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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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Part V, Section B
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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 SURG CTR LLC, - Facility 7: NORTHERN VIRGINIA SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 8: FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD SURGERY CTR LLC, - Facility 9: MCLEAN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, - Facility 10: INOVA AMBULATORY SURGERY CTR 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 2022 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Five areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IFH community: Chronic Conditions; Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Mental Health; and Neighborhood, Community and Environment. 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 2022 through 2025. 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 Healthcare Access, Mental Health and Economic Stability. 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.
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For Inova Fairfax Hospital :While a regional approach guided the CHNA, 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 Community Action Committee planned and produced the Fairfax 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, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process gathered community input through two of the three main assessments - Forces of Change discussions and the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment 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 representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the local Health Department, the local Federally Qualified Health Centers, elected officials, the County Health Care Advisory Board, the Partnership for Healthier Fairfax, Regional Faith Based Leaders and the local Action Committee.Inova and the Community Action Committee members 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 and were distributed and collected by Community Health Workers.
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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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A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2022 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those priorities. 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 aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide Inova's community benefit activities for the period of 2023-2025. 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, rather than select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community partners to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Based on the CHNA process, three priority areas were chosen for the 2023-2025 Implementation Strategy: healthcare access, economic stability and behavioral health.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, the Fairfax County Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2022 CHNA Implementation Strategy.A structure was implemented in 2020 whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the local 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 create and drive strategy for the system, and the local committees are responsible for bringing together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, mental health stakeholders, community partners including but not limited to Neighborhood Health (Federally Qualified Health Center/FQHC), Capital City Nurses, Northern Virginia Family Services, ADAMS Center, Shepherd's Center, Adams Center, Fairfax County local government teams (Health Department, Neighborhood and Community Services, and Fairfax County Public Schools) and community members who reside in Fairfax neighborhoods.This year, Implementation Strategy projects that address the top three health issues included:Healthcare Access: Inova created the Fairfax Medical Home resource and has begun drafting a community facing version of the document for review by members of the Action Committee.Inova supported non-profit partners and the Fairfax County Health Department to join the Unite Us platform to enrich the referral network.Action Committee partners share resources and insights to facilitate joint marketing of health-related community activities and events. In 2024 these included important messaging around county malaria information, Community Health Assessment data walks, and the development of the Fairfax Community Health Improvement Plan.Inova continues to facilitate the monthly Northern Virginia Community Health Access Forum meetings during which community health workers and navigators learn about community resources and share opportunities.Economic Stability:Action Committee partners, including Inova, collaborate with the public schools on career exposure and development for students, and share opportunities in the meetings. Partners who host job training resources share those opportunities during meetings to enhance reach and recruitment. This includes the planning of a new Doula training program that will engage community members with lived experience to become certified.Mental Health:Action Committee members collaborate to enhance the marketing and reach of available mental health and substance use programing, including REVIVE! and Mental Health First Aid to individuals they serve. In order to address social isolation, Action Committee members engage with existing volunteer structures in the community. Conversations have begun with community partners and the schools to facilitate structured opportunities for students to engage with older adults. Inova in the CommunityLocal action 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 continue 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, guided by our Community Health Workers, 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 with the public schools, houses of worship, partner organizations and local colleges. Inova team members provide education, navigation and screening opportunities in a variety of these settings, such as Lorton Community Action Center's March Into Better Health Event, Culmore Clinic's Community Day Fair, Crossroads Baptist Church's Health Fair and Vienna Seventh-Day Adventist Church's Health Fair.Community WorkforceInova's community-based workforce development initiative, Dream B!G, aims to ensure the healthcare workforce reflects and represents the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives under-invited youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members from many 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, share their work-life experiences and invite students to visit the healthcare setting. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.The Inova Community Health team and Inova Talent Acquisition partnered to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes outlines of positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities 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 responsive and representative workforce. In 2024, over 400 Fairfax County Public School students and students from George Mason University's EIP Summer Program, grades 10-12, attended Dream B!G events at Inova Fairfax Hospital. They toured and visited with team members in the Advanced Surgical Technology and Education Center, experienced virtual-reality based training in the Inova Center for Advanced Medical Simulation, observed the respiratory system with pig lungs, engaged in neuroscience activities, and practiced physical exams with University of Virginia medical students. Their visits included small-group roundtable discussions with team members from across the hospital. In 2024, prior Dream B!G students were offered the opportunity to join a mentorship cohort focused on career pathways to becoming physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Students were grouped into pods based on their interests and met with Inova team members in those careers. In addition to two in-person events, Inova team members connected with the students via email, phone, and meetups throughout the year.In partnership with the Fairfax County Health Department's Public Health Youth Ambassador Program, Inova provided community-based training and experiential opportunities for Fairfax County Public High School students with low-income backgrounds. Community Health Workers (CHWs) from Inova Cares for Families provided training experiences for students to supplement computer-based learning modules.
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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 (IFSSC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2022 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Four areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IAH/IFSSC community: Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Mental Health; and Neighborhood, Community and Environment. 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 2022 through 2025. 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-IFSSC has identified as its community benefit priorities Healthcare Access, Mental Health and Economic Stability. 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.
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For IAH:While a regional approach guided the CHNA, 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 Community Action Committee planned and produced the Alexandria 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, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process gathered community input through two of the three main assessments - Forces of Change discussions and the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment 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 representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the local Health Department, the local Federally Qualified Health Centers, elected officials, the Partnership for Healthier Alexandria, Regional Faith Based Leaders and the local Action Committee.Inova and the Community Action Committee members 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 and were distributed and collected by Community Health Workers.
