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The surgery centers listed as hospital facilities 6-10 in Part V, Section A are part of the hospital facilities' CHNAs already conducted and have followed the hospital facilities' financial assistance policy. The surgery centers are reported specifically in the hospital facilities' CHNAs and are listed as hospital facilities in Part V, Section A.
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Facility Reporting Group A
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- Facility 1: INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL, - Facility 2: INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL, - Facility 3: INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL, - Facility 4: INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL, - Facility 5: INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL, - Facility 6: INOVA LOUDOUN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 7: NORTHERN VIRGINIA SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 8: FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 9: MCLEAN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 10: INOVA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT LORTON LLC
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Question 3eInova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) and Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center (IMASC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2019 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Eight areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IFH community: Chronic Conditions; Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Injuries and Violence; Mental Health; Neighborhood and Built Environment; Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity; and Tobacco and Substance Use. Within these areas there was no prioritization or ranking.Based on the CHNA results, a three-year Implementation Strategy was developed to address the community benefit service area for calendar (tax) years 2020 through 2022. Priorities were based on community need as determined by quantitative data and community input, as well as on health system expertise, resources, strengths of existing programming and partnerships, and alignment with national, state, and local health goals. Based on the CHNA recommendations, IFH-IMASC has identified as its community benefit priorities Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, and Health Access. These three priorities were selected by all Inova facilities, as they appeared on the needs list of each region, align with state goals, and can be addressed not only in the individual locales, but also through a system approach across the entire Northern Virginia region. Using this methodology, approaches can be customized to meet the specific needs in each region. The 3-year Implementation Strategy was approved by the Inova Health Care Services Board.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in 2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Fairfax Regional Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities.
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For Inova Fairfax Hospital :The IFH-IMASC CHNA adopts knowledge gained during the Fairfax County Health Department's CHA, as well as additional community input. As a part of the collaborative process leading this CHNA, the Fairfax County Health Director and Strategic Planner provided valuable insight and knowledge, and input was received from diverse sources including the local health departments, Inova staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.The Fairfax CHA examined a variety of other community assessments to extrapolate significant health needs and themes. The main tool utilized in this process was an analysis of these community assessments produced by key groups and partners in the community. Some assessments examined a broad range of health-related indicators, and others studied a specific program area or health-related issue. Diverse sectors of the community were broadly represented, and together these assessments provide a comprehensive profile of the Fairfax community. The 12 assessments included in the Fairfax County CHA were the following: Community Health DashboardFairfax County Youth SurveyFairfax County Human Services Needs AssessmentInova Community Health Needs AssessmentKaiser Permanente Community Health Needs Assessment,Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency ResponseFairfax Food Council Community Food AssessmentCulturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services SurveyEquitable Growth Profile of Fairfax CountyA Study in Contrasts: Why Life Expectancy Varies in Northern VirginiaFairfax County Park Authority Needs Assessment, The State of the Health Care Workforce in Northern Virginia. For more information on the Fairfax County CHA, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/livehealthy.Additionally, Inova staff gathered feedback from the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Steering Committee and the Fairfax County Multicultural Advisory Council through targeted focus group questions.Inova and the health departments gathered community input through a public survey promoted to partners and residents alike. The survey was available in print or online in nine languages (Amharic, Arabic, Chinese [Mandarin], English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and Urdu). Printed copies were provided to partners and local clinics, as well as health department facilities.
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) and Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center (INVSC) Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC)Inova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) and Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center (IMASC) Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Lorton (IASCL) Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC)
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BackgroundA Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2019 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those needs. This process also responds to regulatory requirements, which mandate that tax-exempt hospital facilities conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an Implementation Strategy that addresses significant community health needs.One main aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide the hospital's community benefit activities for the period of 2020-2022. Community benefits are programs or activities that provide treatment and/or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs. The CHNA process encourages hospitals to focus on improving the health of the communities they serve, and not to select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community entities to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Access, and Behavioral Health were chosen as the priority areas for the 2020-2022 Implementation Strategy.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, Fairfax Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2019 CHNA Implementation Strategy.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in mid-2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Fairfax Community Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities and develops partnerships to address them. The Steering Committee meets monthly to identify needs and opportunities throughout the system. The Action Committee also meets monthly and brings together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, mental health stakeholders, Neighborhood Health FQHC, Area Health Education Center, and county teams including the Community Services Board, Neighborhood and Community Services, Public Schools, and the Health Department.Inova in the CommunityAction Committee conversations in Fairfax and across Northern Virginia brought to light the need for Inova to have an increased presence in and engagement with its local communities to build trust. A tool was developed to collect information from Inova team members with interest in sharing their expertise at community events and activities. Rather than create events, Inova works with local non-profit, faith, clinical, government, and neighborhood partners to collaboratively deliver resources at events and activities designed and attended by community members. Inova team members volunteer their time and expertise at a variety of events including health fairs, health education sessions, workforce development opportunities, and community celebrations. In Fairfax, this included participating in events such as County-led Health Resource Fairs in Annandale and the Lee District, LatinX AIDS Awareness Day and HIV testing at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), World AIDS Day Awareness testing at NVCC, Community Health Fair at Groveton Baptist Church, and the launch of Dream Big at West Potomac Academy of Fairfax County Public Schools. Creating a Diverse WorkforceDream Big, Inova's health equity-based workforce development initiative, aims to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce to better reflect and represent the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives minority youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members of diverse backgrounds and professions - known as the Dream Team - created short videos highlighting their career journeys. Team members visit Title 1 middle and high schools in Northern Virginia to show the videos and share their work-life experiences. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.In addition, Inova Community Health and Inova Talent Acquisition joined forces to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladders and tuition assistance options at Inova. These materials can help students determine next steps after high school, as well as offer adults opportunities to join the healthcare field. It's a win-win - providing the community with career opportunities and economic stability and providing Inova with a culturally responsive and representative workforce. Social Determinants of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova established a Clinical Effectiveness sprint to implement Social Determinants of Health screenings across the system. The screening tool is made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social determinants. The project brought together a team representing all aspects of the Inova workforce to determine how the tool and resulting "wheel" should be presented, who it should be available to, and what was necessary to begin socializing its use. The tool launched at the end of August following the project and a variety of mechanisms are in place to gather the information, including directly from patients, via the MyChart patient portal. A resource page was created on the Inova intranet to assist in the use of the tool and referrals based on individual responses. The system is in the process of implementing the UniteUs/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners, and the Inova team is encouraging referral partners to join the platform as well. This will close the loop for those using the screening tool and needing easy access to resources for patients.Community Health FundEvery year Inova provides Community Health Fund grants to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2021, the overall award amount was doubled to $240,000. Awardees included: The Women's Center who will expand access to effective, equitable, and affordable mental health services for more than 60 low-income Fairfax County residents; and NOVA Scripts Central who provides affordable pharmacy services to low-income, uninsured residents across Northern Virginia and will improve access to culturally competent and linguistically appropriate health information. Community Health WorkersInova is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and participated in its HealthBegins cohort to use health disparity data to drive interventions. A charter was developed to identify and address food insecurity and access in the area bordering Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. This effort led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHW) to partner with individuals and communities to promote health and address social determinants of health. In 2020, a CHW was hired for the charter region and another was identified for zip codes in eastern Loudoun County. CHW roles are now present in all Inova Cares Clinic for Families sites located in regions with high rates of health disparities.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented the third annual Healthcare Disparities Conference entitled: "A Call for Transformation: Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Change." This event reached healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with topics addressing strategies for implementing individual, team, community, and systemic change to address health disparities and improve the health and wellbeing of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Speakers shared their experiences with advancing health equity and implementing change in their practice settings and communities. Participants learned how to be a community ally by supporting practice and policy changes that promote health equity.The partnership that coordinated this CME-accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).
