasive and non-invasive monitoring, along with 24-hour-a-day care from pediatric critical care specialists. - robotic surgery: BMSCH offers the latest in minimally invasive pediatric robotic surgery for the treatment of several urologic conditions including pyeloplasty and partial nephrectomy. - the pediatric hematology/oncology program: BMSCH, in conjunction with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), offers children with cancer and blood disorders the most advanced care in the state. It includes a pediatric brain tumor program and a leukemia/lymphoma program. - the Pediatric Orthopedic Program: this program provides complete pediatric care for a wide range of developmental, congenital, post-traumatic and neuromuscular conditions of the musculoskeletal system using both surgical and non-surgical approaches, including minimally invasive techniques. - the Pediatric Pulmonary Program: this program provides care for children suffering from a number of respiratory problems including cystic fibrosis, asthma, technology dependence and sleep disorders. - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): BMSCH is home to one of the largest neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the state and features the most up-to-date technology designed to treat the most critically ill newborns. - Metabolism, Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology: these centers provide patients with the most expanded services available. - Child Life Program: this program assists families with the adjustment to hospitalization, illness or injury and treatment. The nearby Child Health Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers RWJMS is a Center for Biomedical Research and pediatric care, featuring an ambulatory care center, research laboratories and offices for faculty. Here, scientists, researchers and clinicians converge to study and treat diseases that threaten children. Attached to BMSCH is the PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital - another valued member of the RWJBH health system - the nation's largest provider of pediatric rehabilitation services for children. Similarly adjacent to the BMSCH and RWJUH campus are two important not-for-profit partners in pediatric healthcare: the Ronald McDonald house, where families of sick children can live during the child's hospital stay, and also the Embrace Kids Foundation, which supports families of children undergoing cancer and other blood disorders. Level I Trauma Center The level I Trauma Center at RWJUH is a regional level one trauma center. RWJUH is one of only three level one trauma centers designated by the New Jersey Department of Health. A level one center is the highest designation a hospital can receive. The Center sees approximately 2,800 trauma cases annually. Saint Barnabas Medical Center ----------------------------- SBMC's recognized medical services and centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: The Cancer Center Top tier cancer care is characterized by patient centric, multidisciplinary, specialized care, delivered in a compassionate manner. The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center strives to offer hope where others might find it lost. We harness the powers of novel cancer therapies coupled with dedicated physicians who specialize in specific types of cancer. With advances in understanding the genetic makeup of cancer we are able to offer patients personalized treatment plans. We currently have 13 disease site specific tumor boards where new and complex cases are presented to teams of specialists including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, nurses, genetic counselors, nutritionists, and social workers. Following a thorough review of each patient's case, individualized cancer treatment plans are created to ensure our patients are receiving the most advanced and effective care. |
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RWJBarnabas Health and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to ?ght alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatments and clinical trials. The best cancer care is not delivered in a silo; therefore, we stress collaboration and an integrated cancer program. We are well equipped to individualize a patient's care and offer them access to clinical trials through our institution, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, the UCLA TRIO network, and other national cooperative groups. The Lung Cancer Institute at SBMC partners with our community to offer education, screening, and diagnostic tools to detect and treat lung cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. As the leading cause of cancer death in us, lung cancer is most curable when diagnosed at an early stage. In high risk people, lung cancer deaths drop by 20 percent when cancer is identified early using a low-dose spiral CT compared with individuals receiving a chest x-ray. The Lung Cancer Institute joined the international early lung cancer action program to provide a free low-dose CT screening program for individuals who are at high risk for developing lung cancer to identify abnormalities earlier. Our medical staff is committed to offering the most up-to-date treatments available; as such, SBMC is active in clinical research programs, including national cancer institute and pharmaceutical-sponsored protocols. SBMC has built an infrastructure around patient centric care and has developed a robust patient navigation network. To enhance our patient's experience, our