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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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A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2022 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those priorities. 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 aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide Inova's community benefit activities for the period of 2023-2025. 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, rather than select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community partners to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Based on the CHNA process, three priority areas were chosen for the 2023-2025 Implementation Strategy: healthcare access, economic stability and behavioral health.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, the Alexandria Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2022 CHNA Implementation Strategy.A structure was implemented in 2020 whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the local 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 create and drive strategy for the system, and the local committees are responsible for bringing together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith based organizations, mental health stakeholders, community partners including but not limited to the Alexandria City local government teams (Health Department, Community and Human Services), True Ground Housing Partners, Capital City Nurses, the Child & Family Network Centers, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Neighborhood Health of Northern Virginia (Federally Qualified Health Center/FQHC), Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, The Landing Alexandria, Smart Public Health Consulting, VCU Health, Concerned Citizen Network of Alexandria (CCNA), Four Mile Run, Capital Youth Empowerment Program, Housing Alexandria, Move2Learn, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria, and community members that reside in Alexandria neighborhoods. In 2024, Implementation Strategy projects included supporting efforts to provide safe spaces for discussions around mental health, decreasing barriers for community members to access care and resources through partnerships and support new programs to increase community-based workforce development opportunities. Healthcare Access: Action Committee partners share resources and insights to facilitate joint marketing of health-related community activities and events.Inova made changes to its financial assistance program, removing the requirement for notarization on the application and extending the covered period to 12 months per application.Action Committee partners collaborated to establish a platform for navigators via the Community Health Worker Forum.Mental Health:Action Committee members hosted mental health forums, panels, open discussions, and community breakfasts where mental health stakeholders (i.e. the Sheriff, local churches and providers) could come together to align and discuss programs. This effort continues in 2025.Action Committee members worked to advance the Marcus Alert (dial 988) with geospatial capabilities and training of call centers for a larger awareness of available mental health services.Economic Stability:Action Committee partners, including Inova, collaborate with the public schools on career exposure and development for students, and share opportunities in the meetings.Action Committee members completed the first year of a guaranteed income program pilot within the City of Alexandria, where participants reported significantly more peaceful and stable home environments, were able to spend more time with their children and were less likely to be living off their savings.Inova in the CommunityLocal action 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 continue 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, guided by our Community Health Workers, 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 participating in events with the public schools, houses of worship, partner organizations and local colleges. Inova team members provide education, navigation and screening opportunities in a variety of these settings, such as Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria's Men's Health Expo's, Housing Alexandria's Resource Fair, Senior Services of Alexandria's Senior Health Fair and Alexandria Soccer Association's Soccer and Health Fiesta. Community WorkforceInova's community-based workforce development initiative, Dream B!G, aims to ensure the healthcare workforce reflects and represents the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives under-invited youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members from many 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, share their work-life experiences and invite students to visit the healthcare setting. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.The Inova Community Health team and Inova Talent Acquisition partnered to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes outlines of positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities 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 responsive and representative workforce. In April 2024, 40 students from Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), grades 10-12, attended a Dream B!G event at Inova Alexandria Hospital. They had the opportunity to tour the emergency department and engaged in hands-on activities with team members in the Cancer, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Departments. Their visit ended with small-group roundtable discussions with team members from across the hospital. Inova team members engaged with ACPS throughout 2024 by attending Alexandria's Essential Worker Day for middle school students and welcomed students at Inova Fairfax's ASTEC and Dome centers for field trips. In 2024, prior Dream B!G students were offered the opportunity to join a mentorship cohort focused on career pathways to becoming physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Students were grouped into pods based on their interests and met with Inova team members in those careers. In addition to two in-person events, Inova team members connected with the students via email, phone, and meetups throughout the year.
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Question 3eInova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) and Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center (ILASC) completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2022 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Four areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the ILH/ILASC community: Economic Stability, Healthcare Access, Mental Health, and Neighborhood, Community and Environment. 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 2022 through 2025. 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 Healthcare Access, Mental Health and Economic Stability. 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.
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For ILH:While a regional approach guided the CHNA, 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 Community Action Committee 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, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process gathered community input through two of the three main assessments - Forces of Change discussions and the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment 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 representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the local Health Department; the local Federally Qualified Health Centers; the Board of Supervisors; the Loudoun Human Services Network; Loudoun Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Disability Services; Loudoun Pediatric Obesity Coalition; a Community Health Worker Collaborative; Regionwide Faith Based leaders and the local Action Committee.Inova and the Community Action Committee members 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 and were distributed and collected by Community Health Workers.
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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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A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2022 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those priorities. 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 aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide Inova's community benefit activities for the period of 2023-2025. 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, rather than select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community partners to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Based on the CHNA process, three priority areas were chosen for the 2023-2025 Implementation Strategy: healthcare access, economic stability and behavioral health.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, the Loudoun County Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2022 CHNA Implementation Strategy.A structure was implemented in 2020 whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the local 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 create and drive strategy for the system, and the local committees are responsible for bringing together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, community partners including but not limited to Healthworks (Federally Qualified Health Center/FQHC), Loudoun Free Clinic, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Northern Virginia Family Services, Capital City Nurses, Insight Memory Care, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ryan Bartel Foundation, Loudoun County local government teams (Health Department; Human Services; Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, Public Schools) and community members who reside in Loudoun neighborhoods.This year, Implementation Strategy projects that address the top three health issues included:Healthcare Access: Inova maintains and disseminates the Loudoun Medical Home resource and has begun drafting a community facing version of the document for review by members of the Action Committee.Inova partnered with philanthropic organizations to establish a cohort of non-profit partners in Loudoun to join the Unite Us referral platform and enhance the network. With this network expansion, Inova facilitated conversations with Loudoun County Public Schools to engage with the Unite Us referral platform for student and family navigationAction Committee partners share resources and insights to facilitate joint marketing of health-related community activities and events.Mental Health:Action Committee members collaborate to enhance the marketing and reach of available mental health and substance use programing, including REVIVE! and The Fort, to individuals they serve. In order to address social isolation among teens and older adults, Inova has engaged in discussions with the schools and community partners to facilitate connections via Capstone requirements. Economic Stability:Action Committee partners, including Inova, collaborate with the public schools on career exposure and development for students, and share opportunities in the meetings. Several new Job for a Day partners were recruited via the meetings.Partners who host job training resources share those opportunities during meetings to enhance reach and recruitment.Inova in the CommunityLocal action 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 continue 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, guided by our Community Health Workers, 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 with the public schools, houses of worship, partner organizations and local colleges. Inova team members provide education, navigation and screening opportunities in a variety of these settings, such as at SterlingFest, the annual Latino Festival, Crossroads Health & Wellness Fair, Paint Loudoun Red for Heart Health Event and the Loudoun Pride Festival.To help address the health needs of unhoused individuals, Inova reached out to local shelter teams to identify health gaps and needs of their residents and visitors. Inova Loudoun Hospital's mobile health services, government relations and community health teams partnered with Shelter House to create nurse-led health screening events, providing shelter residents with blood pressure checks and active referrals to appropriate healthcare services. Clients with healthcare and financial needs are connected to accessible medical homes, Medicaid and financial assistance. Clients living outdoors are provided with tick bite care and Lyme disease prevention kits from the Loudoun County Health Department. Inova Juniper Program provides outreach and screening onsite including an average of 20 HIV tests per month.Community WorkforceInova's community-based workforce development initiative, Dream B!G, aims to ensure the healthcare workforce reflects and represents the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives under-invited youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members from many 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, share their work-life experiences and invite students to visit the healthcare setting. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.The Inova Community Health team and Inova Talent Acquisition partnered to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes outlines of positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities 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 responsive and representative workforce. In October, 20 high school students attended a Dream B!G event at Inova Loudoun Hospital. They toured departments and visited with team members in the cardiac catheterization lab, physical therapy and "Stop the Bleed" program. Their visit wrapped up with small-group roundtable discussions with team members from across the hospital.In November, 200 students from six middle schools attended the third annual BLOOM! - Building Learning Opportunities and Options in Medical Sciences. The students heard from Inova healthcare professionals about their career journeys and rotated through several hands-on experiences. They explored the Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Bus, practiced CPR with the Loudoun Fire and Rescue Team, and participated in "Stop the Bleed" training.
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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 2022 and found that numerous health status and access problems are present in the community. Six areas were identified as the most significant health needs for the IFOH/INVSC community: Chronic Conditions, Economic Stability, Healthcare Access, Tobacco and Substance Use, Mental Health, and Neighborhood, Community and Environment. 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 2022 through 2025. 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 Healthcare Access, Mental Health and Economic Stability. 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.
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For IFOH:While a regional approach guided the CHNA, 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 Community Action Committee planned and produced the Fair Oaks 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, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process gathered community input through two of the three main assessments - Forces of Change discussions and the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment 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 representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the local Health Department, the local Federally Qualified Health Centers, elected officials, the County Health Care Advisory Board, the Partnership for Healthier Fairfax, Regional Faith Based Leaders and the local Action Committee.Inova and the Community Action Committee members 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 and were distributed and collected by Community Health Workers.