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Financial Aid Brochures explaining the charity policy are available throughout the Hospital. ER Rooms and waiting rooms have charity notifications posted in their areas, and the brochures are also posted on Inova's website.
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Question 3eInova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2019 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Ten areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IAH/IFFSC community: Chronic Conditions; Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Injuries and Violence; Mental Health; Neighborhood and Built Environment; Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity; Oral Health; Sexual and Reproductive Health; and Tobacco and Substance Use. Within these areas there was no prioritization or ranking.Based on the CHNA results, a three-year Implementation Strategy was developed to address the community benefit service area for calendar (tax) years 2020 through 2022. Priorities were based on community need as determined by quantitative data and community input, as well as on health system expertise, resources, strengths of existing programming and partnerships, and alignment with national, state, and local health goals. Based on the CHNA recommendations, IAH-IFFSC has identified as its community benefit priorities Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, and Health Access. These three priorities were selected by all Inova facilities, as they appeared on the needs list of each region, align with state goals, and can be addressed not only in the individual locales, but also through a system approach across the entire Northern Virginia region. Using this methodology, approaches can be customized to meet the specific needs in each region. The 3-year Implementation Strategy was approved by the Inova Health Care Services Board.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in 2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Alexandria Regional Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities
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For IAH:Throughout the CHNA/CHA, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and Inova worked with community partners and developed public meetings, pop-up events and targeted outreach plans to engage residents who are not always represented. Following are the core strategies AHD used to capture a wide variety of community perspectives and priorities. Inova was an active participant in these activities but relied on AHD core strength in community engagement to lead the process. Throughout the assessment, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, Inova staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members. The Community Health Assessment Steering Committee - comprised of community members - guided Alexandria's CHA focus, process and decision-making each step of the way. Through monthly meetings, this group advised AHD staff on outreach strategies, public meeting structure and how to prioritize data using equity as a primary lens. Organization represented include:Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory CommitteeAlexandria City Public SchoolsAlexandria Commission for WomenAlexandria Commission on AgingAlexandria Commission on HIV/AIDSAlexandria Health DepartmentAlexandria Redevelopment and Housing AuthorityAlexandria School Health Advisory BoardCasa ChirilaguaEconomic Opportunities CommissionFriends of Alexandria Mental Health CenterFriends of Guest House Inova Health SystemMedical Reserve CorpsMotley FoolNeighborhood Health (FQHC)Northern Virginia Health FoundationPartnership for a Healthier AlexandriaTheater ChurchPublic MeetingsAHD hosted three community meetings to ensure transparency and engage community members in the CHA process. Meeting locations were selected deliberately for geographic diversity, proximity to public transit, and easy accessibility for those with limited mobility. AHD provided meals and interpreter services in Spanish, Arabic, and Amharic at all meetings. These public meetings were advertised through City of Alexandria media channels, local newspapers, Medical Reserve Corps volunteer flyer distribution, tabling at community events, and email outreach to various partners and other local government agencies.Kickoff and Creating a Vision for Health: April 26, 2018, First Baptist ChurchIntro to Data Collection: July 26, 2018, Durant Recreation CenterGathering Evidence and Examining Results: November 3, 2018, George Washington Middle SchoolBuilding a Healthier Alexandria Together: Community Health Assessment Report Release: June 26, 2019, Beth El Hebrew CongregationPhotoVoicePhotoVoice is a method to crowdsource information using pictures. AHD introduced the concept during the July 26, 2018 public meeting and asked attendees to submit photos that capture either what people are proud of in Alexandria or what could be improved. Participants could submit up to five photos with captions through email or text message. PhotoVoice participants submitted more than 70 pictures and captions. A subset of this group met on August 9, 2018 to discuss the images and sort them into categories. The resulting categories are: equitable access to green space, accessibility in our food system, community cohesion, children and youth, environment and mobility. A full gallery of the images are on Instagram @AlexHealthMatters.Public Health Pop-UpsDuring the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment (CTSA) public survey, AHD staff organized 26 public health pop-ups to collect surveys and promote the November 3, 2018 community meeting. These pop-up locations were selected to meet residents where they are and encourage survey participation from community members who may not be fully engaged in civic processes because of time, awareness, literacy, or language barriers. A combination of AHD employees and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers staffed all of the pop-ups, which were mostly held on evenings and weekends. Of the nearly 1,800 completed CTSA surveys, almost half were collected during public health pop-ups.In addition to the pop-ups, Inova and AHD staff worked with a number of local organizations to administer and collect surveys on their premises on an ongoing basis, such as the Department of Community and Human Services, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Tenants and Workers United, and Casa Chirilagua. Finally, all AHD locations - 4480 King Street clinics and WIC, Teen Wellness Center at TC Williams, and the Casey Center - administered the survey to clients. Additionally, Inova promoted the online survey on its website and through community partners including safety net providers, social service agencies and others.
