GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL: Form 990, tax year 2023
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- Organization
- GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL (EIN 46-4249555)
- Tax period
- 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
- Filed
- 2024-11-14
- IRS object ID
- 202403199349302695
- Schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule H
- Schedule J
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2024-11-14T09:19:59-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2023-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 161131146 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BONADIO & CO LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 171 SULLYS TRAIL | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PITTSFORD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14534 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2023-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 464249555 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | GOUV | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5859221595 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 77 WEST BARNEY STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GOUVERNEUR | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 13642 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | THOMAS R CRILLY | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CFO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5859221595 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2024-11-12 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (1) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CHELSEY WYANT | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01336644 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5853811000 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2024-11-12 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2023 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | DR RICHARD DAVIS | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 100 KINGS HIGHWAY S | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | ROCHESTER | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14617 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $38,134,999 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2013 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | NY | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE, COST-EFFECTIVE CARE THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS AND MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 15 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 9 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 311 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 1 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $3,168,078 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $6,882,968 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $26,936,723 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $30,733,081 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $50,025 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $100,261 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $281,270 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $264,655 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $30,436,096 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $37,980,965 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $1,753 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $2,884 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $21,433,906 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $21,946,893 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $8,153,186 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $8,681,501 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $29,588,845 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $30,631,278 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $847,251 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $7,349,687 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $41,545,414 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $32,251,939 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $27,314,511 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $10,645,337 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $14,230,903 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $21,606,602 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE, COST-EFFECTIVE CARE THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS AND MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $26,126,060 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $2,884 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $30,824,036 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL FOUNDED IN 2013. WE ARE CERTIFIED FOR 25 BEDS AND OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES OF GOUVERNEUR, EDWARDS, RICHVILLE,HARRISVILLE, ANTWERP, DEKALB AND PARTS OF CANTON. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT DETOX, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, REHABILITATION, EMERGENCY CARE, IMAGING AND EKG'S, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY. IN 2023, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL HAD 6,249 PATIENT DAYS AND 154 OBSERVATION CASES AND OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT HAD 9,522 TREATED AND RELEASED. OUR PRIMARY CLINICS HAD 6,029 VISITS AND OUR SURGICAL ASC VISITS WERE 261. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $26,126,060 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | Yes (1) | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | 0 | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | Yes (1) | OperateHospitalInd |
| Audited Financial Stmt Att | Yes (1) | AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 24 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 311 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 15 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 9 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | Yes (1) | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (1) | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | Yes (1) | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | Yes (1) | LocalChaptersInd |
| Policies Reference Chapters | Yes (1) | PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | HOWARD GLASTONBURY | PersonNm |
| Phone | 5859221595 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | ROCHESTER | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 14617 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part VII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (25 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW LEONARD | ||||||||
| CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CHRISTINE BETRUS | ||||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MARK BRACKETT | ||||||||
| TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1.00 | |
| ANGELA RODRIGUEZ | ||||||||
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $63,166 | $0 | 40.00 | |
| KELLY CICCHINELLI | ||||||||
| ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $262,325 | $7,785 | 40.00 | |
| RICHARD DAVIS PHD | ||||||||
| CEO | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $3,082,209 | $54,881 | 55.00 | |
| ROGER COOK | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| KURT HALLIDAY PHD | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $51,003 | $0 | 40.00 | ||
| CAROLYN PISTOLESI | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RYAN SCHERMERHORN | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| THEODORE TOTTEN | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| ANDREW WILLIAMS MD | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $162,010 | $0 | 40.00 | ||
| KATHERINE SCHLEIDER | ||||||||
| PRESIDENT, GH (INTERIM) | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $471,303 | $9,526 | 40.00 | ||
| KIMBERLY SMITH | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| PATRICK MCMANUS | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| THOMAS CRILLY | ||||||||
| CFO | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $1,424,419 | $154,601 | 55.00 | ||
| HUGH THOMAS | ||||||||
| CAO | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $1,730,390 | $9,101 | 55.00 | ||
| CHRISTIAN CASINI | ||||||||
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $337,568 | $34,153 | 55.00 | ||
| JENNIFER ESLINGER | ||||||||
| COO | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $1,294,014 | $11,368 | 55.00 | ||
| DONNA MCGREGOR | ||||||||
| PRESIDENT, SLH | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $689,457 | $10,525 | 55.00 | ||
| DAVID LAYER | ||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $650,746 | $0 | $9,615 | Yes (X) | |||
| BRUCE GRATTAN | ||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $583,245 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |||
| MATTHEW SKEA | ||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $534,636 | $0 | $2,349 | Yes (X) | |||
| LORRAINE NORRIS | ||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $529,027 | $0 | $8,526 | Yes (X) | |||
| JAHANGIR HOSSEN | ||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $519,973 | $0 | $3,365 | Yes (X) | |||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $2,817,627 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $9,567,864 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $315,795 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 28 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (2 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI HEALTHCARE PLLC | |||||
| 1160 CHILI AVE SUITE 200 | ROCHESTER | NY | 14627 | HOSPITALIST | $1,495,908 |
| BOND SCHOENECK AND KING PLLC | |||||
| PO BOX 11607 | SYRACUSE | NY | 13218 | LEGAL | $151,436 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 2 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $6,800,309 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $82,659 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $6,882,968 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | NET PATIENT REVENUE | Desc |
| Business | 623000 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $30,733,081 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $30,733,081 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,733,081 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $46,886 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $46,886 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $173,700 | RealAmt |
Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $0 | RealAmt |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $173,700 | RealAmt |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $173,700 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $173,700 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $207,409 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $154,034 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $53,375 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $53,375 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $53,375 | ExclusionAmt |
Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $90,955 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $90,955 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $90,955 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $37,980,965 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $30,824,036 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $273,961 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,884 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,884 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $18,487,858 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $16,857,802 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,630,056 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $549,628 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $501,168 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $48,460 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,068,131 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,938,803 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $129,328 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $841,276 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $774,801 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $66,475 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $163,027 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $138,573 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,454 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,857 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $8,857 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,841,814 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,477,743 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,364,071 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $53,748 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $45,686 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $8,062 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $21,549 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,317 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,232 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $787,695 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $509,602 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $278,093 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,512 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,746 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,766 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,071 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $910 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $161 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Interest InterestGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $99,250 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $51,610 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $47,640 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $986,546 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $466,636 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $519,910 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $120,462 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $102,393 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,069 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL SUPPLIES | $2,287,620 | $1,995,039 | $292,581 |
| BAD DEBT | $920,532 | $920,532 | |
| TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS | $99,444 | $84,527 | $14,917 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $265,374 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $226,288 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $39,086 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $30,631,278 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $26,126,060 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,505,218 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,301,311 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,116,275 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $4,310,300 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,245,504 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,334,129 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,357,325 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,561,353 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $434,370 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $407,585 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $113,307 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $318,288 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $13,352,895 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $6,099,049 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,273,464 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,253,846 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $880,578 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $882,160 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $18,939,555 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,068,003 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $41,545,414 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,251,939 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,544,503 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,490,000 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $231,073 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $33,135 | EOYAmt |
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $127,075 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $60,131 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $23,411,860 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,062,071 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,314,511 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,645,337 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,703,520 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $20,079,219 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,527,383 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,527,383 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $14,230,903 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $21,606,602 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $41,545,414 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,251,939 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $7,349,687 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $26,000 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $12 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | Yes (1) | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Performed | Yes (1) | FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Yes (X) | HospitalInd |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | 0 | VolunteersInd |
| Paid Staff Or Management | 0 | PaidStaffOrManagementInd |
| Media Advertisements | 0 | MediaAdvertisementsInd |
| Mailings Members | 0 | MailingsMembersInd |
| Publications Or Broadcast | 0 | PublicationsOrBroadcastInd |
| Grants Other Organizations | 0 | GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Direct Contact Legislators | 0 | DirectContactLegislatorsInd |
| Rallies Demonstrations | 0 | RalliesDemonstrationsInd |
| Other Activities | Yes (1) | OtherActivitiesInd |
| Other Activities | $8,857 | OtherActivitiesAmt |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | $8,857 | TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt |
| Not Described Section501c3 | 0 | NotDescribedSection501c3Ind |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II-B, LINE 1: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP OR FEES PAID IN 2023 TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS, INCURRED $8,857 IN LOBBYING EXPENSES FROM IROQUOIS HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE-FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY, HANYS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES-FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY AND GREATER NY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $1,936,621 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$409,238 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,527,383 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $1,889,190 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $47,431 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,936,621 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $1,895,275 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$6,085 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,889,190 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $1,893,675 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $1,600 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,895,275 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $1,908,169 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$14,494 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,893,675 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 0.98400 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Term Endowment Balance EOY | 0.01600 | TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $230,000 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $230,000 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $7,700,190 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $2,861,544 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $4,838,646 | BookValueAmt |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $58,094 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $58,094 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $4,374,096 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $2,841,671 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $1,532,425 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $990,515 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $395,834 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $594,681 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $7,253,846 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (5 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt |
|---|---|
| FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY OTHERS | $1,218,245 |
| OTHER RECEIVABLES | $134,712 |
| OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSETS | $9,208 |
| THIRD PARTY RECEIVABLES | $1,683,686 |
| SECURITY DEPOSITS | $22,152 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $3,068,003 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES | $9,208 |
| DUE TO AFFILIATES | $5,845,739 |
| THIRD PARTY PAYABLES | $846,690 |
| ACCRUED PENSION | $360,434 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $7,062,071 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART V, LINE 4: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE ORGANIZATION USES THE INCOME FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES AND LAWFUL PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance Policy | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistancePolicyInd |
| Written Policy | Yes (1) | WrittenPolicyInd |
| All Hospitals Policy | Yes (X) | AllHospitalsPolicyInd |
| FPG Reference Free Care | Yes (1) | FPGReferenceFreeCareInd |
Free Care Oth Percentage FreeCareOthPercentageGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes (X) | OtherInd |
| Free Care Other | 201.000000000000 | FreeCareOtherPct |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| FPG Reference Discounted Care | Yes (1) | FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd |
| Percent300 | Yes (X) | Percent300Ind |
| Free Care Medically Indigent | Yes (1) | FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd |
| Financial Assistance Budget | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd |
| Expenses Exceed Budget | 0 | ExpensesExceedBudgetInd |
| Annual Community Bnft Report | Yes (1) | AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd |
| Report Publically Available | Yes (1) | ReportPublicallyAvailableInd |
Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $641,443 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $487,476 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $153,967 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00520 | TotalExpensePct |
Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $3,329,091 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $2,941,017 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $388,074 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.01310 | TotalExpensePct |
Unreimbursed Costs UnreimbursedCostsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $5,714,268 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $3,856,787 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $1,857,481 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.06250 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $9,684,802 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $7,285,280 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $2,399,522 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.08080 | TotalExpensePct |
Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $14,324 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $14,324 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00050 | TotalExpensePct |
Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $1,468,549 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $1,468,549 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.04940 | TotalExpensePct |
Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $3,384 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $3,384 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00010 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $1,486,257 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $1,486,257 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.05000 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $11,171,059 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $7,285,280 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $3,885,779 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.13080 | TotalExpensePct |
Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $635 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $635 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00000 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $635 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $635 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00000 | TotalExpensePct |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Debt Expense Reported | Yes (1) | BadDebtExpenseReportedInd |
| Bad Debt Expense | $920,532 | BadDebtExpenseAmt |
| Bad Debt Expense Attributable | $118,363 | BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt |
| Reimbursed By Medicare | $4,659,755 | ReimbursedByMedicareAmt |
| Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr | $5,746,339 | CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt |
| Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall | -$1,086,584 | MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt |
Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost To Charge Ratio | Yes (X) | CostToChargeRatioInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Written Debt Collection Policy | Yes (1) | WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd |
| Financial Assistance Prvsn | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd |
| Hospital Facilities | 1 | HospitalFacilitiesCnt |
Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Facility | 1 | FacilityNum |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 77 WEST BARNEY STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GOUVERNEUR | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 13642 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Website Address | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Licensed Hospital | Yes (X) | LicensedHospitalInd |
Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp
Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Facility | 1 | FacilityNum |
| First Licensed CY Or PY | 0 | FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd |
| Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY | 0 | TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd |
| CHNA Conducted | Yes (1) | CHNAConductedInd |
| Community Definition | Yes (X) | CommunityDefinitionInd |
| Community Demographics | Yes (X) | CommunityDemographicsInd |
| Existing Resources | Yes (X) | ExistingResourcesInd |
| How Data Obtained | Yes (X) | HowDataObtainedInd |
| Community Health Needs | Yes (X) | CommunityHealthNeedsInd |
| Other Health Issues | Yes (X) | OtherHealthIssuesInd |
| Community Hlth Needs Id Process | Yes (X) | CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd |
| Consulting Process | Yes (X) | ConsultingProcessInd |
| Prior CHNA Impact | Yes (X) | PriorCHNAImpactInd |
| CHNA Conducted | 22 | CHNAConductedYr |
| Take Into Account Others Input | Yes (1) | TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd |
| CHNA Conducted With Other Fclts | Yes (1) | CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd |
| CHNA Conducted With Non Fclts | Yes (1) | CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd |
| CHNA Report Widely Available | Yes (1) | CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd |
| Rpt Available On Own Website | Yes (X) | RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd |
| Own Website URL | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | OwnWebsiteURLTxt |
| Implementation Strategy Adopt | Yes (1) | ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd |
| Implementation Strategy Adpt | 22 | ImplementationStrategyAdptYr |
| Strategy Posted Website | Yes (1) | StrategyPostedWebsiteInd |
| Strategy Website URL | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | StrategyWebsiteURLTxt |
| Organization Incur Excise Tax | 0 | OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd |
| Elig Criteria Explained | Yes (1) | EligCriteriaExplainedInd |
| FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Dscnt | Yes (X) | FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd |
| FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care | 201.000000000000 | FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct |
| FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care | 300.000000000000 | FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct |
| Explained Basis | Yes (1) | ExplainedBasisInd |
| App Financial Asst Expln | Yes (1) | AppFinancialAsstExplnInd |
| Described Info | Yes (X) | DescribedInfoInd |
| Described Suprt Doc | Yes (X) | DescribedSuprtDocInd |
| Provided Hospital Contact | Yes (X) | ProvidedHospitalContactInd |
| Includes Publicity Measures | Yes (1) | IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd |
| FAP Available On Website | Yes (X) | FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd |
| FAP Available On Website URL | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | FAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt |
| FAP App Available On Website | Yes (X) | FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd |
| FAP App Available On Website URL | WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG | FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt |
| FAP Summary On Website | Yes (X) | FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd |
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Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (6 entries)
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| GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE 2022 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) WAS CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY THE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS SERVING ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PARTNERS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT AND OVERSEE THE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND HOSPITAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S (NYSDOH) 2019-2024 PREVENTION AGENDA. |
| GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CLAXTON HEPBURN MEDICAL CENTER, CLIFTON FINE HOSPITAL, CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL, AND MASSENA HOSPITAL |
| GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH INITIATIVE, FORT DRUM REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE BRIDGE TO WELLNESS COALITION. |
| GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED CHNA ARE ALL BEING ADDRESSED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY. SEE THE DISCLOSURES IN PART VI AS WELL AS THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.STLAWRENCEHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG/-/MEDIA/SLH/FILES/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-ASSESSMENT-2022.PDF FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: ALSO LOCATED IN OUTPATIENT SETTINGS. |
| PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20 | IT IS THE INTERPRETATION OF GH THAT SINCE THE HOSPITAL DOESN'T PERFORM ANY OF THE EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS (ECA) LISTED IN LINE 19, OUR RESPONSE OF "NONE OF THESE EFFORTS WERE MADE" IN LINE 20 INDICATES THAT SINCE NONE OF THE ACTIONS IN LINE 19 ARE MADE NONE OF THE ACTIONS LISTED IN LINE 20 WOULD APPLY. LINE 20 IS THEREFORE CONSIDERED NOT APPLICABLE TO GH. GH DOESN'T MAKE ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS. IF GH DID ENGAGE IN ECA'S THEY WOULD COMPLY WITH ANY IRS AND INDUSTRY GUIDANCE. |
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Oth Hlth Care Fclts OthHlthCareFcltsGrp (11 entries)
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| 1 - GH LABORATORY PCS | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | LABORATORY |
| 2 - GH LABORATORY COVID | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | LABORATORY |
| 3 - GH PLUM PFT LAB | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | LABORATORY |
| 4 - GH OUTPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 5 - GH OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 6 - GH OUTPATIENT SPEEH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 7 - GH SLEEP LAB | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 8 - GH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 9 - GH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC | ||||
| 77 W BARNEY STREET | GOUVERNEUR | NY | 13642 | GH SPECIALTY PRACTICE |
| 10 - GH EDWARDS HEALTH CENTER | ||||
