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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 5: Avera St. Anthony's Hospital initiated a community focus group meeting and also conducted personal interviews with electronic communication responses. The process involved determining the participant's opinions on our community's strengths, weaknesses, resources and improvements. Those providing community input represented the medically underserved, low-income and minority populations as they serve with these populations through their activities. The following organizations were represented in the process: * O'Neill Police Department (OPD)* O'Neill Public Schools (OPS)* North Central District Health Department (NCDHD)* Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Social Service Department* University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension* Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership* O'Neill Ministerial Association* United Methodist Church Food Pantry* Holt County Economic Development</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 11: The community health needs assessment was completed in 2018. The following community health priority areas were identified. CHRONIC DISEASE DETECTION &amp; MANAGEMENT-Explore feasibility of expanding Social Work support to incorporate a Cancer case management system, child abuse prevention strategies, domestic violence, and Hospice care.FY2020 Update: October 2019 - A PA-C transitioned to the Oncology service area, received training and provides case management to acute and ambulatory care services.FY2020 Update: Social Worker integrates services with Avera Coordinated Care, Dialysis and Home Health/Hospice. Referrals were initiated from the providers in January 2019 for short term counseling resulting in 47 referrals with current consultations of 18 people, some weekly, some every other week.In 2020 there were 30 referrals for short term counseling with integrated virtual options for counseling services.-Continue to promote health maintenance through health screenings and additional options of detection/care management (Blood Pressure checks, bone density, skin cancer screening).Health Fair April &amp; OctoberFY2020 Update: October 2019 - The Fair was held on Oct 8th and 22nd. 581 lab panels, 145 PSA tests and 286 Hgb. A1Cs were completed.FY2020 Update: April 2020 With considerations given to COVID-19 restraints the 2020 Health Fairs were cancelled.Farm &amp; Home Show February FY2020 Update: February 5 &amp; 6 2020- Educational awareness of services in public transportation and Health Fair event utilizing brochures and radio broadcast interview.Community Food Pantry monthly/quarterlyFY2020 Update: No public interaction provided due to COVID-19 restraints.-Provide support to the community food pantry through financial contribution and physical presence to offer blood pressure screening, mental wellness screening tools, nutrition education.FY2020 Update: November 2019 - Financial support provided to United Methodist Church Community Food Pantry with intent to assist in the expense of food transport.-Promote dietary education internally and externally of the hospital through provision of calorie counts of food items and nutritional information tools. FY2020 Update: Met with Dietician discussed the following:-Childhood Obesity Prevention Program "Food, Fitness, Fun" for grades 1-6 1hr/day for 8 weeks.-Developing eagles-Summerfest-Food Pantry-KBRX Radio-NCCCP Grants-Food Pyramid purchaseFY2020 Update: Considerations given to COVID-19 restraints. This action step was not completed due to COVID 19 restraints of public interaction and compromised staffing issues. MENTAL WELLNESS-Provide support to the Befriend Family mentoring program through financial contribution to maintain coordination and viability of program. Provide program brochure to Medical Staff and clinic waiting areas.FY2020 Update: November 2019 Program promoted in Medical Staff and Ministerial Association meetings. Brochures made available in community churches and clinic waiting rooms. Hospital room space provided for organizational meetings. Support for viability and coordination continues.FY2020: May 2020 Program Coordinator hired for management of Befriend program. Financial donation submitted to organization to support expenses.-Partner with North Central District Health Department in suicide prevention initiative through sponsorship of public viewing of Suicide Prevention video "The Ripple Effect".FY2020 Update: November 25, 2019 40 people attended the event hosted at a community church and sponsored by the following: NCDHD, Region 4 Behavioral Health System, O'Neill Public Schools, Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, Faith Community Church, Norfolk Area Loss Team, and North Central Community Care Partnership. Behavioral Health professionals were available following viewing but no interest taken.