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) and Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center (INVSC) Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC)Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Lorton (IASCL) Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC)
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BackgroundA Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2019 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those needs. This process also responds to regulatory requirements, which mandate that tax-exempt hospital facilities conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an Implementation Strategy that addresses significant community health needs.One main aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide the hospital's community benefit activities for the period of 2020-2022. Community benefits are programs or activities that provide treatment and/or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs. The CHNA process encourages hospitals to focus on improving the health of the communities they serve, and not to select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community entities to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Access, and Behavioral Health were chosen as the priority areas for the 2020-2022 Implementation Strategy.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, IAH leadership, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2019 CHNA Implementation Strategy.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in mid-2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Alexandria Community Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities and develops partnerships to address them. The Steering Committee meets monthly to identify needs and opportunities throughout the system. The Action Committee also meets monthly and brings together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith based organizations, mental health stakeholders, community businesses and organizations, the Concerned Citizen Network of Alexandria (CCNA), Tenants and Workers United, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Medical Reserve Corp - Alexandria, Volunteers of Alexandria, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Four Mile Run, Neighborhood Health FQHC, and city teams including Community and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Schools, and Race and Social Equity, Alexandria elected officials, Northern Virginia Community College, and community members that reside in the Alexandria Neighborhoods. Inova in the CommunityAction Committee conversations in Alexandria and across Northern Virginia brought to light the need for Inova to have an increased presence in and engagement with its local communities to build trust. A tool was developed to collect information from Inova team members with interest in sharing their expertise at community events and activities. Rather than create events, Inova works with local non-profit, faith, clinical, government, and neighborhood partners to collaboratively deliver resources at events and activities designed and attended by community members. Inova team members volunteer their time and expertise at a variety of events including health fairs, health education sessions, workforce development opportunities, and community celebrations. In Alexandria, this included the Coat and Vaccine with CCNA at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Old Town, Back to School Health Fair, two Pets and People Community Event's with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in Arlandria, and the Spring 2Motion Movement Challenge for the City of Alexandria. Creating a Diverse WorkforceDream Big, Inova's health equity-based workforce development initiative, aims to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce to better reflect and represent the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives minority youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members of diverse backgrounds and professions - known as the Dream Team - created short videos highlighting their career journeys. Team members visit Title 1 middle and high schools in Northern Virginia to show the videos and share their work-life experiences. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.In addition, Inova Community Health and Inova Talent Acquisition joined forces to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladders and tuition assistance options at Inova. These materials can help students determine next steps after high school, as well as offer adults opportunities to join the healthcare field. It's a win-win - providing the community with career opportunities and economic stability and providing Inova with a culturally responsive and representative workforce. Social Determinants of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova established a Clinical Effectiveness sprint to implement Social Determinants of Health screenings across the system. The screening tool is made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social determinants. The project brought together a team representing all aspects of the Inova workforce to determine how the tool and resulting "wheel" should be presented, who it should be available to, and what was necessary to begin socializing its use. The tool launched at the end of August following the project and a variety of mechanisms are in place to gather the information, including directly from patients, via the MyChart patient portal. A resource page was created on the Inova intranet to assist in the use of the tool and referrals based on individual responses. The system is in the process of implementing the UniteUs/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners, and the Inova team is encouraging referral partners to join the platform as well. This will close the loop for those using the screening tool and needing easy access to resources for patients.Community Health FundEvery year Inova provides Community Health Fund grants to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2021, the overall award amount was doubled to $240,000. Awardees included: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Funds were used to expand the Triple Play and Healthy Habits programs, which encourage good nutrition, physical activity, healthy relationships, and active learning.Capital Youth Empowerment Program - Funds were used to boost the Fathers in Tech project, which teaches workforce skills to Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria fathers living in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.Carpenter's Shelter Inc - Funds were used to improve access to medical and mental health care among homeless adults and children in Alexandria and help them transition to sustainable homes. La Cocina VA - Funds were used to expand the Healthy Food Assistance program to fight hunger and obesity among immigrants, children, homeless people, veterans, the unemployed, and the underemployed in Arlington.Nueva Vida, Inc- Funds were used to create culturally sensitive cancer and mental health support for the medically under-resourced Latino/a population in Alexandria City and Fairfax County.SCAN of Northern Virginia - Funds were used to increase access to child abuse prevention resources, assessments and medical care for families in Alexandria.The Campagna Center - Funds were used to subsidize the New Neighbors program, which provides students with access to high-quality English language instruction to improve their employment and future opportunities to thrive in the community.The Child and Family Network Centers - Funds were used to provide pre-kindergarten physicals, vaccinations and medical screenings to more than 100 four-year-olds in underserved West End and Alexandria communities.
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Question 3eInova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2019 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Nine areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the ILH/ILASC community: Chronic Conditions, Economic Stability, Healthcare Access, Infectious Disease and Immunization, Injuries and Violence, Mental Health, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Oral Health, and Tobacco and Substance Use. Within these areas there was no prioritization or ranking.Based on the CHNA results, a three-year Implementation Strategy was developed to address the community benefit service area for calendar (tax) years 2020 through 2022. Priorities were based on community need as determined by quantitative data and community input, as well as on health system expertise, resources, strengths of existing programming and partnerships, and alignment with national, state, and local health goals. Based on the CHNA recommendations, ILH-ILASC has identified as its community benefit priorities Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, and Health Access. These three priorities were selected by all Inova facilities, as they appeared on the needs list of each region, align with state goals, and can be addressed not only in the individual locales, but also through a system approach across the entire Northern Virginia region. Using this methodology, approaches can be customized to meet the specific needs in each region. The 3-year Implementation Strategy was approved by the Inova Health Care Services Board.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in 2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Loudoun Regional Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities.
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For ILH:While a regional approach guided the CHNA/CHA, each jurisdiction used its own process for community outreach and engagement. As much as possible, the process centered on existing resources, partnerships, and local needs and values. This method ensures that any new initiatives accurately reflect community priorities. Inova and the Loudoun County Health Department planned and produced the Loudoun assessment together. Each member of the team contributed to the assessment in different ways, utilizing individual strengths. As a part of the collaborative process leading this assessment, the Loudoun County Health Director and the Loudoun Health Council provided valuable insight and knowledge, and input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)/Community Health Assessment (CHA) process gathered community input through two main methods - Forces of Change discussions and the community survey.Forces of Change discussions bring together individuals working in and with the community, who represent a broad diversity of stakeholders. Participants included individuals with special knowledge of or expertise in public health; local public health departments; agencies with current data or information about the health and social needs of the community; representatives of social service organizations; business leaders, and leaders, representatives, and members of medically underserved, low income, and minority populations. Inova and Loudoun County Health Department representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the Loudoun Health Council, Loudoun Human Services Network, and the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.Inova, the Health Department and the Loudoun Health Council promoted the community survey to partners and residents alike. The survey was available in print or online in nine languages (Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and Urdu). Printed copies were provided to partners and local clinics, as well as health department facilities. Surveys were also distributed to families through the Loudoun County Public School system.
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) and Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center (INVSC) Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC)Inova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) and Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center (IMASC) Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Lorton (IASCL)
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BackgroundA Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2019 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those needs. This process also responds to regulatory requirements, which mandate that tax-exempt hospital facilities conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an Implementation Strategy that addresses significant community health needs.One main aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide the hospital's community benefit activities for the period of 2020-2022. Community benefits are programs or activities that provide treatment and/or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs. The CHNA process encourages hospitals to focus on improving the health of the communities they serve, and not to select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community entities to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Access, and Behavioral Health were chosen as the priority areas for the 2020-2022 Implementation Strategy.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, Fairfax Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2019 CHNA Implementation Strategy.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in mid-2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Fair Oaks Community Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities and develops partnerships to address them. The Steering Committee meets monthly to identify needs and opportunities throughout the system. The Action Committee also meets monthly and brings together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, Healthworks FQHC, Northern Virginia Family Services, Cornerstones, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, and county teams including the Health Department, Neighborhood and Community Services, Community Services Board, and Public Schools.Inova in the CommunityAction Committee conversations in the Fair Oaks region and across Northern Virginia brought to light the need for Inova to have an increased presence in and engagement with its local communities to build trust. A tool was developed to collect information from Inova team members with interest in sharing their expertise at community events and activities. Rather than create events, Inova works with local non-profit, faith, clinical, government, and neighborhood partners to collaboratively deliver resources at events and activities designed and attended by community members. Inova team members volunteer their time and expertise at a variety of events including health fairs, health education sessions, workforce development opportunities, and community celebrations. In Fair Oaks, this included participating in events with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, Cornerstones, and Opportunity Neighborhood.Creating a Diverse WorkforceDream Big, Inova's health equity-based workforce development initiative, aims to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce to better reflect and represent the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives minority youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members of diverse backgrounds and professions - known as the Dream Team - created short videos highlighting their career journeys. Team members visit Title 1 middle and high schools in Northern Virginia to show the videos and share their work-life experiences. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.In addition, Inova Community Health and Inova Talent Acquisition joined forces to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladders and tuition assistance options at Inova. These materials can help students determine next steps after high school, as well as offer adults opportunities to join the healthcare field. It's a win-win - providing the community with career opportunities and economic stability and providing Inova with a culturally responsive and representative workforce. Social Determinants of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova established a Clinical Effectiveness sprint to implement Social Determinants of Health screenings across the system. The screening tool is made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social determinants. The project brought together a team representing all aspects of the Inova workforce to determine how the tool and resulting "wheel" should be presented, who it should be available to, and what was necessary to begin socializing its use. The tool launched at the end of August following the project and a variety of mechanisms are in place to gather the information, including directly from patients, via the MyChart patient portal. A resource page was created on the Inova intranet to assist in the use of the tool and referrals based on individual responses. The system is in the process of implementing the UniteUs/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners, and the Inova team is encouraging referral partners to join the platform as well. This will close the loop for those using the screening tool and needing easy access to resources for patients.Community Health FundEvery year Inova provides Community Health Fund grants to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2021, the overall award amount was doubled to $240,000. Awardees included: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's location in Reston to support both its health promotion programs and its Food and Health Hub program that provides home-delivered local produce to food insecure residents and those with chronic health conditions living. Community Health WorkersInova is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and participated in its HealthBegins cohort to use health disparity data to drive interventions. A charter was developed to identify and address food insecurity and access in the area bordering Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. This effort led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHW) to partner with individuals and communities to promote health and address social determinants of health. In 2020, a CHW was hired for the charter region and another was identified for zip codes in eastern Loudoun County. CHW roles are now present in all Inova Cares Clinic for Families sites located in regions with high rates of health disparities.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented the third annual Healthcare Disparities Conference entitled: "A Call for Transformation: Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Change". This event reached healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with topics addressing strategies for implementing individual, team, community, and systemic change to address health disparities and improve the health and wellbeing of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Speakers shared their experiences with advancing health equity and implementing change in their practice settings and communities. Participants learned how to be a community ally by supporting practice and policy changes that promote health equity.The partnership that coordinated this CME-accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).