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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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A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2022 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those priorities. 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 aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide Inova's community benefit activities for the period of 2023-2025. 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, rather than select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community partners to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Based on the CHNA process, three priority areas were chosen for the 2023-2025 Implementation Strategy: healthcare access, economic stability and behavioral health.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, the Fairfax County Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2022 CHNA Implementation Strategy.A structure was implemented in 2020 whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the local 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 create and drive strategy for the system, and the local committees are responsible for bringing together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, community partners including but not limited to Healthworks (Federally Qualified Health Center/FQHC), Northern Virginia Family Services, Cornerstones, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, Capital City Nurses, Shepherd's Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Fairfax County local government teams (Health Department, Neighborhood and Community Services, Community Services Board, and Fairfax County Public Schools) and community members who reside in Fair Oaks neighborhoods.This year, Implementation Strategy projects that address the top three health issues included:Healthcare Access: Inova created the Fair Oaks Medical Home resource and has begun drafting a community facing version of the document for review by members of the Action Committee.Inova supported non-profit partners and the Fairfax County Health Department to join the Unite Us platform to enrich the referral network.Action Committee partners share resources and insights to facilitate joint marketing of health-related community activities and events.The Action Committee served as a focus group regarding a Cancer Screening outreach project, providing valuable input to the coordinators regarding community engagement.Economic Stability:Action Committee members have access to the health landscape dashboard which combines mapping of health outcomes and social drivers of health in local geographies.Action Committee partners, including Inova, collaborate with the public schools on career exposure and development for students, and share opportunities in the meetings. Partners who host job training resources share those opportunities during meetings to enhance reach and recruitment.Mental Health:Action Committee members collaborate to enhance the marketing and reach of available mental health and substance use programing, including REVIVE! and Mental Health First Aid to individuals they serve. In order to address social isolation, Action Committee members engage with existing volunteer structures in the community. Conversations have begun with community partners and the schools to facilitate structured opportunities for students to engage with older adults. Inova in the CommunityLocal action 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 continue 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, guided by our Community Health Workers, 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 the public schools, houses of worship, partner organizations and local colleges. Inova team members provide education, navigation and screening opportunities in a variety of these settings, such as Lorton Community Action Center's March Into Better Health Event, Mason District's Health Care Fair and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries' Client Resource Fair.Community WorkforceInova's community-based workforce development initiative, Dream B!G, aims to ensure the healthcare workforce reflects and represents the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives under-invited youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members from many 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, share their work-life experiences and invite students to visit the healthcare setting. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.The Inova Community Health team and Inova Talent Acquisition partnered to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes outlines of positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities 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 responsive and representative workforce. In December 2024, 40 students from Herndon High School, grades 10-12, attended a Dream B!G event at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. They had the opportunity to tour the operating rooms and engaged in hands-on activities with team members from the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and Respiratory Department. Their visit ended with small-group roundtable discussions with team members from across the hospital. In 2024, prior Dream B!G students were offered the opportunity to join a mentorship cohort focused on career pathways to becoming physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Students were grouped into pods based on their interests and met with Inova team members in those careers. In addition to two in-person events, Inova team members connected with the students via email, phone, and meetups throughout the year.In partnership with the Fairfax County Health Department's Public Health Youth Ambassador Program, Inova provided community-based training and experiential opportunities for Fairfax County Public High School students with low-income backgrounds. Community Health Workers (CHWs) from Inova Cares for Families provided training experiences for students to supplement computer-based learning modules.
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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 Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) and Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center (IASCL) at Lorton completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2022 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 IMVH/IASCL community: Chronic Conditions; Economic Stability; Healthcare Access; Health Literacy; Mental Health; Neighborhood, Community and 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 2022 through 2025. 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 Healthcare Access, Mental Health and Economic Stability. 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.
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For IMVH:While a regional approach guided the CHNA, 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 Community Action Committee planned and produced the Mount Vernon 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, input was received from diverse sources including the local health department, hospital staff, representatives of key community groups and individual community members.This 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process gathered community input through two of the three main assessments - Forces of Change discussions and the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment 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 representatives conducted Forces of Change sessions with the local Health Department, the local Federally Qualified Health Centers, elected officials, the County Health Care Advisory Board, the Partnership for Healthier Fairfax, Regional Faith Based Leaders and the local Action Committee.Inova and the Community Action Committee members 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 and were distributed and collected by Community Health Workers.
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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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A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in 2022 to identify the significant health needs in the community and to inform development of an Implementation Strategy to address those priorities. 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 aim of the Implementation Strategy is to guide Inova's community benefit activities for the period of 2023-2025. 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, rather than select outreach efforts based solely on internal growth priorities. Implementation Strategies should be broad based and work with community partners to improve health outside the walls of the hospital, increase prevention efforts and improve public health.Based on the CHNA process, three priority areas were chosen for the 2023-2025 Implementation Strategy: healthcare access, economic stability and behavioral health.Update - Year TwoImplementation StructureMembers of the Community Health Division, Inova leadership, the Fairfax County Health Department, and community partners have been working diligently on the priority areas set forth in the 2022 CHNA Implementation Strategy.A structure was implemented in 2020 whereby a steering committee addresses system-wide approaches to improving CHNA-identified health needs and the local Mount 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 create and drive strategy for the system, and the local committees are responsible for bringing together representatives from multiple Inova departments, faith-based organizations, primary and secondary education institutions, community businesses and organizations, mental health stakeholders, community partners including but not limited to:Capital City Nurses, Gang Response Intervention Team of Prince William County, Smart Public Health Consulting, VCU Health, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Gum Springs Community Center, Hybla Valley Community Center, Lazera Ministries, United Community, Community+, Neighborhood Health (Federally Qualified Health Center/FQHC), Fairfax County local government teams (Neighborhood and Community Services, Public Schools, Health Department) and community members who reside in Mt. Vernon neighborhoods.In 2024, Implementation Strategy projects included collaborating and growing partnerships with smaller non-profits focused on mental health services to broaden outreach and service delivery, partnering with local workforce development centers to provide capacity building trainings and drafting a medical home resource list for the Mount Vernon area.Healthcare Access: Inova made changes to its financial assistance program, removing the requirement for notarization on the application and extending the covered period to 12 months per application.Action Committee partners collaborated to establish the Community Health Worker Forum across Northern Virginia.Action Committee partners share resources and insights to facilitate joint marketing of health-related community activities and events.Mental Health:Action Committee partners brought sound bath program into high schools as an introduction to the benefits of mindful stress reduction.Inova lowered the age requirement in the Inova Cares for Behavioral Health clinic to 14.Economic Stability:Inova worked with Action Committee members to host resume reviews and job pairing days in workforce development centers, connecting over 100 candidates across the region.Action Committee partners, including Inova, collaborate with the public schools on career exposure and development for students.Action Committee members partnered to find youth employment opportunities for at-risk teenagers.Inova in the CommunityLocal action 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 continue 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, guided by our Community Health Workers, 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 with the public schools, houses of worship, partner organizations and local colleges. Inova team members provide education, navigation and screening opportunities in a variety of these settings, such as Lazera Ministries Black Women's Health Retreat, Del Ray and ALIVE!'s Community Health Fair, Bethlehem Baptist Church's Men's Health Clinic, Gum Springs' Community Health Fair, and United Community's Diabetes Resource Fair.Community WorkforceInova's community-based workforce development initiative, Dream B!G, aims to ensure the healthcare workforce reflects and represents the communities Inova has the privilege to serve. The program was created in 2021 and gives under-invited youth an up-close look at a variety of healthcare careers and roles. Inova team members from many 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, share their work-life experiences and invite students to visit the healthcare setting. The goal is to inspire young people to visualize their own healthcare career success stories.The Inova Community Health team and Inova Talent Acquisition partnered to develop resources for youth and adults who aspire to a healthcare career. Information includes outlines of positions that don't require post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities 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 responsive and representative workforce. In May 2024, 40 students from Mount Vernon high school, grades 10-12, attended a Dream B!G event at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. They toured departments and engaged in hands-on activities with team members in the Surgical Services, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Neurosciences and Imagery Departments. Their visit ended with small-group roundtable discussions with team members from across the hospital. In addition, Inova's Neuroscience Department visited West Potomac Academy to conduct hands-on activities and highlight career opportunities.In 2024, prior Dream B!G students were offered the opportunity to join a mentorship cohort focused on career pathways to becoming physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Students were grouped into pods based on their interests and met with Inova team members in those careers. In addition to two in-person events, Inova team members connected with the students via email, phone, and meetups throughout the year.In partnership with the Fairfax County Health Department's Public Health Youth Ambassador Program, Inova provided community-based training and experiential opportunities for Fairfax County Public High School students with low-income backgrounds. Community Health Workers (CHWs) from Inova Cares for Families provided training experiences for students to supplement computer-based learning modules. Inova organized a series of job pairing events for community members eager to explore healthcare career opportunities. In collaboration with the WISH Center, Capital Youth Empowerment Group, Charles Houston Recreation Center and the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center, Inova brought personalized career coaching and development directly to their facilities, providing invaluable support to job seekers. Through these efforts, they aimed to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the healthcare job market, fostering growth and opportunity for all participants.