-Implement Avera suicide staff education, precautions and screening policies in the ED and promote use of Avera Farmer's Stress Hotline resources.FY2020 Update: Brochures of Farmer Stress hotline were made available throughout hospital waiting area and promoted periodically on social media/radio stations. FY2020 Update: Interventions to predict the presence and severity of depression were completed within the Emergency Department. A screening policy performs the Suicide Risk Primary Screen that additionally addresses abuse and violence/trafficking. This screening then potentially leads to the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale which allows for continued support and/or intervention.The following health needs/priorities will not be addressed due to either a relative low priority, resource constraints or, because other facilities or educational entities are addressing the issues:-Resources Across the Lifespan-Substance AbuseMany of these activities are continuations of activities the hospital has been conducting related to the prior community health needs assessment.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 16j: A summary of the financial assistance policy is posted in the hospital facility's emergency rooms, waiting rooms, and admissions office and included on the billing statement. In addition, the financial assistance policy is discussed with the patient upon admission to the facility.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 20e: If a patient is self-pay and has a large balance, an Avera patient advocate will help them apply for other forms of assistance. If they are not eligible for any other coverage, the patient is given a financial assistance application to complete and return to the facility.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid were converted to cost using the cost-to-charge ratio derived from Worksheet 2. Subsidized health services were calculated using a combination of cost-to-charge ratio derived from Worksheet 2 and the Medicare cost report. Community health improvement services, health professions education and cash and inkind donations are actual expenses recorded in the general ledger.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>St. Anthony's Hospital follows the CHA guidelines in reporting community benefits and therefore any Medicare shortfall is excluded from our community benefit report. However, Medicare is the Organization's largest payer and patients with Medicare coverage are accepted regardless of whether or not a surplus or deficit is realized from providing the services. This basis therefore means providing Medicare services promotes access to healthcare services which is a key advantage for our community.Medicare allowable costs of care are based on the Medicare cost report. The Medicare cost report is completed based on the rules and regulations set forth by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>If the patient qualifies for the organization's financial assistance policy for low-income, uninsured patients and is cooperating with the organization with regard to efforts to settle an outstanding bill within current self-pay collection policy guidelines and timeframes, the organization or its agent shall not send, nor intimate that it will send, the unpaid bill to any outside collection agency. Avera organizations will allow all individuals 120 days from the first post discharge statement to apply for financial assistance before sending the uncollected account to an outside collection agency. Avera will provide the patient with a statement or final notice that contains a listing of the specific collection action(s) it intends to initiate, and a deadline after which they may be initiated no earlier than 30 days before action is initiated. If the patient qualifies for 100% charity care, no further bills will be sent. A letter will be sent instead indicating that the patient's bill has been completely forgiven.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Avera St. Anthony's Hospital conducts an annual strategic planning meeting that includes a cross section of community members. Our Hospital Board of Directors, Hospital Finance Committee, Foundation Board of Directors, Community Medical Staff, and Hospital Department Directors meet to assess community input from the local nursing facility, assisted living, and local public health office. Our Hospital and Foundation Boards and Finance Committee are made up of a majority of community members. This group drafts an annual strategic plan of goals, objectives, and strategies that are continuously updated to address the needs of the community. Additionally, input from the local ministerial association, law enforcement, Chamber of Commerce, elementary and secondary public and parochial schools, and the local community college are assessed and incorporated into the plan. Our CHNA report was completed during fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Avera St Anthony's is a 25-bed hospital in O'Neill, Nebraska. The primary service area is defined as Holt County, Nebraska. O'Neill is the county seat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 2019 data, the estimated population of Holt County as of July 1, 2019 is 10,067 and is predominately white at 97.2%. It is estimated that 22.0% of the population is 65 years and over. The median household income is $60,387 with an 11.1% poverty rate. Uninsured individuals under age 65 is estimated at 10.7%.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization's governing body is comprised of volunteer members who reside in the community. Medical staff privileges are extended to all qualified physicians in the community. Surplus funds are reinvested in facilities to improve patient care. The hospital operates an emergency room that is available to all, regardless of ability to pay.</ExplanationTxt>
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