patient navigators serve as a single point of contact to help patients from their initial diagnosis throughout their treatment and into survivorship. Our navigators guide patients through their journeys to ensure they receive the best care that exceeds their expectations. All of our cancer patients are provided with a patient navigator to ensure that all cancer care is coordinated and to prevent avoidable delays. Our oncology care team is committed to your overall well-being including medical, emotional, and educational needs. What is most unique about seeking treatment at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is the combination of advanced expert care with unparalleled support, commitment, and unsurpassed compassion. Among the services offered are: - Dedicated Oncology Navigator provide support and help oncology patients "navigate" the medical center. - Extensive free psychological and psychosocial support services are available offering individual counseling, support groups, art therapy, workshops on coping with cancer, financial counseling, and nutritional guidance. - Cancer genetics counseling services. - PET therapy. - Comfort Cart through Comfort Projects 360. - A state-of-the-art outpatient chemotherapy treatment facility with private treatment rooms, a satellite pharmacy and private consultation rooms and numerous other amenities. The Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division The RWJBarnabas Health Renal and Pancreas Division, located at SBMC is one of the largest programs in the United States, with over 200 kidney transplants performed in 2020. SBMC is ranks in the five largest adult kidney transplant volume of centers in the nation. The programs provide deceased as well as living donor transplantation including living related donors or emotionally related donors and altruistic living donation when family members are unable to donate. In 2020, SBMC performed the 3rd highest number of living donor transplants than any other program in the US. In 1995, Barnabas Health began its simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplant program and in 1996 opened a pediatric nephrology program. Since 1968, The Renal Transplant Division has performed medical first kidney transplantation, including transplant in the youngest kidney transplant recipient in New Jersey and the first laparoscopic kidney retrieval in a living donor and the first robotic kidney transplant surgery in the world. The Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation program manages children and adolescents with acute and chronic diseases at all stages of severity, including nephritic syndrome and hypertension up to and including end stage renal disease. The pediatric nephrologists work closely with pediatric urologists to provide total care for patients with urological and nephrological problems. The SBMC Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute The SBMC Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute is dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system for adults and children. An unprecedented team of experts leads the programs of the institute and offer the most comprehensive program in New Jersey dedicated to the medical, surgical, and psychological treatment of neurologic disorders. Specialized care is offered for individuals with epilepsy, memory disorders, movement disorders and other neurologic disorders resulting from an injury or accident. Comprehensive care is also provided for children with attention deficit disorder-hyperactivity and learning disabilities, as well as for adults with attention deficit disorders. The institute's Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers for children and adults use sophisticated diagnostic techniques to provide complete and accurate diagnosis critical to implementing effective treatment. Innovative surgical and drug therapies are offered to help individuals with epilepsy achieve the best possible seizure control. This includes the participation in clinical trials to identify cutting edge therapies that can improve the lives of our patients. The comprehensive epilepsy centers have been named a level 4 specialized epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers ("NAEC"), the level 4 designation is the highest given by the NAEC and identifies those centers that offer the broadest range of complex medical and surgical treatments for epilepsy. SBMC is a state designated comprehensive stroke center and joint commission certified for primary stroke. The stroke center offers the latest treatment for stroke including complex neuro interventions. The center, as part of its mission, provides stroke and prevention education to the community and to other healthcare. The Stroke Program staff conduct outreach and education activities and focus on populations at higher-risk of stroke. Education programs review and reinforce stroke warning signs and the importance of calling for immediate medical help at the first sign of stroke. The team conducts a stroke risk awareness programs including on-site blood pressure and cholesterol screening. Referrals for care are facilitated for those whose risk awareness survey and blood pressure/cholesterol readings suggest higher-than-average chance of stoke. RWJBH Heart Centers at SBMC SBMC is a regional cardiac surgery center and part of RWJBarnabas Health heart centers, located across New Jersey, which have integrated diagnostic, medical and surgical services into one comprehensive program that offers a full range of advanced