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Question 3eInova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) and Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center (INVSC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2019 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Seven areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IFOH/INVSC community: Chronic Conditions, Economic Stability, Healthcare Access, Injuries and Violence, Mental Health, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Tobacco and Substance Use. Within these areas there was no prioritization or ranking.Based on the CHNA results, a three-year Implementation Strategy was developed to address the community benefit service area for calendar (tax) years 2020 through 2022. Priorities were based on community need as determined by quantitative data and community input, as well as on health system expertise, resources, strengths of existing programming and partnerships, and alignment with national, state, and local health goals. Based on the CHNA recommendations, IFOH-INVSC has identified as its community benefit priorities Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, and Health Access. These three priorities were selected by all Inova facilities, as they appeared on the needs list of each region, align with state goals, and can be addressed not only in the individual locales, but also through a system approach across the entire Northern Virginia region. Using this methodology, approaches can be customized to meet the specific needs in each region. The 3-year Implementation Strategy was approved by the Inova Health Care Services Board.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in 2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Fair Oaks Regional Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities.
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For IFOH:The IFOH-INVSC CHNA adopts knowledge gained during the Fairfax County Health Department's CHA, as well as additional community input. As a part of the collaborative process leading this CHNA, the Fairfax County Health Director and Strategic Planner provided valuable insight and knowledge, and input was received from diverse sources including the local health departments, Inova staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.The Fairfax CHA examined a variety of other community assessments to extrapolate significant health needs and themes. The main tool utilized in this process was an analysis of these community assessments produced by key groups and partners in the community. Some assessments examined a broad range of health-related indicators, and others studied a specific program area or health-related issue. Diverse sectors of the community were broadly represented, and together these assessments provide a comprehensive profile of the Fairfax community. The 12 assessments included in the Fairfax County CHA were the following: Community Health DashboardFairfax County Youth SurveyFairfax County Human Services Needs AssessmentInova Community Health Needs AssessmentKaiser Permanente Community Health Needs Assessment,Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency ResponseFairfax Food Council Community Food AssessmenCulturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services SurveyEquitable Growth Profile of Fairfax CountyA Study in Contrasts: Why Life Expectancy Varies in Northern VirginiaFairfax County Park Authority Needs Assessment, The State of the Health Care Workforce in Northern Virginia. For more information on the Fairfax County CHA, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/livehealthy.Additionally, Inova staff gathered feedback from the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Steering Committee and the Fairfax County Multicultural Advisory Council through targeted focus group questions.Inova and the health departments gathered community input through a public survey promoted to partners and residents alike. The survey was available in print or online in nine languages (Amharic, Arabic, Chinese [Mandarin], English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and Urdu). Printed copies were provided to partners and local clinics, as well as health department facilities.
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Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC)Inova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) and Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center (IMASC) Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Lorton (IASCL) Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC)
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BackgroundA Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2019 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those needs. This process also responds to regulatory requirements, which mandate that tax-exempt hospital facilities conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an Implementation Strategy that addresses significant community health needs.One main aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide the hospital's community benefit activities for the period of 2020-2022. Community benefits are programs or activities that provide treatment and/or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs. The CHNA process encourages hospitals to focus on improving the health of the communities they serve, and not to select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community entities to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Access, and Behavioral Health were chosen as the priority areas for the 2020-2022 Implementation Strategy.Update - Year TwoMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, Fairfax Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2019 CHNA Implementation Strategy.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in mid-2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Mt. Vernon Community Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities and develops partnerships to address them. The Steering Committee meets monthly to identify needs and opportunities throughout the system. The Action Committee also meets monthly and brings together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, primary and secondary education institutions, community businesses and organizations, mental health stakeholders, United Community, Neighborhood Health FQHC, and county teams including the Community Services Board, Public Schools, the Health Department, Equity, and Neighborhood and Community Services, and community members who reside in the Mt. Vernon neighborhoods. Inova in the CommunityAction Committee conversations in Mt. Vernon and across Northern Virginia brought to light the need for Inova to have an increased presence in and engagement with its local communities to build trust. A tool was developed to collect information from Inova team members with interest in sharing their expertise at community events and activities. Rather than create events, Inova works with local non-profit, faith, clinical, government, and neighborhood partners to collaboratively deliver resources at events and activities designed and attended by community members. Inova team members volunteer their time and expertise at a variety of events including health fairs, health education sessions, workforce development opportunities, and community celebrations. In Mt. Vernon, this included participating in events such as a Juneteenth celebration at Creekside, Multicultural Community Day at Sequoyah, Multicultural Community Day at Audubon, Woodlawn Apartments Community Day, the Trunk and Treat Halloween Resource Fair at the Sacramento Neighborhood Center, and a month of culturally competent holiday season events in December for the Audubon Community. Creating a Diverse WorkforceDream Big, Inova's health equity-based workforce development initiative, aims to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce to better reflect and represent the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives minority youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members of diverse backgrounds and professions - known as the Dream Team - created short videos highlighting their career journeys. Team members visit Title 1 middle and high schools in Northern Virginia to show the videos and share their work-life experiences. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.In addition, Inova Community Health and Inova Talent Acquisition joined forces to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladders and tuition assistance options at Inova. These materials can help students determine next steps after high school, as well as offer adults opportunities to join the healthcare field. It's a win-win - providing the community with career opportunities and economic stability and providing Inova with a culturally responsive and representative workforce. Social Determinants of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova established a Clinical Effectiveness sprint to implement Social Determinants of Health screenings across the system. The screening tool is made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social determinants. The project brought together a team representing all aspects of the Inova workforce to determine how the tool and resulting "wheel" should be presented, who it should be available to, and what was necessary to begin socializing its use. The tool launched at the end of August following the project and a variety of mechanisms are in place to gather the information, including directly from patients, via the MyChart patient portal. A resource page was created on the Inova intranet to assist in the use of the tool and referrals based on individual responses. The system is in the process of implementing the UniteUs/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners, and the Inova team is encouraging referral partners to join the platform as well. This will close the loop for those using the screening tool and needing easy access to resources for patients.Community Health FundEvery year Inova provides Community Health Fund grants to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2021, the overall award amount was doubled to $240,000. Awardees included: United Community who help families find fresh foods and health services and coordinate a Health Work Group to improve community health outcomes and develop a sustainable system for healthy food access, and Our Minds Matter who support peer and programmatic suicide prevention programs and mental health resources in Annandale, Falls Church, Justice, Mount Vernon and West Potomac High Schools in Fairfax County.Community Health WorkersInova is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and participated in its HealthBegins cohort to use health disparity data to drive interventions. A charter was developed to identify and address food insecurity and access in the area bordering Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. This effort led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHW) to partner with individuals and communities to promote health and address social determinants of health. In 2020, a CHW was hired for the charter region and another was identified for zip codes in eastern Loudoun County. CHW roles are now present in all Inova Cares Clinic for Families sites located in regions with high rates of health disparities.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented the third annual Healthcare Disparities Conference entitled: "A Call for Transformation: Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Change". This event reached healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with topics addressing strategies for implementing individual, team, community, and systemic change to address health disparities and improve the health and wellbeing of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Speakers shared their experiences with advancing health equity and implementing change in their practice settings and communities. Participants learned how to be a community ally by supporting practice and policy changes that promote health equity.The partnership that coordinated this CME-accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).
