SAINTS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC: Form 990, tax year 2010
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- Organization
- SAINTS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC (EIN 04-2104885)
- Tax period
- 2010-10-01 to 2011-09-30
- Filed
- 2012-08-10
- IRS object ID
- 201222239349301082
- Schema version
- 2010v3.7
- 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 I
- Schedule J
- Schedule K
- Schedule L
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2012-08-10T13:49:46-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2011-09-30 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ERNST & YOUNG US LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 200 CLARENDON STREET | AddressLine1 |
| City | BOSTON | City |
| State | MA | State |
| ZIP Code | 021165076 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2010-10-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 042104885 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SAINTS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | SAIN | NameControl |
| Phone | 9784581411 | Phone |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | LOWELL | City |
| State | MA | State |
| ZIP Code | 01852 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Victor Poirier | Name |
| Title | Chair | Title |
| Date Signed | 2012-08-03 | DateSigned |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 6172662000 | Phone |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2010 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Principal Officer Person | STEPHEN GUIMOND | NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson |
Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | LOWELL | City |
| State | MA | State |
| ZIP Code | 01852 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | 140236673 | GrossReceipts |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliates |
| Organization501c3 | X | Organization501c3 |
| Web Site | WWW.SAINTSMEDICALCENTER.COM | WebSite |
| Type Of Organization Corporation | X | TypeOfOrganizationCorporation |
| Year Formation | 1942 | YearFormation |
| State Legal Domicile | MA | StateLegalDomicile |
| Activity Or Mission Description | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER GENERATES PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE FROM ACUTE CARE AND GENERAL HOSPITAL SERVICES INCLUDING DIALYSIS, CANCER CENTER, AND CARDIAC CATHERIZATION. SAINTS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOLISTIC | ActivityOrMissionDescription |
| Nbr Voting Members Governing Body | 12 | NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody |
| Nbr Independent Voting Members | 11 | NbrIndependentVotingMembers |
| Total Nbr Employees | 1425 | TotalNbrEmployees |
| Total Nbr Volunteers | 136 | TotalNbrVolunteers |
| Total Gross UBI | 1649445 | TotalGrossUBI |
| Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income | 303096 | NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome |
| Contributions Grants Prior Year | 1360006 | ContributionsGrantsPriorYear |
| Contributions Grants Current Year | 1186691 | ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear |
| Program Service Revenue Prior Year | 138072775 | ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear |
| Program Service Revenue CY | 133990246 | ProgramServiceRevenueCY |
| Investment Income Prior Year | 647528 | InvestmentIncomePriorYear |
| Investment Income Current Year | 285853 | InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear |
| Other Revenue Prior Year | 651305 | OtherRevenuePriorYear |
| Other Revenue Current Year | 1167473 | OtherRevenueCurrentYear |
| Total Revenue Prior Year | 140731614 | TotalRevenuePriorYear |
| Total Revenue Current Year | 136630263 | TotalRevenueCurrentYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year | 30200 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts CY | 24625 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY |
| Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear |
| Benefits Paid To Members CY | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersCY |
| Salaries Etc Prior Year | 67725496 | SalariesEtcPriorYear |
| Salaries Etc Current Year | 70474547 | SalariesEtcCurrentYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year | 0 | TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY | 0 | TotalProfFundrsngExpCY |
| Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year | 0 | TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear |
| Other Expense Prior Year | 74646890 | OtherExpensePriorYear |
| Other Expenses Current Year | 74499570 | OtherExpensesCurrentYear |
| Total Expenses Prior Year | 142402586 | TotalExpensesPriorYear |
| Total Expenses Current Year | 144998742 | TotalExpensesCurrentYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year | -1670972 | RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses CY | -8368479 | RevenuesLessExpensesCY |
| Total Assets BOY | 77649566 | TotalAssetsBOY |
| Total Assets EOY | 70464030 | TotalAssetsEOY |
| Total Liabilities BOY | 92107963 | TotalLiabilitiesBOY |
| Total Liabilities EOY | 93082997 | TotalLiabilitiesEOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | -14458397 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | -22618967 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIII |
| Mission Description | THE MISSION OF STAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY THROUGH ASSESSMENT OF MULTIFACETED HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND TO RESPOND PROACTIVELY. WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON PREVENTION, FOLLOW-UP CARE, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, SAINTS IS COMMITTED TO TREATING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND COMPASSION REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. | MissionDescription |
| Significant New Program Services | false | SignificantNewProgramServices |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChange |
| Expense | 56344662 | Expense |
| Revenue | 57683000 | Revenue |
| Description | ACUTE HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES LICENSED BEDS = 157 INPATIENT DISCHARGES = 8,856 INPATIENT DAYS = 27,866 SEE ATTACHED COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT | Description |
Activity2 Activity2
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 73183297 | Expense |
| Revenue | 75012919 | Revenue |
| Description | OUTPATIENT SERVICES EMERGENCY VISITS = 43,437 TOTAL OUTPATIENT VISITS AND PROCEDURES = 226,583 | Description |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expense | 129527959 | TotalProgramServiceExpense |
| Described In501 C3 | true | DescribedIn501C3 |
| Schedule B Required | true | ScheduleBRequired |
| Political Activities | false | PoliticalActivities |
| Lobbying Activities | true | LobbyingActivities |
| Donor Advised Funds | false | DonorAdvisedFunds |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasements |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArt |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounseling |
| Term Or Permanent Endowments | false | TermOrPermanentEndowments |
| Report Land Bldg Equip | true | ReportLandBldgEquip |
| Report Invest Oth Securities | false | ReportInvestOthSecurities |
| Report Prog Rel Invest | false | ReportProgRelInvest |
| Report Other Assets | true | ReportOtherAssets |
| Report Other Liabilities | true | ReportOtherLiabilities |
| Report Fin48 Footnote | false | ReportFin48Footnote |
| Independent Audit Financial Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinancialStmt |
| Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt | true | ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt |
| School | false | School |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOffice |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivities |
| More Than5000 K To Organizations | false | MoreThan5000KToOrganizations |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividuals |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraising |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivities |
| Gaming | false | Gaming |