cardiac services for adults and children including diagnosis, imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and the management of heart failure. An experienced team is pioneering new therapies and the clinical use of the latest mechanical assist devices that improve the quality of life for people with congenital heart defects and heart disease. They participate in cardiac research trials that offer patients access to breakthrough therapies. The RWJBH heart centers continue to lead the way in offering minimally invasive procedures and catheter-based alternatives to open heart surgery including transcatheter aortic valve replacement ("TAVR") procedures, all forms of angioplasty/stent procedures. Advanced electrophysiology studies offer sophisticated diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disturbances in adults and children. |
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Regional Perinatal Center In 2020, SBMC delivered over 6,000 babies and is recognized as a top hospital for high-risk pregnancies. SBMC's level III regional perinatal center, the highest designation in the state, offers the most advanced intensive care for premature and ill newborns. Our 56-bedNneonatal Intensive/Intermediate Care Unit ("NICU") is one of only a few in the nation with the lowest rate of chronic lung disease, a common complication for extremely low birth-weight infants. The NICU offers the latest treatments and modalities in the field to provide the most advanced care for more than 2000 premature and ill newborns in 2020. year. The SBMC NICU has one of the best infant survival rates among neonatal intensive care units in the nation. SBMC also offers extensive childbirth and family preparation classes. The members of the division of maternal fetal medicine assist obstetricians in the tri-state area in the care of high-risk patients and receive high risk transfers from other community hospitals. They also educate the medical center's many obstetrical residents. Opened in 2011, the Regional Simulation Center at SBMC provides valuable clinical training and education for physicians, nurses, residents, medical students, and Courses are open to practitioners throughout the tri-state area regardless of affiliation. The goal of the center is to elevate patient care, improve clinical performance and enhance maternal/child health outcomes in the region by providing access to state of the art education. Simulation enhances the current educational offerings at SBMC by providing an experiential learning environment where clinicians can practice and learn a variety of technical and behavioral skills. The Joint and Spine Institute The Joint and Spine Institute offers dedicated beds within the hospital. Surgeries are scheduled Monday through Friday and patients typically return home after a three-night stay. Features of the program include: - Nurses, therapists and nursing assistants who specialize in the care of joint patients; - Private and semi-private rooms; - Emphasis on group activities as well as individual care; - Family and friends educated to participate as "coaches" in the recovery process; - Group lunches with patients, their coaches, and others in the program; - A joint team that coordinates all pre-operative care and discharge planning; - A comprehensive patient guide for patients to follow from six weeks pre-op until three months post-op and beyond; - Coordinated after-care program; - Newsletters to update patients with new information about arthritis and joint care; and - Public education seminars about hip and knee pain. The Burn Center of New Jersey The Burn Center is the only state-certified burn treatment facility in New Jersey and one of the largest in North America with 12 intensive care beds and an 18-bed step-down unit for less critically injured and improved status patients. The Burn Center provides expert care for patients of all ages. The Burn Center also meets the verification criteria of the American Association and the American College of Surgeons to provide optimal care for burn patients. The Burn Center is equipped to treat pediatric through geriatric burn patients with a full range of specialized services, including a dedicated outpatient department where individuals with small or minor burns receive treatment and discharged patients return for follow-up care. Approximately 400 patients are treated as inpatients annually. Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center --------------------------------------- At SBBH, our multidisciplinary staff includes experienced professionals in nearly every facet of behavioral healthcare. This allows us to provide truly customized and highly specialized treatment tracks for adults and geriatric patients, as well as programs for the dually diagnosed. In all programs, treatment teams are created to match each patient's specific needs and include professionals who are certified in their area of expertise. Our clinically intensive programs are designed to bring about positive, lasting change and a rapid return to health. Stepping Stones - Intensive Outpatient Program The Stepping Stones Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who require treatment three to five days per week, depending on their needs. Three and a half hour sessions are offered Monday through Friday with both morning and afternoon sessions available for the patient's convenience. Sessions consist of group therapy and weekly individual sessions with a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse and an