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Question 3eInova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center (IASCL) at Lorton completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2019 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Eight areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IMVH/IASCL community: Chronic Conditions; Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Injuries and Violence; Maternal, Infant, and Child Health; Mental Health; Neighborhood and Built Environment; and Tobacco and Substance Use. Within these areas there was no prioritization or ranking.Based on the CHNA results, a three-year Implementation Strategy was developed to address the community benefit service area for calendar (tax) years 2020 through 2022. Priorities were based on community need as determined by quantitative data and community input, as well as on health system expertise, resources, strengths of existing programming and partnerships, and alignment with national, state, and local health goals. Based on the CHNA recommendations, IMVH-IASCL has identified as its community benefit priorities Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, and Health Access. These three priorities were selected by all Inova facilities, as they appeared on the needs list of each region, align with state goals, and can be addressed not only in the individual locales, but also through a system approach across the entire Northern Virginia region. Using this methodology, approaches can be customized to meet the specific needs in each region. The 3-year Implementation Strategy was approved by the Inova Health Care Services Board.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in 2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Mt. Vernon Regional Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities.
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For IMVH:The IMVH-IASCL CHNA adopts knowledge gained during the Fairfax County Health Department's CHA, as well as additional community input. As a part of the collaborative process leading this CHNA, the Fairfax County Health Director and Strategic Planner provided valuable insight and knowledge, and input was received from diverse sources including the local health departments, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.The Fairfax CHA examined a variety of other community assessments to extrapolate significant health needs and themes. The main tool utilized in this process was an analysis of these community assessments produced by key groups and partners in the community. Some assessments examined a broad range of health-related indicators, and others studied a specific program area or health-related issue. Diverse sectors of the community were broadly represented, and together these assessments provide a comprehensive profile of the Fairfax community. The 12 assessments included in the Fairfax County CHA were the following: Community Health DashboardFairfax County Youth SurveyFairfax County Human Services Needs AssessmentInova Community Health Needs AssessmentKaiser Permanente Community Health Needs Assessment,Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency ResponseFairfax Food Council Community Food AssessmentCulturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services SurveyEquitable Growth Profile of Fairfax CountyA Study in Contrasts: Why Life Expectancy Varies in Northern VirginiaFairfax County Park Authority Needs Assessment, The State of the Health Care Workforce in Northern Virginia. For more information on the Fairfax County CHA, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/livehealthy.Additionally, Inova staff gathered feedback from the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Steering Committee and the Fairfax County Multicultural Advisory Council through targeted focus group questions.Inova and the health departments gathered community input through a public survey promoted to partners and residents alike. The survey was available in print or online in nine languages (Amharic, Arabic, Chinese [Mandarin], English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and Urdu). Printed copies were provided to partners and local clinics, as well as health department facilities.
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) and Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center (INVSC) Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) and Inova Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center (IFFSC)Inova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) and Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center (IMASC) Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC)
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BackgroundA Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2019 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those needs. This process also responds to regulatory requirements, which mandate that tax-exempt hospital facilities conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an Implementation Strategy that addresses significant community health needs.One main aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide the hospital's community benefit activities for the period of 2020-2022. Community benefits are programs or activities that provide treatment and/or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs. The CHNA process encourages hospitals to focus on improving the health of the communities they serve, and not to select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community entities to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Access, and Behavioral Health were chosen as the priority areas for the 2020-2022 Implementation Strategy.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, Loudoun Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2019 CHNA Implementation Strategy.Due to significant changes to the social and health landscapes, the Implementation Strategy was shifted in mid-2020 to include the lenses of health equity, antiracism, and social determinants of health. A structure was implemented whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the Loudoun Community Action Committee consisting of Inova team members and community partners identifies local needs and opportunities and develops partnerships to address them. The Steering Committee meets monthly to identify needs and opportunities throughout the system. The Action Committee also meets monthly and brings together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, Healthworks FQHC, Loudoun Free Clinic, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Northern Virginia Family Services, Area Health Education Center, and county teams including the Health Department; Human Services; Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services; and Public Schools.Inova in the CommunityAction Committee conversations in Loudoun and across Northern Virginia brought to light the need for Inova to have an increased presence in and engagement with its local communities to build trust. A tool was developed to collect information from Inova team members with interest in sharing their expertise at community events and activities. Rather than create events, Inova works with local non-profit, faith, clinical, government, and neighborhood partners to collaboratively deliver resources at events and activities designed and attended by community members. Inova team members volunteer their time and expertise at a variety of events including health fairs, health education sessions, workforce development opportunities, and community celebrations. In Loudoun, this included participating in events such as SterlingFest and being present at Loudoun Hunger Relief food distribution events.Creating a Diverse WorkforceDream Big, Inova's health equity-based workforce development initiative, aims to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce to better reflect and represent the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives minority youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members of diverse backgrounds and professions - known as the Dream Team - created short videos highlighting their career journeys. Team members visit Title 1 middle and high schools in Northern Virginia to show the videos and share their work-life experiences. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.In addition, Inova Community Health and Inova Talent Acquisition joined forces to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladders and tuition assistance options at Inova. These materials can help students determine next steps after high school, as well as offer adults opportunities to join the healthcare field. It's a win-win - providing the community with career opportunities and economic stability and providing Inova with a culturally responsive and representative workforce. Social Determinants of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova established a Clinical Effectiveness sprint to implement Social Determinants of Health screenings across the system. The screening tool is made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social determinants. The project brought together a team representing all aspects of the Inova workforce to determine how the tool and resulting "wheel" should be presented, who it should be available to, and what was necessary to begin socializing its use. The tool launched at the end of August following the project and a variety of mechanisms are in place to gather the information, including directly from patients, via the MyChart patient portal. A resource page was created on the Inova intranet to assist in the use of the tool and referrals based on individual responses. The system is in the process of implementing the UniteUs/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners, and the Inova team is encouraging referral partners to join the platform as well. This will close the loop for those using the screening tool and needing easy access to resources for patients.Community Health FundEvery year Inova provides Community Health Fund grants to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2021, the overall award amount was doubled to $240,000. Awardees included: Loudoun Literacy Council who will help more than 700 adults and children participate in reading and English as a Second Language programs including Health Education and Literacy, Intervention Instruction, Story Walks, Head Start, and Starting Toward Excellence in Preschool.Community Health WorkersInova is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and participated in its HealthBegins cohort to use health disparity data to drive interventions. A charter was developed to identify and address food insecurity and access in the area bordering Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. This effort led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHW) to partner with individuals and communities to promote health and address social determinants of health. In 2020, a CHW was hired for the charter region and another was identified for zip codes in eastern Loudoun County. CHW roles are now present in all Inova Cares Clinic for Families sites located in regions with high rates of health disparities.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented the third annual Healthcare Disparities Conference entitled: "A Call for Transformation: Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Change". This event reached healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with topics addressing strategies for implementing individual, team, community, and systemic change to address health disparities and improve the health and wellbeing of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Speakers shared their experiences with advancing health equity and implementing change in their practice settings and communities. Participants learned how to be a community ally by supporting practice and policy changes that promote health equity.The partnership that coordinated this CME-accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).