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Inova organized a series of job pairing events for community members eager to explore healthcare career opportunities. In collaboration with Crossroads Jobs, the WISH Center, Bridges to Independence, and other community partners, Inova brought personalized career coaching and development directly to their facilities, providing invaluable support to job seekers. Through these efforts, they aimed to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the healthcare job market, fostering growth and opportunity for all participants.In October, Inova convened regional workforce partners to initiate and coordinate efforts to improve health and life sciences career awareness and education. Together, the Northern Virginia Healthcare Workforce Collaborative will facilitate and communicate pathways designed to build a workforce to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of Northern Virginia.Social Drivers of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova adopted SDOH screening tool made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social drivers. 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. In 2024, Inova continued to socialize the tool in all inpatient and outpatient settings and utilize tracking dashboards to help departments visualize their successes and opportunities in collecting this information. Information available on Inova's intranet helped teams develop approaches to data collection via a variety of mechanisms, including directly from patients and via Inova's online MyChart patient portal. Data collected during this process is now able to be overlayed on other health outcomes to assist in the development of interventions.In April 2023, Inova rolled out the Unite Us/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners. Over 7,000 team members across the Inova system now have the ability to make referrals from the electronic medical record, and several of Inova's community health clinics and programs are set up to accept referrals through the platform. Inova is working closely with community partners to assist in adoption of the platform throughout the non-profit landscape creating a robust referral network. This is a critical collaboration and will close the loop for those using the SDOH screening tool by providing easy access to refer patients to multiple community resources that address other components of the social drivers of health.Inova Grant OpportunitiesEvery year Inova provides grant and partner funding to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2024, the overall award amount was approximately $1,000,000. Awardees in the Fairfax region included: Afghan-American Women's Association - $25,315: This funding will help (A-AWA) provide Afghan refugees with tools and resources to address their mental health needs and navigate the complexities of resettlement, while preserving their dignity and culture.Alexandria Seaport Foundation - $25,000: This fund will help Alexandria Seaport Foundation continue their program and serve young adult ages 18 to 23 who need a new start. This includes access to high quality mental and behavioral health services to help them build the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue education and become long-term connected citizens.True Ground Housing Partners - $25,000: This grant will support their Arts Therapy and Senior Prom programs. These programs encourage senior citizens to form strong bonds among each other, build social networks, and helps to prevent isolation in the senior community.Carpenter's Shelter - $25,000: Through this funding, Carpenter's Shelter will provide healthcare services, health screenings, mental health support, case management and housing location assistance for people with unstable housing.Girls on the Run of NOVA - $25,000: The funding will facilitate programs that provide mental health resources and outreach, and foster environments that reduce anxiety for elementary and middle school girls.Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc. - $25,000: Through this funding Just Neighbors Ministry will expand their Immigrant-Focused Medical Legal Partnership (IMLP) program which is aimed at helping uninsured immigrant families gain knowledge and legal representation that will give them greater access to an immigration benefit, including longer-term and comprehensive health care.Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services - $24,490: The funds will enable Learn & Live Holistic Health Services provide culturally sensitive mental health literacy services, improve mental health disorder screening, and increase healthcare access for uninsured immigrants.La Cocina VA DBA Kitchen of Purpose - $25,000: This funding will support their programs that address the need in low-income communities for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.Lorton Community Action Center - $25,000: This grant will enable Lorton Community Action Center to provide weekly assistance to low-income families to increase their access to healthy food.Loudoun Hunger Relief - $35,000: This funding will help Loudoun Hunger Relief establish a pantry and Human Services Center, which will provide access to economically stabilizing services in a central location in Sterling.Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation - $25,000: This funding will support Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation's program that focuses on improving access to dental care for vulnerable populations. Thereby, contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing community health and well-being.Planning for Senior Life - $25,000: This grant will allow Planning for Senior Life to collaborate with healthcare facilities to collect durable medical equipment and provide mobility equipment to low-income, under- or uninsured older adults.Prevention of Blindness Society - $25,000: This funding will support their "See for Yourself" program. It will address the growing demand for glaucoma treatment by providing education, screening, and links to treatment in underserved communities. The program equips adults with the knowledge to remain vigilant over their eye health and to create a pathway for underserved people to engage with the health system. Centers for Opportunity - $25,000: This funding will allow Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia to identify individuals in need of employment support and provide skill development workshops, outreach and job placement services.Ryan Bartel Foundation - $25,000: This funding will help Ryan Bartel Foundation expand the community mental wellness program FORT, which provides a safe, healing community space for teens to de-stress and connect with peers, fostering belonging and acceptance.Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia - $25,000: Funding will support Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia in providing free transportation to older adults for their medical appointments and community destinations of choice. Additionally it will enable older adults to continue to live independently in their homes and to provide opportunities for them to lead healthier and more socially engaged lives.The Chris Atwood Foundation - $28,686: The funding will enable Chris Atwood Foundation to hire a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to ensure residents with substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health issues receive recovery coaching, recovery plans, transportation assistance, employment assistance and resource navigation.The Fenwick Foundation - $35,000: This funding will allow The Fenwick Foundation to provide free dental care to under-resourced patients through mobile and portable dentistry.Wesley Housing - $25,000: This funding will support Wesley Housing's programs that promotes economic stability by prioritizing stable housing through eviction prevention and diversion services. Thus, ensuring households with low income have a stable and an affordable living situation, community members to obtain new job skills, and to have the opportunity to improve their health. Women Giving Back - $25,000: This grant will help Women Giving Back launch a "Nonprofit Hub" featuring partnerships that will significantly increase community access to local healthcare resources and support economic stability.