individual therapist. Geriatric Behavioral Health The Geriatric Treatment Program offers a complete range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services for geriatric patients. Treatments vary based on the severity of problems, but include psychotherapy, medications, home healthcare, outpatient programs structured for maintaining a high level of independence and hospitalization providing a structured therapeutic approach in an appropriate environment. Programs take place in a separate unit designed for older adults. A geriatric psychiatrist leads all treatment teams and monitors the nutritional, pharmacological and medical needs of each patient. The geriatric psychiatrist is ideally suited to address the mental health needs of older adults by taking into account co-existing medical illnesses and medications, dietary needs, family issues and social concerns and integrates them into a holistic approach to treatment. Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Services RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network offers both voluntary and involuntary inpatient units and intensive short-term care facilities which treat the most severely ill patients. There are specialized treatment tracks in place throughout the network for MICA patients as well as other dually diagnosed patients. SBBH patients may access inpatient services through emergency services at numerous network sites, through RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network 24-hour access center staffed by clinicians trained in emergency response, or through professional referral. Children's Specialized Hospital ------------------------------- CSH's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: Inpatient Programs Inpatient services are licensed for 68 comprehensive rehabilitation beds and 72 pediatric long-term care beds that are in operation. Inpatient rehabilitation care provided includes medical and nursing care, comprehensive therapy services, psychological and neuropsychological services, academics, social services, and nutritional services. Included in the therapy services are physical therapy, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation technology, augmentative communication, occupational therapy, activities of daily living, speech and audiology, respiratory therapy, recreational therapy, and child life. These CSH services are provided to allow the children to attain their greatest potential - medically, socially, academically, and emotionally. Their families are provided with support and educational services to ensure their child can return to their home and community. Our long-term care centers, located in Mountainside and Toms River, NJ are skilled nursing facilities providing 24-hour nursing care to the medically involved patient. We have 46 licensed beds in mountainside and one waiver bed and 26 licensed beds in Toms River. Our long-term care patients receive respiratory and nutritional services, physical and occupational therapy, as well as recreational and child life services. Some of the patients attend an on-site school while others are transported to community schools. Brain Injury Helping a child recover from a brain injury presents complex challenges. While the child needs help in recovering from his injuries, he also is still developing physically, emotionally, and intellectually. The brain injury program at CSH meets these challenges and the unique needs of children by providing innovative, expert, and loving care for the patient with a brain injury on his or her road to independence. The brain injury program, which was established in 1981, is designed to meet the needs of brain-injured, age appropriate patients, at all levels of cognitive awareness. The rehabilitation process is the foundation for long term recovery. Children are best treated by pediatric specialists in an environment especially geared to their needs. CSH provides specialized care for each child's unique needs during their recovery in a comprehensive medical and rehabilitation setting. A full continuum of care from coma to re-entry to the community is provided for each child. |
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The brain injury program is geared toward maximal progress through rehabilitation while emphasizing the achievement of normal pediatric developmental milestones. CSH's professional staff, who are experienced with brain injuries and the developmental needs of children, incorporate each child and family within the rehabilitation team to encourage optimal progress. Each child's individualized program focuses on their medical, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. In addition to individual therapy, group therapy provides comprehensive structured stimulation sessions for patients in order to enhance and accelerate arousal, alertness, orientation, and socialization. The brain injury program addresses: - Medical management; - Specialized nursing care; - Physical therapy; - Occupational therapy; - Speech therapy; - Auditory evaluation; - Cognitive status; - Nutritional status; - Family support; - Case management; - Psychological status; - Cortical functioning; and - Re-entry to home, school, and community. One outpatient component of the brain injury program is the neuro-rehabilitation program. The neuro-rehabilitation group program is an intensive treatment program for children and adolescents who have sustained a traumatic brain injury, or who are experiencing cognitive dysfunction as a result of neurological or