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COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the CommunityAs the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Inova collaborated with multiple community partners to get "shots in arms" across the region.Inova's first large-scale vaccine distribution center, which opened at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in late 2020, was soon vaccinating up to 4,000 Inova team members per day. In early 2021, Inova served as the primary source of vaccines for public and private school teachers and employees, and vaccinated community members aged 65+ by appointment. To accommodate increasing demand, the site moved to the Inova Stonebridge COVID-19 Vaccination Center in the City of Alexandria and began accepting walk-in appointments from the general public in mid-March. The site also offered drive-through vaccinations to improve access. Members of Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, and the Virginia National Guard helped with patient movement and flow. The Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps provided 10 volunteers each day in addition to the 100 Inova team members needed daily to administer vaccines. By the end of 2021 more than 450,000 vaccines had been administered.For those who couldn't leave their homes to get a vaccine, the Inova Medical House Calls was one of the first groups to operationalize in-home vaccines in early 2021. Between January and March, the team administered 1,260 doses to 655 homebound older adults and family caregivers without wasting a single dose. Later, the program partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department to continue in-home vaccinations and boosters. Among those who received the vaccine were homebound ElderLink patients over the age of 65. ElderLink is a partnership between Inova and the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging that promotes the well-being of older adults and caregivers. Despite widespread availability as the year progressed, some community members did not have access or were reluctant to get the vaccine. To reach them, Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) teamed up with local health departments in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Williams counties, which linked ICCF with pastors from local African American churches to rally their congregations. Faith leaders became incredibly important in building trusted relationships between healthcare systems and communities they serve to improve access to care for all. The churches helped to coordinate transportation to ICCF locations, and ICCF set aside clinic days and times during non-work hours to meet the needs of this community.As a result of these joint outreach efforts, more than 4,000 community members were vaccinated at designated ICCF sites. Inova team members administered the shots while church volunteers and health department workers coordinated registration and flow. To educate the community and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Inova created and participated in a number of messaging campaigns, including: Get the Vaccine! - Inova produced 45 videos to address vaccine hesitancy and reinforce that the vaccine is safe and effective. Inova physicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds and specialties, including general and internal medicine, surgery, OB-GYN and pediatrics, participated. Providers recorded the message in English and their native languages. Inova also used the videos to engage faith, school and business leaders who found them useful in reaching congregations, families and customers. Vax UP FCPS - In mid-October, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) reached out to request a partnership with Inova's pediatricians to address the questions and concerns of parents considering vaccinating their soon-to-be eligible 5- to 11-year-olds. Within a few weeks, and in time for the official authorization, the joint Inova-FCPS team created videos answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. These videos were posted to the FCPS page and were made available on the Inova Get the Vaccine! page to maximize their reach in all areas of Northern Virginia.Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination - In February, Inova team members held a virtual town hall with Black church leaders to discuss the vaccine, address hesitancy and discuss messaging for congregations. This well-informed and collaborative conversation helped shape Inova's outreach efforts to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, while supporting faith leaders in their efforts to keep their communities healthy.Expansion of Community Health Clinics and ProgramsInova continued to grow its community presence through the expansion of clinics and programs into specific neighborhoods which are open to individuals throughout Northern Virginia. Inova Ewing FACT and Inova Cares Clinic for Women opened new clinics in Alexandria to add to their existing presence in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Inova Cares Clinic for Families opened a Herndon location to add to its presence in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, and Manassas. Inova Medical House Calls continued to grow its service area to include Mt. Vernon. In 2022, Inova's Community Health Division will launch two new programs in the region that address community need - Inova Pride Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals and Inova Cares for Behavioral Health. Both programs were in development in 2021 and are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. The hospital is committed to remaining financially healthy so that it can grow to enhance clinical services and to continue providing a range of community benefits. The hospital's Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Certain issues are beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital has insufficient resources to make a meaningful impact. Even so, there are many activities in these areas throughout the Inova system.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
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Community Health WorkersInova is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and participated in its HealthBegins cohort to use health disparity data to drive interventions. A charter was developed to identify and address food insecurity and access in the area bordering Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. This effort led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHW) to partner with individuals and communities to promote health and address social determinants of health. In 2020, a CHW was hired for the charter region and another was identified for zip codes in eastern Loudoun County. CHW roles are now present in all Inova Cares Clinic for Families sites located in regions with high rates of health disparities.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented the third annual Healthcare Disparities Conference entitled: "A Call for Transformation: Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Change". This event reached healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with topics addressing strategies for implementing individual, team, community, and systemic change to address health disparities and improve the health and wellbeing of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Speakers shared their experiences with advancing health equity and implementing change in their practice settings and communities. Participants learned how to be a community ally by supporting practice and policy changes that promote health equity.The partnership that coordinated this CME-accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Virginia Area Health Education Center, and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the CommunityAs the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Inova collaborated with multiple community partners to get "shots in arms" across the region.Inova's first large-scale vaccine distribution center, which opened at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in late 2020, was soon vaccinating up to 4,000 Inova team members per day. In early 2021, Inova served as the primary source of vaccines for public and private school teachers and employees, and vaccinated community members aged 65+ by appointment. To accommodate increasing demand, the site moved to the Inova Stonebridge COVID-19 Vaccination Center in the City of Alexandria and began accepting walk-in appointments from the general public in mid-March. The site also offered drive-through vaccinations to improve access. Members of Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, and the Virginia National Guard helped with patient movement and flow. The Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps provided 10 volunteers each day in addition to the 100 Inova team members needed daily to administer vaccines. By the end of 2021 more than 450,000 vaccines had been administered.For those who couldn't leave their homes to get a vaccine, the Inova Medical House Calls was one of the first groups to operationalize in-home vaccines in early 2021. Between January and March, the team administered 1,260 doses to 655 homebound older adults and family caregivers without wasting a single dose. Despite widespread availability as the year progressed, some community members did not have access or were reluctant to get the vaccine. To reach them, Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) teamed up with local health departments in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Williams counties, which linked ICCF with pastors from local African American churches to rally their congregations. Faith leaders became incredibly important in building trusted relationships between healthcare systems and communities they serve to improve access to care for all. The churches helped to coordinate transportation to ICCF locations, and ICCF set aside clinic days and times during non-work hours to meet the needs of this community.As a result of these joint outreach efforts, more than 4,000 community members were vaccinated at designated ICCF sites. Inova team members administered the shots while church volunteers and health department workers coordinated registration and flow. To educate the community and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Inova created and participated in a number of messaging campaigns, including: Get the Vaccine! - Inova produced 45 videos to address vaccine hesitancy and reinforce that the vaccine is safe and effective. Inova physicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds and specialties, including general and internal medicine, surgery, OB-GYN and pediatrics, participated. Providers recorded the message in English and their native languages. Inova also used the videos to engage faith, school and business leaders who found them useful in reaching congregations, families and customers. Vax UP FCPS - In mid-October, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) reached out to request a partnership with Inova's pediatricians to address the questions and concerns of parents considering vaccinating their soon-to-be eligible 5- to 11-year-olds. Within a few weeks, and in time for the official authorization, the joint Inova-FCPS team created videos answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. These videos were posted to the FCPS page and were made available on the Inova Get the Vaccine! page to maximize their reach in all areas of Northern Virginia.Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination - In February, Inova team members held a town hall with Black church leaders to discuss the vaccine, address hesitancy and discuss messaging for congregations. This well-informed and collaborative conversation helped shape Inova's outreach efforts to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, while supporting faith leaders in their efforts to keep their communities healthy.Expansion of Community Health Clinics and ProgramsInova continued to grow its community presence through the expansion of clinics and programs into specific neighborhoods which are open to individuals throughout Northern Virginia. Inova Ewing FACT and Inova Cares Clinic for Women opened new clinics in Alexandria to add to their existing presence in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Inova Cares Clinic for Families opened a Herndon location to add to its presence in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, and Manassas. Inova Medical House Calls continued to grow its service area to include Mt. Vernon. In 2022, Inova's Community Health Division will launch two new programs in the region that address community need - Inova Pride Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals and Inova Cares for Behavioral Health. Both programs were in development in 2021 and are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. The hospital is committed to remaining financially healthy so that it can grow to enhance clinical services and to continue providing a range of community benefits. The hospital's Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Certain issues are beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital has insufficient resources to make a meaningful impact. Even so, there are many activities in these areas throughout the Inova system.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA FAIROAKS HOSPITAL
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COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the CommunityAs the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Inova collaborated with multiple community partners to get "shots in arms" across the region.Inova's first large-scale vaccine distribution center, which opened at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in late 2020, was soon vaccinating up to 4,000 Inova team members per day. In early 2021, Inova served as the primary source of vaccines for public and private school teachers and employees, and vaccinated community members aged 65+ by appointment. To accommodate increasing demand, the site moved to the Inova Stonebridge COVID-19 Vaccination Center in the City of Alexandria and began accepting walk-in appointments from the general public in mid-March. The site also offered drive-through vaccinations to improve access. Members of Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, and the Virginia National Guard helped with patient movement and flow. The Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps provided 10 volunteers each day in addition to the 100 Inova team members needed daily to administer vaccines. By the end of 2021 more than 450,000 vaccines had been administered.For those who couldn't leave their homes to get a vaccine, the Inova Medical House Calls was one of the first groups to operationalize in-home vaccines in early 2021. Between January and March, the team administered 1,260 doses to 655 homebound older adults and family caregivers without wasting a single dose. Later, the program partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department to continue in-home vaccinations and boosters. Among those who received the vaccine were homebound ElderLink patients over the age of 65. ElderLink is a partnership between Inova and the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging that promotes the well-being of older adults and caregivers. Despite widespread availability as the year progressed, some community members did not have access or were reluctant to get the vaccine. To reach them, Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) teamed up with local health departments in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Williams counties, which linked ICCF with pastors from local African American churches to rally their congregations. Faith leaders became incredibly important in building trusted relationships between healthcare systems and communities they serve to improve access to care for all. The churches helped to coordinate transportation to ICCF locations, and ICCF set aside clinic days and times during non-work hours to meet the needs of this community.As a result of these joint outreach efforts, more than 4,000 community members were vaccinated at designated ICCF sites. Inova team members administered the shots while church volunteers and health department workers coordinated registration and flow. To educate the community and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Inova created and participated in a number of messaging campaigns, including: Get the Vaccine! - Inova produced 45 videos to address vaccine hesitancy and reinforce that the vaccine is safe and effective. Inova physicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds and specialties, including general and internal medicine, surgery, OB-GYN and pediatrics, participated. Providers recorded the message in English and their native languages. Inova also used the videos to engage faith, school and business leaders who found them useful in reaching congregations, families and customers. Vax UP FCPS - In mid-October, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) reached out to request a partnership with Inova's pediatricians to address the questions and concerns of parents considering vaccinating their soon-to-be eligible 5- to 11-year-olds. Within a few weeks, and in time for the official authorization, the joint Inova-FCPS team created videos answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. These videos were posted to the FCPS page and were made available on the Inova Get the Vaccine! page to maximize their reach in all areas of Northern Virginia.Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination - In February, Inova team members held a town hall with Black church leaders to discuss the vaccine, address hesitancy and discuss messaging for congregations. This well-informed and collaborative conversation helped shape Inova's outreach efforts to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, while supporting faith leaders in their efforts to keep their communities healthy.Expansion of Community Health Clinics and ProgramsInova continued to grow its community presence through the expansion of clinics and programs into specific neighborhoods which are open to individuals throughout Northern Virginia. Inova Ewing FACT and Inova Cares Clinic for Women opened new clinics in Alexandria to add to their existing presence in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Inova Cares Clinic for Families opened a Herndon location to add to its presence in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, and Manassas. Inova Medical House Calls continued to grow its service area to include Mt. Vernon. In 2022, Inova's Community Health Division will launch two new programs in the region that address community need - Inova Pride Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals and Inova Cares for Behavioral Health. Both programs were in development in 2021 and are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. The hospital is committed to remaining financially healthy so that it can grow to enhance clinical services and to continue providing a range of community benefits. The hospital's Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Certain issues are beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital has insufficient resources to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, and obesity and obesity-related concerns are not covered as priority target areas in this plan. Even so, there are many activities in these areas throughout the Inova system.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA MT VERNON HOSPITAL
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COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the CommunityAs the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Inova collaborated with multiple community partners to get "shots in arms" across the region.Inova's first large-scale vaccine distribution center, which opened at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in late 2020, was soon vaccinating up to 4,000 Inova team members per day. In early 2021, Inova served as the primary source of vaccines for public and private school teachers and employees, and vaccinated community members aged 65+ by appointment. To accommodate increasing demand, the site moved to the Inova Stonebridge COVID-19 Vaccination Center in the City of Alexandria and began accepting walk-in appointments from the general public in mid-March. The site also offered drive-through vaccinations to improve access. Members of Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, and the Virginia National Guard helped with patient movement and flow. The Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps provided 10 volunteers each day in addition to the 100 Inova team members needed daily to administer vaccines. By the end of 2021 more than 450,000 vaccines had been administered.For those who couldn't leave their homes to get a vaccine, the Inova Medical House Calls was one of the first groups to operationalize in-home vaccines in early 2021. Between January and March, the team administered 1,260 doses to 655 homebound older adults and family caregivers without wasting a single dose. Later, the program partnered with the