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Inova organized a series of job pairing events for community members eager to explore healthcare career opportunities. In collaboration with the WISH Center, Bridges to Independence, Capital Youth Empowerment Group, Charles Houston Recreation Center and the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center, Inova brought personalized career coaching and development directly to their facilities, providing invaluable support to job seekers. Through these efforts, they aimed to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the healthcare job market, fostering growth and opportunity for all participants.In October, Inova convened regional workforce partners to initiate and coordinate efforts to improve health and life sciences career awareness and education. Together, the Northern Virginia Healthcare Workforce Collaborative will facilitate and communicate pathways designed to build a workforce to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of Northern Virginia.Social Drivers of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova adopted SDOH screening tool made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social drivers. 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. In 2024, Inova continued to socialize the tool in all inpatient and outpatient settings and utilize tracking dashboards to help departments visualize their successes and opportunities in collecting this information. Information available on Inova's intranet helped teams develop approaches to data collection via a variety of mechanisms, including directly from patients and via Inova's online MyChart patient portal. Data collected during this process is now able to be overlayed on other health outcomes to assist in the development of interventions.In April 2023, Inova rolled out the Unite Us/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners. Over 7,000 team members across the Inova system now have the ability to make referrals from the electronic medical record, and several of Inova's community health clinics and programs are set up to accept referrals through the platform. Inova is working closely with community partners to assist in adoption of the platform throughout the non-profit landscape creating a robust referral network. This is a critical collaboration and will close the loop for those using the SDOH screening tool by providing easy access to refer patients to multiple community resources that address other components of the social drivers of health.Inova Grant OpportunitiesEvery year Inova provides grant and partner funding to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2024, the overall award amount was approximately $1,000,000. Awardees in the Alexandria region included: Afghan-American Women's Association - $25,315: This funding will help (A-AWA) provide Afghan refugees with tools and resources to address their mental health needs and navigate the complexities of resettlement, while preserving their dignity and culture.Alexandria Seaport Foundation - $25,000: This fund will help Alexandria Seaport Foundation continue their program and serve young adult ages 18 to 23 who need a new start. This includes access to high quality mental and behavioral health services to help them build the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue education and become long-term connected citizens.Alexandria Soccer Association - $25,000: This grant will support Access4All program, which focuses on, informing families of health care opportunities, providing support and mental health access for students, and providing financial relief by providing snacks and meals for students.True Ground Housing Partners - $25,000: This grant will support their Arts Therapy and Senior Prom programs. These programs encourage senior citizens to form strong bonds among each other, build social networks, and helps to prevent isolation in the senior community.Carpenter's Shelter - $25,000: Through this funding, Carpenter's Shelter will provide healthcare services, health screenings, mental health support, case management and housing location assistance for people with unstable housing.Girls on the Run of NOVA - $25,000: The funding will facilitate programs that provide mental health resources and outreach, and foster environments that reduce anxiety for elementary and middle school girls.Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc. - $25,000: Through this funding Just Neighbors Ministry will expand their Immigrant-Focused Medical Legal Partnership (IMLP) program which is aimed at helping uninsured immigrant families gain knowledge and legal representation that will give them greater access to an immigration benefit, including longer-term and comprehensive health care.Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services - $24,490: The funds will enable Learn & Live Holistic Health Services provide culturally sensitive mental health literacy services, improve mental health disorder screening, and increase healthcare access for uninsured immigrants.La Cocina VA DBA Kitchen of Purpose - $25,000: This funding will support their programs that address the need in low-income communities for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.Lorton Community Action Center - $25,000: This grant will enable Lorton Community Action Center to provide weekly assistance to low-income families to increase their access to healthy food.Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation - $25,000: This funding will support Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation's program that focuses on improving access to dental care for vulnerable populations. Thereby, contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing community health and well-being.Prevention of Blindness Society - $25,000: This funding will support their "See for Yourself" program. It will address the growing demand for glaucoma treatment by providing education, screening, and links to treatment in underserved communities. The program equips adults with the knowledge to remain vigilant over their eye health and to create a pathway for underserved people to engage with the health system. The Center for Alexandria's Children - $25,000: Funding will support the Center for Alexandria's Children's programs that provide children who have experienced trauma and abuse with streamlined access to mental health services and specialized assessment and treatment. The Fenwick Foundation - $35,000: This funding will allow The Fenwick Foundation to provide free dental care to under-resourced patients through mobile and portable dentistry.Wesley Housing - $25,000: This funding will support Wesley Housing's programs that promotes economic stability by prioritizing stable housing through eviction prevention and diversion services. Thus, ensuring households with low income have a stable and an affordable living situation, community members to obtain new job skills, and to have the opportunity to improve their health. Women Giving Back - $25,000: This grant will help Women Giving Back launch a "Nonprofit Hub" featuring partnerships that will significantly increase community access to local healthcare resources and support economic stability.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. This partnership led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to coordinate with individuals and communities to promote wellness, improve access and address social drivers of health. CHWs are embedded in all Inova Cares clinics, located in regions with high rates of health disparities. CHWs assist patients to stay connected to care and to address their social needs while also being present in communities to foster trust and collaboration with the healthcare system. The value of CHWs is increasingly appreciated across the healthcare system. Inova Fairfax's Hospital Violence Intervention Program is run by CHWs with lived experience relevant to their patients' care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention Outreach Program is also staffed with CHWs who make connections with partners and communities they serve.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
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The Start on Success (SOS) program provides high school seniors with educational disabilities the skills and experiences to succeed in the workplace. In Loudoun County, the cohort of SOS students takes a career and technical education course in the first semester of the year to set them up for success. From January through May, students spend three hours each day participating in a paid internship onsite at Inova Loudoun Hospital. The students are mentored by Inova team members in areas such as supply management, supply chain and food services. The program launched its first cohort during the 2022 - 2023 school year, and its second worked in the hospital starting in January 2024 until their graduation.In 2024, prior Dream B!G students were offered the opportunity to join a mentorship cohort focused on career pathways to becoming physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Students were grouped into pods based on their interests and met with Inova team members in those careers. In addition to two in-person events, Inova team members connected with the students via email, phone, and meetups throughout the year.Inova is very active in Loudoun County Public Schools programming regarding career development. Team members participate on the Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee and the School/Business Partnerships Executive Council and have actively supported the development of curricula for the Health and Medical Sciences Academy and the Academies of Loudoun.Inova organized a series of job pairing events for community members eager to explore healthcare career opportunities. In collaboration with Crossroads Jobs and other local partners, Inova brought personalized career coaching and development directly to their facilities, providing invaluable support to job seekers. Through these efforts, they aimed to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the healthcare job market, fostering growth and opportunity for all participants.In October, Inova convened regional workforce partners to initiate and coordinate efforts to improve health and life sciences career awareness and education. Together, the Northern Virginia Healthcare Workforce Collaborative will facilitate and communicate pathways designed to build a workforce to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of Northern Virginia.Social Drivers of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova adopted SDOH screening tool made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social drivers. 