other chronic illness. This family-centered program provides therapeutic interventions designed to help children and adolescents regain cognitive skills and learn compensatory strategies that are needed for school and social functioning. The program also addresses motor impairments that may accompany acquired brain injury or illness. The group program is delivered primarily in small group settings. Individual physical, occupational, speech therapies and neuropsychology may also be provided as indicated. Involvement in the group program prepares the youngster for return to a larger group setting, usually school, and provides him or her with improved skills for peer interaction and socialization. Children may also be seen through the neuro-rehabilitation individual program. Children in the individual program are involved in school and community activities but require additional intervention to better regain or develop compensatory skills to improve or maintain age appropriate ways of thinking and behaving. Spinal Cord Program The spinal cord program provides intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with acquired and congenital spinal cord problems. The program treats patients with all levels of pediatric spinal cord dysfunction, from the child dependent on a ventilator to the individual with the lowest level of spinal cord injury. Patients are provided with an aggressive rehabilitation treatment program coupled with comprehensive medical and nursing care. The program's team approach results in a coordinated treatment plan designed to meet the complex needs of each patient and his or her family. While an emphasis is placed on achieving normal developmental milestones, the treatment plan takes into account the patient's level of injury, age, and developmental abilities in creating realistic expectations for performing activities. The team is adept at developing treatment plans to accommodate patients with high spinal cord injuries (tetraplegia & quadriplegia) who require a tremendous amount of support, special equipment, and ventilator assistance, as well as those patients with low level spinal cord injuries (paraplegia) who can gain virtual independence. Intensive medical needs can be safely accommodated at CSH by virtue of the extensive medical coverage provided to the patients. Patients with tracheostomies, special feeding needs, and intravenous and central lines, for example, can be managed while receiving the necessary rehabilitation therapy. Families and patients are integrally involved in the comprehensive treatment planning. Families and patients also receive instruction from the staff in overall care and the use of special equipment. The team thoroughly educates the patient and his or her family regarding the physical consequences of a spinal cord injury and the required care and treatment. Some of the diagnostic and special services available to patients in the spinal cord program include: - Electrodiagnostic testing; - Ventilator assistance program; - A full range of diagnostic urologic testing; - Referral for baclofen pump placement; - Orthotics and prosthetics; - Rehabilitation technology services including: - Seating and positioning; - Mobility and environmental access; - Augmentative and alternative communication; and - Computer access. CSH announced a partnership with Opportunity Project, Inc. in May 2019. Opportunity Project Clubhouse is a unique program created by and for adults with brain injuries who are seeking the next step in their journey of recovery. Opportunity Project, a Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited organization, has served over 600 members affected by brain injury and their families, providing members with the opportunity to build cognitive skills, vocational skills, self-esteem, and confidence in their ability to accomplish productive activities. They provide an environment of support, challenge and choices that create independence and productivity in their members. Through the work environment in the Clubhouse, members explore their strengths, abilities, and interests so that they can establish and attain their individual goals. The ultimate goal is full integration back into family, work, and community. This partnership will provide significant benefits for both organizations, creating an aligned structure, leveraging missions, visions, and strengths, and supporting strategic directions. It will also ensure Opportunity Project's continued expansion and streamline the transition of services offered at CSH for young adults with brain injury into adulthood. For Children's Specialized Hospital, this partnership provides a point of entry into the adult service market for people with special healthcare needs. There is now an opportunity to address challenges associated with child-to-adult transitions when it comes to programs, services, care, and community integration for these young adults. Transitional needs were identified as a priority need in CSH's last Community Health Needs Assessment. |
| CORE FORM, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