| Hospital | true | Hospital |
| Financial Stmt Attached | true | FinancialStmtAttached |
| Grants To Organizations | true | GrantsToOrganizations |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividuals |
| Schedule J Required | true | ScheduleJRequired |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | true | TaxExemptBonds |
| Invest Tax Exempt Bonds | false | InvestTaxExemptBonds |
| Escrow Account | false | EscrowAccount |
| On Behalf Of Issuer | false | OnBehalfOfIssuer |
| Excess Benefit Transaction | false | ExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Prior Excess Benefit Transaction | false | PriorExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Loan To Officer Or DQP | false | LoanToOfficerOrDQP |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPerson |
| Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization | true | BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization |
| Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member | false | BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember |
| Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp | false | OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp |
| Deductible Non Cash Contributions | false | DeductibleNonCashContributions |
| Deductible Contributions Of Art | false | DeductibleContributionsOfArt |
| Terminated | false | Terminated |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidation |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntity |
| Related Entity | true | RelatedEntity |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | true | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Transaction Related Entity | true | TransactionRelatedEntity |
| Transfers To Exempt Non Chrtbl Org | false | TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg |
| Activities Conducted Partnership | false | ActivitiesConductedPartnership |
| Schedule O Required | true | ScheduleORequired |
| Number Forms Transmitted With1096 | 151 | NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096 |
| Number W2 G Included | 0 | NumberW2GIncluded |
| Compliance With Backup Witholding | true | ComplianceWithBackupWitholding |
| Number Of Employees | 1425 | NumberOfEmployees |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | true | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled |
| Unrelated Business Income | true | UnrelatedBusinessIncome |
| Form990-T Filed | true | Form990-TFiled |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotification |
| Non Deductible Contributions | false | NonDeductibleContributions |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributions |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOf |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServices |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVI |
| Nbr Voting Governing Body Members | 12 | NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers |
| Number Independent Voting Members | 11 | NumberIndependentVotingMembers |
| Family Or Business Relationship | true | FamilyOrBusinessRelationship |
| Delegation Of Management Duties | false | DelegationOfManagementDuties |
| Changes To Organizing Docs | false | ChangesToOrganizingDocs |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuse |
| Members Or Stockholders | true | MembersOrStockholders |
| Election Of Board Members | true | ElectionOfBoardMembers |
| Decisions Subject To Approval | true | DecisionsSubjectToApproval |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | true | MinutesOfGoverningBody |
| Minutes Of Committees | true | MinutesOfCommittees |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddress |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChapters |
| Form990 Provided To Governing Body | true | Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | true | ConflictOfInterestPolicy |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Persons | true | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons |
| Regular Monitoring Enforcement | true | RegularMonitoringEnforcement |
| Whistleblower Policy | false | WhistleblowerPolicy |
| Document Retention Policy | false | DocumentRetentionPolicy |
| Compensation Process CEO | true | CompensationProcessCEO |
| Compensation Process Other | true | CompensationProcessOther |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVenture |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | MA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| Upon Request | X | UponRequest |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Person | STEPHEN GUIMOND | NamePerson |
| Telephone Number | 9784581411 | TelephoneNumber |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | LOWELL | City |
| State | MA | State |
| ZIP Code | 01852 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part VII | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVII |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (22 entries)
| TitleTitle | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector | OfficerOfficer | Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization | Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs | Other CompensationOtherCompensation | Key EmployeeKeyEmployee | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployee | FormerFormer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Guimond | |||||||||
| President & CEO | 40.0 | X | X | 409444 | 0 | 17783 | |||
| VICTOR POIRIER | |||||||||
| Chairperson | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| GREG WERTHEIMER | |||||||||
| VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| TERRENCE MCCARTHY | |||||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| RAYMOND ANSTISS JR | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| IRWIN BUCHWALD MD | |||||||||
| Director | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| GARY CAMPBELL | |||||||||
| Director | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SISTER PAULINE LEBLANC | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SISTER PRESCILLE MALO SCO | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| KIMBERLY OBERHAUSER | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| JACK D O'CONNOR | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MARK O'NEIL | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.5 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| ROBERT COCHRANE | |||||||||
| CFO & TREASURER | 42.0 | X | 185291 | 0 | 16299 | ||||
| JUDY CASAGRANDE | |||||||||
| COO-ASST TREASURER | 45.0 | X | 316304 | 0 | 16697 | ||||
| HELENE THIBODEAU | |||||||||
| ACTING CNO | 50.0 | 190896 | 0 | 17232 | X | ||||
| RICHARD MA MD | |||||||||
| PHYSICIAN/HIGHEST PAID | 50.0 | 423680 | 0 | 15954 | X | ||||
| SIVASUBRAMANIAN RAMYA | |||||||||
| PHYSICIAN/HIGHEST PAID | 50.0 | 263796 | 0 | 2020 | X | ||||
| GABRIELE SOUTHGATE | |||||||||
| PHYSICIAN/HIGHEST PAID | 50.0 | 261863 | 0 | 16178 | X | ||||
| SANJAY BASU | |||||||||
| PHYSICIAN/HIGHEST PAID | 50.0 | 250792 | 0 | 16476 | X | ||||
| FRANK G BASILE | |||||||||
| PHYSICIAN/HIGHEST PAID | 50.0 | 239090 | 0 | 17803 | X | ||||
| MICHAEL GULEY | |||||||||
| Former CEO/President | 0.0 | 592658 | 0 | 15163 | X | ||||
| STEPHEN O'CONNOR | |||||||||
| FRMR CFO/TREA-NOW VP | 43.5 | 266611 | 0 | 16602 | X | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | 3400425 | TotalReportableCompFromOrg |
| Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs | 0 | TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs |
| Total Other Compensation | 168207 | TotalOtherCompensation |
| Number Individuals GT100 K | 12 | NumberIndividualsGT100K |
| Formers Listed | true | FormersListed |
| Total Comp GT150 K | true | TotalCompGT150K |
| Compensation From Other Sources | false | CompensationFromOtherSources |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)
| Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City | StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode | Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices | CompensationCompensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL PHYS | |||||
| 55 FRUIT STREET | BOSTON | MA | 02114 | MEDICAL CONSULTING | 4570138 |
| ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES | |||||
| 690 CANTON ST SUITE 325 | WESTWOOD | MA | 02090 | MEDICAL CONSULTING | 2176265 |
| PROPOCO INC | |||||
| 13028 COLLECTION DRIVE | CHICAGO | IL | 60693 | ENGINEERING | 1709374 |
| AFFILLIATED PROFESSIONAL SVCS | |||||
| STONEGATE PROF CTR 2527 CRANBERRY H | WAREHAM | MA | 02571 | BILLING & COLLECTION | 589097 |
| MORRISON MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC | |||||
| 5801 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD | ATLANTA | GA | 30342 | FOOD SERVICE | 573181 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Contractors GT100 K | 5 | NumberOfContractorsGT100K |
| Government Grants | 172393 | GovernmentGrants |
| All Other Contributions | 1014298 | AllOtherContributions |
| Total Contributions | 1186691 | TotalContributions |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (2 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome | Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATIENT CARE SERVICES | 621500 | 132695339 | 132695339 | |
| LABORATORY SERVICES | 621500 | 1294907 | 1294907 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | 133990246 | TotalProgramServiceRevenue |
Investment Income InvestmentIncome
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 73408 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 73408 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
Income From Invest Bond Proceeds IncomeFromInvestBondProceeds
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 3758664 | Securities |
| Other | 60191 | Other |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expenses LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 3606410 | Securities |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 152254 | Securities |
| Other | 60191 | Other |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 212445 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $212,445 | ExclusionAmount |
Net Income From Fundraising Events NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGaming
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMisc (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome | Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER OPERATING REVENUE | 900099 | 566122 | 284661 | 281461 |
| CAFETERIA SALES | 722210 | 528274 | 528274 | |
| RENTAL INCOME | 531190 | 73077 | 73077 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Revenue | 1167473 | TotalOtherRevenue |
Total Revenue TotalRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 136630263 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 133581682 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 1649445 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $212,445 | ExclusionAmount |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgs
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 24625 | Total |
| Program Services | 24625 | ProgramServices |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividuals
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrants
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembers
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1248632 | Total |
| Program Services | 337593 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 911039 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersons
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 54236402 | Total |
| Program Services | 49607880 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 4628522 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributions
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 10751866 | Total |
| Program Services | 9678412 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1073454 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxes
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4237647 | Total |
| Program Services | 3814565 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 423082 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagement
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1002335 | Total |
| Management And General | 1002335 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccounting
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 144019 | Total |
| Management And General | 144019 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbying
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 20365 | Total |
| Management And General | 20365 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Fees For Services Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 19718409 | Total |
| Program Services | 16939169 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 2779240 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Advertising Advertising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 287277 | Total |
| Program Services | 98946 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 188331 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Office Expenses OfficeExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 649177 | Total |
| Program Services | 567610 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 81567 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Information Technology InformationTechnology
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 236383 | Total |
| Program Services | 215478 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 20905 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Royalties Royalties
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Occupancy Occupancy
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 7344432 | Total |
| Program Services | 6312692 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1031740 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Travel Travel
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 330520 | Total |
| Program Services | 316457 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 14063 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Travel Entrtnmnt Public Officials TravelEntrtnmntPublicOfficials
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Interest Interest
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2906135 | Total |
| Program Services | 2620855 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 285280 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliates
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletion
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 5822728 | Total |
| Program Services | 5495106 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 327622 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Insurance Insurance
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1089380 | Total |
| Program Services | 942882 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 146498 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Other Expenses OtherExpenses (5 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | TotalTotal | Program ServicesProgramServices | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneral |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM SUPPL & MATERIALS | 23498670 | 23134325 | 364345 |
| PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT | 6557312 | 6557312 | |
| EQUIP LEASE AND RENTAL | 1786083 | 1393471 | 392612 |
| OTHER | 1593873 | 824778 | 769095 |
| LAUNDRY SERVICE | 506585 | 500519 | 6066 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1005887 | Total |
| Program Services | 145284 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 860603 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 144998742 | Total |
| Program Services | 129527959 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 15470783 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 0 | Fundraising |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearing
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 0 | BOY |
| EOY | 0 | EOY |
Savings And Temp Cash Investments SavingsAndTempCashInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 864690 | BOY |
| EOY | 928205 | EOY |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 16971771 | BOY |
| EOY | 17690291 | EOY |
Other Notes Loans Receivable Net OtherNotesLoansReceivableNet
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 98486 | BOY |