| 8 CHURCH STREET | EDWARDS | NY | 13635 | HEALTH CENTER |
| 11 - GH DEKALB HEALTH CENTER | ||||
| 2924 COUNTY ROUTE 17 | DE KALB JCT | NY | 13630 | HEALTH CENTER |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (26 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
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| PART I, LINE 6A: | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT FOR ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH, A RELATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AS PART OF THE JOINT COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT DISTRIBUTED BY ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NY. |
| PART I, LINE 7: | THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED FOR LINES 7A, B, C AND F WAS FROM BOTH THE HOSPITAL'S 2023 MEDICAID ICR, UTILIZING EXHIBIT 46, AND THE 2023 MEDICARE MCR, UTILIZING WORKSHEETS S-10 AND B, PART I. WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES. EXHIBITS 11 AND 46 FROM THE 2023 MEDICAID ICR WERE UTILIZED TO COMPLETE THE CALCULATIONS. |
| PART I, LINE 7G: | NO PHYSICIAN CLINIC COSTS WERE INCLUDED ON LINE 7G. |
| PART I, LN 7 COL(F): | TOTAL EXPENSES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) ARE $30,631,278. THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS $920,532. AFTER BAD DEBT WAS DEDUCTED FROM TOTAL EXPENSES, THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL EXPENSES USED TO CALCULATE THE PERCENT IN LINE 7, COLUMN (F) WAS $29,710,746. |
| PART I, LINE 7E | DURING 2023, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL (GH), IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS PARENT CORPORATIONS, ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH (SLH) AND ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH (RRH), SPONSORED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT THAT MEET THE DEFINITION FOR DISCLOSURE ON SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7E (COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS). WITH THE SLOWING SPREAD OF COVID-19 MANY EVENTS WERE HELD IN-PERSON. TO ENSURE GH WAS REACHING AS MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS POSSIBLE, VIRTUAL OPTIONS CONTINUE TO BE OFFERED. GH CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION. IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY, THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM HAD REPRESENTATIVES PROMOTING HEALTH CARE PROXY AND ADVANCED CARE PLANNING EDUCATION AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION. THIS EVENT WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE KICKED OFF ITS CARDINAL NURSE CAMP, WHERE JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE NURSING PROFESSION HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHADOW NURSES AT ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL. FROM ALMSHOUSE TO PSYCHIATRIC CENTER: MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN ROCHESTER RRH LEADERS IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE HELD A DISCUSSION ON THE PROGRESSION OF PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH. THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES WITNESSED DRAMATIC SHIFTS IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE IN THE U.S. TREATMENT EVOLVED FROM SEGREGATING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WITH PAUPERS AND CRIMINALS, TO PLACING THEM IN RURAL RETREATS REMOVED FROM THE PRESSURES OF FAMILY AND URBAN LIFE, TO KEEPING THEM IN OVERCROWDED FACILITIES WITH LITTLE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT. THESE TRANSITIONS PLAYED OUT LOCALLY IN THE MONROE COUNTY ALMSHOUSE, THE MONROE COUNTY INSANE ASYLUM, THE ROCHESTER STATE HOSPITAL, AND NOW THE ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER. DISCUSSION WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RGH HOSTED MULTIPLE BLOOD DRIVES THROUGHOUT 2023. NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH- IN APRIL 2023, RRH CELEBRATED NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH. THIS MONTH WAS ESTABLISHED BY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IN 1915. MR. WASHINGTON PROVIDED US WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO GET ACTIVE AND STAY HEALTHY AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE HEALTH DISPARITIES STILL AFFECTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BETTER HEALTH THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING IS THE THEME FOR NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN 2023. IT CHALLENGES US TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HEALTH LITERACY EFFORTS, AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY. IN SO DOING, WE EQUIP OUR COMMUNITIES WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED, THE WAY THEY NEED IT, TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. THROUGHOUT THE MONTH, RRH PROVIDED SHARED COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE, AND INTERPRETATION FACTS, AS WELL AS CULTURAL WELLNESS TIPS. RRH SPONSORED A SPECIAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS OPEN TO STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AND CONSISTED OF A KEYNOTE SPEAKER, ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOIR, PERFORMANCES BY MEMBERS OF SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER SPEAKERS. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THE PROGRAM A SUCCESS. RRH'S CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTINUED TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH, THE LACK OF REPRESENTATION BETWEEN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE CAN IMPACT PATIENT CARE. A STRATEGIC COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IS A MEANS OF PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES. REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE ALSO HAS OTHER MEASURABLE BENEFITS FOR BOTH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, INCLUDING: ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING OF VALUE SETS; IMPROVED COMMUNICATION; AND INCREASED PATIENT TRUST. RRH WELLNESS: RUNNING AT ANY AGE EVENT - RRH PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SHARED TIPS, TRICKS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH STRATEGIES TO RETURN TO RUNNING AT ANY AGE! IN ADDITION TO COMMON RUNNING INJURIES, THEY PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INJURY PREVENTION TECHNIQUES! VIRTUAL STROKE SYMPOSIUM A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS THAT FOCUSED ON THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STROKE AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE. REGIONAL STROKE EXPERTS DISCUSSED THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE, ISCHEMIC, AND HEMORRHAGIC STROKE, AS WELL AS OTHER CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, FROM INITIAL PRESENTATION TO REHABILITATION. PAINT RRH BLUE WEEK-MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. ACCORDING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE, COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC), WHICH IS CANCER OF THE COLON AND RECTUM, IS THE SECOND DEADLIEST CANCER IN THE US, BUT IT IS HIGHLY PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE WHEN DETECTED EARLY WITH REGULAR SCREENING. RRH'S COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND HELP PREVENT COLORECTAL CANCER IN MEN AND WOMEN. THE HOSPITALS WILL BE LIT UP BLUE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER. BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS-BRAIN INJURY IS THE SECOND MOST PREVALENT INJURY AND DISABILITY IN THE US. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION CENTER IS THE LARGEST INPATIENT PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THE CENTER HELPS THOSE RECOVERING FROM A SEVERE BRAIN INJURY RESTORE AS MUCH OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE. ACCREDITED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF), THE PROGRAM PRODUCES EXCELLENT PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION. FIT-TALK WITH RRH: INJURY PREVENTION FOR RUNNERS. DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES FOR ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, SPOKE ABOUT INJURY PREVENTION FOR RUNNERS. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH- RRH PROUDLY CELEBRATES WOMEN WHO TELL OUR STORIES IN RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. THE TIMELY THEME HONORS WOMEN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF RRH WHO HAVE DEVOTED THEIR LIVES AND TALENTS TO IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION. STORYTELLING GIVES ROOTS AND WINGS BY HELPING US WITNESS HISTORY, DOCUMENT THE PRESENT, AND INSPIRE THE FUTURE. BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK - THIS WEEK-LONG CAMPAIGN WAS INSPIRED BY THE BLACK MAMAS MATTER ALLIANCE (BMMA), A COLLECTIVE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT "ALL BLACK MAMAS HAVE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT, AND RESOURCES TO THRIVE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER PREGNANCY." IMAGINE RIT: CREATIVITY & INNOVATION FESTIVAL FEATURING 350+ EXHIBITS AND 2,200+ EXHIBITORS. VISITORS OF ALL AGES CAN EXPERIENCE INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. EARTH DAY 2023-IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY, RRH SPONSORED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ACROSS ITS LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TREE SAPLING GIVEAWAYS AND AN E-WASTE DROP-OFF! TREE SAPLINGS WERE HANDED OUT AT EACH OF OUR HOSPITALS. MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. EVERY YEAR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS 1 IN 5 ADULTS, 1 IN 6 CHILDREN FACE THE REALITY OF LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH, AND FAMILY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS & CRISIS CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES. STROKE AWARENESS ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND THE ROCHESTER RED WINGS CAME TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, AND RAPID STROKE TREATMENT. SUPPORT STROKE SURVIVORS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE STROKE CARE PROVIDED AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH. RRH REMEMBERS AND HONORS THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES WHILE SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. HAIR & HEALTH SYMPOSIUM: RRH SPONSORED THE HAIR & HEALTH SYMPOSIUM IN JUNE 2023. THE FREE EVENT WAS HELD AT LOCAL SCHOOL AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE COMMUNITY CPR TRAINING EVENT - IF PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY, CPR CAN DOUBLE, OR EVEN TRIPLE, THE CHANCES OF SURVIVAL FROM AN OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST. RRH HOSTED A SERIES OF FREE CPR TRAINING EVENTS FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR AND OTHER LIFE-SAVING MEASURES IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS TO END VIOLENCE RRH JOINED THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO RECOGNIZE THE 7TH "NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS TO END VIOLENCE." THIS ANNUAL RECOGNITION USES A PUBLIC HEALTH LENS TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE AREAS OF VIOLENCE WE SEE WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. AS A SYSTEM, RRH IS ALSO WORKING TO UPDATE AND SIMPLIFY SIGNAGE RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN OUR FACILITIES. THE GOAL OF THE EFFORT IS TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR RESPECTFUL PATIENT AND VISITOR BEHAVIOR WHILE EXPLAINING CLEAR CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE EXPECTATIONS. THESE NEW INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO MAJOR INVESTMENTS RRH HAS MADE TO SECURITY ACROSS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY CALL BOXES, NEW SECURITY CAMERAS, IMPROVED LIGHTING AND INCREASED PATROLS BY UNIFORMED SECURITY WHICH NOT ONLY FACILITATE FASTER RESPONSES TO INCIDENTS BUT AIM TO PREVENT INCIDENTS |
| PART I, LINE 7E (CONTINUED) | BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. PRIDE MONTH- RRH IS PROUD TO GATHER, DREAM & AMPLIFY THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY! THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) TEAM IS LEADING EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CELEBRATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, OR QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PATIENTS, COLLEAGUES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE. THIS MONTH AS WE GATHER, OUR COLLECTIVE DREAM IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL THRIVES, AND WE PROUDLY AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. ROC PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL - RRH WAS A TOP SPONSOR OF THE 2023 ROC PRIDE PARADE! OVER 100 WALKERS AND VOLUNTEERS SHOWED UP TO GATHER, DREAM, AND AMPLIFY RRH'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. THOUSANDS OF ROCHESTERIANS ATTENDED THE EVENTS TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. RRH WAS A SPONSOR OF THE 2023 AHA HEART WALK - BY COMING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY, RRH HOPES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEART HEALTH, SUPPORT LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH, AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. RRH AT THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - RRH FIRST AID TENT: STOP BY THE TENT THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL FOR GIVEAWAYS AND ANY BASIC FIRST AID NEEDS. RRH EXHIBIT SPACE: WITH MUSIC AND ART COMES RELAXATION, HEALING, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. RRH STEPPING UP FOR LUNG CANCER RRH ENCOURAGED TEAM MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER RAISE, GO2 FOR LUNG CANCER'S GLOBAL FUNDRAISING EVENT BY OFFERING A FREE 40-DAY VIRTUAL STEP-TRACKING CHALLENGE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR LUNG CANCER. FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR: STUDIES SHOW THAT AN EDUCATION IS KEY TO OVERCOMING POVERTY, BUT MANY FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE. RRH HEALTHY MOMS IS HOSTING A FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. RRH'S FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHCS) ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK THAT PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK (AUGUST 6 12), RRH WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE 400+ DEDICATED FQHC STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES EACH AND EVERY DAY. RRH HOSTED A FREE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS INFORMATION SESSION INFORMING PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE EVENT INCLUDED: ENROLLMENT SERVICES FOR YOUR CHILD IN FREE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; WIN BIG WITH RAFFLES; MEET AND PET THERAPY DOGS; TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS; ENJOY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS. NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS MONTH - NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS MONTH (NMDAM) BEGAN AS NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS WEEK, FOUNDED IN 1996 BY THE NATIONAL MINORITY ORGAN TISSUE TRANSPLANT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DONATIONS AND TRANSPLANTATIONS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. ON AVERAGE, AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES WAIT LONGER THAN WHITE TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES FOR KIDNEY, HEART, AND LUNG TRANSPLANTS. THESE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES ARE PART OF THE NEED FOR NMDAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO HELP HEAL AND SAVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE CELEBRATED NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK WITH A WHOLE CALENDAR FULL OF EVENTS, INCLUDING A PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY WITH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR ALL, AS WELL AS A "HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS" DAY, WHERE UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WERE OFFERED MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES, FREE HAIRCUTS, AND MORE. OUR AFFIRMING CARE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE 8TH ANNUAL SCOTT B OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY BY DISTRIBUTING NARCAN AND TEST STRIPS TO TEST FOR FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE. THE TEAM ALSO EDUCATED ATTENDEES ON THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE AND INSTRUCTED THEM ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THESE SUBSTANCES WITHIN OTHER DRUGS. DURING NATIONAL REHABILITATION AWARENESS WEEK, RRH AIMS TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE VARIOUS REHABILITATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RECOGNIZE THE TEAM MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS. DURING GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, RRH AIMS TO EDUCATE, RAISE AWARENESS, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES ON GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND AENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH JOINTLY HOSTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR. THIS EVENT IS A TESTAMENT TO THE ONGOING COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE HOSPITAL, PROMOTING BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT PROVIDED FREE MAMMOGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION & WELLNESS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, DIABETES EDUCATION, CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, BMI SCREENING, AND INFORMATION ON CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND DETECTION (LUNG, COLORECTAL, AND PROSTATE HEALTH). VIRTUAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM -SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HELD A SYMPOSIUM OF PRESENTATIONS AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS DESIGNED FOR CARDIOLOGISTS, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS, PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES, AND PRACTICES FOR HELPING PATIENTS LIVE LONGER, HAPPIER LIVES ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS & METABOLIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM - A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS ON THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY, METABOLIC DISEASES, AND RELATED COMORBIDITIES. LEARN FROM ESTEEMED NATIONAL EXPERTS ABOUT THE LATEST ADVANCES, GUIDELINES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OBESITY-RELATED CARE AND METABOLIC SURGERY. 2023 ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM - THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM. AS CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE, RRH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE VERY BEST CARDIAC CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY. PRESENTATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT GAIN UP-TO-DATE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE THAT APPLIES TO THEIR DAILY PRACTICE. TOPICS INCLUDE A REVIEW OF ADVANCED STRATEGIES, CURRENT KNOWLEDGE, AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS TO GIVE EVERY PATIENT THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT. REGISTRATION IS FREE. RRH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK, WHERE FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, NEIGHBORS, AND COWORKERS WALKED SIDE-BY-SIDE, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN MEMORY OF THOSE LOST TO SUICIDE. THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK GIVES PEOPLE THE COURAGE TO OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THE CAUSE AND A PLATFORM TO CREATE A SMARTER MENTAL HEALTH CULTURE. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AIMS TO BRING AWARENESS TO BREAST CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE MAKING STRIDES ROCHESTER WALK. THIS EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER WOMEN LIVING WITH BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ROCHESTER REGIONAL IS COMMITTED TO HELPING FUND GROUNDBREAKING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROVING PATIENT SERVICE SUCH AS FREE RIDES TO CHEMO, FREE PLACES TO STAY NEAR TREATMENT, AND A LIVE, 24/7 CANCER HELPLINE. GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL ALSO SPONSORS AN ANNUAL WALK. INTERNATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION WEEK- SPOTLIGHTING THE RRH INFECTION PREVENTION TEAM'S WORK AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON TEAM MEMBERS, OUR PATIENTS, VISITORS, AND OUR COMMUNITY. IP WORK WITHIN RRH INCLUDES: HAND HYGIENE CAMPAIGN, HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS TASK FORCE WORK AND PREVENTION EFFORTS, SURGICAL SITE INFECTION REDUCTION WORK, ENVIRONMENTAL ROUNDS, CONSULTING WITH FACILITIES/CONTRACTORS REGARDING MITIGATING INFECTION RISKS FROM CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING, ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19, EXPOSURES, ISOLATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION, AND MORE! SPIRITUAL CARE WEEK - SPIRITUAL CARE IS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE SYSTEM FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. RRH SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPLAINS, OFFER PERSONALIZED CARE AND PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL-SOCIAL SUPPORT WHEN PEOPLE HAVE THINGS TO CELEBRATE OR ARE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME. AS PART OF LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION. OUR LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM OFFERS QUICK, NON-INVASIVE SCANS AT NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST TO THOSE ELIGIBLE. TOGETHER, OUR PROVIDERS WORK WITH EACH PATIENT TO DETECT AND TREAT LUNG CANCER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. ON VETERANS DAY AND EVERY DAY, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE VETERANS THROUGHOUT OUR SYSTEM AND OUR COMMUNITY. ALL RRH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE VETERANS OR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS CAN RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY MEAL AT RRH CAFETERIAS AND COFFEE BARS. RRH HOSTED "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS" IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER. TOPICS DURING THE 2023 SESSIONS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:O SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND DEPRESSION. THERE HAS BEEN A GREAT DEAL OF RESEARCH TO DATE ON DEPRESSION AND THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. MANY OF OUR STRUGGLES COME FROM PROLONGED AND CHRONIC STRESS, WE WILL EXPLORE THE ROLE OF THIS STRESS ON OUR |
| PART I, LINE 7E (CONTINUED) | EMOTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH.O HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA - THERE IS MUCH EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA INCLUDING IMPROVING BALANCE AND STRENGTH TO MENTAL CLARITY AND FOCUS. O MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION DURING THIS SESSION INSTRUCTORS WILL LEAD US THROUGH A FULL BODY SCAN AND INTO A GUIDED MEDITATION.O HEARING AND AGINGO BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH, VOICE, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. HOW THE EFFECTS OF AGING IMPACT THESE AREAS AND OUR OVERALL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAXIMIZE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN OUR DAILY LIFE AND OFFER IDEAS ON OPTIMIZING BRAIN HEALTH AS WE AGE. O MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION. DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH? DO YOU EVER WONDER, "WHY CAN'T I TREAT MYSELF AS I WOULD TREAT A GOOD FRIEND?" MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION IS EXTENDING COMPASSION TO THE SELF FOR ONE'S PERCEIVED FAILINGS, INADEQUACIES, AND EXPERIENCES OF SUFFERING. O HOW TO MANAGE INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FINGERS, WRISTS AND ELBOWS! MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH HAND PAIN AFTER YEARS OF REPETITIVE ACTIVITIES: COOKING, DRIVING, COMPUTER USE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, HARD PHYSICAL JOBS, OR JUST GENERAL DAILY LIFE. THIS WEEK WE WILL BE DISCUSSING A COMMON ISSUE: ARTHRITIS OF THE THUMB, WHICH CAN BE PAINFUL AND LIMITING. O SEASONAL DEPRESSION/SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) IS OFTEN NOT TALKED OUT ESPECIALLY IN THE SPRING/SUMMER WHEN THE SUN IN SHINNING. MOST PEOPLE THINK OF SEASONAL DEPRESSION ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS HERE IN ROCHESTER. WHAT DOES THE SUN HAVE TO DO WITH CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS? LEARN ABOUT SEASONAL DEPRESSION AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT. LEARN ABOUT THE BARRIERS ARE TO CARE, AND RESOURCES TO HELP COMBAT SEASONAL DEPRESSION.O LEARN ABOUT THE OUTLOOK/PERSPECTIVE ON AGING, "AGE FRIENDLY" HEALTH CARE, AND HOW THIS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE GERIATRIC COMMUNITY. O LEARN WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO REVISIT A SO CALLED "DRUG ALLERGY AND OTHER ALLERGIES FOR THAT MATTER. LEARN SOME COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES AND WHAT THE DATA SAYS ON HOW TO BEST TREAT THEM.O SMOOTHIES & MOVIES & PLANT-BASED WHOLE FOOD POT-LUCK THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING SMOOTHIES, SECRET POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS AND AN ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MAKE THEM. DURING THE POT-LUCK WE WILL BE SHOWING THE DOCUMENTARY FORKS OVER KNIVES TO HELP EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY ON THE HEALING BENEFITS OF CONSUMING PLANTS.O THE LATEST UP TO DATE PRACTICES REGARDING PHYSICAL THERAPY.O LIFESTYLE MEDICINE AND HOW IT RELATES TO OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH, STRESS MANAGEMENT.O CHOLESTEROL EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT O EDUCATION ON PRE-DRIVING SCREENING ASSESSMENTS. SEVERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT DRIVING INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DIABETES, DEMENTIA, BRAIN INJURY AND MANY MORE. LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, REACTION TIME, ABILITY TO READ SIGNS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND MORE.O PRESENTATION ON HOW THE COST OF MEDICATIONS CAN BE A MAJOR BARRIER TO MEDICATION ACCESSIBILITY. NEARLY FOUR IN TEN OF THOSE TAKING FOUR OR MORE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SAY THEY HAVE DIFFICULTY AFFORDING THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP REDUCE COST RELATED MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE AND IMPROVE MEDICATION AFFORDABILITY.O CLIMATE CHANGE & KEEPING HEALTHY & PBWF POT-LUCK : WILL BE REVIEWING THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, THE MULTIPLE IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE CAN HAVE ON OUR HEALTH, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT WE CAN DO INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO HELP PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.O BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR BREAST HEALTH AND AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SESSION ON AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TOPIC, BREAST HEALTH. THE DISCUSSION WILL FOCUS ON BREAST SELF-AWARENESS, CURRENT BREAST CANCER SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER AND HOW TO REDUCE YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK FROM A BREAST SURGEON PERSPECTIVE.O DISCUSSION OF ROLES OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS IN ONCOLOGY AND THE ROLE OF A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST. PRESENTATION ON THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAST CANCER, CURABLE VS INCURABLE, AND ALSO EDUCATE US ON WHAT ER+ VS HER2+ VS TNBC REALLY MEAN, AS WELL AS DIFFERENT MEDICAL TREATMENTS WE USE AND REVIEW THE LATEST UP TO DATE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH REGARDING BREAST CANCER.O WE WILL LEARN LATEST UP TO DATE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE ON GENETICS, ONCOLOGY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE. O COGNITIVE HEALTHO RRH'S MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER WILL BE ON SITE FOR MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS. THE MAMMOGRAM MACHINE ON THE BUS IS THE EXACT SAME AS THE MACHINE USED IN THE HOSPITAL, AS IS THE QUALITY. O BREAK DOWN THE COMPLICATED INFORMATION REGARDING LUNG CANCER AND SHED SOME LIGHT AS TO WHAT RESEARCHERS ARE DOING TO DECREASE LUNG CANCER RATES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. THIS EDUCATIONAL OFFERING IS MEANT FOR ANYONE WITH LUNGS! O EFFECTS OF LONELINESS AND STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED - THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS IN THE UNITED STATES HAS REACHED AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN RECENT YEARS. THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFECTS OF LONELINESS CAN INCREASE THE RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DEMENTIA AND EVEN PREMATURE DEATH. LEARN STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED. O URINARY HEALTH AND INCONTINENCE - DISCUSSING THE TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE, HOW URINARY INCONTINENCE OFTEN HAS A MUSCULOSKELETAL ORIGIN, AND HOW YOU CAN TREAT (AND EVEN CURE!) THE LEAKAGE THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE WITH SOME SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS.O LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES - SCIENTISTS FOUND OTHER LONGEVITY HOTSPOTS WORLDWIDE AND THEY ARE KNOWN AS THE BLUE ZONES. THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT ALL BLUE ZONES AREAS SHARE NINE SPECIFIC LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT ARE CALLED THE POWER 9.O LEARN ABOUT EATING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH. FREE EDUCATIONAL OFFERING ON EATING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH.YOUTH APPRENTICE PROGRAM (SCHOOL-TO-WORK)THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HAVE PARTNERED TOGETHER WITH A VISION TO GIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN "REAL-LIFE" EXPERIENCES IN HEALTHCARE. STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO THE DIFFERENT POSITIONS WITHIN A HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, AND BECOME CERTIFIED BY NEW YORK STATE THAT THEY HAVE HAD YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COMPETENCY TRAINING WHEN THEY EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. IN THE PAST 10+ YEARS, 100% OF STUDENTS WENT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL. UPON GRADUATION AND COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS AS A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, PEDIATRIC TECHNICIAN, MATERIAL RECORD ASSISTANT, RESPIRATORY CARE AIDE, AND A TRANSPORTER AND LAB ASSISTANT. RIT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH ALLIANCEROCHESTER REGIONAL PARTNERS WITH ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT) ON MANY INITIATIVES INCLUDING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES WITHIN THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY. ROCHESTER REGIONAL PROVIDES REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL EXPAND THE CARE WE PROVIDE TO OUR COMMUNITIES. TO LEARN MORE VISIT THE RIT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH ALLIANCE WEBSITE. URBAN RENEWAL EDUCATION EXPANSION RRH HAS COMPLETED WORK ON ONE OF ITS MOST AMBITIOUS URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS TO DATE - THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE LONG-ABANDONED MACY'S BUILDING IN THE FORMER MEDLEY CENTER IN IRONDEQUOIT. RENOVATIONS RESULTED IN A NEW, EXPANDED SPACE FOR THE ISABELLA GRAHAM HART SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING AND THE RGH COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS. THIS EXPANSION REPRESENTS NOT ONLY OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF NURSING EDUCATION BUT ALSO OUR LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH URBAN RENEWAL. RRH TOOK THE LONG-ABANDONED BUILDING AND CREATED A LEADING-CLASS INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR NURSES AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE. NURSES OF EVERY DISCIPLINE AND DEGREE LEVEL ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. RRH IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING A CLEAR, NAVIGABLE PATH TO TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACROSS THE NURSING EDUCATION SPECTRUM, BEGINNING WITH THE LPN PROGRAM AND CONTINUING THROUGH OUR NEW REGISTERED NURSE (RN) PROGRAM. ROCHESTER REGIONAL CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING: SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, MYCARE PATIENT PORTAL, PHONE MESSAGING, AND E-NEWSLETTER. MORE SPECIFICALLY:O RRH'S "HEALTH HIVE," AN ONLINE PORTAL OF ARTICLES AND HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH A HOST OF HEALTH RELATED TOPICS. DURING 2023, MORE THAN 115 ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED. O RRH PARTICIPATED IN OVER 300 NEWS ARTICLES, SPECIAL REPORTS, AND INTERVIEWS OVER A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING TV, RADIO AND PRINTED NEWS ARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, RRH MADE OVER 2,500 SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN. O THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE OFFICE HOSTED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND CHURCH GROUPS. ATTENDEES HAVE JOINED FROM ROCHESTER AND ALSO |