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. In 2024, Inova continued to socialize the tool in all inpatient and outpatient settings and utilize tracking dashboards to help departments visualize their successes and opportunities in collecting this information. Information available on Inova's intranet helped teams develop approaches to data collection via a variety of mechanisms, including directly from patients and via Inova's online MyChart patient portal. Data collected during this process is now able to be overlayed on other health outcomes to assist in the development of interventions.In April 2023, Inova rolled out the Unite Us/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners. Over 7,000 team members across the Inova system now have the ability to make referrals from the electronic medical record, and several of Inova's community health clinics and programs are set up to accept referrals through the platform. Inova is working closely with community partners to assist in adoption of the platform throughout the non-profit landscape creating a robust referral network. This is a critical collaboration and will close the loop for those using the SDOH screening tool by providing easy access to refer patients to multiple community resources that address other components of the social drivers of health.In 2024, Inova partnered with local funders to support 13 Loudoun County nonprofits to join Unite Virginia, the region's coordinated care network powered by Unite Us. The program offered stipends to Loudoun's human services nonprofits to collaboratively learn to use the Unite Us platform to coordinate and streamline service referrals for Loudoun residents.Inova Grant OpportunitiesEvery year Inova provides grant and partner funding to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2024, the overall award amount was approximately $1,000,000. Awardees in the Loudoun region included: Afghan-American Women's Association - $25,315: This funding will help (A-AWA) provide Afghan refugees with tools and resources to address their mental health needs and navigate the complexities of resettlement, while preserving their dignity and culture.True Ground Housing Partners - $25,000: This grant will support their Arts Therapy and Senior Prom programs. These programs encourage senior citizens to form strong bonds among each other, build social networks, and helps to prevent isolation in the senior community.Girls on the Run of NOVA - $25,000: The funding will facilitate programs that provide mental health resources and outreach, and foster environments that reduce anxiety for elementary and middle school girls.Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc. - $25,000: Through this funding Just Neighbors Ministry will expand their Immigrant-Focused Medical Legal Partnership (IMLP) program which is aimed at helping uninsured immigrant families gain knowledge and legal representation that will give them greater access to an immigration benefit, including longer-term and comprehensive health care.Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services - $24,490: The funds will enable Learn & Live Holistic Health Services provide culturally sensitive mental health literacy services, improve mental health disorder screening, and increase healthcare access for uninsured immigrants.Loudoun Hunger Relief - $35,000: This funding will help Loudoun Hunger Relief establish a pantry and Human Services Center, which will provide access to economically stabilizing services in a central location in Sterling.Planning for Senior Life - $25,000: This grant will allow Planning for Senior Life to collaborate with healthcare facilities to collect durable medical equipment and provide mobility equipment to low-income, under- or uninsured older adults.Ryan Bartel Foundation - $25,000: This funding will help Ryan Bartel Foundation expand the community mental wellness program FORT, which provides a safe, healing community space for teens to de-stress and connect with peers, fostering belonging and acceptance.Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia - $25,000: Funding will support Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia in providing free transportation to older adults for their medical appointments and community destinations of choice. Additionally it will enable older adults to continue to live independently in their homes and to provide opportunities for them to lead healthier and more socially engaged lives.The Chris Atwood Foundation - $28,686: The funding will enable Chris Atwood Foundation to hire a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to ensure residents with substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health issues receive recovery coaching, recovery plans, transportation assistance, employment assistance and resource navigation.The Fenwick Foundation - $35,000: This funding will allow The Fenwick Foundation to provide free dental care to under-resourced patients through mobile and portable dentistry.The Links, Incorporated - $25,000: The funding will support The Links Inc facilitate programs that address issues related to heart health, economic stability, mental health and childhood obesity in the African American community.Women Giving Back - $25,000: This grant will help Women Giving Back launch a "Nonprofit Hub" featuring partnerships that will significantly increase community access to local healthcare resources and support economic stability.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. This partnership led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to coordinate with individuals and communities to promote wellness, improve access and address social drivers of health. CHWs are embedded in all Inova Cares clinics, located in regions with high rates of health disparities. CHWs assist patients to stay connected to care and to address their social needs while also being present in communities to foster trust and collaboration with the healthcare system.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
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Inova organized a series of job pairing events for community members eager to explore healthcare career opportunities. In collaboration with Crossroads Jobs, the WISH Center, Bridges to Independence, and other community partners, Inova brought personalized career coaching and development directly to their facilities, providing invaluable support to job seekers. Through these efforts, they aimed to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the healthcare job market, fostering growth and opportunity for all participants.In October, Inova convened regional workforce partners to initiate and coordinate efforts to improve health and life sciences career awareness and education. Together, the Northern Virginia Healthcare Workforce Collaborative will facilitate and communicate pathways designed to build a workforce to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of Northern Virginia.Social Drivers of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova adopted SDOH screening tool made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social drivers. 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. In 2024, Inova continued to socialize the tool in all inpatient and outpatient settings and utilize tracking dashboards to help departments visualize their successes and opportunities in collecting this information. Information available on Inova's intranet helped teams develop approaches to data collection via a variety of mechanisms, including directly from patients and via Inova's online MyChart patient portal. Data collected during this process is now able to be overlayed on other health outcomes to assist in the development of interventions.In April 2023, Inova rolled out the Unite Us/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners. Over 7,000 team members across the Inova system now have the ability to make referrals from the electronic medical record, and several of Inova's community health clinics and programs are set up to accept referrals through the platform. Inova is working closely with community partners to assist in adoption of the platform throughout the non-profit landscape creating a robust referral network. This is a critical collaboration and will close the loop for those using the SDOH screening tool by providing easy access to refer patients to multiple community resources that address other components of the social drivers of health.Inova Grant OpportunitiesEvery year Inova provides grant and partner funding to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2024, the overall award amount was approximately $1,000,000. Awardees in the Fair Oaks region included: Afghan-American Women's Association - $25,315: This funding will help (A-AWA) provide Afghan refugees with tools and resources to address their mental health needs and navigate the complexities of resettlement, while preserving their dignity and culture.Alexandria Seaport Foundation - $25,000: This fund will help Alexandria Seaport Foundation continue their program and serve young adult ages 18 to 23 who need a new start. This includes access to high quality mental and behavioral health services to help them build the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue education and become long-term connected citizens.True Ground Housing Partners - $25,000: This grant will support their Arts Therapy and Senior Prom programs. These programs encourage senior citizens to form strong bonds among each other, build social networks, and helps to prevent isolation in the senior community.Girls on the Run of NOVA - $25,000: The funding will facilitate programs that provide mental health resources and outreach, and foster environments that reduce anxiety for elementary and middle school girls.Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc. - $25,000: Through this funding Just Neighbors Ministry will expand their Immigrant-Focused Medical Legal Partnership (IMLP) program which is aimed at helping uninsured immigrant families gain knowledge and legal representation that will give them greater access to an immigration benefit, including longer-term and comprehensive health care.Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services - $24,490: The funds will enable Learn & Live Holistic Health Services provide culturally sensitive mental health literacy services, improve mental health disorder screening, and increase healthcare access for uninsured immigrants.La Cocina VA DBA Kitchen of Purpose - $25,000: This funding will support their programs that address the need in low-income communities for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.Loudoun Hunger Relief - $35,000: This funding will help Loudoun Hunger Relief establish a pantry and Human Services Center, which will provide access to economically stabilizing services in a central location in Sterling.Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation - $25,000: This funding will support Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation's program that focuses on improving access to dental care for vulnerable populations. Thereby, contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing community health and well-being.Planning for Senior Life - $25,000: This grant will allow Planning for Senior Life to collaborate with healthcare facilities to collect durable medical equipment and provide mobility equipment to low-income, under- or uninsured older adults.Prevention of Blindness Society - $25,000: This funding will support their "See for Yourself" program. It will address the growing demand for glaucoma treatment by providing education, screening, and links to treatment in underserved communities. The program equips adults with the knowledge to remain vigilant over their eye health and to create a pathway for underserved people to engage with the health system. Centers for Opportunity $25,000: This funding will allow Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia to identify individuals in need of employment support and provide skill development workshops, outreach and job placement services.Ryan Bartel Foundation - $25,000: This funding will help Ryan Bartel Foundation expand the community mental wellness program FORT, which provides a safe, healing community space for teens to de-stress and connect with peers, fostering belonging and acceptance.Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia - $25,000: Funding will support Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia in providing free transportation to older adults for their medical appointments and community destinations of choice. Additionally it will enable older adults to continue to live independently in their homes and to provide opportunities for them to lead healthier and more socially engaged lives.The Chris Atwood Foundation - $28,686: The funding will enable Chris Atwood Foundation to hire a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to ensure residents with substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health issues receive recovery coaching, recovery plans, transportation assistance, employment assistance and resource navigation.The Fenwick Foundation - $35,000: This funding will allow The Fenwick Foundation to provide free dental care to under-resourced patients through mobile and portable dentistry.Wesley Housing - $25,000: This funding will support Wesley Housing's programs that promotes economic stability by prioritizing stable housing through eviction prevention and diversion services. Thus, ensuring households with low income have a stable and an affordable living situation, community members to obtain new job skills, and to have the opportunity to improve their health. Women Giving Back - $25,000: This grant will help Women Giving Back launch a "Nonprofit Hub" featuring partnerships that will significantly increase community access to local healthcare resources and support economic stability.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA MT. VERNON HOSPITAL