| EOY | 50129 | EOY |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUse
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2779234 | BOY |
| EOY | 2355599 | EOY |
Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 780618 | BOY |
| EOY | 874007 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Buildings Equipment Basis | 76020090 | LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis |
| Land Bldg Equipment Accum Deprec | 41082993 | LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec |
Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 39081189 | BOY |
| EOY | 34937097 | EOY |
Investments Pub Traded Securities InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 5167237 | BOY |
| EOY | 1883444 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 11906341 | BOY |
| EOY | 11745258 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 77649566 | BOY |
| EOY | 70464030 | EOY |
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 18443243 | BOY |
| EOY | 22954636 | EOY |
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 47786030 | BOY |
| EOY | 44891086 | EOY |
Mort Notes Pybl Secured Invest Prop MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 3461807 | BOY |
| EOY | 2958882 | EOY |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 22416883 | BOY |
| EOY | 22278393 | EOY |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 92107963 | BOY |
| EOY | 93082997 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Follow SFAS117 | X | FollowSFAS117 |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | -14458397 | BOY |
| EOY | -22656695 | EOY |
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | 37728 | EOY |
Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | -14458397 | BOY |
| EOY | -22618967 | EOY |
Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 77649566 | BOY |
| EOY | 70464030 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartXI |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expenses | -8368479 | ReconcilationRevenueExpenses |
| Reconcilation Other Changes | 207909 | ReconcilationOtherChanges |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | X | MethodOfAccountingAccrual |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReview |
| FS Audited | true | FSAudited |
| Audit Committee | true | AuditCommittee |
| Financial Statement Consolidated | X | FinancialStatementConsolidated |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequired |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital170b1 Aiii | X | Hospital170b1Aiii |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grassroots Lobbying | TotalGrassrootsLobbying | |
| Total Direct Lobbying | TotalDirectLobbying | |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | TotalLobbyingExpenditures | |
| Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures | OtherExemptPurposeExpenditures | |
| Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures | TotalExemptPurposeExpenditures | |
| Lobbying Nontaxable | LobbyingNontaxableAmount | |
| Grassroots Nontaxable | GrassrootsNontaxableAmount | |
| Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx | TotLobbyingGrassrootMinusNonTx | |
| Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Nontx | TotLobbyExpendMnsLobbyingNontx | |
| Volunteers | false | Volunteers |
| Paid Staff Or Management | false | PaidStaffOrManagement |
| Media Advertisements | false | MediaAdvertisements |
| Mailings Members | false | MailingsMembers |
| Publications Or Broadcast | false | PublicationsOrBroadcast |
| Grants Other Organizations | false | GrantsOtherOrganizations |
| Direct Contact Legislators | false | DirectContactLegislators |
| Rallies Demonstrations | false | RalliesDemonstrations |
| Other Activities | true | OtherActivities |
| Other Activities | $20,365 | OtherActivitiesAmount |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures IIB | 20365 | TotalLobbyingExpendituresIIB |
| Not Described In501c3 | false | NotDescribedIn501c3 |
Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | PART II-B LINE 1(I), OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: | Identifier |
| Explanation | A PORTION OF MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DUES AS LOBBYING EXPENSES. | Explanation |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Art Public Exhibition Amts | ArtPublicExhibitionAmts | |
| Held Works Of Art Amts | HeldWorksOfArtAmts |
Land Land
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 1898413 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Book Value | 1898413 | BookValue |
Buildings Buildings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 49568324 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 27904852 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 21663472 | BookValue |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 45841 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 27930 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 17911 | BookValue |
Equipment Equipment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 24507512 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 13150211 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 11357301 | BookValue |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | OtherLandBuildings | |
| Total Of Book Value Land Buildings | 34937097 | TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings |
Other Assets OtherAssets (6 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Book ValueBookValue |
|---|---|
| CUR PORTION DEBT SERV RES FUND | 3881692 |
| FUNDS HELD BY TRUSTEE | 6843302 |
| UNAMORTIZED BOND ISSUE COST | 495412 |
| ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES | 117785 |
| OTHER | 408067 |
| ROUNDING | -1000 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | 11745258 | TotalBookValueOtherAssets |
| Federal Income Tax Liability | 0 | FederalIncomeTaxLiability |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | AmountAmount |
|---|---|
| DUE TO THIRD PARTIES | $868,011 |
| CONTINGENT LIAB. AND OBLIGATIONS | $1,700,550 |
| ACCRUED PENSION COSTS | $19,709,832 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Of Amounts | 22278393 | TotalOfAmounts |
Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | Fin 48 | Identifier |
| Explanation | There is no Fin48 footnote in the audited financial statements. | Explanation |
Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Care Policy | true | CharityCarePolicy |
| Written Policy | true | WrittenPolicy |
| FPG Reference Free Care | true | FPGReferenceFreeCare |
| Pcent200 | X | Pcent200 |
| FPG Reference Discounted Care | false | FPGReferenceDiscountedCare |
| Free Disc Care Medically Indigent | true | FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent |
| Amounts Budgeted For Charity Care | true | AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare |
| Expenses Exceeded Budget | true | ExpensesExceededBudget |
| Unable To Provide Care | false | UnableToProvideCare |
| Annual Community Benefit Report | true | AnnualCommunityBenefitReport |
| Report Publically Available | true | ReportPublicallyAvailable |
Charity Care At Cost CharityCareAtCost
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 4310792 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 1973510 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 2337282 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.01690 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaid
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 12531408 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 10540717 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 1990691 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.01440 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Total Charity Care TotalCharityCare
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 16842200 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 12514227 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 4327973 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.03130 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Community Health Services CommunityHealthServices