| PART I, LINE 7E (CONTINUED) | THROUGHOUT OTHER PARTS OF THE US. ROC2025 ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HAS ENTERED INTO A PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH ROC2025 TO CONTRIBUTE $100,000 FOR EACH OF THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. ROC2025 IS AN INNOVATIVE ALLIANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO MAKING GREATER ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND RAPIDLY GROWING REGIONAL ECONOMIES IN THE U.S. IT IS THE MISSION OF ROC2025 TO CREATE NEW JOBS, INCREASE REGIONAL WEALTH, RAISE REGIONAL GDP AND ENHANCE OPPORTUNITY. ROC2025 INVESTS IN A WORLD-CLASS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM WHERE INCUMBENT BUSINESSES ARE THRIVING, NEW FIRMS ARE LOCATING, AND THE WORLD'S BEST TALENT IS CHOOSING TO LIVE. THROUGH ROC2025, WE'RE DEDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE RESOURCES TO GROWTH. ENHANCING THE REACH AND IMPACT OF CURRENT EFFORTS, FURTHERING OUR WORK TO EXPAND THE REGIONAL ECONOMY, AND COMPETING MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR JOBS AND INVESTMENT.ROCCOVID ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH JOINED MONROE COUNTY, THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER AND COMMON GROUND HEALTH TO HELP LAUNCH ROC COVID, A NEW ONLINE HEALTH SCREENING SURVEY TOOL TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF THE VIRUS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER ROCHESTER AND FINGER LAKES REGION. DATA COLLECTED BY ROCCOVID.ORG WILL ALSO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THE VIRUS, MEASURE EFFORTS TO SLOW ITS PROGRESSION, AND HELP DETERMINE WHERE TO FOCUS TESTING OR ADJUST STAY-AT-HOME AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS. SCIENTISTS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF FROM RRH AND URMC HELPED DEVELOP THE ONLINE SURVEY, WHICH CONSISTS OF A FEW QUESTIONS THAT RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ANSWER DAILY, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE EXPERIENCING NO SYMPTOMS. SPONSORSHIPS ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, AS A SYSTEM, INCLUDING ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, IS COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ALREADY WORKING SO HARD TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. AS SUCH, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING THE ACTION FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY, ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TRILLIUM HEALTH, INC., JORDAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES, LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER, THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 13THIRTY CANCER CONNECT, INC., INTERVOL, JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER, GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION, MERCY FLIGHT, COMMON GROUND HEALTH, BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER, AND MANY OTHERS.DURING 2023 GH AND SLH IMPROVED AND EXPANDED SERVICES AND RECEIVED RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING: CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL AND MASSENA HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION. IHI RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WORKING TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE FOLLOWING THE 4MS: WHAT MATTERS, MEDICATION, MENTATION, AND MOBILITY. THE COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION IS THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE PRACTICES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITH PROVEN DATA FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS. THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED A SOCK DRIVE TO BENEFIT RENEWAL HOUSE, AN AGENCY THAT HELPS VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND NORTH COUNTRY FREEDOM HOMES, WHICH PROVIDES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH DONATED TO THE FRIENDS OF HIGLEY FLOW STATE PARK'S SLED SHED CAMPAIGN TO HELP BUILD A NEW STRUCTURE TO STORE THE EQUIPMENT USED TO KEEP THE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE COMMUNITY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A MAIN SPONSOR OF THE NORTH COUNTRY KIDS EXPO HELD IN CANTON IN MARCH 2023. SLH COVERED THE COST OF ADMISSION FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER WHO ATTENDED THE EVENT. DURING SUNY POTSDAM'S HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY EXPO THE NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, THE CLINICAL RESEARCH TEAM PROVIDED INFORMATION ON CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVITY, AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HAD GIVEAWAYS FROM DONATE LIFE. THE EVENT WAS HELD ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS DAY, AND SLH REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN WEARING TEAL TO RAISE AWARENESS. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH (SLH) AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS INVITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO RECOGNIZE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH DURING MAY BY ATTENDING ANY OF THEIR THREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FAIRS. NARCAN TRAINING WAS AMONG THE MANY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE DAY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE POTSDAM SNACK PACK PROGRAM'S 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR IN AUGUST 2023, AT THE NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN POTSDAM. SLH TEAM MEMBERS CONNECTED WITH FAMILIES WITH SHARED INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS. SLH HELD A "WALK WITH A DOC" EVENT IN POTSDAM, NY ALONG THE RAQUETTE RIVER ON AN EASY TRAIL WHILE MEETING LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. PARTICIPANTS JOINED VARIOUS STAFF MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE MONTH TO LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN MASSENA INVITED SLH TO ITS FIRST EVER HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR, WHERE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR PROVIDED BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE SCREENINGS AND HAD A SELECTION OF HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE.DURING 2023, SLH, FOCUSED ON CONTINUED GROWTH, FINALIZED THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE MASSENA-BASED SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE, A DEDICATED EMS, INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORT, AND AMBULATE SERVICE PRESENTLY SERVICING THE MASSENA-AREA MARKET IS EXPECTED TO FURTHER IMPROVE TRANSPORT ACCESS IN MASSENA AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. |
| PART III, LINE 4: | IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS ENHANCED PROCESS FOR OBTAINING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS WHO HAVE NOT SUPPLIED THE REQUISITE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF THEY QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE. THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED WAS USED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO QUALIFY PATIENTS FOR CHARITY CARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY. THE APPLICATION OF THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN 2023 RESULTED IN ADDITIONAL PATIENTS QUALIFYING FOR CHARITY CARE AND THUS RE-CLASSIFYING THIS AMOUNT FROM BAD DEBT EXPENSE. BAD DEBT EXPENSE ON PART III, LINE 2 REPRESENTS ESTIMATED UNCOLLECTIBLE CHARGES FOR THOSE PATIENTS UNWILLING, NOT UNABLE, TO PAY.BAD DEBT COSTING METHODOLOGY:THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL AND EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS CONSIDERING HISTORICAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS BASED UPON HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYOR CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW ARE THEN USED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES. AFTER SATISFACTION OF AMOUNTS DUE FROM INSURANCE, THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR PLACING CERTAIN PAST DUE PATIENT BALANCES WITH COLLECTION AGENCIES, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON COLLECTION EFFORTS AS DETERMINED BY THE HOSPITAL. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE WRITTEN OFF AFTER COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL'S POLICIES.BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS RECORDED USING THE VALUATION METHOD AS OUTLINED IN HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA) STATEMENT 15, WHICH REQUIRES BAD DEBT EXPENSE TO BE RECORDED AT THE AMOUNT THAT THE PAYER IS EXPECTED TO PAY. THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS REPRESENTS ESTIMATED UNCOLLECTIBLE CHARGES OF PATIENTS UNWILLING TO PAY. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS ENHANCED PROCESS FOR OBTAINING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS WHO HAVE NOT SUPPLIED THE REQUISITE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF THEY QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE. THE APPLICATION OF THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN 2023 RESULTED IN ADDITIONAL PATIENTS QUALIFYING FOR CHARITY CARE. |
| PART III, LINE 8: | MEDICARE COSTING METHODOLOGY: THE ORGANIZATION USED THE FILED 2023 CMS COST REPORT TO DETERMINE THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE RELATING TO PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM MEDICARE. MEDICARE SHORTFALLS, WHICH ARE COSTS INCURRED BY THE HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AND TREATMENT TO ITS PATIENTS, SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. TO NOT INCUR THESE COSTS WOULD POTENTIALLY LIMIT OR EVEN COMPROMISE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE PROVIDED. |
| PART III, LINE 9B: | ALL PATIENTS WILL BE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR CHARITY CARE. AT SEVERAL POINTS WITHIN THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND WEBSITE, THE FINANCIAL AID A/K/A CHARITY CARE PROGRAM WILL BE VISIBLE, OFFERED, EXPLAINED AND ASSISTED WITH APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM. ONCE THE PATIENT SUBMITS THE COMPLETED CHARITY CARE APPLICATION, THE ACCOUNT IS PLACED ON HOLD AND ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL AN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION IS MADE. IF THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE, THE PATIENT IS THEN NOTIFIED OF THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE THAT HAS BEEN AWARDED. IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR 100% CHARITY CARE, THE DISCOUNT IS AWARDED AND ADDITIONAL BILLS ARE NO LONGER SENT TO THE PATIENT AS THE PENDING BILLS WILL BE ADJUSTED OFF. IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR LESS THAN 100% CHARITY CARE, THAN THE PATIENT WILL RECEIVE A BILL PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE PAY COLLECTION POLICY FOR ONLY THE REMAINING BALANCE OWED AFTER THE CHARITY CARE PORTION HAS BEEN ADJUSTED. ONCE A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, THE PATIENT WILL BE NOTIFIED OF APPROVAL DETERMINATION WITHIN 30 DAYS. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR WILL, UPON APPROVING A PATIENT FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT, INCLUDE ANY AND ALL COVERED SERVICE ACCOUNTS WITH OPEN BALANCES UP TO 240 DAYS BACK FROM THE DATE THE PATIENT COMPLETED THE APPLICATION AND UP TO 12 MONTHS FORWARD. ONLY AFTER PATIENT'S LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED FOLLOWING PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, CHARITY CARE, AND/OR INSURANCE CARRIER REMITTANCE WILL THE PATIENT STATEMENT BE MAILED FOR PAYMENT RECOVERY. PATIENTS ARE ALSO GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN EITHER DIRECTLY ON THEIR OWN THROUGH THE SYSTEM PORTAL OR THROUGH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. EVERY AVAILABLE OPTION WILL BE UTILIZED TO ASSIST PATIENTS WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL NEED. RRH AND ANY EXTERNAL AGENCY REPRESENTING RRH WILL NOT ENGAGE IN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS SUCH AS LAWSUITS, LIENS ON RESIDENCES OR PROPERTY, GARNISHMENT OF WAGES, ADVERSE CREDIT REPORTING, APPLYING INTEREST TO DEBT, OR OTHER EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION PRACTICES. AT NO TIME WILL THE PATIENT'S FINANCIAL SITUATION BECOME A BARRIER TO THEIR CARE. |
| PART VI, LINE 2: | BRIDGE TO WELLNESS PARTNERED WITH THE FORT DRUM REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING ORGANIZATION (FDRHPO) TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE REGIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT THAT WOULD GUIDE A STRONG DATA DRIVEN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY. THIS 'COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY' IS INCORPORATED INTO A COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT USING NEW YORK STATE AND NATIONAL DATA SOURCES AND WRITTEN BY FDRHPO. THE BRIDGE TO WELLNESS COALITION FOLLOWED GUIDANCE FROM THE NYSDOH BY WORKING TOGETHER TO GAUGE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH PRIORITIES, ASSETS AND NEEDS THROUGH NUMEROUS MEETINGS REVIEWING PROGRAMMATIC DATA, COMMUNITY SURVEYS, AND PARTNER CAPACITY DISCUSSIONS. CONSIDERING RESULTS AND THE CAPACITY OF REGION, BRIDGE TO WELLNESS IDENTIFIED 'PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE AND 'PROMOTE WELL-BEING AND PREVENT MENTAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS' AS PRIORITIES FOR THE 2022-2024 PLAN. THE COALITION WORKED TOGETHER AND WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS FROM A VARIETY OF SECTORS TO DETERMINE WHICH INTERVENTIONS WERE ALREADY BEING IMPLEMENTED IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY. THESE ARE SIMILAR TO THE PRIORITIES THE COALITION IDENTIFIED IN 2019, AS THE COALITION HOPES TO BUILD UPON SUCCESSES ACHIEVED THROUGHOUT THE LAST ROUND. THE 2022 PLAN IS STREAMLINED AND IDENTIFIES ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF TARGETED RESIDENTS. SEVERAL OF INTERVENTIONS SELECTED WILL ADDRESS MULTIPLE GOALS, WHICH ALLOWS FOR MORE FOCUS AND EFFORT IN ONE INTERVENTION WHILE REACHING MORE THAN ONE DELIVERABLE. IN EACH PRIORITY AREA, EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS INTEGRAL TO THE SUCCESS OF EACH INTERVENTION. THE PARTNERS WILL OVERSEE AND GOVERN THE EVALUATION OF THIS PLAN ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. BRIDGE TO WELLNESS PARTNERS WILL DISSEMINATE REGULAR REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ONLINE MEDIA, PRINT PUBLICATIONS, AND RADIO AND IN PERSON EDUCATION.THE DATA IN THIS ASSESSMENT POINTS TO A SIGNIFICANT NEED TO ADDRESS ISSUES CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY. COMMUNITY MEMBERS IDENTIFY BOTH INCREASING NEED AND A LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE COUNTY. THE COMMUNITY COULD ALSO BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED EFFORTS RELATING TO CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, INCLUDING IMPROVED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION, TOBACCO CESSATION, AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT. WITH CURRENT ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE SHORTAGES, IT IS CRITICAL TO LEVERAGE EXISTING RESOURCES AND CONTINUE COLLABORATION ACROSS AGENCIES. |
| PART VI, LINE 3: | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, INCLUDING ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH, INFORMS INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERING FREE OR REDUCED PRICE SERVICES AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION INTO INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND CLINICAL LOCATIONS. POSTERS INFORMING THE PATIENT/FAMILY OF ASSISTANCE ARE POSTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH LOCATIONS. BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS, IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, INFORMING THE COMMUNITY ARE WIDELY DISTRIBUTED IN THE COMMUNITY AT CLINICS, HEALTH FAIRS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC LOCATIONS. INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S WEBSITE AND PATIENTS MAY APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR BY MAILING A PAPER APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. PATIENTS WITH A SELF-PAY BALANCE ARE NOTIFIED OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND PAYMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITIES VIA THE PATIENT'S MONTHLY STATEMENT. NO PATIENT WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO SERVICES DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY, EVERY EFFORT WILL BE FULLY MADE TO ACQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATION. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH OFFERS SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING:- FACILITATED ENROLLMENT - TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT BY OFFERING EDUCATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR NEW YORK STATE OF HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE, MEDICAID, CHILD HEALTH PLUS, FAMILY HEALTH PLUS, PRENATAL CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND STATE AID FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. A DEDICATED TELEPHONE NUMBER IS AVAILABLE AND INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLETS AND BUSINESS CARDS AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH SITES AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. ANY PATIENT MAY SELF-REFER TO A FACILITATED ENROLLER FOR ASSISTANCE AND PATIENT ACCESS STAFF AT EACH LOCATION ARE TRAINED ON HOW TO REFER THE PATIENT TO THE FACILITATED ENROLLERS. FACILITATED ENROLLERS ARE ALSO STATIONED ON SITE AT EACH HOSPITAL, EMERGENCY ROOM AND DESTINATION CAMPUSES FOR CONVENIENT ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE. IF A PATIENT IS NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN ON-SITE DURING AN APPOINTMENT OR VISIT, EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO MAKE CONTACT VIA PHONE CALLS AND LETTER TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AFTER THE VISIT. - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH RECOGNIZES THE NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PATIENTS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO FIND IT DIFFICULT TO MEET THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN RECEIVING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH. IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION AND VALUES TO ENHANCE LIVES AND PRESERVE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND PATIENTS BY ENABLING ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE, FULLY INTEGRATED NETWORK OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOST AFFORDABLE CARE, DELIVERED WITH KINDNESS, INTEGRITY, AND RESPECT, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH OFFERS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO EVERY PATIENT. AT NO TIME WILL FINANCIAL CONCERNS BECOME A BARRIER TO CARE FOR THE PATIENT. THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED-PRICES FOR INSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS TREATED AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOSPITALS, OUTPATIENT, EMERGENCY ROOMS, ANCILLARY AND ALL CLINIC LOCATIONS. DISCOUNTS ARE AWARDED BASED UPON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TAKES INTO ACCOUNT EACH INDIVIDUAL PATIENT'S ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF HIS OR HER HEALTHCARE SERVICES. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED AND MAY APPLY FOR AND BE CONSIDERED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DEDICATED PHONE LINE FOR FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH ALSO PARTICIPATES IN FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ASSISTING LOW INCOME PATIENTS WITH REDUCED PRICES AND ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION COSTS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH PARTICIPATES IN THE HEALTH RESOURCES & SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. THIS PROGRAM IS BASED ON APPROVED CLINICAL SITES AND OFFERS PATIENTS DISCOUNTS WITH OFFICE VISITS, ANCILLARY VISITS, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST REDUCTIONS. BOTH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS CAN BE AWARDED TO THE PATIENT TO ENSURE ALL BENEFITS ARE OBTAINED THAT ARE POSSIBLY AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH THE PATIENT'S HEALTHCARE COSTS.- PRESUMPTIVE FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH ALSO RECOGNIZES THERE ARE TIMES IT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT FOR THE PATIENT TO FORMALLY APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY THAT A PATIENT IS POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT, THE PATIENT'S BILL MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT. PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY IS DEFINED AS THE DETERMINATION THAT A PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON INFORMATION OTHER THAN THAT PROVIDED BY THE PATIENT, OR, BASED ON A PRIOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. THE HOSPITAL MAY UTILIZE ANALYTIC SOFTWARE OR AN ANALYTIC SERVICES VENDOR TO SUPPORT SUCH PRESUMPTIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROCESSING. IF A PATIENT IS DETERMINED TO BE PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT, THE DISCOUNT AMOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTED FROM THE PATIENT'S BILL AND WILL BE REFLECTED ON THE PATIENT'S NEXT BILLING STATEMENT. EVERY OPPORTUNITY WILL BE TAKEN AND EXPLORED WHERE ASSISTANCE CAN BE GIVEN TO OUR PATIENT BASE, ENSURING THEIR HEALTH CARE IS NOT IMPEDED BY ANY FINANCIAL CONCERNS. |
| PART VI, LINE 4: | GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS PRIMARILY FROM THE TOWNS OF GOUVERNEUR AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF BOTH JEFFERSON AND ST. LAWRENCE COUNTIES. IN 2023, GH PROVIDED CARE TO OVER 9,800 PATIENTS WHO VISITED THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, EXPERIENCED MORE THAN 6,200 INPATIENT/OBSERVATION DISCHARGES AND OVER 56,700 OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA, THE POPULATION TOTALED OVER 108,300 PEOPLE (2020 CENSUS) AND IS 92% WHITE, 2% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 2% OF THE POPULATION IDENTIFYING AS HISPANIC OR LATINO AND 4% AS OTHER. ON AVERAGE, APPROXIMATELY 18% OF HOUSEHOLDS IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY ARE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. THE AGE BREAKDOWN IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY IS GENERALLY SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE STATE, THOUGH THE COUNTY HAS A SLIGHTLY HIGHER PROPORTION OF YOUNG ADULTS AND FEWER MIDDLE AGED PERSONS THAN THE STATE. THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MAKE UP 20% OF THE COUNTY'S POPULATION, THOSE 18 TO 64 YEARS MAKE UP 62% OF THE POPULATION, AND THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 65 MAKE UP THE REMAINING 18%. NEARLY ONE IN FIFTEEN RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY ARE UNINSURED (5.6%). OF THOSE WHO ARE INSURED, TWO-FIFTHS HAVE PUBLIC INSURANCE COVERAGE (38%) WHILE THE REMAINING THREE-FIFTHS HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE COVERAGE (62%). |
| PART VI, LINE 5: | MEDICAL STAFFGH MEDICAL STAFF CONSISTS OF PHYSICIANS REPRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY SERVICES. AS AN AFFILIATE OF ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH AS WELL AS ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, OUR PATIENTS HAVE SEAMLESS ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL SPECIALISTS INCLUDING THE WORLD-CLASS PROVIDERS AT THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE AND THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE.BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMUNITY GUIDANCEGH ENSURES COMMUNITY CONTROL OVER THE CORPORATION THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY AND FAITH LEADERS, AND LEADERS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, HEALTHCARE, AND PHYSICIANS REPRESENTING THE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS RESIDE IN THE ST. LAWRENCE AREA AND EACH DIRECTOR SERVES A THREE-YEAR TERM.USE OF SURPLUS FUNDSSURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO FURTHER THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS REINVESTING IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN FACILITIES, PATIENT CARE, MEDICAL, NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS USED FOR CHARITY CARE. |
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| PART VI, LINE 6: | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH (ROCHESTER REGIONAL/RRH) (I.E. THE PARENT ORGANIZATION AND ITS RELATED AFFILIATES) IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM ROOTED IN COMMUNITY, SERVING TOGETHER TO UPLIFT HUMANITY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ROCHESTER, THE FINGER LAKES REGION, AND NEW YORK STATE'S NORTH COUNTRY. THROUGH ROBUST INVESTMENTS IN PEOPLE, FACILITIES, AND TECHNOLOGY IN EACH COMMUNITY WE SERVE, ROCHESTER REGIONAL STANDS OUT FOR ITS ABILITY TO BRING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE CLOSE TO HOME. ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK, THE FINGER LAKES, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY AND BEYOND, RRH PROUDLY SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS NINE HOSPITALS PROVIDING INPATIENT, ADVANCED AND CRITICAL CARE; HUNDREDS OF OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY, URGENT CARE AND PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES; BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT CENTERS; INNOVATIVE AND COMFORTING SENIOR SERVICES; COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE CARE PROGRAMS; AND LABORATORIES, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CLINICAL TRIAL AND TOXICOLOGY TESTING FACILITIES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HAS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEART PROGRAM AND A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CANCER CENTER, AND OFFERS PATIENTS MANY OF THE SAME LEADING EDGE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOUND AT THE COUNTRY'S FINEST MEDICAL CENTERS. FROM SURGERY TO ORTHOPEDICS, WOMEN'S HEALTH TO EMERGENCY CARE, PEOPLE ALL ACROSS WESTERN NY AND NYS'S NORTH COUNTRY TURN TO ROCHESTER REGIONAL FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE, COMPASSION AND EXPERTISE IN HELPING THEM GET BACK TO LIVING THEIR LIVES. POVERTY TRENDS, COMMUNITY HEALTH RESEARCH AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS WHILE PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIONS WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, AND ACTIVELY WORK TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FILL A GAP OR SUPPLEMENT AN EXISTING PROGRAM. MOST ROCHESTER REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, IN ORDER TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS, ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL CARE RECEIVED AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HOSPITALS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IS DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC IN ELECTRONIC FORM ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ARE WOVEN INTO THE TAPESTRY OF OUR CULTURE AND HEALTH EQUITY IS OUR TRUE NORTH. RRH IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE INCLUDED, VALUED, AND RESPECTED. BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, RRH IS LEADING EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT AND DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCES. WE BELIEVE OUR WORKFORCE AND PATIENT CARE ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED AND ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR TEAMS AND EACH PATIENT WE CARE FOR ENJOYS BETTER, HEALTHIER LIVES. AS PART OF THEIR HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 INITIATIVE, AIMED AT ELIMINATING DISPARITIES AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HAS DEEMED HEALTH LITERACY A "CENTRAL FOCUS."HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 DEFINES PERSONAL HEALTH LITERACY AS, "THE DEGREE TO WHICH INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIND, UNDERSTAND, AND USE INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO INFORM HEALTH-RELATED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS." SIMILARLY, THEY DEFINE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH LITERACY AS, "THE DEGREE TO WHICH ORGANIZATIONS EQUITABLY ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO FIND, UNDERSTAND, AND USE INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO INFORM HEALTH-RELATED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS." IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HEALTH LITERACY, IN DECEMBER OF 2020, RRH SERVED AS LEADERS IN CREATING A WAY OF COMMUNICATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 AND VACCINE INFORMATION TO GROUPS WHO ARE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED. THE RRH TEAM HELD OVER 30 PRESENTATIONS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS REACHING ALMOST 5,000 PARTICIPANTS AND VIEWERS; PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRUS AND VACCINE OPTIONS TO SUPPORT INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR TEAM WAS THE FIRST TO BE IN THIS SPACE AND CREATED A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED.TWO OF THE KEYS TO REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES AND BUILDING HEALTH LITERACY ARE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. TO THIS END, RRH HAS DEVELOPED TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. RRH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A RELAXED AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO ASK QUESTIONS, AND HAD MEDICAL EXPERTS THAT PROVIDED SOLID, RELEVANT AND TIMELY INFORMATION SO THAT PEOPLE COULD MAKE INFORMED HEALTHCARE DECISIONS. THE RRH COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ARE HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. RRH HAS PARTNERED WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITIES SUCH AS THE LATINX COMMUNITY, RURAL MIGRANT FARMERS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, LGBTQ+, VETERANS, PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, ELDERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, ADOLESCENTS AND PARENTS. WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS RRH HAS BEEN ABLE TO FORM STRONG COMMUNITY BONDS. WITH THE COVID INFORMATION NOW WIDELY AVAILABLE, RRH IS PIVOTING ITS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS. RRH PLANS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND ADJUST THE FOCUS OF ITS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO ENSURE OTHER PRESSING TOPICS, SUCH AS HEALTH SCREENINGS AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE, ARE ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT AND CONTINUED EDUCATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, RRH WAS RECOGNIZED AMONG THE NATION'S TOP DEI ADVOCATES. CITING RRH'S "FANTASTIC" DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) OFFICE, THE HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY COUNCIL HAS GRANTED RRH A TOP 3 HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS AWARD. THE COUNCIL COMMENDED RRH DEI INITIATIVES TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; RECRUIT AND RETAIN A DIVERSE WORKFORCE; AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SURROUNDING COVID-19. RRH'S ACTIVE PURSUIT OF DIVERSITY IN OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MAKES IT A "PERFECT" AWARD RECIPIENT, THE COUNCIL STATED. THE HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY COUNCIL IS AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE AT MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS NATIONWIDE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS ALSO LEADING THE INDUSTRY WITH ITS SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. RRH BELIEVES IN THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH. GUIDED BY THIS BELIEF, RRH MANAGES ITS RESOURCES CONSCIENTIOUSLY, AIMING TO LIMIT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND SPEARHEAD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE REGION.THOUGH IT IS KNOWN THAT HOSPITALS CONSUME MORE THAN DOUBLE THE ENERGY THAN TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND GENERATE SIGNIFICANT WASTE PER PATIENT, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS STEADFAST IN BREAKING THIS NORM. THE RRH SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT IS DEVOTED TO REFINING THE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE, PRESERVING A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT, AND CURBING HEALTHCARE COSTS. THEY ACTIVELY MANAGE WASTE, ELIMINATING HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, AND FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOR NOW AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.QUALITY AND SAFETY ARE AT THE CORE OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S PURPOSE TO HEAL, COMFORT, PROMOTE HEALTH AND DELIVER CARE THAT ENHANCES LIVES. BY TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH, RRH DESIGNS PATIENT-CENTERED SYSTEMS THAT DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY CARE, SAFELY. THROUGH SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS WE ARE CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF THE CARE WE PROVIDE; ENSURING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND COORDINATING ACCREDITATIONS OF LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMS; PREVENTING ERRORS AND WORKING TO ENHANCE THE CARE DELIVERED IN OUR REGION AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY; AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND VISITORS. A CORNERSTONE OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S STRATEGIC PLAN IS TO INVEST IN A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELTHAT IS, TO PRIORITIZE INVESTMENTS IN GROWTH AND SERVICES THAT CREATE LONG-TERM VALUE. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, ROCHESTER REGIONAL CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE PROGRESS ON INITIATIVES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUTURE OF THE INSTITUTION AND THE HEALTH OF THE NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ROCHESTER REGIONAL'S DESTINATION CAMPUS STRATEGY BRINGS RURAL PATIENTS EASY, LOCAL ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY, COORDINATED PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES CLOSE TO WHERE THEY LIVE. RRH OPENED A NEW 95,000 SQ. FT. BATAVIA MEDICAL CAMPUS IN SEPTEMBER 2023 WHICH BRINGS MORE THAN A DOZEN SPECIALTY SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF. THE BRIGHT, MODERN BUILDING CLEARLY VISIBLE OFF THE I-90 NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY, INCLUDES PRIMARY CARE, PEDIATRICS, ORTHOPAEDICS, OTOLARYNGOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY, NEUROSCIENCES, |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE CARDIOLOGISTS, LAB, IMAGING AND AN URGENT CARE. URGENT CARE CENTERS IN WEBSTER AND CHILI WERE REOPENED AS PART OF A STRATEGY TO REACH PATIENTS WHO NEED MEDICAL CARE FOR MINOR ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. PROVIDERS AND STAFF TRAINED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT FOR ACUTE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES THAT ARE URGENT BUT NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT ARE AVAILABLE FOR CONVENIENT SAME-DAY WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS. VIRTUAL URGENT CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR MINOR INJURIES AND COMMON ILLNESSES FROM THE COMFORT OF THE PATIENT'S HOME, OR WHEREVER THEY MAY BE.ROCHESTER REGIONAL IS FORGING AHEAD ON ALL FRONTS OF A STRATEGIC PLAN WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPLIFT HUMANITY THROUGH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH A VISION TO BECOME A NATIONAL MODEL OF HEALTH AND HEALING. THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN ARE AS FOLLOWS: STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WILL GROW TRUST WITH THOSE WE SERVE SOLIDIFY RRH'S POSITION AS A CORNERSTONE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. RELENTLESS FOCUS ON QUALITY AND SAFETY IMPROVED QUALITY AND SAFETY WILL POSITION US AS THE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR PATIENTS BUILD AND CONTINUALLY FOCUS ON A CULTURE OF QUALITY AND SAFETY. UNLEASH THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE EMPOWERED PEOPLE WILL ALLOW US TO TAKE OUR ORGANIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL ENGAGE PEOPLE TO COMMIT, BELONG AND GROW AT RRH. GROWTH AN EVOLVED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY MODEL WILL BETTER SERVE PATIENTS BECOME THE MOST ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT SYSTEM IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND INNOVATE TO TRANSFORM CARE DELIVERY OPERATIONS. RRH CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH THE ADDITION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES STRENGTHENING THE SERVICE OFFERINGS TO THOSE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. NEW AND EXPANDED SERVICE OFFERINGS INCLUDE: IN JULY 2023, THE STRUCTURAL HEART TEAM PERFORMED THEIR 2000TH TRASCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT (TAVR) PROCEDURE AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE. THE 2000TH TAVR PROCEDURE PUTS RRH IN THE TOP 5 PERCENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS NATIONWIDE THAT HAVE COMPLETED TAVRS OF THAT VOLUME. THE PROCEDURE IS MOST OFTEN USED TO TREAT AORTIC STENOSIS. A NEW RRH LABORATORY IN GREECE, NY WAS OPENED. THIS NEW SITE OFFERS SIX DEDICATED DRAW ROOMS, TWO PEDIATRIC ROOMS, AND A CONVENIENT SELF-CHECK-IN SYSTEM. WITH A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH SCREENING OPTIONS, EXPERTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH CONVENIENT AND ACCURATE TESTING AND RESULTS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS MAKING STRIDES IN USING VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY AS A PATH FORWARD IN HEALTH CARE. DURING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK, RRH HIGHLIGHTED THE WAYS IT IS TAKING PATIENT-CENTERED CARE A STEP FURTHER AND MEETING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHERE THEY ARE. IN 2023, RRH'S VIRTUAL CARE SERVICE USING TYTOCLINIC EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MORE COVERAGE THROUGH THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SERVICES AT THE IBERO EARLY CHILDCARE CENTER, AND THE GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. RRH ALSO OFFERS OTHER TELEHEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: A PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIONAL HEALTH REACH TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SHELTERS AND ON THE STREET; A CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PROGRAM APPLYING THE MAYO CLINIC'S CARE COMPANION MODULE AND REMOTE MONITORING; VIRTUAL WOUND CARE SERVICES AT ELDERONE; TELENEUROLOGY TELEMEDICINE CARTS TO ASSIST WITH REMOTELY ASSESSING STROKE PATIENTS; AND SUPPORT FOR GERIATRIC SURGERY VERIFICATION. THE RRH VASCULAR TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS FIRST TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION (TCAR) PROCEDURE, WHICH IS A CUTTING-EDGE, MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO TREAT CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE, A CONDITION THAT, IF LEFT UNTREATED, CAN LEAD TO SEVERE COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS STROKE. RRH IS NOW OFFERING TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS), A GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENT PROVIDING NEW HOPE TO PATIENTS WITH SEVERE DEPRESSION WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO TRADITIONAL THERAPIES. TMS UTILIZES MAGNETIC PULSES TO STIMULATE SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE BRAIN, OFFERING A NON-INVASIVE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-CHANGING OPTION FOR THOSE BATTLING TREATMENT-RESISTANT DEPRESSION.2023 CONTINUED TO BE A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. IN RESPONSE TO THESE CHALLENGES RRH RESPONDED BY TAKING MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS, TEAM MEMBERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE ACTIONS CONTINUED INTO 2023 AND INCLUDED: ROCHESTER REGIONAL CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING: SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, MYCARE PATIENT PORTAL, PHONE MESSAGING, AND E-NEWSLETTER. MORE SPECIFICALLY:O RRH'S "HEALTH HIVE," AN ONLINE PORTAL OF ARTICLES AND HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH A HOST OF HEALTH RELATED TOPICS. DURING 2023, MORE THAN 115 ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED. O RRH PARTICIPATED IN OVER 300 NEWS ARTICLES, SPECIAL REPORTS, AND INTERVIEWS OVER A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING TV, RADIO AND PRINTED NEWS ARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, RRH MADE OVER 2,500 SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN. O THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE OFFICE HOSTED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND CHURCH GROUPS. ATTENDEES HAVE JOINED FROM ROCHESTER AND ALSO THROUGHOUT OTHER PARTS OF THE US. RRH ESTABLISHED AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE THOSE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE COMMUNITY ARE WELL SERVED, INCLUDING:O ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HAS ENTERED INTO A FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIMEDX, ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST ADVANCED CLINICAL ENGINEERING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. TRIMEDX BRINGS A WEALTH OF ADVANCED SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING A CALL CENTER, SERVICE SOFTWARE, CYBER SECURITY, CAPITAL PLANNING, AND SUPPLY CHAIN AND QUALITY EXPERT. THE NEW PARTNERSHIP WILL HELP TRANSFORM ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH TO MEET THE ECONOMIC AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AHEAD AND ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE. O RRH PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL AHL TEAM, THE ROCHESTER AMERICANS, TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HEART HEALTH. AT HOME GAMES IN FEBRUARY 2023 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN THE "HEART MONTH MINUTE" CHALLENGE, WHERE A FEW LUCKY FANS WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR A SPECIAL HEART-HEALTHY PRIZE. O RRH, THE RIT ALLIANCE, AND THE RIT SIMONE CENTER FOR INNOVATIONS PARTNERED TO SOLICIT PROJECTS FOR THE 2023 RIT FALL IDEALAB. THIS COLLABORATIVE TEAM IDENTIFIES UNIQUE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES THAT REQUIRES AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION AND THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS RIT STUDENT TEAMS WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE TO SOLVE UNIQUE PROBLEMS FACED BY RRH. STUDENTS DESIGN INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH THE GUIDANCE OF AN RIT FACULTY MEMBER AND SPONSORING RRH ADMINISTRATOR OR CLINICIAN; SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS MAY LEAD TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OR PROTOTYPES.RRH AND ITS EMPLOYEES HAVE AN INCREDIBLY STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN 2023 EVENTS SPONSORED AND HELD BY RRH INCLUDE: IN APRIL 2023, RRH CELEBRATED NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH. THIS MONTH WAS ESTABLISHED BY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IN 1915. MR. WASHINGTON PROVIDED US WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO GET ACTIVE AND STAY HEALTHY AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE HEALTH DISPARITIES STILL AFFECTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BETTER HEALTH THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING WAS THE THEME FOR NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN 2023. IT CHALLENGED US TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HEALTH LITERACY EFFORTS, AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY. IN SO DOING, WE EQUIP OUR COMMUNITIES WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED, THE WAY THEY NEED IT, TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. THROUGHOUT THE MONTH, RRH PROVIDED SHARED COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE, AND INTERPRETATION FACTS, AS WELL AS CULTURAL WELLNESS TIPS. RRH SPONSORED A SPECIAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS OPEN TO STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AND CONSISTED OF A KEYNOTE SPEAKER, ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOIR, PERFORMANCES BY MEMBERS OF SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER SPEAKERS. RRH'S CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN FEBRUARY CONTINUED TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH, THE LACK OF REPRESENTATION BETWEEN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE CAN IMPACT PATIENT CARE. A STRATEGIC COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IS A MEANS OF PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES. REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE ALSO HAS OTHER MEASURABLE BENEFITS FOR BOTH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, INCLUDING: ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING OF VALUE SETS; IMPROVED COMMUNICATION; AND INCREASED PATIENT TRUST. AT THE RRH WELLNESS: RUNNING AT ANY AGE EVENT, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SHARED TIPS, TRICKS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH STRATEGIES TO RETURN TO RUNNING AT ANY AGE. IN ADDITION TO COMMON RUNNING INJURIES, THEY PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INJURY PREVENTION TECHNIQUES. |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | RRH HELD A VIRTUAL STROKE SYMPOSIUM A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS THAT FOCUSED ON THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STROKE AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE. REGIONAL STROKE EXPERTS DISCUSSED THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE, ISCHEMIC, AND HEMORRHAGIC STROKE, AS WELL AS OTHER CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, FROM INITIAL PRESENTATION TO REHABILITATION. MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. ACCORDING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE, COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC), IS THE SECOND DEADLIEST CANCER IN THE US, BUT IT IS HIGHLY PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE WHEN DETECTED EARLY WITH REGULAR SCREENING. RRH'S COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND HELP PREVENT COLORECTAL CANCER IN MEN AND WOMEN. THE HOSPITALS WERE LIT UP BLUE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER DURING PAINT RRH BLUE WEEK. RRH HIGHLIGHTED THAT MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH, RECOGNIZING THAT BRAIN INJURY IS THE SECOND MOST PREVALENT INJURY AND DISABILITY IN THE US. THE GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION CENTER IS THE LARGEST INPATIENT PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THE CENTER HELPS THOSE RECOVERING FROM A SEVERE BRAIN INJURY RESTORE AS MUCH OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE. ACCREDITED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF), THE PROGRAM PRODUCES EXCELLENT PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION. RRH CELEBRATED WOMEN WHO TELL OUR STORIES IN RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. THE THEME HONORS WOMEN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF RRH WHO HAVE DEVOTED THEIR LIVES AND TALENTS TO IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION. A SERIES OF EDUCATION SESSIONS WERE HELD DURING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK. THIS WEEK-LONG CAMPAIGN WAS INSPIRED BY THE BLACK MAMAS MATTER ALLIANCE (BMMA), A COLLECTIVE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT "ALL BLACK MAMAS HAVE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT, AND RESOURCES TO THRIVE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER PREGNANCY." RRH PARTICIPATED IN THE IMAGINE RIT: CREATIVITY & INNOVATION FESTIVAL FEATURING 350+ EXHIBITS AND 2,200+ EXHIBITORS. VISITORS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCED INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2023, RRH SPONSORED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ACROSS ITS LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TREE SAPLING GIVEAWAYS AT EACH OF THE HOSPITALS AND AN E-WASTE DROP-OFF. MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. EVERY YEAR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS 1 IN 5 ADULTS, 1 IN 6 CHILDREN FACE THE REALITY OF LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH, AND FAMILY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS & CRISIS CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES. STROKE AWARENESS: ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND THE ROCHESTER RED WINGS BASEBALL TEAM CAME TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, AND RAPID STROKE TREATMENT. RRH SPONSORED THE HAIR & HEALTH SYMPOSIUM IN JUNE 2023. THE FREE EVENT WAS HELD AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY, CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CAN DOUBLE, OR EVEN TRIPLE, THE CHANCES OF SURVIVAL FROM AN OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST. RRH HOSTED A SERIES OF FREE CPR TRAINING EVENTS FOR ANYONE WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR AND OTHER LIFE-SAVING MEASURES IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. RRH JOINED THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO RECOGNIZE THE 7TH "NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS TO END VIOLENCE." THIS ANNUAL RECOGNITION USES A PUBLIC HEALTH LENS TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE AREAS OF VIOLENCE WE SEE WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. AS A SYSTEM, RRH IS ALSO WORKING TO UPDATE AND SIMPLIFY SIGNAGE RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN OUR FACILITIES. THE GOAL OF THE EFFORT IS TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR RESPECTFUL PATIENT AND VISITOR BEHAVIOR WHILE EXPLAINING CLEAR CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE EXPECTATIONS. THESE NEW INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO MAJOR INVESTMENTS RRH HAS MADE TO SECURITY ACROSS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY CALL BOXES, NEW SECURITY CAMERAS, IMPROVED LIGHTING AND INCREASED PATROLS BY UNIFORMED SECURITY WHICH NOT ONLY FACILITATE FASTER RESPONSES TO INCIDENTS BUT AIM TO PREVENT INCIDENTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. DURING PRIDE MONTH IN JUNE 2023, THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) TEAM LED EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CELEBRATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, OR QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PATIENTS, COLLEAGUES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES. RRH WAS A TOP SPONSOR OF THE 2023 ROC PRIDE PARADE. OVER 100 WALKERS AND VOLUNTEERS DEMONSTRATED RRH'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. THOUSANDS OF ROCHESTERIANS ATTENDED THE EVENTS TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. RRH WAS A SPONSOR OF THE 2023 AHA HEART WALK - BY COMING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY, RRH HOPES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEART HEALTH, SUPPORT LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH, AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. AT THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL, RRH SPONSORED THE FIRST AID TENT THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL FOR GIVEAWAYS AND BASIC FIRST AID NEEDS. RRH STEPPING UP FOR LUNG CANCER RRH ENCOURAGED TEAM MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER RAISE, GO2 FOR LUNG CANCER'S GLOBAL FUNDRAISING EVENT BY OFFERING A FREE 40-DAY VIRTUAL STEP-TRACKING CHALLENGE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR LUNG CANCER. RRH HEALTHY MOMS HOSTED A FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. STUDIES SHOW THAT AN EDUCATION IS KEY TO OVERCOMING POVERTY, BUT MANY FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE. RRH'S FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHCS) ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK THAT PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK (AUGUST 6 12), RRH RECOGNIZED THE 400+ DEDICATED FQHC STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES EACH AND EVERY DAY. RRH HOSTED A FREE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS INFORMATION SESSION INFORMING PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE EVENT INCLUDED: ENROLLMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN FREE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; MEET AND PET THERAPY DOGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS. RRH CELEBRATED NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS MONTH (NMDAM) WHICH BEGAN AS NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS WEEK, FOUNDED IN 1996 BY THE NATIONAL MINORITY ORGAN TISSUE TRANSPLANT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DONATIONS AND TRANSPLANTATIONS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. ON AVERAGE, AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES WAIT LONGER THAN WHITE TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES FOR KIDNEY, HEART, AND LUNG TRANSPLANTS. THESE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES ARE PART OF THE NEED FOR NMDAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO HELP HEAL AND SAVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE CELEBRATED NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK WITH A CALENDAR FULL OF EVENTS, INCLUDING A PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY WITH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR ALL, AS WELL AS A "HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS" DAY, WHERE UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WERE OFFERED MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES, FREE HAIRCUTS, AND MORE. THE RRH AFFIRMING CARE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE 8TH ANNUAL SCOTT B OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY BY DISTRIBUTING NARCAN AND TEST STRIPS TO TEST FOR FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE. THE TEAM ALSO EDUCATED ATTENDEES ON THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE AND INSTRUCTED THEM ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THESE SUBSTANCES WITHIN OTHER DRUGS. DURING NATIONAL REHABILITATION AWARENESS WEEK, RRH BROUGHT AWARENESS TO THE VARIOUS REHABILITATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RECOGNIZED THE TEAM MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS. DURING GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, RRH EDUCATED, RAISED AWARENESS, AND PROVIDED RESOURCES ON GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND AENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH JOINTLY HOSTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR. THE ONGOING COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE HOSPITAL SEEKS TO PROMOTE BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE EVENT PROVIDED FREE MAMMOGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION & WELLNESS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, DIABETES EDUCATION, CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, BMI SCREENING, AND INFORMATION ON CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND DETECTION. THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HELD A VIRTUAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS DESIGNED FOR CARDIOLOGISTS, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. THE FOCUS WAS ON |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS, PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES, AND PRACTICES FOR HELPING PATIENTS LIVE LONGER, HAPPIER LIVES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HOSTED A HEALTH OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS & METABOLIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM - A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS ON THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY, METABOLIC DISEASES, AND RELATED COMORBIDITIES. ESTEEMED NATIONAL EXPERTS SHARED THE LATEST ADVANCES, GUIDELINES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OBESITY-RELATED CARE AND METABOLIC SURGERY. THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM. AS CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE, RRH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE VERY BEST CARDIAC CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY. PRESENTATIONS WERE DESIGNED TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT GAIN UP-TO-DATE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE THAT APPLIES TO THEIR DAILY PRACTICE. TOPICS INCLUDED A REVIEW OF ADVANCED STRATEGIES, CURRENT KNOWLEDGE, AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS TO GIVE EVERY PATIENT THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT. THE RRH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK, WHERE FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, NEIGHBORS, AND COWORKERS WALKED SIDE-BY-SIDE, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN MEMORY OF THOSE LOST TO SUICIDE. THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK GIVES PEOPLE THE COURAGE TO OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THE CAUSE AND A PLATFORM TO CREATE A SMARTER MENTAL HEALTH CULTURE. DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH BROUGHT AWARENESS TO BREAST CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE MAKING STRIDES ROCHESTER WALK. THIS EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER WOMEN LIVING WITH BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ROCHESTER REGIONAL IS COMMITTED TO HELPING FUND GROUNDBREAKING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROVIDING PATIENT SERVICE SUCH AS FREE RIDES TO CHEMO, FREE PLACES TO STAY NEAR TREATMENT, AND A LIVE, 24/7 CANCER HELPLINE. RRH CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION WEEK AND SPOTLIGHTED THE INFECTION PREVENTION (IP) TEAM'S WORK AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON TEAM MEMBERS, PATIENTS, VISITORS, AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY. IP WORK WITHIN RRH INCLUDES: HAND HYGIENE CAMPAIGN, HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS TASK FORCE WORK AND PREVENTION EFFORTS, SURGICAL SITE INFECTION REDUCTION WORK, ENVIRONMENTAL ROUNDS, CONSULTING WITH FACILITIES/CONTRACTORS REGARDING MITIGATING INFECTION RISKS FROM CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING, ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19, EXPOSURES, ISOLATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION, AND MORE. DURING SPIRITUAL CARE WEEK RRH ACKNOWLEDGED THE SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS OR CHAPLAINS THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM WHO OFFER PERSONALIZED CARE AND PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF WHEN PEOPLE HAVE THINGS TO CELEBRATE OR ARE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME. AS PART OF LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH BROUGHT ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION. THE LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM OFFERS QUICK, NON-INVASIVE SCANS AT NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST TO THOSE ELIGIBLE. PROVIDERS WORK WITH EACH PATIENT TO DETECT AND TREAT LUNG CANCER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. ON VETERANS DAY AND EVERY DAY, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE VETERANS THROUGHOUT OUR SYSTEM AND OUR COMMUNITY. ALL RRH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE VETERANS OR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS CAN RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY MEAL AT RRH CAFETERIAS AND COFFEE BARS. RRH HOSTED "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS" IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER. TOPICS DURING THE 2023 SESSIONS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:O SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND DEPRESSION AND THE ROLE OF THIS STRESS ON EMOTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH.O HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA - EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA INCLUDING IMPROVING BALANCE AND STRENGTH TO MENTAL CLARITY AND FOCUS. O MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION INSTRUCTORS WILL LEAD A FULL BODY SCAN AND A GUIDED MEDITATION.O HEARING AND AGINGO BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH, VOICE, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. HOW THE EFFECTS OF AGING IMPACT THESE AREAS AND OUR OVERALL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. O MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION - EXTENDING COMPASSION TO THE SELF FOR ONE'S PERCEIVED FAILINGS, INADEQUACIES, AND EXPERIENCES OF SUFFERING. O HOW TO MANAGE INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FINGERS, WRISTS AND ELBOWS. O SEASONAL DEPRESSION/SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) - LEARN ABOUT SEASONAL DEPRESSION AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT.O LEARN ABOUT THE OUTLOOK/PERSPECTIVE ON AGING, "AGE FRIENDLY" HEALTH CARE, AND HOW THIS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE GERIATRIC COMMUNITY. O LEARN SOME COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES AND WHAT THE DATA SAYS ON HOW TO BEST TREAT THEM.O SMOOTHIES & MOVIES & PLANT-BASED WHOLE FOOD POT-LUCK THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING SMOOTHIES, SECRET POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS AND AN ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MAKE THEM. DURING THE POT-LUCK WE WILL BE SHOWING THE DOCUMENTARY FORKS OVER KNIVES TO HELP EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY ON THE HEALING BENEFITS OF CONSUMING PLANTS.O THE LATEST UP TO DATE PRACTICES REGARDING PHYSICAL THERAPY.O LIFESTYLE MEDICINE AND HOW IT RELATES TO OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH, STRESS MANAGEMENT.O CHOLESTEROL EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT O EDUCATION ON PRE-DRIVING SCREENING ASSESSMENTS. SEVERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT DRIVING INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DIABETES, DEMENTIA, BRAIN INJURY AND MANY MORE. LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, REACTION TIME, ABILITY TO READ SIGNS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND MORE.O PRESENTATION ON HOW THE COST OF MEDICATIONS CAN BE A MAJOR BARRIER TO MEDICATION ACCESSIBILITY. NEARLY FOUR IN TEN OF THOSE TAKING FOUR OR MORE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SAY THEY HAVE DIFFICULTY AFFORDING THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP REDUCE COST RELATED MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE AND IMPROVE MEDICATION AFFORDABILITY.O CLIMATE CHANGE & KEEPING HEALTHY - THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, THE MULTIPLE IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE CAN HAVE ON OUR HEALTH, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT WE CAN DO INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO HELP PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.O BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR BREAST, BREAST CANCER SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER AND HOW TO REDUCE YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK FROM A BREAST SURGEON PERSPECTIVE.O COGNITIVE HEALTHO RRH'S MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER WILL BE ON SITE FOR MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS. THE MAMMOGRAM MACHINE ON THE BUS IS THE EXACT SAME AS THE MACHINE USED IN THE HOSPITAL, AS IS THE QUALITY. O BREAK DOWN THE COMPLICATED INFORMATION REGARDING LUNG CANCER AND SHED SOME LIGHT AS TO WHAT RESEARCHERS ARE DOING TO DECREASE LUNG CANCER RATES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. O EFFECTS OF LONELINESS AND STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED - THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS IN THE UNITED STATES HAS REACHED AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN RECENT YEARS. THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFECTS OF LONELINESS CAN INCREASE THE RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DEMENTIA AND EVEN PREMATURE DEATH. LEARN STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED. O URINARY HEALTH AND INCONTINENCE - DISCUSSING THE TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE, HOW URINARY INCONTINENCE OFTEN HAS A MUSCULOSKELETAL ORIGIN, AND HOW YOU CAN TREAT AND EVEN CURE WITH SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS.O LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES - SCIENTISTS FOUND OTHER LONGEVITY HOTSPOTS WORLDWIDE AND THEY ARE KNOWN AS THE BLUE ZONES. THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT ALL BLUE ZONES AREAS SHARE NINE SPECIFIC LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT ARE CALLED THE POWER 9.O LEARN ABOUT EATING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH.DURING 2023 ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WAS RECOGNIZED AS FOLLOWS: THE RRH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST IN NEW YORK STATE TO BE ENDORSED AS AN LGBTQ-AFFIRMING PROGRAM BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS). LIVING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IS A SIGNIFICANT LIFE HARDSHIP. YET, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE HAS NOT ALWAYS BEEN AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE IDENTIFYING AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER/QUESTIONINGOR ANY PART OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. RRH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROVIDES A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE FOR PERSON-CENTERED CARE. AS THE REGION'S MOST EXTENSIVE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROVIDER AND ONE OF THE FIRST TO OFFER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TAILORED TO LGBTQ PATIENT NEEDS. OUR FLEXIBLE OFFERINGS INCLUDE INPATIENT REHABILITATION, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND INTEGRATED MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT. TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF LGBTQ CLIENTS, WE OFFER AFFIRMATIVE CARE TO SUPPORT RECOVERY IN INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, GROUP SESSIONS, AND PEER RECOVERY SERVICES. THE LGBTQ-AFFIRMING PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT FROM OASAS IS AN OPERATING DESIGNATION FOR CERTIFIED PROGRAMS THAT HAVE CREATED AN LGBTQ-AFFIRMING ADDICTION TREATMENT SPACE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WAS NAMED A PRACTICE GREENHEALTH SYSTEM FOR CHANGE AWARD WINNER FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW IN RECOGNITION OF THE SYSTEM'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, OUR FIVE ROCHESTER |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | -ADJACENT HOSPITALS HAVE BEEN NAMED AS PARTNERS FOR CHANGE AWARD RECIPIENTS. THE SYSTEM FOR CHANGE AWARD RECOGNIZES HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT ARE WORKING COHESIVELY TO SET SYSTEM-WIDE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS, TRACK PERFORMANCE DATA, AND SUPPORT INTRA-ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THEIR INSTITUTIONS. THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS (ACCC) NATIONAL ONCOLOGY CONFERENCE TASKFORCE CHOSE THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE'S "A COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL" AS A 2023 ACCC INNOVATOR AWARD WINNER. THE ACCC INNOVATOR AWARD RECOGNIZES INNOVATIONS THAT SUPPORT ADVANCEMENTS TO ACCESS, QUALITY, AND VALUE IN CANCER CARE DELIVERY. AS PART OF THE COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL, THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE EMBEDDED COUNSELING SERVICES INTO ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE ACROSS SIX CLINIC LOCATIONS. THE MODEL ALLOWS PATIENTS TO RECEIVE COUNSELING FOR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR OTHER PSYCHO-SOCIAL CONCERNS WHILE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP, ELIMINATING MANY BARRIERS TO CARE. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY, ENSURING THAT CRITICAL SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, INCLUDING PATIENTS IN RURAL AREAS AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND. THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM TEAM MAINTAINED THEIR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION (AACVPR) CERTIFICATIONS. AS THE ONLY PEER-REVIEW ACCREDITATION PROCESS, AACVPR PROGRAM CERTIFICATION IS DESIGNED TO REVIEW INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS FOR ADHERENCE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED BY A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES IN THE FIELD. CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR THREE YEARS. TO EARN ACCREDITATION, THE CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHAB PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT REQUIRED EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF PRACTICES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AMONG TOP 100 HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH HIGH-ACHIEVING ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAMS RRH WAS ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE BECKER'S HEALTHCARE LIST OF "HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH GREAT ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAMS" FOR 2023. AS BECKER'S CITES IN ITS LIST, RRH PERFORMS ABOUT 18,000 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES AND HAS MORE THAN 160,000 OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC VISITS YEARLY. RRH IS THE REGIONAL LEADER IN JOINT REPLACEMENT, PERFORMING THOUSANDS OF HIP, KNEE, SHOULDER, ELBOW, ANKLE, AND CERVICAL SPINE PROCEDURES ANNUALLY AT RRH HOSPITALS THAT DNV HEALTHCARE REPEATEDLY RECOGNIZES AS ORTHOPEDIC CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. RRH IS AMONG ONLY A FEW HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE COUNTRY OFFERING A VERIFIED GERIATRIC SURGICAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OLDER ADULT PATIENTS PERSONALIZED SURGICAL PLANS, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE PRE-OP EVALUATIONS BEFORE THEY ARRIVE IN THE OPERATING SUITE. RRH SURGEONS ALSO UTILIZE STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOLS, SUCH AS ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT, ALLOWING JOINT REPLACEMENTS TO BE DONE WITH GREATER ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION, RRH IS ALSO HELPING SOME OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUNGEST ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS THROUGH OUR SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAMS, HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES TRAIN WITHOUT INJURY AND STANDING READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY ALONG THE SIDELINES WHEN THOSE ATHLETES ARE ON THE FIELD FOR A GAME. FIVE RRH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE NEW YORK AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (NY ACEP) AS RECIPIENTS OF THEIR 2023 "UNSUNG HEROES" AWARD. THESE PHYSICIANS WERE AMONG JUST 33 RECOGNIZED ACROSS ALL OF NYS FOR THEIR INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COLLEAGUES AND THE PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL (RGH), THE FLAGSHIP OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, IS A REGIONAL LEADER IN HEALTH CARE. THIS 528-BED ACUTE CARE, TEACHING HOSPITAL SERVES THE GREATER ROCHESTER, NY REGION AND BEYOND. ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS HAVE CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED QUALITY OUTCOMES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. RGH PROVIDES CARE TO MORE MONROE COUNTY RESIDENTS THAN ANY OTHER HOSPITAL IN THE REGION AND, AS A TERTIARY CARE FACILITY, HAS STRONG REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL REGIONAL HOSPITALS. ROCHESTER GENERAL OFFERS A FULL ARRAY OF SERVICES TO MEET THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF UPSTATE NEW YORK, INCLUDING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS IN CARDIAC, CANCER, ORTHOPEDIC, VASCULAR, SURGICAL, STROKE AND DIABETES CARE. RGH IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE INCLUDING THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE AND THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE. THE RGH CAMPUS OFFICIALLY OPENED THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION CENTER FOR CRITICAL CARE WITH ITS 7-STORY, 312,000-SQUARE-FOOT STRUCTURE IN OCTOBER 2020. THE CENTER IS HOME TO VISIONARY INNOVATION WITH BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, BROUGHT TO LIFE BY EXCEPTIONAL CARE TEAMS WHO ARE TRAINED IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. WITH A NEW SURGICAL CARE CENTER, WOMEN'S HEALTH AND NEWBORN CARE SUITES FOCUSED ON HELPING FAMILIES GROW AND 36 PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS PER FLOOR IN THE MEDICAL, SURGICAL AND ONCOLOGY CARE AREAS, RGH IS ENHANCING LIVES AND PRESERVING HEALTH IN A PLACE BUILT FOR THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE WAS FOUNDED ON A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND QUALITY CANCER CARE FROM ONE INTEGRATED PROGRAM. AS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS, THE MOST UP-TO-DATE, INNOVATIVE THERAPIES ARE EMPLOYED AND TAP INTO THE MOST PROMISING RESEARCH IN CANCER DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT. THIS COMMITMENT TO CLINICAL INNOVATION HELPS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ENJOY HIGHER SUCCESS RATES, FEWER TREATMENT-RELATED SIDE EFFECTS, AND LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES.AS WITH THE OVERALL HEALTH SYSTEM, ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL WORKS TIRELESSLY TO EXPAND CARE AND IMPROVE ITS FACILITIES AND BRING STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES TO OUR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY. DURING 2023 SOME OF THE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: IN SEPTEMBER 2023, ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL (RGH) BECAME THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN UPSTATE NEW YORK TO OFFER AQUABLATION THERAPY, A MINIMALLY-INVASIVE TREATMENT FOR LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS (LUTS) DUE TO BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) OR ENLARGED PROSTATE. DURING 2023 ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL WAS RECOGNIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACHIEVEMENTS: RGH RECEIVED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S "GET WITH THE GUIDELINES" GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT, STROKE HONOR ROLL ELITE, TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL AND A 10-YEAR RECOGNITION, GIVEN TO HOSPITALS WITH GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GET WITH THE GUIDELINES-STROKE AND/OR GET WITH THE GUIDELINES-HEART FAILURE FOR 10 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR YEARS. THESE DESIGNATIONS HIGHLIGHT RGH'S COMMITMENT TO APPLYING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT GUIDELINES AND THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO STROKE PATIENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM AT ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR TWO DNV SURVEY WITH ZERO NON-CONFORMITIES. RGH RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION. IHI RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WORKING TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE FOLLOWING THE 4MS: WHAT MATTERS, MEDICATION, MENTATION, AND MOBILITY. THE COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION IS THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE PRACTICES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITH PROVEN DATA FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS.ROCHESTER GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP (RGMG) OPERATES AS A DIVISION OF RGH. RGMG HAS MORE THAN 40 PRACTICES IN MONROE AND WAYNE COUNTIES WITH SPECIALTIES IN ALLERGY/RHEUMATOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, DIABETES/ENDOCRINOLOGY, FAMILY MEDICINE, GERIATRICS, INTERNAL MEDICINE, NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, ORTHOPEDICS, PEDIATRICS, PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, VASCULAR SURGERY & VEIN CARE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH (OB/GYN). IN ADDITION TO HOSPITAL LOCATIONS, RGMG ALSO OPERATES TWO FULL-SERVICE OUTREACH CAMPUSES AT ALEXANDER PARK AND LINDEN OAKS.THE TEAM CONTINUES TO SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY, THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM HAD REPRESENTATIVES PROMOTING HEALTH CARE PROXY AND ADVANCED CARE PLANNING EDUCATION AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION. ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE KICKED OFF ITS CARDINAL NURSE CAMP, WHERE JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE NURSING PROFESSION HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHADOW NURSES AT ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL. ROCHESTER GENERAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS (RGCOHC) - IN SEPTEMBER 2020, THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVED THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS AS A DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTION. 2021 WELCOMED THE INAUGURAL CLASS ENROLLED IN THE NURSING ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) PROGRAM TO PREPARE THEM FOR A CAREER IN NURSING BY BUILDING UPON THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT A LICENSED PRACTICAL |
| PART VI, LINE 6: | NURSE POSSESSES, WHILE FOCUSING ON THE ROLE TRANSITION TO REGISTERED NURSE. RGCOHC IS DEDICATED TO PREPARING ADULT LEARNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PURSUE HEALTH CAREERS, ADVANCED EDUCATION, AND LIFELONG LEARNING. RGCOHC IS EAGER TO PROVIDE THIS EDUCATION THROUGH CREATIVE PATHWAYS AND PARTNERSHIPS.THE ISABELLA GRAHAM HART SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING (IGHSPN) AND ROCHESTER GENERAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS (RGCOHC) ACHIEVED ACCREDITATION FROM THE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING (ACEN). ACEN IS THE LEADING AUTHORITY IN NURSING EDUCATION ACCREDITATION, WHOSE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF NURSING EDUCATION. IGHSPN ACHIEVED CONTINUING ACCREDITATION THROUGH 2029 FROM ACEN. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL ACHIEVED A THIRD QUARTER NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION (NCLEX) FIRST-TIME PASS RATE OF 93% FOR THEIR PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM. RGCOHC ACHIEVED A FIRST-ROUND RECOMMENDATION FOR INITIAL ACCREDITATION, WITH THE ACEN'S FINAL DECISION EXPECTED IN 2024. IN ADDITION, THE RGCOH ACHIEVED A THIRD-QUARTER NCLEX FIRST-TIME PASS RATE OF 89% FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE PROGRAM.UNITY HOSPITAL (UH) IS A 471-BED HOSPITAL LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GREECE, NY. UH OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SPECIALTY CENTERS, INCLUDING THE GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION CENTER, THE CHARLES J. AUGUST JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER, AND THE AUGUST FAMILY BIRTH PLACE. THE HOSPITAL IS ALSO A NEW YORK STATE-DESIGNATED STROKE CENTER.THE ANDREW J. KIRCH DIALYSIS CENTER, LOCATED AT UH, PROVIDES LEADING-EDGE TREATMENT WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE. THE UH NEPHROLOGY TEAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF KIDNEY (RENAL) DISORDERS AND HYPERTENSION. UH COMBINES CLINICAL EXPERTISE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY AND EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO ENSURE THAT EACH PATIENT BENEFITS FROM THE LATEST MEDICAL ADVANCES AND PERSONAL ATTENTION.THE GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDES A COMPLETE RANGE OF SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH NEUROLOGICAL, ORTHOPAEDIC, AND COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS. NO OTHER FACILITY IN NEW YORK STATE - AND VERY FEW IN THE COUNTRY - OFFER THE EXCEPTIONAL VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOUND AT UH. ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON THE ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) FOR COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED INPATIENT REHABILITATION, BRAIN INJURY, AND STROKE, UH HOUSES THE ONLY PROGRAM IN WESTERN NEW YORK THAT IS CARF-ACCREDITED FOR BRAIN INJURY AND STROKE THAT SERVES CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. DURING 2023 UNITY HOSPITAL IMPROVED AND EXPANDED SERVICES AND RECEIVED RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING: UNITY HOSPITAL'S MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) WAS AWARDED A THREE-YEAR TERM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY (ACR) GOLD SEAL OF ACCREDITATION. THE ACR GOLD SEAL OF ACCREDITATION REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF IMAGE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY IN MRI'S AND RECOGNIZES FACILITIES MEETING ACR PRACTICE PARAMETERS AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS AFTER A PEER-REVIEW EVALUATION BY BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PHYSICISTS, INCLUDING ASSESSMENTS OF IMAGE QUALITY, PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS, FACILITY EQUIPMENT, QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS. UNITY HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE 2023 IBLCE CARE AWARD WHICH IS GIVEN BY THE INTERNATIONAL LACTATION CONSULTANT ASSOCIATION (ILCA) AND RECOGNIZES HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY-BASED FACILITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING, PROTECTING, AND SUPPORTING BREASTFEEDING AND THE LACTATION CONSULTANT PROFESSION. THE CHARLES J. AUGUST JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER AND THE CARDIAC/STROKE UNIT BOTH RECEIVED THEIR SECOND AACN BEACON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS WITH SILVER DESIGNATION AND THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) EARNED THEIR FIRST WITH A GOLD DESIGNATION. THE AACN RECOGNIZES HOSPITAL UNITS THAT INTEGRATE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO IMPROVE PATIENT AND FAMILY OUTCOMES. RRH CONTINUES TO DEMONSTRATE NURSING EXCELLENCE WITH THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BEACON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FOR A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN NYS. THE WOUND CARE CENTER AT UNITY HOSPITAL RECEIVED RE-ACCREDITATION FROM THE UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICAL SOCIETY (UHMS). A UHMS ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZES FACILITIES THAT HAVE MET OR EXCEEDED THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY THROUGH RIGOROUS EVALUATION OF OPERATIONS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, STAFF, AND TRAINING TO ENSURE THAT THE UTMOST QUALITY IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE SPECIALTY. UNITY HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S "GET WITH THE GUIDELINES" GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT, STROKE HONOR ROLL ELITE, TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL AND A 10-YEAR RECOGNITION, GIVEN TO HOSPITALS WITH GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GET WITH THE GUIDELINES-STROKE AND/OR GET WITH THE GUIDELINES-HEART FAILURE FOR 10 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR YEARS. THESE DESIGNATIONS HIGHLIGHT UH'S COMMITMENTS TO APPLYING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT GUIDELINES AND THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO STROKE PATIENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION UNIT AT UNITY HOSPITAL ACHIEVED A GOLD LEVEL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. THIS AWARD HIGHLIGHTS THE TEAM'S DEDICATION TO COLLABORATION BETWEEN COLLEAGUES AND LEADERS, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES, AND PATIENT AND STAFF SATISFACTION. THE YEAR TWO DNV SURVEY OF THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM AT UNITY HOSPITAL RESULTED IN ZERO NON-CONFORMITIES. UNITY HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION. IHI RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WORKING TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE FOLLOWING THE 4MS: WHAT MATTERS, MEDICATION, MENTATION, AND MOBILITY. THE COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION IS THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE PRACTICES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITH PROVEN DATA FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS. UH HOSTED ITS ANNUAL DIAPER DRIVE IN SEPTEMBER 2023. THE DIAPERS WERE DELIVERED TO THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER DIAPER BANK, WHICH WORKS WITH AGENCIES THROUGHOUT MONROE COUNTY. UNITY HOSPITAL HOSTED A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE IN AUGUST 2023 TO COLLECT BACKPACKS FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES THAT WERE THEN DONATED TO SCHOOLS IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS SURROUNDING ST. MARY'S CAMPUS. IN HONOR OF ALL WHO HAVE BEEN LOST THROUGH MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, INFANT LOSS, OR SIDS, UNITY HOSPITAL HELD AN INFANT & PREGNANCY LOSS REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY. UNITY HOSPITAL HOSTED A FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING EVENT. THE RRH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER SUPPORTED THE UH EVENT. UNITY HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICES WON FIRST PLACE IN THE POSITIVE PROMOTIONS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2023 CONTEST. UNITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (USH) IS THE WESTERN NY REGION'S NEWEST ACCREDITED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL DELIVERING COST-EFFICIENT, HIGH-QUALITY CARE FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENTS WITH KINDNESS, INTEGRITY AND RESPECT. WITH 24/7 PROVIDER COVERAGE AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT ON-SITE SERVICES LIKE SOCIAL WORK, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH THERAPY, NUTRITION, WOUND CARE, PSYCHIATRY AND SPECIALTY SERVICES, USH PROVIDES THE SPECIALIZED CARE PATIENTS NEED.UNITY MEDICAL GROUP (UMG) OPERATES AS A DIVISION OF UNITY HOSPITAL. UNITY MEDICAL GROUP HAS 28 OFFICE- AND HOSPITAL-BASED LOCATIONS IN MONROE AND GENESEE COUNTY. THE SERVICES OFFERED BY UNITY MEDICAL GROUP INCLUDE GERIATRICS, PALLIATIVE CARE, SKILLED NURSING HOME SUPPORT, ENDOCRINOLOGY, DENTAL CARE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRICS, FAMILY MEDICINE, OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, PULMONARY SERVICES, SLEEP SERVICES, INFECTIOUS DISEASE TREATMENT, ORTHOPEDIC SPINE TREATMENT, PROGRESSIVE NEUROVASCULAR SERVICE WITH NEUROLOGY SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT CARE AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGICAL ACUTE CARE. THERE ARE ALSO A SPECIALIZED VASCULAR SURGERY GROUP AND NEPHROLOGY WITH COMPREHENSIVE DIALYSIS SERVICES.NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (NWCH) HAS SERVED GENERATIONS OF WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS SINCE 1957 AND CONTINUES TO GROW IN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS HEALTHCARE DELIVERY. THE HOSPITAL IS LICENSED TO OPERATE 300 BEDS OFFERING SERVICES INCLUDING CARDIOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS AND PULMONARY CARE, AS WELL AS AN INNOVATIVE TELEMEDICINE PROGRAM. NWCH ALSO OFFERS A FULL ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CARDIAC REHABILITATION, LAB SERVICES, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND LAB DRAW STATIONS AND PATIENT IMAGING UNITS IN OTHER PARTS OF WAYNE COUNTY. IN 1997, NWCH ESTABLISHED THE WAYNE COUNTY RURAL HEALTH NETWORK (WCRHN) TO ENCOURAGE GREATER COLLABORATION AMONG HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WITHIN WAYNE COUNTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GREATER ACCESS TO NEEDED |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | SERVICES AND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO BETTER MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS. WCRHN IS ONE OF 35 SUCH NETWORKS IN NYS. THE HOSPITAL HAS A RENOVATED BIRTHING CENTER AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. NEWARK-WAYNE IS A NEW YORK STATE-DESIGNATED STROKE CENTER, A NICHE (NURSES IMPROVING CARE FOR HEALTH SYSTEM ELDERS) EXEMPLAR HOSPITAL, AND A RECENT RECIPIENT OF THE WHO BABY-FRIENDLY DESIGNATION. REHABILITATIVE AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH DEMAY LIVING CENTER, AN ATTACHED FACILITY.NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAS DESIGNATED AS A MAGNET ORGANIZATION IN 2019 BY THE ANCC MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM. THIS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN NURSING SERVICES. DURING 2023 NWCH IMPROVED AND EXPANDED SERVICES AND RECEIVED RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING: NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (NWCH) ACHIEVED LEVEL 1COMPREHENSIVE EXCELLENCE VERIFICATION STATUS FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS GERIATRIC SURGERY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (ACS GSV). HOSPITALS WITH A LEVEL 1 VERIFICATION STATUS RECOGNIZE THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING OPTIMAL CARE FOR THEIR OLDER ADULT SURGICAL PATIENTS. NWCH RECEIVED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S 2023 "GET WITH THE GUIDELINES" STROKE GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT, THE STROKE HONOR ROLL ELITE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL. THESE DESIGNATIONS HIGHLIGHT THE COMMITMENT TO APPLYING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT GUIDELINES AND THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO STROKE PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) AT NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (NWCH) EARNED THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES (AACN) BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. THE AACN RECOGNIZES HOSPITAL UNITS INTEGRATING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES, THE WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND THE NURSING WORKFORCE. NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOSTED MEDQUEST CAMP, A DAYLONG CAMP FOR STUDENTS, GRADES 9-12, WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE. STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE HANDS-ON SKILLS THAT WOULD BE ENCOUNTERED FOR THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONS THEY WERE INTERESTED IN, INCLUDING SUTURING, CPR SKILLS, AND EVEN SIMULATION WITH ROBOTIC SURGERY. THE EDUCATORS ALSO DISCUSS HEALTH CARE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND AVENUES FOR EMPLOYMENT WHILE THE STUDENTS ARE IN COLLEGE. NWCH AND RRH HOME CARE COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH STUDENTS IN NEED AT THEIR BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE. NWCH HOSTED A HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FAMILIES ENJOYED GAMES, FESTIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS, PRIZES, AND MORE. CHILDREN MET SANTA AND RECEIVED A TOY FROM SANTA'S WORKSHOP! NWCH TEAM MEMBERS ATTENDED THE WAYNE COUNTY FAIR TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON STROKE SIGNS AND SYMPTOM PREVENTION, AS WELL AS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON NURSE RECRUITMENT.CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC (CSHC) IS A 262-BED DNV-ACCREDITED COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY WHICH PROVIDES A LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF LARGE URBAN HOSPITALS.THE NEWLY OPENED ROB AND PAMELA SANDS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS PART OF RRH'S ONGOING MISSION TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND TO BEST SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THE DEPARTMENT IS STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK BY LICENSED PHYSICIANS, PROVIDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE CARE THEY NEED AND DESERVE RIGHT WHERE THEY WANT IT, CLOSE TO HOME. NEWLY DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE AN INCREASE IN PATIENTS SEEKING TREATMENT AND TO PROVIDE A BETTER, SAFER EXPERIENCE FOR ALL, THE UNIT INCLUDES A SPACIOUS WAITING ROOM, LARGER ACUTE PATIENT ROOMS WITH SPACE FOR SURGE IF NECESSARY, DEDICATED TRIAGE ROOMS TO HELP IMPROVE FLOW OF PATIENTS, ADVANCED TRAUMA CARE TECHNOLOGY, ENHANCED DECONTAMINATION ROOM, AND BETTER LIGHTING WITH STRONGER SECURITY. AN ADJACENT HELIPAD ALLOWS FOR HIGH-ACUITY TRANSFERS TO REGIONAL TRAUMA CENTERS AS NEEDED. FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, CSHC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM (CPEP) PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND CRISIS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THE CPEP UNIT INCLUDES SAFE, PRIVATE AND COMFORTABLE EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION ROOMS, PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT ROOMS, AND PSYCHIATRIC EXTENDED OBSERVATION ROOMS. CSHC'S CPEP ALSO STAFFS A MOBILE CRISIS TEAM WHO CAN MEET PATIENTS WITHIN ONTARIO, WAYNE, SENECA AND YATES COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, THE SPRINGS OF CLIFTON IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, COMBINING BOTH CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND THE PROCESS OF HEALING AND INCLUDE ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES, HYDROTHERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, NATUROPATHY, CHINESE MEDICINE, QI GONG, HERBOLOGY, AND REIKI THERAPEUTIC TOUCH. DURING 2023 CSHC IMPROVED AND EXPANDED SERVICES AND RECEIVED RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING: THE TEAM AT CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL & CLINIC (CSHC) PERFORMED THEIR FIRST CARDIAC POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY/COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (PET/CT) STRESS TESTS USING A MOBILE PET UNIT. THIS NEW SERVICE WAS ACHIEVED WITH A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE IMAGING AND CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTS. CARDIAC PET/CT IS AN ADVANCED ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL NUCLEAR STRESS TESTINGUSING ONE-FIFTH OF THE RADIATION WHILE PROVIDING IMAGES WITH HIGHER RESOLUTION THAN CONVENTIONAL SINGLE-PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING. CARDIAC PET STRESS TESTING WILL BE OFFERED AT CSHC EVERY OTHER WEEK, PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED ACCESS FOR PATIENTS IN THE EASTERN REGION WHO TRAVELED TO ROCHESTER TO RECEIVE THESE SERVICES. THE CLIFTON SPRINGS PHARMACY WAS OPENED. THIS IN-HOUSE PHARMACY SUPPORTS ALL PRESCRIPTION NEEDS BEFORE PATIENTS LEAVE THE HOSPITAL, INCLUDING PATIENTS IN OUTPATIENT CLINICS. THE ROB AND PAMELA SANDS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, THE HOME OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM (CPEP) OPENED. THIS MILESTONE EXPANSION BRINGS ADVANCED EMERGENCY CARE CLOSE TO HOME FOR FINGER LAKES COMMUNITIES. THE WOUND CARE CENTER AT CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL & CLINIC EARNED THE TITLE OF CENTER OF DISTINCTION BY HEALOGICS, LLC. IN ADDITION TO THIS HONOR, THE WOUND CARE CENTER RECEIVED THE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS AWARD WAS EARNED BY SCORING IN THE TOP 10% OF MORE THAN 600 ELIGIBLE OUTPATIENT WOUND CARE CENTERS. CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL & CLINIC (CSHC) ACHIEVED LEVEL 1COMPREHENSIVE EXCELLENCE VERIFICATION STATUS FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS GERIATRIC SURGERY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (ACS GSV). HOSPITALS WITH A LEVEL 1 VERIFICATION STATUS ARE RECOGNIZED AS PROVIDING OPTIMAL CARE FOR THEIR OLDER ADULT SURGICAL PATIENTS. UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (UMMC) HAS BEEN SERVING RESIDENTS OF GENESEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES SINCE ITS INCEPTION AS BATAVIA HOSPITAL IN 1902. TODAY, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTS MORE THAN 900 EMPLOYEES, ALL COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH PERSONALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE.UMMC IS A DESIGNATED NEW YORK STATE STROKE CENTER, PROVIDING A FULL RANGE OF CARE SERVICES TO MEET ITS PATIENTS' NEEDS. THE 131-BED FACILITY INCLUDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART SURGICAL DEPARTMENT, A WOUND CARE CENTER, URGENT CARE, MATERNITY SERVICES, AND A JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE - ALONG WITH A NUMBER OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN OFFICES.UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER IS PROUD TO MANAGE THE NEW YORK STATE CANCER SERVICES PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR ORLEANS AND GENESEE COUNTIES. UMMC SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO HELP PATIENTS MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH THROUGH A RANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SPANNING FROM SPECIAL EVENTS AND HEALTH FAIRS TO CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS. IN 2023 WORK HAS CONTINUED ON THE UMMC HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN BATAVIA. THE PROJECT, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCA, INCLUDES A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART WELLNESS CENTER, INDOOR POOL, GROUP EXERCISE STUDIOS AND GYMNASIUM WITH INDOOR WALKING/RUNNING TRACK, TEACHING KITCHEN, INDOOR PLAYGROUND, YOUTH SPACES, AND MEETING ROOMS. IN THE SAME FACILITY UMMC WILL PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/CRISIS INTERVENTIONS SERVICES, TELEMEDICINE INTEGRATION, CANCER PREVENTION OUTREACH SERVICES, CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT SERVICES AND EDUCATION SERVICES. CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES WITH AN EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE OF MID-2024.DURING 2023 UMMC IMPROVED AND EXPANDED SERVICES AND RECEIVED RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING: UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER JOINED LESS THAN 10% OF U.S. HOSPITALS AND ACHIEVED ITS FIRST MAGNET DESIGNATION, THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER'S RECOGNITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD STANDARD OF NURSING EXCELLENCE. |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | UMMC WAS RANKED BY HEALTHGRADES AMONG THE TOP 10% OF NEW YORK HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT SAFETY, ACCORDING TO CRAIN'S HEALTH PLUS. THE WOUND CARE CENTER AT UMMC EARNED THE TITLE OF CENTER OF DISTINCTION BY HEALOGICS, LLC. AND ADDITIONALLY THE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS AWARD WAS EARNED BY SCORING IN THE TOP 10% OF MORE THAN 600 ELIGIBLE OUTPATIENT WOUND CARE CENTERS. UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER'S MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) HAS BEEN AWARDED A THREE-YEAR TERM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY (ACR) GOLD SEAL OF ACCREDITATION. THIS REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF IMAGE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY AND RECOGNIZES FACILITIES MEETING ACR PRACTICE PARAMETERS AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS AFTER A PEER-REVIEW EVALUATION BY BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PHYSICISTS. THIS INCLUDES ASSESSMENTS OF IMAGE QUALITY, PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS, FACILITY EQUIPMENT, QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS. THE GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (GCASA) OFFICIALS HONORED SIX "FRIENDS" OF THE NONPROFIT AGENCY AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING. THE UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (UMMC) HEALTHY LIVING MOMS PROGRAM TEAM MEMBERS WERE AWARDED FOR THEIR PARTNERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH MOMS/HEALTHY BABIES INITIATIVE AT GCASA. UMMC RECEIVED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S 2023 "GET WITH THE GUIDELINES" GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT ALONG WITH RECOGNITION AS STROKE HONOR ROLL ELITE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL. THESE DESIGNATIONS HIGHLIGHT UMMC'S COMMITMENT TO APPLYING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT GUIDELINES AND THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO STROKE PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE BLOOD BANK LABORATORY AT UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVED A PERFECT SCORE WHEN RECEIVING THE ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BLOOD & BIOTHERAPIES (AABB). AN AABB ACCREDITATION SUPPORTS THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BLOOD AND BIOTHERAPIES FACILITIES, AND THIS RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTS UMMC'S COMMITMENT TO ATTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND CARE. UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (UMMC) HAS EARNED GOLD RECOGNITION FOR ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRATIONS NATIONWIDE THROUGH THE DONATION CAMPAIGN. DONATION IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE CRUCIAL NEED FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO SIGN UP AS ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS.ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM (SLH), A NORTH COUNTRY HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDING THREE HOSPITALS (CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL AND MASSENA HOSPITAL) AND A NETWORK OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE PRACTICES JOINED RRH IN 2021 ALLOWING RRH TO EXPAND ITS REGIONAL REACH WHILE ENABLING ST. LAWRENCE TO ELEVATE AND GROW ITS MEDICAL SERVICES. BOTH RRH AND SLH HAVE TRADITIONS OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CAREAND TOGETHER, IN 2023 THEY CONTINUED TO BRING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION MILESTONES. ACCOLADES AND ACTIVITY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH TEAM IN 2023 INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL AND MASSENA HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION. IHI RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WORKING TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE FOLLOWING THE 4MS: WHAT MATTERS, MEDICATION, MENTATION, AND MOBILITY. THE COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION IS THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE PRACTICES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITH PROVEN DATA FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS. THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED A SOCK DRIVE TO BENEFIT RENEWAL HOUSE, AN AGENCY THAT HELPS VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND NORTH COUNTRY FREEDOM HOMES, WHICH PROVIDES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH DONATED TO THE FRIENDS OF HIGLEY FLOW STATE PARK'S SLED SHED CAMPAIGN TO HELP BUILD A NEW STRUCTURE TO STORE THE EQUIPMENT USED TO KEEP THE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE COMMUNITY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A MAIN SPONSOR OF THE NORTH COUNTRY KIDS EXPO HELD IN CANTON IN MARCH 2023. SLH COVERED THE COST OF ADMISSION FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER WHO ATTENDED THE EVENT. DURING SUNY POTSDAM'S HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY EXPO THE NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, THE CLINICAL RESEARCH TEAM PROVIDED INFORMATION ON CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVITY, AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HAD GIVEAWAYS FROM DONATE LIFE. THE EVENT WAS HELD ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS DAY, AND SLH REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN WEARING TEAL TO RAISE AWARENESS. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH (SLH) AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS INVITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO RECOGNIZE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH DURING MAY BY ATTENDING ANY OF THEIR THREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FAIRS. NARCAN TRAINING WAS AMONG THE MANY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE DAY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE POTSDAM SNACK PACK PROGRAM'S 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR IN AUGUST 2023, AT THE NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN POTSDAM. SLH TEAM MEMBERS CONNECTED WITH FAMILIES WITH SHARED INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS. SLH HELD A "WALK WITH A DOC" EVENT IN POTSDAM, NY ALONG THE RAQUETTE RIVER ON AN EASY TRAIL WHILE MEETING LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. PARTICIPANTS JOINED VARIOUS STAFF MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE MONTH TO LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN MASSENA INVITED SLH TO ITS FIRST EVER HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR, WHERE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR PROVIDED BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE SCREENINGS AND HAD A SELECTION OF HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE.DURING 2023, SLH, FOCUSED ON CONTINUED GROWTH, FINALIZED THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE MASSENA-BASED SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE, A DEDICATED EMS AND INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORT SERVICE PRESENTLY SERVICING THE MASSENA-AREA MARKET IS EXPECTED TO FURTHER IMPROVE TRANSPORT ACCESS IN MASSENA AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL (CPH) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE FACILITY CERTIFIED FOR 94 BEDS. ITS CORE PROGRAMS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE, ACUTE CARE, HOSPITALIST MEDICINE, AND CRITICAL CARE ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES IN BRASHER FALLS, CANTON, COLTON, GOUVERNEUR, MASSENA, NORFOLK, AND POTSDAM, NY. FURTHERMORE, CARE IS PROVIDED IN OVER 25 DIFFERENT SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING A ROBUST ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, AND THE CENTER FOR CANCER CARE. CPH OFFERS LEVEL III TRAUMA CARE AND A CRITICAL CARE UNIT, AND IS A CERTIFIED PRIMARY STROKE CENTER.CPH HOUSES THE BIRTHPLACE CENTER WHICH OFFERS OPTIONS FOR PRENATAL CARE, DELIVERY--INCLUDING MIDWIFERY--POST-PARTUM CARE, AND EDUCATION. THE COMBINATION LABOR, DELIVERY, RECOVERY AND POSTPARTUM ROOMS (LDRPS) OFFER FAMILIES A SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE AREA DURING THE BIRTHING EXPERIENCE. THE BIRTHPLACE PARTICIPATES IN THE NEW YORK STATE BREASTFEEDING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HOSPITALS PROGRAM. A CERTIFIED LACTATION SPECIALIST PROVIDES BEDSIDE EDUCATION AND ADVICE.THE FIRST SURGERY IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY USING THE DA VINCI XI ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM WAS COMPLETED IN THE CPH OPERATING ROOM IN APRIL 2023 MARKING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR THE COMMUNITY. CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL ALSO RECEIVED DNV CERTIFICATION AS A PRIMARY STROKE CENTER, AFFIRMING THE HOSPITAL'S READINESS TO HANDLE A FULL RANGE OF STROKE-RELATED MEDICAL CONCERNS, POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL (GH) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL FOUNDED IN 2013, AND IS CERTIFIED FOR 25 BEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT DETOX, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER REHABILITATION, EMERGENCY CARE, IMAGING AND EKG'S, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY AS WELL AS OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES TO NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES.MASSENA HOSPITAL (MH) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CRITICAL ACCESS 25-BED HOSPITAL. IT PROVIDES INPATIENT MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND PEDIATRIC SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO EMERGENCY CARE. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, RESPIRATORY CARE, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPIES ARE ALSO OFFERED AT THE MAIN CAMPUS. NUMEROUS OUTREACH PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE CENTERS OFFER THE COMMUNITY CARDIOLOGY, INFUSION, NEPHROLOGY, NEUROLOGY, OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, PEDIATRICS, AND SURGICAL CARE.ROCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (RMHC) HAS NINE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TWO OF THE AREA'S BEST MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, GENESEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND ROCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, AND OVER 40 YEARS OF |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | EXPERIENCE AND TRADITION. RMHC HAS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND DEDICATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS, WORKING TO HELP PATIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO LIVE AND WORK AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEY OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; READILY-ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE SERVICES UNIQUELY MATCHED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY; CONVENIENT ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES WITH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SERVE THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE EMOTIONAL NEEDS.PRCD, INC. OPERATED THE BARBARA WOLK SCHWARZ WOMEN'S COMMUNITY RESIDENCE THAT PROVIDED A SAFE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY. IN 2022, THE DIFFICULT DECISION WAS MADE BY PRCD TO SURRENDER ITS OPERATING CERTIFICATE TO NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THEREBY ENDING ALL OF ITS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES. IN 2023, THIS ORGANIZATION CONTINUED THE PROCESS OF CLOSING DOWN ITS OPERATIONS. INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS D/B/A ELDERONE, (ILS) OFFERS A PROGRAM THAT GIVES THE FRAIL ELDERLY AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. IT IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE SENIORS TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME SERVED BY A NETWORK OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE ILS PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE) HAS PROVEN THAT INTEGRATING HEALTH CARE SERVICES CAN HAVE A POWERFUL AND BENEFICIAL IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. SENIORS HAVE A CHOICE TO LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY - ENJOYING FAMILY, MANAGING THEIR HEALTH, MAKING NEW FRIENDS SIMPLIFYING HOW THEY CHOOSE AND PAY FOR NEEDED LONG-TERM CARE. ILS OFFERS ALL OF THE HEALTH, MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDED TO HELP AN AGING LOVED ONE MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING ADULT DAY CARE; PRIMARY CARE; LABORATORY, X-RAY AND AMBULANCE SERVICES; REHABILITATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; MEDICAL SPECIALTY SERVICES; SKILLED NURSING CARE; ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE; IN-HOME SERVICES; INTERDISCIPLINARY CONSULTATION; AND NURSING HOME CARE SHOULD THE NEED ARISE.ELDERONE RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION WHICH RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES THAT INCORPORATE EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE.ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOSPICE CARE AND ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOME CARE (RRH HOSPICE CARE AND RRH HOME CARE) SERVES APPROXIMATELY 20,000 HOME CARE AND HOSPICE PATIENTS PER YEAR IN THE ROCHESTER AND FINGER LAKES REGION. RRH HOSPICE CARE PROVIDES SERVICES TO MINIMIZE PAIN AND MANAGE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADVANCED, LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS AND ADDRESSES THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCERNS OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RRH HOME CARE PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE IN-HOME HEALTH AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES ALLOWING PATIENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE DURING THE HEALING PROCESS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING, REHAB THERAPIES, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK, INFUSION THERAPIES AND HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES.RRH HOME CARE RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES INCORPORATING EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE.COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BY THE RRH HOME CARE TEAM INCLUDED HOSTING A BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC AT THE WINDMILL IN PENN YAN, WHERE TEAM MEMBERS CHECKED THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF NEARLY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SHARED INFORMATION ON HOME CARE, AND SENT THE PARTICIPANTS HOME WITH A BLOOD PRESSURE CARD CONTAINING THEIR READINGS SO THEY COULD FOLLOW UP WITH THEIR PROVIDER. THE TEAM ADDITIONALLY COLLECTED NEW SOCKS, SCARVES, GLOVES, AND MITTENS TO HELP SPREAD THE GIFT OF WARMTH TO THOSE IN NEED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.CLIFTON SPRINGS LIVING CENTER IS A 108-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN CLIFTON SPRINGS. THE 108-BED FACILITY PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDING TRADITIONAL SNF CARE, AS WELL AS SPECIALTY UNITS FOR RESIDENTS WHO REQUIRE POST-ACUTE CARE, VENTILATOR CARE, AND DEMENTIA CARE. THE SERVICES OF REIKI AND HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES ARE OFFERED BY THE NURSING HOME, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING ACUPUNCTURE, HYDROTHERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND NATUROPATHY ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SPRINGS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CENTER AND SPA. DEMAY LIVING CENTER LOCATED IN NEWARK IS A 180-BED SKILLED NURSING RESIDENCE THAT PROVIDES BOTH CALM AND STIMULATING ATMOSPHERES FOR RESIDENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE: POST-ACUTE CARE, SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, VENTILATOR CARE, DEMENTIA CARE, PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, WOUND CARE, TELEMEDICINE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL CARE, LONG TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE AND ADULT DAY CARE.EDNA TINA WILSON LIVING CENTER IN ROCHESTER IS A 120-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THAT USES INNOVATIVE NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, WITH RESIDENT ROOMS CLUSTERED AROUND THE ACTIVITY CENTER AND THE LIVING AND DINING AREAS TO PROMOTE MORE SOCIAL AND INTERACTIVE LIVING. THE CENTER SPECIALIZES IN LONG-TERM CARE, REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, PAIN MANAGEMENT, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, IV THERAPY, PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SERVICES, RESPITE AND HOSPICE CARE.HILL HAVEN LIVING AND NURSING CENTER IN WEBSTER WAS A 288-BED FACILITY WITH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MEDICAL AND ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR SERVICES, INCLUDING SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, SKILLED NURSING, RESPIRATORY, IV THERAPY, CENTRAL LINE MEDICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, POST-SURGICAL WOUND CARE, ON-SITE HEMODIALYSIS, PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, TELEMEDICINE, DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, AND HOSPICE CARE. IN 2021, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CLOSE HILL HAVEN. SHIFTING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS GROWTH OF IN-HOME AND TRANSITIONAL SENIOR LIVING AND HEALTH CARE OPTIONS PLAYED ROLES IN THE RETIRING OF HILL HAVEN. ALL HILL HAVEN EMPLOYEES WERE REDEPLOYED TO NEW POSITIONS WITHIN THE HEALTH SYSTEM TO LEVERAGE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. EVERY HILL HAVEN RESIDENT WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH THE TRANSITION AS THEY MOVED TO A FACILITY WITHIN THE HEALTH SYSTEM, BACK HOME OR TO A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING. IN 2023, THE PROCESS OF CLOSING DOWN OPERATIONS CONTINUED. PARK RIDGE LIVING CENTER IS LOCATED IN ROCHESTER. IT RECEIVED A FIVE-STAR RATING FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), A DESIGNATION GIVEN TO ONLY 10 PERCENT OF NURSING HOMES NATIONWIDE. THIS 120 BED FACILITY IS HOME TO THE 40-BED TIMOTHY R. MCCORMICK TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER, SPECIALIZING IN JOINT REPLACEMENT AND COMPLEX FRACTURE RECOVERY, STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, IV THERAPY, AND CENTRAL LINE MEDICATIONS. THE FACILITY'S WEGMAN FAMILY COTTAGES SERVES 80 ELDERS AND ALLOWS THEM TO LIVE IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT WHILE RECEIVING SKILLED NURSING CARE. NEWSWEEK IDENTIFIED PARK RIDGE LIVING CENTER AS RANKED #2 IN THEIR 2024 AMERICA'S BEST NURSING HOMES RANKING. THIS RECOGNITION IS A TESTAMENT TO THE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, AND THE DEDICATION OF THE CENTER'S TEAM MEMBERS TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY CARE. THIS RANKING SHOWCASES THE NATION'S LEADING NURSING HOMES IN THE 25 STATES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FACILITIES, ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS). UNITY LIVING CENTER IS A 120-BED STATE-OF-THE-ART SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IN ROCHESTER, FOCUSED ON TREATMENT AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH MEDICALLY COMPLEX NEEDS, DEMENTIA, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SPECIAL SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, PULMONOLOGY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, TRACHEOTOMY CARE, WOUND CARE, PAIN CONTROL, AND IV THERAPY, AND PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, ACCESS TO HEMODIALYSIS, VENTILATOR BEDS, BARIATRIC CARE AND RELAXATION THERAPY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH CHRONIC DISEASES.BOTH PARK RIDGE LIVING CENTER AND UNITY LIVING CENTER ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION.THE LONG TERM CARE TEAMS, ACROSS ALL FACILITIES, UNITED OVER THE 2023 VETERAN'S DAY HOLIDAY TO HONOR THE DEDICATION AND SACRIFICES OF STAFF AND RESIDENT VETERANS. VETERANS WERE PRESENTED WITH LAP ROBES, CERTIFICATES AND SERVED SPECIAL MEALS AS A SIGN OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR SERVICE.UNITY'S HOUSING GROUP OFFERS 261 AFFORDABLE AND SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS IN FIVE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT HOUSING OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS AGES 55 AND OLDER AT PRICES THAT FIT EVERY BUDGET. RRH OFFERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SKYVIEW PARK APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED IN THE FORMER MEDLEY CENTRE MALL IN IRONDEQUOIT. THE FACILITY OPENED IN 2022 FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OR OLDER WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS OR WISH TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT. GIVEN THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT RRH, IN COLLABORATION WITH PATHSTONE, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES |
| PART VI, LINE 6 (CON'T): | , STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON A SECOND PROJECT, MIDVALE COMMONS, OPENING IN LATE 2024, WILL PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 38 UNITS AS PART OF THE EMPIRE STATE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE (ESSHI) PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS OR WISH TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.PARK RIDGE CHILD CARE CENTER CARES FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN EIGHT WEEKS TO TWELVE YEARS OF AGE. LOCATED ON THE UNITY HOSPITAL CAMPUS, THE CENTER OFFERS A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT A HAPPY HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHERE THE HIGHLY TRAINED TEACHERS AND STAFF FOCUS ON MEETING A CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE NEEDS.ROCHESTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER (RASC) IS A 29,000 SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY THAT INCLUDES SIX OPERATING ROOMS AND TWO MINOR PROCEDURE ROOMS EQUIPPED WITH STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION. THE MISSION OF RASC IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CONVENIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SURGICAL CARE. LINDEN OAKS SURGERY CENTER IS A FREESTANDING, MULTISPECIALTY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER WHERE A BROAD RANGE OF OUTPATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED. THE CENTER OFFERS FOUR OPERATING ROOMS AND TWO PROCEDURE ROOMS WHICH ARE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH PREOPERATIVE AND POST-ANESTHESIA CARE AREAS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE AND SAFETY IN A CONVENIENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER. WESTFALL SURGERY CENTER, OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SURGICAL SERVICES - FROM GENERAL SURGERY TO PLASTIC SURGERY, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE IN A CONVENIENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY SETTING. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IMMEDIATE CARE OPERATES THIRTEEN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RRH SERVICE AREAS, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTRY REGION, WHERE EXPERT PROVIDERS CAN TREAT A WIDE VARIETY OF NON-LIFE THREATENING, URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS, WITH NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED FOR IN-PERSON VISITS. THE DEDICATION TO PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE IS SEEN FROM THE HONOR OF BEING VOTED "BEST URGENT CARE CENTER" IN ROCHESTER BY THE ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL AND DAILY RECORD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS. ENHANCED STAFFING SOLUTIONS (ESS), A TEMPORARY STAFFING SOLUTIONS COMPANY, OFFERS A STAFFING MODEL THAT REWARDS AGILITY TO THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, ENABLES STAFF TO CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF SCHEDULING FLEXIBILITY THEY NEED, AND REMOVES THE NEED FOR A THIRD PARTY STAFFING AGENCY. STAFF CAN CHOSE FROM OPTIONS INTENDED TO FIT A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE NEEDS INCLUDING JUST-IN-TIME SCHEDULING OR SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENT, WEEKENDS ONLY, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, FOR THOSE NOT LIVING IN THE ROCHESTER AREA BUT ARE INTERESTED IN TRAVELING FROM A DISTANCE TO WORK TEMPORARILY AT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS, ESS PROVIDES TRAVEL ASSIGNMENTS. ACM MEDICAL LABORATORY IS A FULL SERVICE CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGY LABORATORY CONDUCTING MORE THAN 20 MILLION TESTS EVERY YEAR FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSING HOMES AND HOSPITALS; PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECH AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS; COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTERS; AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH GROUPS. ACM HAS OPERATIONS IN THE U.S., U.K., INDIA, CHINA AND SINGAPORE. OPERATIONS EXTEND TO MORE THAN 65 COUNTRIES AND OFFER A BROAD MENU OF CLINICAL, PATHOLOGY AND MOLECULAR TESTING. ACM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST REGIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES IN NEW YORK STATE.ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, NEWARK WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC FOUNDATION AND UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION: IN THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THE FOUNDATIONS ARE CRITICAL TO SUPPORT THE ABILITY TO MAKE ONGOING INVESTMENTS IN STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. THE IMPACTS OF THE FOUNDATIONS' EFFORTS ARE VISIBLE THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITALS, AND IN THEIR DISTINGUISHED CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. THE FOUNDATIONS' FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE ONGOING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPROVED AND EXPANDED PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES AND HELP PURCHASE EQUIPMENT. THIS ENHANCES THE HIGH-TOUCH AND COMPASSIONATE CARE AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO ARE SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY. |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation Committee | Yes (X) | CompensationCommitteeInd |
| Independent Consultant | Yes (X) | IndependentConsultantInd |
| Written Employment Contract | Yes (X) | WrittenEmploymentContractInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | Yes (1) | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | Yes (1) | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (14 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD DAVIS PHD | ||||||||||||||
| CEO | $0 | $1,672,483 | $0 | $1,409,726 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,168 | $0 | $8,713 | $0 | $3,137,090 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH THOMAS | ||||||||||||||
| CAO | $0 | $467,323 | $0 | $474,557 | $0 | $788,510 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,101 | $0 | $1,739,491 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CRILLY | ||||||||||||||
| CFO | $0 | $696,555 | $0 | $726,450 | $0 | $1,414 | $0 | $145,610 | $0 | $8,991 | $0 | $1,579,020 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ESLINGER | ||||||||||||||
| COO | $0 | $748,219 | $0 | $545,795 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,368 | $0 | $1,305,382 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MCGREGOR | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT, SLH | $0 | $525,846 | $0 | $163,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,525 | $0 | $699,982 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAYER | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $585,967 | $0 | $64,779 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,615 | $0 | $660,361 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE GRATTAN | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $561,803 | $0 | $21,442 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $583,245 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE NORRIS | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $526,489 | $0 | $2,538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,526 | $0 | $537,553 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SKEA | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $534,636 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,349 | $0 | $536,985 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAHANGIR HOSSEN | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $519,973 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,365 | $0 | $523,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE SCHLEIDER | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT, GH (INTERIM) | $0 | $355,802 | $0 | $115,501 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,526 | $0 | $480,829 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN CASINI | ||||||||||||||
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $321,343 | $0 | $16,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,027 | $0 | $4,126 | $0 | $371,721 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CICCHINELLI | ||||||||||||||
| ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $231,886 | $0 | $30,439 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,785 | $0 | $270,110 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WILLIAMS MD | ||||||||||||||
| DIRECTOR | $0 | $10 | $0 | $162,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $162,010 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART I, LINE 3 | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEEKS THE INPUT OF A CONSULTING FIRM WITH NATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES OFFERED TO TOP MANAGEMENT AND THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES OF NOT-FOR-PROFITS. UPON THE FINDINGS OF THE CONSULTANT AND DELIBERATONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, THE COMMITTEE WILL THEN MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD. THE FULL BOARD WILL THEN VOTE ON THE TOP OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. |
| PART I, LINES 4A-B | SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS PROVIDE BENEFITS TO CERTAIN KEY EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A SECTION 457(F) PLAN WHICH WOULD BE CONSIDERED A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. THERE WERE NO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PLAN IN 2023. |