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In October, Inova convened regional workforce partners to initiate and coordinate efforts to improve health and life sciences career awareness and education. Together, the Northern Virginia Healthcare Workforce Collaborative will facilitate and communicate pathways designed to build a workforce to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of Northern Virginia.Social Drivers of Health ScreeningIn 2021, Inova adopted SDOH screening tool made up of validated questions assessing need in a wide array of social drivers. 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. In 2024, Inova continued to socialize the tool in all inpatient and outpatient settings and utilize tracking dashboards to help departments visualize their successes and opportunities in collecting this information. Information available on Inova's intranet helped teams develop approaches to data collection via a variety of mechanisms, including directly from patients and via Inova's online MyChart patient portal. Data collected during this process is now able to be overlayed on other health outcomes to assist in the development of interventions.In April 2023, Inova rolled out the Unite Us/Unite Virginia platform for active referrals to social services and non-profit partners. Over 7,000 team members across the Inova system now have the ability to make referrals from the electronic medical record, and several of Inova's community health clinics and programs are set up to accept referrals through the platform. Inova is working closely with community partners to assist in adoption of the platform throughout the non-profit landscape creating a robust referral network. This is a critical collaboration and will close the loop for those using the SDOH screening tool by providing easy access to refer patients to multiple community resources that address other components of the social drivers of health.Inova Grant OpportunitiesEvery year Inova provides grant and partner funding to non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia providing services aligned with the CHNA. In 2024, the overall award amount was approximately $1,000,000. Awardees in the Mount Vernon region included: Afghan-American Women's Association - $25,315: This funding will help (A-AWA) provide Afghan refugees with tools and resources to address their mental health needs and navigate the complexities of resettlement, while preserving their dignity and culture.Alexandria Seaport Foundation - $25,000: This fund will help Alexandria Seaport Foundation continue their program and serve young adult ages 18 to 23 who need a new start. This includes access to high quality mental and behavioral health services to help them build the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue education and become long-term connected citizens.Alexandria Soccer Association - $25,000: This grant will support Access4All program, which focuses on, informing families of health care opportunities, providing support and mental health access for students, and providing financial relief by providing snacks and meals for students.True Ground Housing Partners - $25,000: This grant will support their Arts Therapy and Senior Prom programs. These programs encourage senior citizens to form strong bonds among each other, build social networks, and helps to prevent isolation in the senior community.Carpenter's Shelter - $25,000: Through this funding, Carpenter's Shelter will provide healthcare services, health screenings, mental health support, case management and housing location assistance for people with unstable housing.Girls on the Run of NOVA - $25,000: The funding will facilitate programs that provide mental health resources and outreach, and foster environments that reduce anxiety for elementary and middle school girls.Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc. - $25,000: Through this funding Just Neighbors Ministry will expand their Immigrant-Focused Medical Legal Partnership (IMLP) program which is aimed at helping uninsured immigrant families gain knowledge and legal representation that will give them greater access to an immigration benefit, including longer-term and comprehensive health care.Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services - $24,490: The funds will enable Learn & Live Holistic Health Services provide culturally sensitive mental health literacy services, improve mental health disorder screening, and increase healthcare access for uninsured immigrants.La Cocina VA DBA Kitchen of Purpose - $25,000: This funding will support their programs that address the need in low-income communities for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.Lorton Community Action Center - $25,000: This grant will enable Lorton Community Action Center to provide weekly assistance to low-income families to increase their access to healthy food.Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation - $25,000: This funding will support Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation's program that focuses on improving access to dental care for vulnerable populations. Thereby, contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing community health and well-being.Planning for Senior Life - $25,000: This grant will allow Planning for Senior Life to collaborate with healthcare facilities to collect durable medical equipment and provide mobility equipment to low-income, under- or uninsured older adults.Prevention of Blindness Society - $25,000: This funding will support their "See for Yourself" program. It will address the growing demand for glaucoma treatment by providing education, screening, and links to treatment in underserved communities. The program equips adults with the knowledge to remain vigilant over their eye health and to create a pathway for underserved people to engage with the health system. Centers for Opportunity- $25,000: This funding will allow Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia to identify individuals in need of employment support and provide skill development workshops, outreach and job placement services.The Center for Alexandria's Children - $25,000: Funding will support the Center for Alexandria's Children's programs that provide children who have experienced trauma and abuse with streamlined access to mental health services and specialized assessment and treatment. The Chris Atwood Foundation - $28,686: The funding will enable Chris Atwood Foundation to hire a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to ensure residents with substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health issues receive recovery coaching, recovery plans, transportation assistance, employment assistance and resource navigation.The Fenwick Foundation - $35,000: This funding will allow The Fenwick Foundation to provide free dental care to under-resourced patients through mobile and portable dentistry.Wesley Housing - $25,000: This funding will support Wesley Housing's programs that promotes economic stability by prioritizing stable housing through eviction prevention and diversion services. Thus, ensuring households with low income have a stable and an affordable living situation, community members to obtain new job skills, and to have the opportunity to improve their health. Women Giving Back - $25,000: This grant will help Women Giving Back launch a "Nonprofit Hub" featuring partnerships that will significantly increase community access to local healthcare resources and support economic stability.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. This partnership led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to coordinate with individuals and communities to promote wellness, improve access and address social drivers of health. CHWs are embedded in all Inova Cares clinics, located in regions with high rates of health disparities. CHWs assist patients to stay connected to care and to address their social needs while also being present in communities to foster trust and collaboration with the healthcare system. The value of CHWs is increasingly appreciated across the healthcare system. Inova Fairfax's Hospital Violence Intervention Program is run by CHWs with lived experience relevant to their patients' care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention Outreach Program is also staffed with CHWs who make connections with partners and communities they serve.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA FAIRFAX 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. This partnership led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to coordinate with individuals and communities to promote wellness, improve access and address social drivers of health. CHWs are embedded in all Inova Cares clinics, located in regions with high rates of health disparities. CHWs assist patients to stay connected to care and to address their social needs while also being present in communities to foster trust and collaboration with the healthcare system. The value of CHWs is increasingly appreciated across the healthcare system. Inova Fairfax's Hospital Violence Intervention Program is run by CHWs with lived experience relevant to their patients' care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention Outreach Program is also staffed with CHWs who make connections with partners and communities they serve.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented its sixth annual Healthcare Disparities Conference titled: "A Call for Commitment." This event reached more than 425 healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with storytelling framed around identifying disparities and implementing strategies to address them and staying motivated to improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and healthcare teams. The partnership that coordinated this Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Carilion Clinic and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).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 opened the first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic in January, providing new levels of access to same-day care for children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares for Children, the clinic fast-tracks existing patients who have fevers, ear infections, sore throats or other common ailments to get the care they need to return to daycare or school as soon as possible. Parents and caregivers can bring children directly to the clinic without an appointment to receive immediate care, avoiding a trip to the emergency room.In addition, Inova Cares clinics have partnered with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular to embed cardiologists who can provide onsite screening and treatment with the goal of reducing the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. Inova is committed to enhancing its clinical services and providing a range of community benefits to meet the evolving health needs of our community. The CHNA Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Inova acknowledges that some community challenges within the social drivers of health fall beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital's ability to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, 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. Further, as outlined above, Inova has invested considerable time, effort and resources to strengthen its partnership with other community organizations to help address the diverse, interconnected needs of our shared patient population.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