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 732906 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 324507 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 408399 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00290 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 62978 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 27415 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 35563 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00030 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributions
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 122369 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 0 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 122369 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00090 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 918253 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 351922 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 566331 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00410 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expense | 17760453 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 12866149 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Benefit Expense | 4894304 | NetCommunityBenefitExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.03540 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Community Support CommunitySupport
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Building Expense | 14308 | TotalCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 0 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Building Expense | 14308 | NetCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00010 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Building Expense | 743974 | TotalCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 11192 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Building Expense | 732782 | NetCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00510 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
Total Total
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Building Expense | 758282 | TotalCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | 11192 | DirectOffsettingRevenue |
| Net Community Building Expense | 747090 | NetCommunityBuildingExpense |
| Percent Of Total Expense | 0.00520 | PercentOfTotalExpense |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Debt Expense Reported | false | BadDebtExpenseReported |
| Bad Debt Expense | $2,583,581 | BadDebtExpenseAmount |
| Amount Attributable To | 0 | AmountAttributableTo |
| Amount Reimbursed By Medicare | 36416634 | AmountReimbursedByMedicare |
| Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medicare | 39510271 | CostOfCareReimbursedByMedicare |
| Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall | -3093637 | MedicareSurplusOrShortfall |
Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsed
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost To Charge Ratio | X | CostToChargeRatio |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Written Debt Collection Policy | true | WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy |
| Provision For Charity Care | true | ProvisionForCharityCare |
| Number Of Hospital Facilities | 1 | NumberOfHospitalFacilities |
Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Number | 1 | FacilityNumber |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER INC | BusinessNameLine1 |
Address Address
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | LOWELL | City |
| State | MA | State |
| ZIP Code | 01852 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Hospital | X | LicensedHospital |
Form990 Schedule H Part V Section B Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB
Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER INC | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Facility Number | 1 | HospitalFacilityNumber |
Form990 Schedule H Part V Section C Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Other Facilities | 5 | NumberOfOtherFacilities |
Other Facilities OtherFacilities (5 entries)
| Address Line1Address/AddressLine1 | CityAddress/City | StateAddress/State | ZIP CodeAddress/ZIPCode | Facility TypeFacilityType |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINTS MEMORIAL MEDICAL WALK-IN CENTER | ||||
| 1230 BRIDGE STREET | LOWELL | MA | 01850 | WALK-IN CLINIC |
| SAINTS MEMORIAL - MEDICAL ONCOLOGY | ||||
| 2 HOSPITAL DRIVE | LOWELL | MA | 01852 | OUTPATIENT SERVICES |
| SAINTS WOMEN'S CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WEL | ||||
| 203 TURNPIKE STREET | NORTH ANDOVER | MA | 01845 | OUTPATIENT SERVICES |
| SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER MERRIMACK VALLEY | ||||
| 100 MILK STREET | METHUEN | MA | 01844 | WALK-IN CLINIC |
| SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER DIALYSIS | ||||
| 847 ROGERS STREET | LOWELL | MA | 01853 | DIALYSIS CENTER |
Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (13 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | ExplanationExplanation | Return ReferenceReturnReference |
|---|---|---|
| PART I, LINE 3C | DISCOUNTED CARE IS DETERMINED BY THE FREE CARE GUIDELINES IN THE MEDICAL CENTERS CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY. HARRDSHIP DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS BY THE PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE. | |
| PART I, LINE 7: QUESTION 7 | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT HAVE A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND RELIES ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT, THE STATE 403 COST REPORT AND COST TO CHARGE RATIO CALCULATIONS TO DETERMINE COST OF CUMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSES. | |
| PART I, LINE 7G: 7G | THERE ARE NO SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES. 7I CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS GIRLS INC. OF GREATER LOWELL- SAINTS IS A PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL GIRLS INC. CHAPTER, PROVIDING GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO PRIMARILY HAIL FROM LOW-INCOME, SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLDS IN GREATER LOWELL. GIRLS INC. PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN IDENTIFIED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS (MUA) WITHIN LOWELL (THE ACRE, DOWNTOWN, CENTRAVILLE AND THE LOWER HIGHLANDS). GIRLS INC PROVIDES AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR GIRLS AT HIGH RISK OF DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE, SEX AT AN EARLY AGE, SMOKING, DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, AND OTHER HEALTH/QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS. ADOPT A FAMILY - SAINTS STAFF PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 38 FAMILIES IN THEIR 2011 ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM. THE MAJORITY OF FAMILIES CAME FROM THE GREENHALGE SCHOOL, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, WHERE 90% OF RESIDENTS ARE ETHNIC MINORITIES OR RECENTLY RESETTLED, LOW-INCOME REFUGEES. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS ARE FROM BURMA, BHUTAN, NEPAL, IRAQ, THE CONGO, CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADOPTED FAMILIES FROM THE IMMACULATE SCHOOL AND PARISH AND ST. MARGARETS SCHOOL. CATHOLIC CHARITIES LOWELL MA - SAINTS PARTNERS WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF GREATER LOWELL, PROVIDING A SUPPLY OF FOOD DONATIONS AT VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOWELL FOOD PANTRY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD TO OVER 500 FAMILIES EACH MONTH AND IS OPEN FOUR DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY TO THURSDAY. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT DONATION - IMEC IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE DOCTORS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH QUALITY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR. FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS, IMEC HAS WORKED WITH OVER SIXTY OTHER HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS TO REVITALIZE HUNDREDS OF EXISTING, IMPOVERISHED HOSPITALS WITH DONATED SURPLUS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES THAT ARE ORGANIZED INTO COMPLETE MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS, DELIVERING THEM TO OVER SEVENTY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS A REGULAR DONOR OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENTS TO IMEC. | |