| PART II, COLUMN C: | RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION - THIS COLUMN IS REFLECTIVE OF THE ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE TAX YEAR. |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (15 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH (ROCHESTER REGIONAL/RRH) (I.E. THE PARENT ORGANIZATION AND ITS RELATED AFFILIATES) IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM ROOTED IN COMMUNITY, SERVING TOGETHER TO UPLIFT HUMANITY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ROCHESTER, THE FINGER LAKES REGION, AND NEW YORK STATE'S NORTH COUNTRY. THROUGH ROBUST INVESTMENTS IN PEOPLE, FACILITIES, AND TECHNOLOGY IN EACH COMMUNITY WE SERVE, ROCHESTER REGIONAL STANDS OUT FOR ITS ABILITY TO BRING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE CLOSE TO HOME. ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK, THE FINGER LAKES, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY AND BEYOND, RRH PROUDLY SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS NINE HOSPITALS PROVIDING INPATIENT, ADVANCED AND CRITICAL CARE; HUNDREDS OF OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY, URGENT CARE AND PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES; BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT CENTERS; INNOVATIVE AND COMFORTING SENIOR SERVICES; COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE CARE PROGRAMS; AND LABORATORIES, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CLINICAL TRIAL AND TOXICOLOGY TESTING FACILITIES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HAS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEART PROGRAM AND A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CANCER CENTER, AND OFFERS PATIENTS MANY OF THE SAME LEADING EDGE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOUND AT THE COUNTRY'S FINEST MEDICAL CENTERS. FROM SURGERY TO ORTHOPEDICS, WOMEN'S HEALTH TO EMERGENCY CARE, PEOPLE ALL ACROSS WESTERN NY AND NYS'S NORTH COUNTRY TURN TO ROCHESTER REGIONAL FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE, COMPASSION AND EXPERTISE IN HELPING THEM GET BACK TO LIVING THEIR LIVES. POVERTY TRENDS, COMMUNITY HEALTH RESEARCH AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS WHILE PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIONS WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, AND ACTIVELY WORK TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FILL A GAP OR SUPPLEMENT AN EXISTING PROGRAM. MOST ROCHESTER REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, IN ORDER TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS, ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL CARE RECEIVED AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HOSPITALS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IS DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC IN ELECTRONIC FORM ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ARE WOVEN INTO THE TAPESTRY OF OUR CULTURE AND HEALTH EQUITY IS OUR TRUE NORTH. RRH IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE INCLUDED, VALUED, AND RESPECTED. BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, RRH IS LEADING EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT AND DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCES. WE BELIEVE OUR WORKFORCE AND PATIENT CARE ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED AND ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR TEAMS AND EACH PATIENT WE CARE FOR ENJOYS BETTER, HEALTHIER LIVES. AS PART OF THEIR HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 INITIATIVE, AIMED AT ELIMINATING DISPARITIES AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HAS DEEMED HEALTH LITERACY A "CENTRAL FOCUS." HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 DEFINES PERSONAL HEALTH LITERACY AS, "THE DEGREE TO WHICH INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIND, UNDERSTAND, AND USE INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO INFORM HEALTH-RELATED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS." SIMILARLY, THEY DEFINE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH LITERACY AS, "THE DEGREE TO WHICH ORGANIZATIONS EQUITABLY ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO FIND, UNDERSTAND, AND USE INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO INFORM HEALTH-RELATED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS." IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HEALTH LITERACY, IN DECEMBER OF 2020, RRH SERVED AS LEADERS IN CREATING A WAY OF COMMUNICATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 AND VACCINE INFORMATION TO GROUPS WHO ARE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED. THE RRH TEAM HELD OVER 30 PRESENTATIONS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS REACHING ALMOST 5,000 PARTICIPANTS AND VIEWERS; PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRUS AND VACCINE OPTIONS TO SUPPORT INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR TEAM WAS THE FIRST TO BE IN THIS SPACE AND CREATED A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED. TWO OF THE KEYS TO REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES AND BUILDING HEALTH LITERACY ARE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. TO THIS END, RRH HAS DEVELOPED TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. RRH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A RELAXED AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO ASK QUESTIONS, AND HAD MEDICAL EXPERTS THAT PROVIDED SOLID, RELEVANT AND TIMELY INFORMATION SO THAT PEOPLE COULD MAKE INFORMED HEALTHCARE DECISIONS. THE RRH COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ARE HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. RRH HAS PARTNERED WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITIES SUCH AS THE LATINX COMMUNITY, RURAL MIGRANT FARMERS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, LGBTQ+, VETERANS, PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, ELDERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, ADOLESCENTS AND PARENTS. WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS RRH HAS BEEN ABLE TO FORM STRONG COMMUNITY BONDS. WITH THE COVID INFORMATION NOW WIDELY AVAILABLE, RRH IS PIVOTING ITS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS. RRH PLANS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND ADJUST THE FOCUS OF ITS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO ENSURE OTHER PRESSING TOPICS, SUCH AS HEALTH SCREENINGS AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE, ARE ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT AND CONTINUED EDUCATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, RRH WAS RECOGNIZED AMONG THE NATION'S TOP DEI ADVOCATES. CITING RRH'S "FANTASTIC" DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) OFFICE, THE HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY COUNCIL HAS GRANTED RRH A TOP 3 HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS AWARD. THE COUNCIL COMMENDED RRH DEI INITIATIVES TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; RECRUIT AND RETAIN A DIVERSE WORKFORCE; AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SURROUNDING COVID-19. RRH'S ACTIVE PURSUIT OF DIVERSITY IN OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MAKES IT A "PERFECT" AWARD RECIPIENT, THE COUNCIL STATED. THE HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY COUNCIL IS AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE AT MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS NATIONWIDE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS ALSO LEADING THE INDUSTRY WITH ITS SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. RRH BELIEVES IN THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH. GUIDED BY THIS BELIEF, RRH MANAGES ITS RESOURCES CONSCIENTIOUSLY, AIMING TO LIMIT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND SPEARHEAD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE REGION. THOUGH IT IS KNOWN THAT HOSPITALS CONSUME MORE THAN DOUBLE THE ENERGY THAN TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND GENERATE SIGNIFICANT WASTE PER PATIENT, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS STEADFAST IN BREAKING THIS NORM. THE RRH SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT IS DEVOTED TO REFINING THE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE, PRESERVING A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT, AND CURBING HEALTHCARE COSTS. THEY ACTIVELY MANAGE WASTE, ELIMINATING HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, AND FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOR NOW AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. QUALITY AND SAFETY ARE AT THE CORE OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S PURPOSE TO HEAL, COMFORT, PROMOTE HEALTH AND DELIVER CARE THAT ENHANCES LIVES. BY TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH, RRH DESIGNS PATIENT-CENTERED SYSTEMS THAT DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY CARE, SAFELY. THROUGH SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS WE ARE CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF THE CARE WE PROVIDE; ENSURING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND COORDINATING ACCREDITATIONS OF LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMS; PREVENTING ERRORS AND WORKING TO ENHANCE THE CARE DELIVERED IN OUR REGION AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY; AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND VISITORS. A CORNERSTONE OF ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S STRATEGIC PLAN IS TO INVEST IN A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELTHAT IS, TO PRIORITIZE INVESTMENTS IN GROWTH AND SERVICES THAT CREATE LONG-TERM VALUE. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, ROCHESTER REGIONAL CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE PROGRESS ON INITIATIVES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUTURE OF THE INSTITUTION AND THE HEALTH OF THE NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ROCHESTER REGIONAL'S DESTINATION CAMPUS STRATEGY BRINGS RURAL PATIENTS EASY, LOCAL ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY, COORDINATED PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES CLOSE TO WHERE THEY LIVE. RRH OPENED A NEW 95,000 SQ. FT. BATAVIA MEDICAL CAMPUS IN SEPTEMBER 2023 WHICH BRINGS MORE THAN A DOZEN SPECIALTY SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF. THE BRIGHT, MODERN BUILDING CLEARLY VISIBLE OFF THE I-90 NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY, INCLUDES PRIMARY CARE, PEDIATRICS, ORTHOPAEDICS, OTOLARYNGOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY, NEUROSCIENCES, |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): | SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE CARDIOLOGISTS, LAB, IMAGING AND AN URGENT CARE. URGENT CARE CENTERS IN WEBSTER AND CHILI WERE REOPENED AS PART OF A STRATEGY TO REACH PATIENTS WHO NEED MEDICAL CARE FOR MINOR ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. PROVIDERS AND STAFF TRAINED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT FOR ACUTE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES THAT ARE URGENT BUT NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT ARE AVAILABLE FOR CONVENIENT SAME-DAY WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS. VIRTUAL URGENT CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR MINOR INJURIES AND COMMON ILLNESSES FROM THE COMFORT OF THE PATIENT'S HOME, OR WHEREVER THEY MAY BE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL IS FORGING AHEAD ON ALL FRONTS OF A STRATEGIC PLAN WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPLIFT HUMANITY THROUGH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH A VISION TO BECOME A NATIONAL MODEL OF HEALTH AND HEALING. THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN ARE AS FOLLOWS: STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WILL GROW TRUST WITH THOSE WE SERVE SOLIDIFY RRH'S POSITION AS A CORNERSTONE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. RELENTLESS FOCUS ON QUALITY AND SAFETY IMPROVED QUALITY AND SAFETY WILL POSITION US AS THE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR PATIENTS BUILD AND CONTINUALLY FOCUS ON A CULTURE OF QUALITY AND SAFETY. UNLEASH THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE EMPOWERED PEOPLE WILL ALLOW US TO TAKE OUR ORGANIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL ENGAGE PEOPLE TO COMMIT, BELONG AND GROW AT RRH. GROWTH AN EVOLVED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY MODEL WILL BETTER SERVE PATIENTS BECOME THE MOST ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT SYSTEM IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND INNOVATE TO TRANSFORM CARE DELIVERY OPERATIONS. RRH CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH THE ADDITION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES STRENGTHENING THE SERVICE OFFERINGS TO THOSE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. NEW AND EXPANDED SERVICE OFFERINGS INCLUDE: IN JULY 2023, THE STRUCTURAL HEART TEAM PERFORMED THEIR 2000TH TRASCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT (TAVR) PROCEDURE AT ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH'S SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE. THE 2000TH TAVR PROCEDURE PUTS RRH IN THE TOP 5 PERCENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS NATIONWIDE THAT HAVE COMPLETED TAVRS OF THAT VOLUME. THE PROCEDURE IS MOST OFTEN USED TO TREAT AORTIC STENOSIS. A NEW RRH LABORATORY IN GREECE, NY WAS OPENED. THIS NEW SITE OFFERS SIX DEDICATED DRAW ROOMS, TWO PEDIATRIC ROOMS, AND A CONVENIENT SELF-CHECK-IN SYSTEM. WITH A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH SCREENING OPTIONS, EXPERTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH CONVENIENT AND ACCURATE TESTING AND RESULTS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IS MAKING STRIDES IN USING VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY AS A PATH FORWARD IN HEALTH CARE. DURING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK, RRH HIGHLIGHTED THE WAYS IT IS TAKING PATIENT-CENTERED CARE A STEP FURTHER AND MEETING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHERE THEY ARE. IN 2023, RRH'S VIRTUAL CARE SERVICE USING TYTOCLINIC EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MORE COVERAGE THROUGH THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SERVICES AT THE IBERO EARLY CHILDCARE CENTER, AND THE GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. RRH ALSO OFFERS OTHER TELEHEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: A PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIONAL HEALTH REACH TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SHELTERS AND ON THE STREET; A CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PROGRAM APPLYING THE MAYO CLINIC'S CARE COMPANION MODULE AND REMOTE MONITORING; VIRTUAL WOUND CARE SERVICES AT ELDERONE; TELENEUROLOGY TELEMEDICINE CARTS TO ASSIST WITH REMOTELY ASSESSING STROKE PATIENTS; AND SUPPORT FOR GERIATRIC SURGERY VERIFICATION. THE RRH VASCULAR TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS FIRST TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION (TCAR) PROCEDURE, WHICH IS A CUTTING-EDGE, MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO TREAT CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE, A CONDITION THAT, IF LEFT UNTREATED, CAN LEAD TO SEVERE COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS STROKE. RRH IS NOW OFFERING TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS), A GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENT PROVIDING NEW HOPE TO PATIENTS WITH SEVERE DEPRESSION WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO TRADITIONAL THERAPIES. TMS UTILIZES MAGNETIC PULSES TO STIMULATE SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE BRAIN, OFFERING A NON-INVASIVE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-CHANGING OPTION FOR THOSE BATTLING TREATMENT-RESISTANT DEPRESSION. 2023 CONTINUED TO BE A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. IN RESPONSE TO THESE CHALLENGES RRH RESPONDED BY TAKING MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS, TEAM MEMBERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE ACTIONS CONTINUED INTO 2023 AND INCLUDED: ROCHESTER REGIONAL CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING: SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, MYCARE PATIENT PORTAL, PHONE MESSAGING, AND E-NEWSLETTER. MORE SPECIFICALLY: O RRH'S "HEALTH HIVE," AN ONLINE PORTAL OF ARTICLES AND HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH A HOST OF HEALTH RELATED TOPICS. DURING 2023, MORE THAN 115 ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED. O RRH PARTICIPATED IN OVER 300 NEWS ARTICLES, SPECIAL REPORTS, AND INTERVIEWS OVER A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING TV, RADIO AND PRINTED NEWS ARTICLES. ADDITIONALLY, RRH MADE OVER 2,500 SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN. O THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE OFFICE HOSTED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND CHURCH GROUPS. ATTENDEES HAVE JOINED FROM ROCHESTER AND ALSO THROUGHOUT OTHER PARTS OF THE US. RRH ESTABLISHED AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE THOSE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE COMMUNITY ARE WELL SERVED, INCLUDING: O ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HAS ENTERED INTO A FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIMEDX, ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST ADVANCED CLINICAL ENGINEERING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. TRIMEDX BRINGS A WEALTH OF ADVANCED SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING A CALL CENTER, SERVICE SOFTWARE, CYBER SECURITY, CAPITAL PLANNING, AND SUPPLY CHAIN AND QUALITY EXPERT. THE NEW PARTNERSHIP WILL HELP TRANSFORM ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH TO MEET THE ECONOMIC AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AHEAD AND ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE. O RRH PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL AHL TEAM, THE ROCHESTER AMERICANS, TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HEART HEALTH. AT HOME GAMES IN FEBRUARY 2023 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN THE "HEART MONTH MINUTE" CHALLENGE, WHERE A FEW LUCKY FANS WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR A SPECIAL HEART-HEALTHY PRIZE. O RRH, THE RIT ALLIANCE, AND THE RIT SIMONE CENTER FOR INNOVATIONS PARTNERED TO SOLICIT PROJECTS FOR THE 2023 RIT FALL IDEALAB. THIS COLLABORATIVE TEAM IDENTIFIES UNIQUE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES THAT REQUIRES AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION AND THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS RIT STUDENT TEAMS WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE TO SOLVE UNIQUE PROBLEMS FACED BY RRH. STUDENTS DESIGN INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH THE GUIDANCE OF AN RIT FACULTY MEMBER AND SPONSORING RRH ADMINISTRATOR OR CLINICIAN; SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS MAY LEAD TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OR PROTOTYPES. RRH AND ITS EMPLOYEES HAVE AN INCREDIBLY STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN 2023 EVENTS SPONSORED AND HELD BY RRH INCLUDE: IN APRIL 2023, RRH CELEBRATED NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH. THIS MONTH WAS ESTABLISHED BY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IN 1915. MR. WASHINGTON PROVIDED US WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO GET ACTIVE AND STAY HEALTHY AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE HEALTH DISPARITIES STILL AFFECTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BETTER HEALTH THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING WAS THE THEME FOR NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN 2023. IT CHALLENGED US TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HEALTH LITERACY EFFORTS, AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY. IN SO DOING, WE EQUIP OUR COMMUNITIES WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED, THE WAY THEY NEED IT, TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. THROUGHOUT THE MONTH, RRH PROVIDED SHARED COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE, AND INTERPRETATION FACTS, AS WELL AS CULTURAL WELLNESS TIPS. RRH SPONSORED A SPECIAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS OPEN TO STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AND CONSISTED OF A KEYNOTE SPEAKER, ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOIR, PERFORMANCES BY MEMBERS OF SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER SPEAKERS. RRH'S CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN FEBRUARY CONTINUED TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH, THE LACK OF REPRESENTATION BETWEEN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE CAN IMPACT PATIENT CARE. A STRATEGIC COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IS A MEANS OF PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES. REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE ALSO HAS OTHER MEASURABLE BENEFITS FOR BOTH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, INCLUDING: ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING OF VALUE SETS; IMPROVED COMMUNICATION; AND INCREASED PATIENT TRUST. AT THE RRH WELLNESS: RUNNING AT ANY AGE EVENT, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SHARED TIPS, TRICKS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH STRATEGIES TO RETURN TO RUNNING AT ANY AGE. IN ADDITION TO COMMON RUNNING INJURIES, THEY PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INJURY PREVENTION TECHNIQUES. RRH HELD A VIRTUAL STROKE SYMPOSIUM A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): | DISCUSSIONS THAT FOCUSED ON THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STROKE AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE. REGIONAL STROKE EXPERTS DISCUSSED THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE, ISCHEMIC, AND HEMORRHAGIC STROKE, AS WELL AS OTHER CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, FROM INITIAL PRESENTATION TO REHABILITATION. MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. ACCORDING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE, COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC), IS THE SECOND DEADLIEST CANCER IN THE US, BUT IT IS HIGHLY PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE WHEN DETECTED EARLY WITH REGULAR SCREENING. RRH'S COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND HELP PREVENT COLORECTAL CANCER IN MEN AND WOMEN. THE HOSPITALS WERE LIT UP BLUE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER DURING PAINT RRH BLUE WEEK. RRH HIGHLIGHTED THAT MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH, RECOGNIZING THAT BRAIN INJURY IS THE SECOND MOST PREVALENT INJURY AND DISABILITY IN THE US. THE GOLISANO RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY & REHABILITATION CENTER IS THE LARGEST INPATIENT PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THE CENTER HELPS THOSE RECOVERING FROM A SEVERE BRAIN INJURY RESTORE AS MUCH OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE. ACCREDITED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF), THE PROGRAM PRODUCES EXCELLENT PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION. RRH CELEBRATED WOMEN WHO TELL OUR STORIES IN RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. THE THEME HONORS WOMEN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF RRH WHO HAVE DEVOTED THEIR LIVES AND TALENTS TO IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION. A SERIES OF EDUCATION SESSIONS WERE HELD DURING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK. THIS WEEK-LONG CAMPAIGN WAS INSPIRED BY THE BLACK MAMAS MATTER ALLIANCE (BMMA), A COLLECTIVE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT "ALL BLACK MAMAS HAVE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT, AND RESOURCES TO THRIVE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER PREGNANCY." RRH PARTICIPATED IN THE IMAGINE RIT: CREATIVITY & INNOVATION FESTIVAL FEATURING 350+ EXHIBITS AND 2,200+ EXHIBITORS. VISITORS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCED INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2023, RRH SPONSORED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ACROSS ITS LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TREE SAPLING GIVEAWAYS AT EACH OF THE HOSPITALS AND AN E-WASTE DROP-OFF. MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. EVERY YEAR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS 1 IN 5 ADULTS, 1 IN 6 CHILDREN FACE THE REALITY OF LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH, AND FAMILY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS & CRISIS CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES. STROKE AWARENESS: ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND THE ROCHESTER RED WINGS BASEBALL TEAM CAME TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, AND RAPID STROKE TREATMENT. RRH SPONSORED THE HAIR & HEALTH SYMPOSIUM IN JUNE 2023. THE FREE EVENT WAS HELD AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY, CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CAN DOUBLE, OR EVEN TRIPLE, THE CHANCES OF SURVIVAL FROM AN OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST. RRH HOSTED A SERIES OF FREE CPR TRAINING EVENTS FOR ANYONE WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR AND OTHER LIFE-SAVING MEASURES IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. RRH JOINED THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO RECOGNIZE THE 7TH "NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS TO END VIOLENCE." THIS ANNUAL RECOGNITION USES A PUBLIC HEALTH LENS TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE AREAS OF VIOLENCE WE SEE WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. AS A SYSTEM, RRH IS ALSO WORKING TO UPDATE AND SIMPLIFY SIGNAGE RELATED TO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN OUR FACILITIES. THE GOAL OF THE EFFORT IS TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR RESPECTFUL PATIENT AND VISITOR BEHAVIOR WHILE EXPLAINING CLEAR CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE EXPECTATIONS. THESE NEW INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO MAJOR INVESTMENTS RRH HAS MADE TO SECURITY ACROSS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY CALL BOXES, NEW SECURITY CAMERAS, IMPROVED LIGHTING AND INCREASED PATROLS BY UNIFORMED SECURITY WHICH NOT ONLY FACILITATE FASTER RESPONSES TO INCIDENTS BUT AIM TO PREVENT INCIDENTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. DURING PRIDE MONTH IN JUNE 2023, THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) TEAM LED EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CELEBRATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, OR QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PATIENTS, COLLEAGUES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES. RRH WAS A TOP SPONSOR OF THE 2023 ROC PRIDE PARADE. OVER 100 WALKERS AND VOLUNTEERS DEMONSTRATED RRH'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. THOUSANDS OF ROCHESTERIANS ATTENDED THE EVENTS TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. RRH WAS A SPONSOR OF THE 2023 AHA HEART WALK - BY COMING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY, RRH HOPES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEART HEALTH, SUPPORT LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH, AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. AT THE ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL, RRH SPONSORED THE FIRST AID TENT THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL FOR GIVEAWAYS AND BASIC FIRST AID NEEDS. RRH STEPPING UP FOR LUNG CANCER RRH ENCOURAGED TEAM MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER RAISE, GO2 FOR LUNG CANCER'S GLOBAL FUNDRAISING EVENT BY OFFERING A FREE 40-DAY VIRTUAL STEP-TRACKING CHALLENGE TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR LUNG CANCER. RRH HEALTHY MOMS HOSTED A FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. STUDIES SHOW THAT AN EDUCATION IS KEY TO OVERCOMING POVERTY, BUT MANY FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE. RRH'S FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHCS) ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK THAT PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK (AUGUST 6 12), RRH RECOGNIZED THE 400+ DEDICATED FQHC STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES EACH AND EVERY DAY. RRH HOSTED A FREE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS INFORMATION SESSION INFORMING PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE EVENT INCLUDED: ENROLLMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN FREE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; MEET AND PET THERAPY DOGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS. RRH CELEBRATED NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS MONTH (NMDAM) WHICH BEGAN AS NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS WEEK, FOUNDED IN 1996 BY THE NATIONAL MINORITY ORGAN TISSUE TRANSPLANT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DONATIONS AND TRANSPLANTATIONS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. ON AVERAGE, AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES WAIT LONGER THAN WHITE TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES FOR KIDNEY, HEART, AND LUNG TRANSPLANTS. THESE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES ARE PART OF THE NEED FOR NMDAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO HELP HEAL AND SAVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE CELEBRATED NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK WITH A CALENDAR FULL OF EVENTS, INCLUDING A PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY WITH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR ALL, AS WELL AS A "HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS" DAY, WHERE UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WERE OFFERED MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES, FREE HAIRCUTS, AND MORE. THE RRH AFFIRMING CARE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE 8TH ANNUAL SCOTT B OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY BY DISTRIBUTING NARCAN AND TEST STRIPS TO TEST FOR FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE. THE TEAM ALSO EDUCATED ATTENDEES ON THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE AND INSTRUCTED THEM ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THESE SUBSTANCES WITHIN OTHER DRUGS. DURING NATIONAL REHABILITATION AWARENESS WEEK, RRH BROUGHT AWARENESS TO THE VARIOUS REHABILITATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RECOGNIZED THE TEAM MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS. DURING GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, RRH EDUCATED, RAISED AWARENESS, AND PROVIDED RESOURCES ON GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AND AENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH JOINTLY HOSTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR. THE ONGOING COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE HOSPITAL SEEKS TO PROMOTE BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE EVENT PROVIDED FREE MAMMOGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION & WELLNESS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, DIABETES EDUCATION, CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, BMI SCREENING, AND INFORMATION ON CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND DETECTION. THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HELD A VIRTUAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS DESIGNED FOR CARDIOLOGISTS, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. THE FOCUS WAS ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS, PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES, AND |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): | PRACTICES FOR HELPING PATIENTS LIVE LONGER, HAPPIER LIVES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HOSTED A HEALTH OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS & METABOLIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM - A DAY OF INSIGHT AND ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS ON THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY, METABOLIC DISEASES, AND RELATED COMORBIDITIES. ESTEEMED NATIONAL EXPERTS SHARED THE LATEST ADVANCES, GUIDELINES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT OPTIONS THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OBESITY-RELATED CARE AND METABOLIC SURGERY. THE SANDS-CONSTELLATION HEART INSTITUTE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM. AS CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE, RRH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE VERY BEST CARDIAC CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY. PRESENTATIONS WERE DESIGNED TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT GAIN UP-TO-DATE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE THAT APPLIES TO THEIR DAILY PRACTICE. TOPICS INCLUDED A REVIEW OF ADVANCED STRATEGIES, CURRENT KNOWLEDGE, AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS TO GIVE EVERY PATIENT THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT. THE RRH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM PARTICIPATED IN THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK, WHERE FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, NEIGHBORS, AND COWORKERS WALKED SIDE-BY-SIDE, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN MEMORY OF THOSE LOST TO SUICIDE. THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK GIVES PEOPLE THE COURAGE TO OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THE CAUSE AND A PLATFORM TO CREATE A SMARTER MENTAL HEALTH CULTURE. DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH BROUGHT AWARENESS TO BREAST CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE MAKING STRIDES ROCHESTER WALK. THIS EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER WOMEN LIVING WITH BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ROCHESTER REGIONAL IS COMMITTED TO HELPING FUND GROUNDBREAKING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROVIDING PATIENT SERVICE SUCH AS FREE RIDES TO CHEMO, FREE PLACES TO STAY NEAR TREATMENT, AND A LIVE, 24/7 CANCER HELPLINE. RRH CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION WEEK AND SPOTLIGHTED THE INFECTION PREVENTION (IP) TEAM'S WORK AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON TEAM MEMBERS, PATIENTS, VISITORS, AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY. IP WORK WITHIN RRH INCLUDES: HAND HYGIENE CAMPAIGN, HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS TASK FORCE WORK AND PREVENTION EFFORTS, SURGICAL SITE INFECTION REDUCTION WORK, ENVIRONMENTAL ROUNDS, CONSULTING WITH FACILITIES/CONTRACTORS REGARDING MITIGATING INFECTION RISKS FROM CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING, ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19, EXPOSURES, ISOLATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION, AND MORE. DURING SPIRITUAL CARE WEEK RRH ACKNOWLEDGED THE SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS OR CHAPLAINS THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM WHO OFFER PERSONALIZED CARE AND PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF WHEN PEOPLE HAVE THINGS TO CELEBRATE OR ARE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME. AS PART OF LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH BROUGHT ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION. THE LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM OFFERS QUICK, NON-INVASIVE SCANS AT NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST TO THOSE ELIGIBLE. PROVIDERS WORK WITH EACH PATIENT TO DETECT AND TREAT LUNG CANCER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. ON VETERANS DAY AND EVERY DAY, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE VETERANS THROUGHOUT OUR SYSTEM AND OUR COMMUNITY. ALL RRH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE VETERANS OR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS CAN RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY MEAL AT RRH CAFETERIAS AND COFFEE BARS. RRH HOSTED "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS" IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER. TOPICS DURING THE 2023 SESSIONS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: O SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND DEPRESSION AND THE ROLE OF THIS STRESS ON EMOTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH. O HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA - EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA INCLUDING IMPROVING BALANCE AND STRENGTH TO MENTAL CLARITY AND FOCUS. O MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION INSTRUCTORS WILL LEAD A FULL BODY SCAN AND A GUIDED MEDITATION. O HEARING AND AGING O BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH, VOICE, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. HOW THE EFFECTS OF AGING IMPACT THESE AREAS AND OUR OVERALL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. O MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION - EXTENDING COMPASSION TO THE SELF FOR ONE'S PERCEIVED FAILINGS, INADEQUACIES, AND EXPERIENCES OF SUFFERING. O HOW TO MANAGE INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FINGERS, WRISTS AND ELBOWS. O SEASONAL DEPRESSION/SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) - LEARN ABOUT SEASONAL DEPRESSION AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT. O LEARN ABOUT THE OUTLOOK/PERSPECTIVE ON AGING, "AGE FRIENDLY" HEALTH CARE, AND HOW THIS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE GERIATRIC COMMUNITY. O LEARN SOME COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES AND WHAT THE DATA SAYS ON HOW TO BEST TREAT THEM. O SMOOTHIES & MOVIES & PLANT-BASED WHOLE FOOD POT-LUCK THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING SMOOTHIES, SECRET POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS AND AN ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MAKE THEM. DURING THE POT-LUCK WE WILL BE SHOWING THE DOCUMENTARY FORKS OVER KNIVES TO HELP EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY ON THE HEALING BENEFITS OF CONSUMING PLANTS. O THE LATEST UP TO DATE PRACTICES REGARDING PHYSICAL THERAPY. O LIFESTYLE MEDICINE AND HOW IT RELATES TO OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH, STRESS MANAGEMENT. O CHOLESTEROL EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT O EDUCATION ON PRE-DRIVING SCREENING ASSESSMENTS. SEVERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT DRIVING INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DIABETES, DEMENTIA, BRAIN INJURY AND MANY MORE. LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, REACTION TIME, ABILITY TO READ SIGNS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND MORE. O PRESENTATION ON HOW THE COST OF MEDICATIONS CAN BE A MAJOR BARRIER TO MEDICATION ACCESSIBILITY. NEARLY FOUR IN TEN OF THOSE TAKING FOUR OR MORE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SAY THEY HAVE DIFFICULTY AFFORDING THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP REDUCE COST RELATED MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE AND IMPROVE MEDICATION AFFORDABILITY. O CLIMATE CHANGE & KEEPING HEALTHY - THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, THE MULTIPLE IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE CAN HAVE ON OUR HEALTH, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT WE CAN DO INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO HELP PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. O BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR BREAST, BREAST CANCER SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER AND HOW TO REDUCE YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK FROM A BREAST SURGEON PERSPECTIVE. O COGNITIVE HEALTH O RRH'S MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER WILL BE ON SITE FOR MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS. THE MAMMOGRAM MACHINE ON THE BUS IS THE EXACT SAME AS THE MACHINE USED IN THE HOSPITAL, AS IS THE QUALITY. O BREAK DOWN THE COMPLICATED INFORMATION REGARDING LUNG CANCER AND SHED SOME LIGHT AS TO WHAT RESEARCHERS ARE DOING TO DECREASE LUNG CANCER RATES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. O EFFECTS OF LONELINESS AND STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED - THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS IN THE UNITED STATES HAS REACHED AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN RECENT YEARS. THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFECTS OF LONELINESS CAN INCREASE THE RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DEMENTIA AND EVEN PREMATURE DEATH. LEARN STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED. O URINARY HEALTH AND INCONTINENCE - DISCUSSING THE TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE, HOW URINARY INCONTINENCE OFTEN HAS A MUSCULOSKELETAL ORIGIN, AND HOW YOU CAN TREAT AND EVEN CURE WITH SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS. O LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES - SCIENTISTS FOUND OTHER LONGEVITY HOTSPOTS WORLDWIDE AND THEY ARE KNOWN AS THE BLUE ZONES. THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT ALL BLUE ZONES AREAS SHARE NINE SPECIFIC LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT ARE CALLED THE POWER 9. O LEARN ABOUT EATING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH. DURING 2023 ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WAS RECOGNIZED AS FOLLOWS: THE RRH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST IN NEW YORK STATE TO BE ENDORSED AS AN LGBTQ-AFFIRMING PROGRAM BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS). LIVING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IS A SIGNIFICANT LIFE HARDSHIP. YET, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE HAS NOT ALWAYS BEEN AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE IDENTIFYING AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER/QUESTIONINGOR ANY PART OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. RRH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROVIDES A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE FOR PERSON-CENTERED CARE. AS THE REGION'S MOST EXTENSIVE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROVIDER AND ONE OF THE FIRST TO OFFER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TAILORED TO LGBTQ PATIENT NEEDS. OUR FLEXIBLE OFFERINGS INCLUDE INPATIENT REHABILITATION, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND INTEGRATED MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT. TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF LGBTQ CLIENTS, WE OFFER AFFIRMATIVE CARE TO SUPPORT RECOVERY IN INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, GROUP SESSIONS, AND PEER RECOVERY SERVICES. THE LGBTQ-AFFIRMING PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT FROM OASAS IS AN OPERATING DESIGNATION FOR CERTIFIED PROGRAMS THAT HAVE CREATED AN LGBTQ-AFFIRMING ADDICTION TREATMENT SPACE. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH WAS NAMED A PRACTICE GREENHEALTH SYSTEM FOR CHANGE AWARD WINNER FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW IN RECOGNITION OF THE SYSTEM'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, OUR FIVE ROCHESTER-ADJACENT HOSPITALS HAVE BEEN NAMED AS PARTNERS FOR CHANGE AWARD |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): | RECIPIENTS. THE SYSTEM FOR CHANGE AWARD RECOGNIZES HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT ARE WORKING COHESIVELY TO SET SYSTEM-WIDE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS, TRACK PERFORMANCE DATA, AND SUPPORT INTRA-ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THEIR INSTITUTIONS. THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS (ACCC) NATIONAL ONCOLOGY CONFERENCE TASKFORCE CHOSE THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE'S "A COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL" AS A 2023 ACCC INNOVATOR AWARD WINNER. THE ACCC INNOVATOR AWARD RECOGNIZES INNOVATIONS THAT SUPPORT ADVANCEMENTS TO ACCESS, QUALITY, AND VALUE IN CANCER CARE DELIVERY. AS PART OF THE COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL, THE LIPSON CANCER INSTITUTE EMBEDDED COUNSELING SERVICES INTO ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE ACROSS SIX CLINIC LOCATIONS. THE MODEL ALLOWS PATIENTS TO RECEIVE COUNSELING FOR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR OTHER PSYCHO-SOCIAL CONCERNS WHILE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP, ELIMINATING MANY BARRIERS TO CARE. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY, ENSURING THAT CRITICAL SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, INCLUDING PATIENTS IN RURAL AREAS AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND. THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM TEAM MAINTAINED THEIR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION (AACVPR) CERTIFICATIONS. AS THE ONLY PEER-REVIEW ACCREDITATION PROCESS, AACVPR PROGRAM CERTIFICATION IS DESIGNED TO REVIEW INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS FOR ADHERENCE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED BY A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES IN THE FIELD. CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR THREE YEARS. TO EARN ACCREDITATION, THE CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHAB PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT REQUIRED EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF PRACTICES. ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH AMONG TOP 100 HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH HIGH-ACHIEVING ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAMS RRH WAS ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE BECKER'S HEALTHCARE LIST OF "HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH GREAT ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAMS" FOR 2023. AS BECKER'S CITES IN ITS LIST, RRH PERFORMS ABOUT 18,000 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES AND HAS MORE THAN 160,000 OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC VISITS YEARLY. RRH IS THE REGIONAL LEADER IN JOINT REPLACEMENT, PERFORMING THOUSANDS OF HIP, KNEE, SHOULDER, ELBOW, ANKLE, AND CERVICAL SPINE PROCEDURES ANNUALLY AT RRH HOSPITALS THAT DNV HEALTHCARE REPEATEDLY RECOGNIZES AS ORTHOPEDIC CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. RRH IS AMONG ONLY A FEW HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE COUNTRY OFFERING A VERIFIED GERIATRIC SURGICAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OLDER ADULT PATIENTS PERSONALIZED SURGICAL PLANS, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE PRE-OP EVALUATIONS BEFORE THEY ARRIVE IN THE OPERATING SUITE. RRH SURGEONS ALSO UTILIZE STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOLS, SUCH AS ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT, ALLOWING JOINT REPLACEMENTS TO BE DONE WITH GREATER ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION, RRH IS ALSO HELPING SOME OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUNGEST ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS THROUGH OUR SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAMS, HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES TRAIN WITHOUT INJURY AND STANDING READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY ALONG THE SIDELINES WHEN THOSE ATHLETES ARE ON THE FIELD FOR A GAME. FIVE RRH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE NEW YORK AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (NY ACEP) AS RECIPIENTS OF THEIR 2023 "UNSUNG HEROES" AWARD. THESE PHYSICIANS WERE AMONG JUST 33 RECOGNIZED ACROSS ALL OF NYS FOR THEIR INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COLLEAGUES AND THE PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM (SLH), A NORTH COUNTRY HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDING THREE HOSPITALS (CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL AND MASSENA HOSPITAL) AND A NETWORK OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE PRACTICES JOINED RRH IN 2021 ALLOWING RRH TO EXPAND ITS REGIONAL REACH WHILE ENABLING ST. LAWRENCE TO ELEVATE AND GROW ITS MEDICAL SERVICES. BOTH RRH AND SLH HAVE TRADITIONS OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CAREAND TOGETHER, IN 2023 THEY CONTINUED TO BRING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION MILESTONES. ACCOLADES AND ACTIVITY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH TEAM IN 2023 INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL AND MASSENA HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S (IHI) AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS- COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE (LEVEL 2) DESIGNATION. IHI RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WORKING TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR CARE FOLLOWING THE 4MS: WHAT MATTERS, MEDICATION, MENTATION, AND MOBILITY. THE COMMITTED TO CARE EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION IS THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE PRACTICES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITH PROVEN DATA FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS. THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED A SOCK DRIVE TO BENEFIT RENEWAL HOUSE, AN AGENCY THAT HELPS VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND NORTH COUNTRY FREEDOM HOMES, WHICH PROVIDES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH DONATED TO THE FRIENDS OF HIGLEY FLOW STATE PARK'S SLED SHED CAMPAIGN TO HELP BUILD A NEW STRUCTURE TO STORE THE EQUIPMENT USED TO KEEP THE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE COMMUNITY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A MAIN SPONSOR OF THE NORTH COUNTRY KIDS EXPO HELD IN CANTON IN MARCH 2023. SLH COVERED THE COST OF ADMISSION FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER WHO ATTENDED THE EVENT. DURING SUNY POTSDAM'S HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY EXPO THE NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, THE CLINICAL RESEARCH TEAM PROVIDED INFORMATION ON CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVITY, AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM HAD GIVEAWAYS FROM DONATE LIFE. THE EVENT WAS HELD ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS DAY, AND SLH REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN WEARING TEAL TO RAISE AWARENESS. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH (SLH) AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS INVITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO RECOGNIZE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH DURING MAY BY ATTENDING ANY OF THEIR THREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FAIRS. NARCAN TRAINING WAS AMONG THE MANY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE DAY. ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE POTSDAM SNACK PACK PROGRAM'S 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR IN AUGUST 2023, AT THE NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN POTSDAM. SLH TEAM MEMBERS CONNECTED WITH FAMILIES WITH SHARED INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS. SLH HELD A "WALK WITH A DOC" EVENT IN POTSDAM, NY ALONG THE RAQUETTE RIVER ON AN EASY TRAIL WHILE MEETING LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. PARTICIPANTS JOINED VARIOUS STAFF MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE SLH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE MONTH TO LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN MASSENA INVITED SLH TO ITS FIRST EVER HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR, WHERE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR PROVIDED BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE SCREENINGS AND HAD A SELECTION OF HANDOUTS AND GIVEAWAYS FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE. DURING 2023, SLH, FOCUSED ON CONTINUED GROWTH, FINALIZED THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE MASSENA-BASED SEAWAY VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE, A DEDICATED EMS AND INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORT SERVICE PRESENTLY SERVICING THE MASSENA-AREA MARKET IS EXPECTED TO FURTHER IMPROVE TRANSPORT ACCESS IN MASSENA AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL (GH) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL FOUNDED IN 2013, AND IS CERTIFIED FOR 25 BEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT DETOX, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER REHABILITATION, EMERGENCY CARE, IMAGING AND EKG'S, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY AS WELL AS OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES TO NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP (NOT A STOCK) CORPORATION UNDER NEW YORK STATE LAW. THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, A RELATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS A SOLE MEMBER, AND HAS THE ABILITY TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS WITH REGARD TO THE CORPORATION: - APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - APPOINT AND REMOVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. - APPROVE THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS. - APPROVE STRATEGIC PLANS. - APPROVE AND INITIATE THE FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS. - REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CORPORATION AND ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS. - APPROVE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION. - APPROVE THE SALE, LEASE, MORTGAGE OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY ASSET OTHER THAN ANY SALE, LEASE OR MORTGAGE WHICH IS PART OF AN APPROVED BUDGET. - APPROVE THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATIONS. - APPROVE ANY MERGER, BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION, ACQUISITION OR JOINT VENTURE. - APPROVE THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF PHYSICIAN PRACTICES OTHER THAN ANY PURCHASE OR SALE WHICH IS PART OF AN APPROVED BUDGET. - APPROVE AND MAY INITIATE THE COMMENCEMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION. - APPROVE ANY FILING OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION. - APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF ANY DEBT OTHER THAN DEBT WHICH IS INCURRED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS AND WHICH IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH AN APPROVED BUDGET. - APPROVE NEW CLINICAL PROGRAMS OR THE TERMINATION OF EXISTING CLINICAL PROGRAMS OTHER THAN ANY ACTION WHICH IS PART OF AN APPROVED BUDGET. - APPROVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: (I) MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN ANY AGREEMENT WHICH IS PART OF AN APPROVED BUDGET. (II) CONTRACTS WITH A PHYSICIAN OR A PHYSICIAN GROUP. (III) AGREEMENTS FOR THE OUTSOURCING OF A GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL SERVICE OR FUNCTION. (IV) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS, AND (V) ANY AGREEMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A RISK BEARING ARRANGEMENT SUCH AS AN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION OR A BUNDLED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT. - INITIATE, NEGOTIATE, AND APPROVE MANAGED CARE AGREEMENTS WITH MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PAYORS OTHER THAN ANY AGREEMENT WHICH IS PART OF AN APPROVED BUDGET. - DEVELOP INTEGRATED SERVICES AND MANDATE PARTICIPATION IN SUCH SERVICES (E.G., FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LEGAL, QUALITY ASSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, CONTRACTING, AND RECRUITMENT). - REQUIRE THE GUARANTEE OF LOANS THROUGH AN OBLIATED GROUP STRUCTURE THAT WILL SUPPORT ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND INCLUDE DEBT SERVICES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO, AND REVIEWED WITH, ALL MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX ADVISORS, AND IS BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE TIME PERIOD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT IS MONITORED BY THE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS EVALUATED BY THE ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM CEO. HOSPITAL SENIOR LEADERSHIP IS EVALUATED BY THE HOSPITAL CEO. AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT PROVIDES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DATA FOR CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS WHICH IS UTILIZED BY THE ST. LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM CEO TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE HOSPITAL'S CEO. THE SAME DATA IS UTILIZED BY THE HOSPITAL'S CEO TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE HOSPITAL'S SENIOR LEADERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE AFFILIATED HEALTH SYSTEM AT 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NY 14617. A NOMINAL FEE IS CHARGED IF COPIES ARE REQUESTED. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (F): | ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF OTHER COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS - THIS COLUMN IS REFLECTIVE OF (1) THE ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE TAX YEAR AND (2) NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | OTHER 12. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (40 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxt | Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxt | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | Controlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd | Direct Controlling NADirectControllingNACd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC | |||||||||||
| 490 EAST RIDGE ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 166069131 | MENTAL HEALTH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL | |||||||||||
| 50 LEROY STREET | POTSDAM | NY | 13676 | 161012691 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ST LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) | |
| CANTON-POTSDAM MEDICAL PRACTICE PLLC | |||||||||||
| 50 LEROY STREET | POTSDAM | NY | 13676 | 460714367 | OUT PATIENT CLINIC | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ST LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) | |
| CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL & CLINIC FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| 2 COULTER ROAD | CLIFTON SPRINGS | NY | 14432 | 161560033 | FUNDRAISING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC | |||||||||||
| 2 COULTER ROAD | CLIFTON SPRINGS | NY | 14432 | 160743966 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| CONTINUING CARE NETWORK INC (CCN) | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 222963016 | SUPPORT RGH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| GENESEE REGION HOME CARE ASSOCIATION ONTARIO COUNTY INC | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 223257719 | HOME HEALTH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| GENESEE REGION HOME CARE ASSOCIATION INC | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 160844109 | HOME HEALTH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| GRHS FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 223378111 | R/E INV MGMT | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS | |||||||||||
| 2066 HUDSON AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 161491059 | ADULT DAY HC | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| MASSENA HOSPITAL INC | |||||||||||
| 1 HOSPITAL DRIVE | MASSENA | NY | 13662 | 843134268 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ST LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) | |
| NEWARK WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | |||||||||||
| DRIVING PARK AVENUE | NEWARK | NY | 14513 | 150584188 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| NEWARK WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| DRIVING PARK AVENUE | NEWARK | NY | 14513 | 222963015 | FUNDRAISING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| NORTH PARK NURSING HOME INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 223159644 | LONG TERM CARE FACILITY | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PARK RIDGE CHILD CARE CENTER INC | |||||||||||
| 1556 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 222918126 | CHILD CARE CENTER | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PARK RIDGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 222608311 | LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECT FOR ELDERLY | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PARK RIDGE NURSING HOME INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 160978184 | LONG TERM CARE FACILITY | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PARKWAY COMMONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 223130818 | LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PARMA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP | |||||||||||
| 89 GENESEE STREET | ROCHESTER | NY | 14611 | 810671685 | LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| PRCD INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 161311581 | SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & REHAB. | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 7 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| RGHS WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST | |||||||||||
| 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 166429300 | SEE PART VII | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ROCHESTER GENERAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS | |||||||||||
| 470 SKYVIEW CENTRE PKWY | ROCHESTER | NY | 14622 | 862935462 | EDUCATION | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 2 | THE ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL | Yes (1) | |
| ROCHESTER GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 222551509 | SYSTEM SUPPORT | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ROCHESTER GENERAL HUDSON HOUSING | |||||||||||
| 2066 HUDSON AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 223210351 | LOW INC HOUSING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ROCHESTER GENERAL LONG TERM CARE | |||||||||||
| 1550 EMPIRE BLVD | WEBSTER | NY | 14580 | 223187140 | NH & REHAB | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 471234999 | SYSTEM PARENT | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | Yes (1) | N/A | |
| ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 222229425 | FUNDRAISING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ST LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | |||||||||||
| 50 LEROY STREET | POTSDAM | NY | 13676 | 464259168 | SYSTEM SUPPORT | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12A, I | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| THE ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL | |||||||||||
| 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 160743134 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| THE UNITY HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTER | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 237221763 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | |||||||||||
| 127 NORTH STREET | BATAVIA | NY | 14020 | 160743029 | HOSPITAL | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| 127 NORTH STREET | BATAVIA | NY | 14020 | 222611543 | FUNDRAISING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | Yes (1) | |
| UNITY AGING SERVICES INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 841684195 | MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CO | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| UNITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 383871383 | OUTPATIENT SURGERY | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| UNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 222572873 | SYSTEM SUPPORT | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| UNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP | |||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 300068596 | RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENTS OF SUBSIDIES | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| VIA HEALTH HOME CARE I | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 161504370 | HOME HEALTH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | CCN | Yes (1) | |
| VIA HEALTH HOMECARE II | |||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HIGHWAY SOUTH | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 161538727 | HOME HEALTH | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | CCN | Yes (1) | |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE PC | |||||||||||
| 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 611654232 | PHYS PRAC | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | Yes (1) | |
| ST LAWRENCE HEALTH FOUNDATION | |||||||||||
| 29 GROVE STREET | POTSDAM | NY | 13676 | 161279472 | FUNDRAISING | NY | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12A, I | CANTON POTSDAM HOSPITAL | Yes (1) | |
Id Related Org Txbl Partnership IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp (3 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Predominant Income TypePredominantIncomeTypeTxt | Disproportionate AllocationsDisproportionateAllocationsInd | General Or Managing PartnerGeneralOrManagingPartnerInd | OwnershipOwnershipPct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW ASSOCIATES LP | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 111 DRIVING PARK AVENUE | NEWARK | NY | 14513 | 141674119 | R/E LEASING | NY | RELATED | 0 | 0 | 0.73610 |
| PARMA SENIOR HOUSING | ||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 432082116 | HILTON PROJ | NY | 0 | 0 | ||
| UNITY SENIOR HOUSING | ||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND RD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 061709927 | NY | 0 | 0 | |||
Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (10 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | Entity TypeEntityTypeTxt | Controlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd | OwnershipOwnershipPct | Address Line1ForeignAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityForeignAddress/CityNm | CountryForeignAddress/CountryCd | Legal Domicile Foreign CountryLegalDomicileForeignCountryCd | Direct Controlling NADirectControllingNACd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACM MEDICAL LABORATORY INC | |||||||||||||||
| 160 ELMGROVE PARK | ROCHESTER | NY | 14624 | 161059691 | CLINICAL LAB | NY | PRH INC | C | 0 | ||||||
| GRACO RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | |||||||||||||||
| 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 710933967 | INSURANCE | SC | RGH | C | 0 | 1.00000 | |||||
| GREATER ROCHESTER ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD | |||||||||||||||
| INSURANCE | C | 0 | 1.00000 | GEORGE TOWN | GRAND CAYMAN | CJ | CJ | N/A | |||||||
| GREATER ROCHESTER INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC | |||||||||||||||
| 100 KINGS HWY S SUITE 2500 | ROCHESTER | NY | 14617 | 161507171 | INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ASSOCIATION | NY | C | 0 | 0.50000 | N/A | |||||
| NWA INC | |||||||||||||||
| DRIVING PARK AVENUE | NEWARK | NY | 14513 | 141667339 | R/E LEASING | NY | NWCH | C | 0 | 1.00000 | |||||
| PARMA SENIOR HOUSING LLC | |||||||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 810671687 | SENIOR HOUSING | NY | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | C | 0 | ||||||
| PRH INC | |||||||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 161329632 | MEDICAL LAB | NY | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | C | 0 | ||||||
| ROCHESTER GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM DIALYSIS INC | |||||||||||||||
| 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE | ROCHESTER | NY | 14621 | 383912199 | DIALYSIS | NY | RGHS | C | 0 | 1.00000 | |||||
| UNITY HEALTH SYSTEM PURCHASING GROUP LLC | |||||||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 222572873 | SENIOR HOUSING | NY | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | C | 0 | ||||||
| UNITY SENIOR HOUSING CORP | |||||||||||||||
| 1555 LONG POND ROAD | ROCHESTER | NY | 14626 | 061709925 | SENIOR HOUSING | NY | ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH | C | 0 | ||||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | 0 | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | Yes (1) | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | 0 | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | 0 | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | Yes (1) | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | 0 | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (2 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxt | InvolvedInvolvedAmt | Method Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt |
|---|---|---|
| ST LAWRENCE HEALTH SYSTEM | ||
| R | $99,250 | FMV |
| CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL | ||
| J | $55,575 | FMV |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE R, PART II, COLUMN (B): | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - PRIMARY ACTIVITY: RGHS WORKER'S COMPENSATION TRUST SUPPORTS THE ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, NEWARK WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ROCHESTER GENERAL LONG TERM CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK, INC., CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL & CLINIC, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTER, GENESEE REGION HOME CARE ASSOCIATION AND GENESEE REGIONAL HOME CARE OF ONTARIO COUNTY. | ExplanationTxt |