Fairfax County Health Department to continue in-home vaccinations and boosters. Among those who received the vaccine were homebound ElderLink patients over the age of 65. ElderLink is a partnership between Inova and the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging that promotes the well-being of older adults and caregivers. Despite widespread availability as the year progressed, some community members did not have access or were reluctant to get the vaccine. To reach them, Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) teamed up with local health departments in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Williams counties, which linked ICCF with pastors from local African American churches to rally their congregations. Faith leaders became incredibly important in building trusted relationships between healthcare systems and communities they serve to improve access to care for all. The churches helped to coordinate transportation to ICCF locations, and ICCF set aside clinic days and times during non-work hours to meet the needs of this community.As a result of these joint outreach efforts, more than 4,000 community members were vaccinated at designated ICCF sites. Inova team members administered the shots while church volunteers and health department workers coordinated registration and flow. To educate the community and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Inova created and participated in a number of messaging campaigns, including: Get the Vaccine! - Inova produced 45 videos to address vaccine hesitancy and reinforce that the vaccine is safe and effective. Inova physicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds and specialties, including general and internal medicine, surgery, OB-GYN and pediatrics, participated. Providers recorded the message in English and their native languages. Inova also used the videos to engage faith, school and business leaders who found them useful in reaching congregations, families and customers. Vax UP FCPS - In mid-October, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) reached out to request a partnership with Inova's pediatricians to address the questions and concerns of parents considering vaccinating their soon-to-be eligible 5- to 11-year-olds. Within a few weeks, and in time for the official authorization, the joint Inova-FCPS team created videos answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. These videos were posted to the FCPS page and were made available on the Inova Get the Vaccine! page to maximize their reach in all areas of Northern Virginia.Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination - In February, Inova team members held a town hall with Black church leaders to discuss the vaccine, address hesitancy and discuss messaging for congregations. This well-informed and collaborative conversation helped shape Inova's outreach efforts to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, while supporting faith leaders in their efforts to keep their communities healthy.Expansion of Community Health Clinics and ProgramsInova continued to grow its community presence through the expansion of clinics and programs into specific neighborhoods which are open to individuals throughout Northern Virginia. Inova Ewing FACT and Inova Cares Clinic for Women opened new clinics in Alexandria to add to their existing presence in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Inova Cares Clinic for Families opened a Herndon location to add to its presence in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, and Manassas. Inova Medical House Calls continued to grow its service area to include Mt. Vernon. In 2022, Inova's Community Health Division will launch two new programs in the region that address community need - Inova Pride Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals and Inova Cares for Behavioral Health. Both programs were in development in 2021 and are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. The hospital is committed to remaining financially healthy so that it can grow to enhance clinical services and to continue providing a range of community benefits. The hospital's Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Certain issues are beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital has insufficient resources to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, obesity, and obesity-related concerns are not covered as priority target areas in this plan. Even so, there are many activities in these areas throughout the Inova system.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
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COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the CommunityAs the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Inova collaborated with multiple community partners to get "shots in arms" across the region.Inova's first large-scale vaccine distribution center, which opened at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in late 2020, was soon vaccinating up to 4,000 Inova team members per day. In early 2021, Inova served as the primary source of vaccines for public and private school teachers and employees, and vaccinated community members aged 65+ by appointment. To accommodate increasing demand, the site moved to the Inova Stonebridge COVID-19 Vaccination Center in the City of Alexandria and began accepting walk-in appointments from the general public in mid-March. The site also offered drive-through vaccinations to improve access. Members of Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, and the Virginia National Guard helped with patient movement and flow. The Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps provided 10 volunteers each day in addition to the 100 Inova team members needed daily to administer vaccines. By the end of 2021 more than 450,000 vaccines had been administered.For those who couldn't leave their homes to get a vaccine, the Inova Medical House Calls was one of the first groups to operationalize in-home vaccines in early 2021. Between January and March, the team administered 1,260 doses to 655 homebound older adults and family caregivers without wasting a single dose. Despite widespread availability as the year progressed, some community members did not have access or were reluctant to get the vaccine. To reach them, Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) teamed up with local health departments in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Williams counties, which linked ICCF with pastors from local African American churches to rally their congregations. Faith leaders became incredibly important in building trusted relationships between healthcare systems and communities they serve to improve access to care for all. The churches helped to coordinate transportation to ICCF locations, and ICCF set aside clinic days and times during non-work hours to meet the needs of this community.In addition, ICCF's Community Health Workers and the Loudoun County Health Department focused on reaching Latino communities. Connections were made at local churches and businesses, as well as community events including food distribution days hosted by Loudoun Hunger Relief. As a result of these joint outreach efforts, more than 4,000 community members were vaccinated at designated ICCF sites. Inova team members administered the shots while church volunteers and health department workers coordinated registration and flow. To educate the community and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Inova created and participated in a number of messaging campaigns, including: Get the Vaccine! - Inova produced 45 videos to address vaccine hesitancy and reinforce that the vaccine is safe and effective. Inova physicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds and specialties, including general and internal medicine, surgery, OB-GYN and pediatrics, participated. Providers recorded the message in English and their native languages. Inova also used the videos to engage faith, school and business leaders who found them useful in reaching congregations, families and customers. Vax UP FCPS - In mid-October, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) reached out to request a partnership with Inova's pediatricians to address the questions and concerns of parents considering vaccinating their soon-to-be eligible 5- to 11-year-olds. Within a few weeks, and in time for the official authorization, the joint Inova-FCPS team created videos answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. These videos were posted to the FCPS page and were made available on the Inova Get the Vaccine! page to maximize their reach in all areas of Northern Virginia.Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination - In February, Inova team members held a virtual town hall with Black church leaders to discuss the vaccine, address hesitancy and discuss messaging for congregations. This well-informed and collaborative conversation helped shape Inova's outreach efforts to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, while supporting faith leaders in their efforts to keep their communities healthy.Expansion of Community Health Clinics and ProgramsInova continued to grow its community presence through the expansion of clinics and programs into specific neighborhoods which are open to individuals throughout Northern Virginia. Inova Ewing FACT and Inova Cares Clinic for Women opened new clinics in Alexandria to add to their existing presence in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Inova Cares Clinic for Families opened a Herndon location to add to its presence in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, and Manassas. Inova Medical House Calls continued to grow its service area to include Mt. Vernon. In 2022, Inova's Community Health Division will launch two new programs in the region that address community need - Inova Pride Clinic for LGBTQ+ individuals and Inova Cares for Behavioral Health. Both programs were in development in 2021 and are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. The hospital is committed to remaining financially healthy so that it can grow to enhance clinical services and to continue providing a range of community benefits. The hospital's Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Certain issues are beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital has insufficient resources to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, and obesity and obesity-related concerns are not covered as priority target areas in this plan. Even so, there are many activities in these areas throughout the Inova system.
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