| PART I: 7F HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION | NEW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR/AED OUTSIDE AREAS ARE NOT AHA TRAINING CENTERS FOR HCP BUT REQUIRE HCP BCLS CERTIFICATION FOR THEIR HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SUCH AS PHYSICIAN OFFICES, SURGI-CENTERS, NURSING HOMES. SMC IS AN AHA CENTER FOR HCP BCLS TRAINING. SMC HAS AN OBLIGATION TO THE AHA TO OFFER OUTSIDE STAKEHOLDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME HCP CPR CERTIFIED. (SOURCE: AHA) IN THE STATE OF MA IT IS REQUIRED AND REGULATED THAT NH HCP MUST HAVE BCLS TRAINING. THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHAS NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. HEARTSAVER COMMUNITY FIRST AID TARGETED DAY CARE WORKERS, NURSING HOME WORKERS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF RESIDENT AND THEIR CARE IS DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF MA, NH, DAYCARE AND DAYCARE PROVIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE LIFE SAVING CERTIFICATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS. SUCH AS AHA HEARTSAVER CPR/AED & FIRST AID ARE FOR DAYCARE CENTERS WHO HAVE CLIENTELE FROM AS YOUNG AS 3 MONTHS TO ADOLESCENCE, WHILE NH MAY HAVE PATIENTS RESIDING WITHIN THEIR FACILITY WHO JUST NEED BASIC CARE AND SAFETY MEASURES WITH HEART SAVER BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR RENEWAL. (SOURCE: AHA) IN THE STATE OF MA, THERE ARE RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEN TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE BY OTHER TYPES OF HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OR CARETAKERS, THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEARTSAVER BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHAS NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEARTSAVER PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH HEARTSAVER, AED, & FIRST AID PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR RECERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO BE A FIRST RESPONDER, NURSE, PHYSICIAN, PARAMEDIC, THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHA S NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. (SOURCE: AHA) COURSE OFFERED TO SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS AREA FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE, POLICE, EMT/ALS, OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS). DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN COURSE SMC DIALYSIS (METHUEN & LOWELL) HAS SEEN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VOLUME AMONG OUR IMMIGRANT PATIENTS. TO MEET THIS NEED, SMC OFFERED A DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. (SOURCE: COMMUNITY SURVEY; COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP.) THE GOAL FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS TO ASSIST THE PARTICIPANT IN LEARNING A COMBINATION OF DUTIES FOR BOTH THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WORKING WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERACTION WITH PATIENTS. POST EVALUATIONS FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS WERE HIGH IN NUMBERS AND FELT THEIR PROGRAM EXPERIENCE WOULD ASSIST THEM IN LOOKING FOR A JOB. WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION IN RESPONSE TO A DEMONSTRATED NEED IN THE AGING POPULATION (DIABETES, BED SORES, INCREASED ELDER CARE POPULATION ETC.), SMC BECAME A NATIONAL WOUND CARE TRAINING INSTITUTE IN FY2011. SMC PROVIDED A 5-DAY CONFERENCE IN 2011, IN PREPARATION FOR THE NAWC EXAM, WITH PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE AND GAINING CERTIFICATION. PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN SMC AIMED TO PROVIDE A TECHNICAL COURSE TO MEET A LOCAL NEED FOR PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS. THE 9 WEEK PROGRAM, WITH A CLINICAL ROTATION, PROVIDES BACKGROUND FOR PHLEBOTOMY TECH CERTIFICATION. PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT, RECOGNITION AND STABILIZATION (PEARS) PEARS IS A ONE DAY PREPARATION COURSE FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO MIGHT ENCOUNTER PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND ALSO FOR THOSE WHO INFREQUENTLY SEE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN. THE MAIN FOCUS OF PEARS IS PREVENTION: SPECIFICALLY THE ASSESSMENT, RECOGNITION AND STABILIZATION OF PEDIATRIC VICTIMS AT RISK OF SEVERE CARDIOPULMONARY DISTRESS. STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS IN RECOGNIZING CERTAIN PEDIATRIC DISTRESS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS USING SEVERAL UNIQUE VISUAL TOOLS AND BY WORKING AT LEARNING STATIONS. THE COURSE INCLUDES VIDEO-BASED SIMULATION SO THAT YOU CAN SEE AND HEAR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN. PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT RE-CERTIFICATION (PALS) THIS CLASSROOM, VIDEO-BASED, INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE USES A SERIES OF SIMULATED PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES TO REINFORCE THE IMPORTANT CONCEPTS OF A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, PALS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS, EFFECTIVE RESUSCITATION AND TEAM DYNAMICS. THE GOAL OF THE PALS COURSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN, RESULTING IN IMPROVED OUTCOMES. | |
| PART I, LN 7 COL(F) | A COST TO CHARGE RATIO IS USED TO DETERMINE THE COST OF BAD DEBT EXPENSES OF 6,557,312. | |
| PART II: FORM 990 SCHEDULE H, PART VI, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | 3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES SUPPORT OF DONATED FOOD AND CLOTHING FROM EMPLOYEES OF THE MEDICAL CENTER TOTALED $4,420. OTHER PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS SUPPORTED BY THE TIME AND EFFORT OF THE MEDICAL CENTERS EMPLOYEES INCLUDE LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER,PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN, OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, LEARN TO COPE, AL ANON, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, HELPING HANDS SUPPORT GROUP TOTALING $9,888 IN TIME AND EFFORT BY STAFF. 8. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: INTERNSHIPS AND MENTORING - SMC ADMINISTRATION, THE CARING WELL INSTITUTE AND HUMAN RESOURCES WORKED IN 2011 TO CREATE A "ONE-DOOR POLICY" FOR OUR ENHANCED STUDENT INTERN/MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. WE WORKED WITH 15 SCHOOLS TO PLACE MORE THAN 250 STUDENTS WITH SMC STAFF IN FY 2011, PROVIDING MENTORING AND HEALTH PROFESSION TRAINING, SPONSORED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER WORKED WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN 2011: -LOWELL GREATER TECH HS $107,328 -CAMP MED $9,835 -REGIS COLLEGE $10,320 -LINCOLN TECH INST $5,160 -LOWELL HS $15,480 -MIDDLESEX CC $5,160 -NH TECH INST $3,440 -MASS MARITIME ACADEMY $430 -NORTHERN ESSEX CC $154,800 -RIVIER COLLEGE $10,320 -SALTER SCHOOL $8,256 -UMASS LOWELL $377,024 -MA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY-NURSING & PHARMACY $15,480 -METHUES HIGH SCHOOL $344 -BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL $4,128 -STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY 600 -ALL OTHER $15,869 PART III, LINE 4: PART III, LINE 4; THE HOSPITALS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT PROVIDE A FOOTNOTE DESCRIBING BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THE COST METHODOLOGY USED WAS DERIVED BY APPLYING A TOTAL HOSPITAL OVERALL COST TO CHARGES FOR A RATIO OF 39.95%. THAT PERCENT WAS THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE REPORTED BAD DEBT EXPENSE ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | |
| PART III, LINE 8: PART VI FOR PART III, LINE 8 | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT HAVE A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. IT UTILIZES THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGE CALCULATION FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT TO DETERMINE THE COST OF CARE RELATED TO MEDICARE PAYMENTS. THE HOSPITAL BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE $3,093,637 SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. MEDICARE SHORTFALLS MUST BE ABSORBED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TREATING THE ELDERLY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES CARE REGARDLESS OF THIS SHORTFALL AND THEREBY RELIEVES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE BURDEN OF PAYING THE FULL COST FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. CARING FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS FULFILLS A COMMUNITY NEED AND RELIEVES A GOVERNMENT BURDEN AS THESE PATIENTS TYPICALLY HAVE LOW AND/OR FIXED INCOMES. MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRES NON-PROFIT HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A MINIMAL LEVEL OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT TO OBTAIN EXEMPTION FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. FOR MANY OF THE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL, MEDICARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT REIMBURSEMENT TO COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO THE PATIENTS FORCING THE MEDICAL CENTER TO USE OTHER FUNDS TO COVER THE DEFICIT. PART III, LINE 9B: PART III, LINE 9(B) IT IS THE POLICY OF SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER (THE MEDICAL CENTER) THAT WITHIN THE RESOURCES OF THE MEDICAL CENTER, CARE IS PROVIDED TO ALL THAT SEEK IT. THE MEDICAL CENTER ASSISTS PATIENTS IN OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND OTHER SOURCES WHENEVER APPROPRIATE. TO REMAIN VIABLE AS IT FULFILLS ITS MISSION, THE MEDICAL CENTER MUST MEET ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO APPROPRIATELY BILL AND COLLECT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP, ALIENAGE, RELIGION, CREED, SEX, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, AGE, OR DISABILITY, IN ITS POLICIES, OR IN ITS APPLICATION OF POLICIES, CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION AND VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, PRE-ADMISSION OR PRETREATMENT DEPOSITS, PAYMENT PLANS, DEFERRED OR REJECTED ADMISSIONS, OR LOW INCOME PATIENT STATUS AS DETERMINED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF MEDICAID, DETERMINATION THAT A PATIENT IS LOW INCOME, OR IN ITS BILLING AND COLLECTION PRACTICES. THE MEDICAL CENTER DERIVES ITS REVENUE PRIMARILY FROM PATIENT CARE. IT IS NECESSARY THAT THOSE RECEIVING CARE PAY FOR IT TO THE EXTENT THAT THEIR OWN RESOURCES AND /OR THIRD PARTY COVERAGE PERMIT. IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL THAT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION CONCERNING SUCH RESOURCES AND COVERAGE IS OBTAINED PRIOR TO ADMISSION OR TREATMENT OR, IF THIS IS NOT FEASIBLE, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING ADMISSION OR TREATMENT. CREDIT AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES RELATING TO PATIENT CARE ARE PROVIDED AS THE BASIS FOR THE EXTENSION OF CREDIT, THE COLLECTION OF FUNDS, AND THE WRITE-OFF OF CERTAIN PATIENT BALANCES, AS EITHER HEALTH SAFETY NET OR AS UN-COLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS. THIS CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY WAS DEVELOPED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CRITERIA REQUIRED UNDER (1) THE HEALTH SAFETY NET ELIGIBILITY REGULATION (114.6 CMR 13.00), (2) THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES MEDICARE BAD DEBT REQUIREMENTS (42 CFR 413.89), AND (3) THE MEDICARE PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT MANUAL (PART 1, CHAPTER 3). THIS CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY APPLIES TO THE MEDICAL CENTER AND ANY ENTITY THAT IS PART OF THE MEDICAL CENTERS LICENSE OR TAX ID NUMBER. THE MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTIONS EFFORTS ON PATIENTS WHO ARE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. | |
| PART VI, LINE 2 | COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VIEW THE FULL ASSESSMENT REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.SAINTSMEDICALCENTER.COM 2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: DESCRIBES HOW THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVICES SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER ORIGINATED IN THE EARLY 1800S WHEN OUR PREDECESSOR HOSPITALS, ST. JOHNS AND ST. JOSEPHS, WERE ESTABLISHED TO MEET THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF LOWELLS MILL WORKERS AND IMMIGRANTS. TODAY, SAINTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COST-SENSITIVE HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN KEEPING WITH THE CATHOLIC MISSION OF CARING. THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMITTEE, DEVELOPED IN 1995, ASSESSES HEALTH INDICATORS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY AND CHNA-10 TO ENSURE THAT OUR SERVICES REFLECT EVER-CHANGING NEEDS. STATE DPH HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS ARE REVIEWED CONTINUOUSLY, AS WELL AS DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (YANKEE ALLIANCE), WITH INPUT FROM PATIENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE ACTIVISTS. SAINTS IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY. TO THIS END, WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE BASED ON THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY OUR COMMUNITY. WE PLACE STRONG EMPHASIS ON THE NEED FOR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OUR COMMUNITY EFFORTS ARE ONGOING, ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE FREE HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED. TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHAIRPERSON (SR. ANALYST) SENIOR MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, CARING WELL INSTITUTE DIRECTOR, OUTREACH SERVICES DIRECTOR, CARDIOLOGY & CLINICS DIRECTOR, CANCER CENTER ADMINISTRATOR, PHYSICIAN NETWORK DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, SECURITY PASTORAL CARE (CHAPLAIN) MARKETING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PHARMACY DIRECTOR, DIALYSIS OUTREACH SPECIALIST (KHMER) INTERPRETER SERVICES COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT TEAM MEETS QUARTERLY TO REVIEW PROGRESS. THE TEAM ALSO MEETS WHENEVER A NEED ARISES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE HOW IT WILL BE MET. ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLANNING IS DONE WITH THE TEAM, PRESENTED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT, APPROVED AND THEN MADE PUBLIC VIA THE SMC WEBSITE. THROUGHOUT SAINTS MEDICAL CENTERS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS GAPS IN HEALTH SERVICES. DATA COLLECTED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM/PLAN INCLUDES AN INVENTORY OF ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE HOSPITAL, AS WELL AS AN ANALYSIS OF DATA THAT PROFILED THE HEALTH STATUS AND HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL POPULATION BASED ON: -HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010 REPORT -VARIOUS JOURNAL ARTICLES/CURRENT HEALTHCARE TOPICS -MASSCHIP INSTANT TOPICS/CUSTOM REPORTS -U.S. CENSUS DATA -PATIENT DIAGNOSTIC DATA (DRG, DEMOGRAPHICS) -SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER MARKET RESEARCH/TRENDING DATA -REQUESTS FOR SERVICES BY VARIOUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS -PATIENT AND CAREGIVER PROGRAM AND SATISFACTION SURVEYS -PHYSICIAN SURVEYS/CLINICIAN REPORTS -KAISER STUDIES -INPUT FROM LOCAL IMMIGRANT/CULTURAL ADVOCACY AGENCIES -PROGRAM SPECIFIC EVALUATIONS -COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS -POPULATION SPECIFIC SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS -ONE ON ONE RESIDENT/PATIENT INTERVIEWS SAINTS PARTNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES WHEN FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING: ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME TYNGSBORO AFRICAN ASSISTANCE CENTER ALTERNATIVE HOUSE EMERGENCY WOMENS SERVICES AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - MV