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Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented its sixth annual Healthcare Disparities Conference titled: "A Call for Commitment." This event reached more than 425 healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with storytelling framed around identifying disparities and implementing strategies to address them and staying motivated to improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and healthcare teams. The partnership that coordinated this Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Carilion Clinic and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).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 opened the first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic in January, providing new levels of access to same-day care for children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares for Children, the clinic fast-tracks existing patients who have fevers, ear infections, sore throats or other common ailments to get the care they need to return to daycare or school as soon as possible. Parents and caregivers can bring children directly to the clinic without an appointment to receive immediate care, avoiding a trip to the emergency room.In addition, Inova Cares clinics have partnered with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular to embed cardiologists who can provide onsite screening and treatment with the goal of reducing the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. Inova is committed to enhancing its clinical services and providing a range of community benefits to meet the evolving health needs of our community. The CHNA Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Inova acknowledges that some community challenges within the social drivers of health fall beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital's ability to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, 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. Further, as outlined above, Inova has invested considerable time, effort and resources to strengthen its partnership with other community organizations to help address the diverse, interconnected needs of our shared patient population.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
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The value of CHWs is increasingly appreciated across the healthcare system. Inova Fairfax's Hospital Violence Intervention Program is run by CHWs with lived experience relevant to their patients' care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention Outreach Program is also staffed with CHWs who make connections with partners and communities they serve.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented its sixth annual Healthcare Disparities Conference titled: "A Call for Commitment." This event reached more than 425 healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with storytelling framed around identifying disparities and implementing strategies to address them and staying motivated to improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and healthcare teams. The partnership that coordinated this Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Carilion Clinic and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).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 opened the first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic in January, providing new levels of access to same-day care for children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares for Children, the clinic fast-tracks existing patients who have fevers, ear infections, sore throats or other common ailments to get the care they need to return to daycare or school as soon as possible. Parents and caregivers can bring children directly to the clinic without an appointment to receive immediate care, avoiding a trip to the emergency room.In addition, Inova Cares clinics have partnered with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular to embed cardiologists who can provide onsite screening and treatment with the goal of reducing the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. Inova is committed to enhancing its clinical services and providing a range of community benefits to meet the evolving health needs of our community. The CHNA Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Inova acknowledges that some community challenges within the social drivers of health fall beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital's ability to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, 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. Further, as outlined above, Inova has invested considerable time, effort and resources to strengthen its partnership with other community organizations to help address the diverse, interconnected needs of our shared patient population.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA FAIR OAKS 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. This partnership led to increased interest in the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to coordinate with individuals and communities to promote wellness, improve access and address social drivers of health. CHWs are embedded in all Inova Cares clinics, located in regions with high rates of health disparities. CHWs assist patients to stay connected to care and to address their social needs while also being present in communities to foster trust and collaboration with the healthcare system. The value of CHWs is increasingly appreciated across the healthcare system. Inova Fairfax's Hospital Violence Intervention Program is run by CHWs with lived experience relevant to their patients' care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention Outreach Program is also staffed with CHWs who make connections with partners and communities they serve.Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented its sixth annual Healthcare Disparities Conference titled: "A Call for Commitment." This event reached more than 425 healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with storytelling framed around identifying disparities and implementing strategies to address them and staying motivated to improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and healthcare teams. The partnership that coordinated this Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Carilion Clinic and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).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 opened the first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic in January, providing new levels of access to same-day care for children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares for Children, the clinic fast-tracks existing patients who have fevers, ear infections, sore throats or other common ailments to get the care they need to return to daycare or school as soon as possible. Parents and caregivers can bring children directly to the clinic without an appointment to receive immediate care, avoiding a trip to the emergency room.In addition, Inova Cares clinics have partnered with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular to embed cardiologists who can provide onsite screening and treatment with the goal of reducing the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. Inova is committed to enhancing its clinical services and providing a range of community benefits to meet the evolving health needs of our community. The CHNA Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Inova acknowledges that some community challenges within the social drivers of health fall beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital's ability to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, 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. Further, as outlined above, Inova has invested considerable time, effort and resources to strengthen its partnership with other community organizations to help address the diverse, interconnected needs of our shared patient population.
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PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 INOVA MT. VERNON HOSPITAL
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Healthcare Disparities ConferenceIn October, Inova presented its sixth annual Healthcare Disparities Conference titled: "A Call for Commitment." This event reached more than 425 healthcare workers and community partners across Northern Virginia and throughout the United States with storytelling framed around identifying disparities and implementing strategies to address them and staying motivated to improve the healthcare experience for patients, families and healthcare teams. The partnership that coordinated this Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event includes Inova, George Mason University, Carilion Clinic and the Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV CTSA).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 opened the first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic in January, providing new levels of access to same-day care for children and families throughout Northern Virginia. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares for Children, the clinic fast-tracks existing patients who have fevers, ear infections, sore throats or other common ailments to get the care they need to return to daycare or school as soon as possible. Parents and caregivers can bring children directly to the clinic without an appointment to receive immediate care, avoiding a trip to the emergency room.In addition, Inova Cares clinics have partnered with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular to embed cardiologists who can provide onsite screening and treatment with the goal of reducing the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Health Needs the Hospital Will Not AddressNo hospital facility can address all health needs present in its community. Inova is committed to enhancing its clinical services and providing a range of community benefits to meet the evolving health needs of our community. The CHNA Implementation Strategy focuses on meeting the priority and specified community health needs described above. Inova acknowledges that some community challenges within the social drivers of health fall beyond the scope of the hospital and the hospital's ability to make a meaningful impact. Other topics, such as cultural competency, Lyme Disease, 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. Further, as outlined above, Inova has invested considerable time, effort and resources to strengthen its partnership with other community organizations to help address the diverse, interconnected needs of our shared patient population.
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