RWJBH Other Medical Services ============================ RWJBH provides an extensive array of additional medical services through its system which include, but are not limited to, the following: - ambulatory surgery center; - anesthesiology; - bariatric surgery; - behavioral health network; - bloodless medicine and surgery program; - bone marrow transplant; - burn center; - cancer programs and services; - cardiac services and heart transplant; - celiac disease program; - center for health and wellness; - colon wellness center; - community health; - comprehensive rehabilitation center; - corporate care; - craniofacial center; - cystic fibrosis; - diabetes care; - dialysis, renal; - emergency services; - epilepsy center, adult and pediatric comprehensive; - fitness and wellness centers; - greenhouse and mobile greenhouse - health assessment center for athletes; - hemophilia and blood disorders; - hemodialysis; - home health services; - hospice and palliative care services; - imaging centers; - internal medicine faculty practice; - integrative medicine center; - joint institutes; - joint and spine institute; - lasik refractive surgery; - lung center - lung transplant; - medical education and clinical research; - medicine subspecialties; - center for menopause and reproductive endocrine services; - multiple sclerosis comprehensive care program; - neonatal intensive care unit; - institute for neurology and neurosurgery; - nutritional counseling services; - obesity and weight management center; - obstetrics/gynecology; - occupational medicine; - osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease center; - pain management; - pathology services; - pediatric cardiac surgery; - pediatrics - general and subspecialty; - pediatric intensive care unit; - pediatric nephrology and transplantation; - pediatric oncology; - pediatric specialty center (includes developmental, genetics, diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, and immunology, lyme disease and rheumatology, neurology, pulmonology); - peritoneal dialysis; - physical medicine and rehabilitation; - physical and occupational therapy; - plastic and reconstructive surgery; - pre-admission testing; - post-acute rehabilitation; - outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation; - radiation oncology; - radiology; - refractive surgery center; - regional craniofacial center; - renal transplant centers; - retail pharmacies; - comprehensive rehabilitation center; - recovery and prevention services; - respiratory care; - robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery; - senior health; - sleep disorders center; - smoking cessation; - speech and hearing center; - sports medicine institute; - stroke, comprehensive and primary centers; - surgery department; - tobacco treatment program; - transitional care units; - travel medicine; - urogynecology; - valerie fund children's centers; - weight loss institute; - women's cardiac risk assessment; - women's/parent health education; - women's center for gynecological surgery; - wound care centers and hyperbaric medicine; and - vascular center. Support Groups -------------- RWJBH is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to meet all the healthcare needs of its community. In addition to the direct patient care provided by its staff, RWJBH makes available the following healthcare education programs and classes, patient support groups and community services to patients and their families. Some of these programs are: - AIDS/HIV positive support group; - bereavement support group; - breastfeeding support group; - breast health education; - burn peer support group; - cancer support groups and programs; - cardiac rehabilitation support group; - children of aging parents support group; - coping low vision; - craniofacial parent education and support; - epilepsy parent support group; - impotence anonymous; - infertility support group; - lymphedema education and support group; - nicu support group; - osteoporosis education; - parenting insights; - parkinson's disease support group; - pediatric outreach education; - perinatal bereavement support group; - refractive surgery seminar; - renal transplant and dialysis support groups and programs; - resolve; - the wellness connection; and - women's health/parent education. Instructional classes and programs ---------------------------------- RWJBH offers a variety of lifestyle and instructional classes to improve an individual's overall well-being. There is a fee associated with some of these programs. These include, but are not limited, to: - aquacize class; - cpr: cardiopulmonary resuscitation class; - first aid programs and first responders; - healthy living and eating; - hippotherapy: therapy for children on horseback; - integrative medicine programs; - karate for children with special needs; - learn program for weight control, kid's fit; - moms in motion: prenatal and postpartum exercise; - sports medicine programs; - stay fit; and - yoga class. Childbirth preparation and parenting classes -------------------------------------------- RWJBH offers an extensive array of prenatal childbirth preparation and parenting classes and services. In addition, the women's health service department offers seminars on women's health issues. The following courses and services are currently offered include, but are not limited, to: - adoptive parents baby care consultations; - breastfeeding class; - breast pump rental service; - daddy beeper rental service; - grandparenting; - infant and child CPR; - lamaze refresher series; - marvelous multiples program; - moms in motion: prenatal and postpartum exercise; - parenting insights; - pets and babies seminar; - prepared childbirth series; - prepared childbirth/Lamaze series; - sibling class; and - women's heath seminars. - sibling class; and - women's heath seminars. |
| CORE FORM, PART V; INFO REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS |
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.