AMERICAN RED CROSS (MERRIMACK VALLEY) ASIAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BILLERICA SENIOR CENTER CAMBODIAN MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION CAREER CENTER OF LOWELL CATHOLIC COLLABORATIVE OF LOWELL CHELMSFORD COUNCIL ON AGING CHNA 10 CITY MANAGERS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE CITY OF LOWELL GANG TASK FORCE CITY OF LOWELL STROKE TASK FORCE CITY OF LOWELL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INC (CTI) DEANAS EDUCATIONAL THEATRE D'YOUVILLE SENIOR CARE CENTER DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ELDER SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY NURSES CARE PREVENTION PROGRAM GENESIS HCC (HERITAGE) GIRL SCOUTS GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREATER LOWELL CISM TEAM GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE GREATER LOWELL PARTNERS AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GREATER LOWELL WIB YOUTH COUNCIL GREATER LOWELL YMCA GREENHALGE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LOWELL LHI (LATINO HEALTH INSTITUTE) LIFE CARE CENTER-MERRIMACK VALLEY LOWELL BOARD OF HEALTH LOWELL CITY MANAGERS OFFICE LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP LOWELL COUNCIL ON AGING LOWELL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 853 LOWELL HOUSE INC LOWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOWELL SENIOR CENTER LOWELL SOUTHEAST ASIAN WATER FESTIVAL LOWELL VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION LOWELL WOMENS WEEK LOWELL YMCA/YWCA LOWELL YOUTH SERVICES MA CHAPTER OF ANGKOR HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN MARCH OF DIMES MASS COUNCIL OF COMM. HOSPITALS MASSACHUSETTS ASSOC. FOR PORTUGUESE SPEAKERS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION MASS IMMIGRATION & REFUGE ADVOCACY COALITION MERRIMACK VALLEY AHEC MERRIMACK VALLEY CRITICAL CARE CONSORTIUM MERRIMACK VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE MSPCC THE HEALTHY FAMILY INITIATIVE NEW ENGLAND ORGAN BANK NORTHEAST CENTER FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES NORTHEAST COALITION AGAINST TRAFFICKING NORTHEAST EMS NORTHEAST HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL ONELOWELL RADIUS NORTHWOOD SAINT MICHAELS SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS SOUTHBAY MENTAL HEALTH ST. JEANNE DARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ST. LOUIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ST. PATRICK EDUCATION CENTER ST. PATRICK PARISH THE LOWELL PLAN THE SALVATION ARMY UNITED TEEN EQUALITY CENTER UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL VNA OF GREATER LOWELL WESTFORD COUNCIL ON AGING WIC WOMEN WORKING WONDERS FUND YANKEE ALLIANCE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF GREATER LOWELL GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON BEHALF OF LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL (LGH), SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER (SMC) AND THE GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE (GLHA), A TEAM OF UMASS LOWELL RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY TO DISTINGUISH THE UNMET MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA ASSESSED INCLUDED THE COMMUNITIES OF LOWELL, BILLERICA, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBOROUGH AND WESTFORD. THE STUDY HAD TWO OBJECTIVES: 1. MEET STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS THAT THE TWO HOSPITALS CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT EVERY THREE YEARS 2. CONDUCT A STUDY THAT WOULD PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR THE GLHA AND ITS PARTNERS, INCLUDING LGH AND SMC, IN WORKING TO BUILD CONSENSUS ON THE AREAS HEALTH NEEDS AND PLAN COORDINATED ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE AREAS RESIDENTS. | FORM 990 SCHEDULE H, PART VI, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
| PART VI, LINE 3 | 1. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS POSTED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL. 2. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FREE CARE IS INCLUDED WITH ALL PATIENT STATEMENTS THAT ARE MAILED. 3. INPATIENT INFORMATION PACKAGE PROVIDES INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 4. AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION PATIENTS ARE ADVISED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 5. ALL PATIENTS CLASSIFIED AS SELF-PAY WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY WILL BE SCREENED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY. | |
| PART VI, LINE 4 | FORM 990 SCHEDULE H, PART VI, SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION 4. COMMUNITY INFORMATION - SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS A NONPROFIT, FULL SERVICE, ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SERVING GREATER LOWELL SINCE 1839. A 157-BED LICENSED MEDICAL CENTER, SAINTS PROVIDES ADVANCED HEALTH SERVICES TO 315,000 RESIDENTS IN 25 TOWNS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, SAINTS DISCHARGED 8,856 INPATIENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 3.90 DAYS. TOTAL HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT VISITS AND PROCEDURES FOR FY 2011 ARE 226,583, OF WHICH 43,437 ARE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ENCOUNTERS; AND SAINTS SURGEONS PERFORMED OVER 1,339 INPATIENT AND 3,007 OUTPATIENT SURGERIES. WITH NEARLY 250 PHYSICIANS AND 1,100 EMPLOYEES, SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS WELL KNOWN FOR OUTSTANDING MEDICAL CARE AND PATIENT-CENTERED FACILITIES INCLUDING OUR CANCER CENTER, ORTHOPEDIC CENTER AND CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES. SAINTS OFFERS CONVENIENT COMMUNITY-BASED CARE AT SEVERAL AMBULATORY SITES AND IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 2001, SAINTS HAS PROVIDED THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY WITH OVER $26 MILLION DOLLARS IN FREE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, LOCAL SPONSORSHIPS AND EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM EFFORTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS WITH THE LEADING BOSTON ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS AND IS PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE TOP-RATED HOSPITALS IN MASSACHUSETTS ACCORDING TO THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. SAINTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR MISSION. APPROXIMATELY 35% OF LOWELLS POPULATION (105,167) IS DOCUMENTED AS BELONGING TO AN ETHNIC MINORITY. LOWELL HAS SIZABLE ASIAN (22%) AND HISPANIC (15.5%) POPULATIONS. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, LOWELL HAS EXPERIENCED A LARGE INFLUX OF BRAZILIAN, PORTUGUESE AND AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS. MANY OF THESE POPULATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, 34% OF LOWELL HOUSEHOLDS SPEAK A PRIMARY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME. 13% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE AN INCOME LESS THAN $10,000; 20% HAVE AN INCOME LESS THAN $15,000. (SOURCE: MASSCHIP CHNA HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS REPORT) A RECENT STUDY SPONSORED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION FOUND: 36.2% OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN, 33.9% OF HISPANIC, AND 21.8% OF AFRICAN RESPONDENTS IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA REPORTED BEING IN "FAIR OR POOR" HEALTH, IN CONTRAST TO ONLY 12.1% OF THE OVERALL POPULATION; 14.1% OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN RESPONDENTS, 17.5% OF AFRICAN RESPONDENTS AND 29.9% OF HISPANIC RESPONDENTS REPORTED BEING UNABLE TO SEE A DOCTOR BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY, AS OPPOSED TO 6.5% IN THE OVERALL POPULATION; ONLY 37.4% OF MINORITY RESPONDENTS REPORT EVER HAVING THEIR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL CHECKED, COMPARED TO 82.4% OF THE GENERAL POPULATION. ONLY 18.8% OF MINORITY RESPONDENTS OVER 65 REPORTED EVER RECEIVING A PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION, VS. 63.5% OF THE OVERALL POPULATION. IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION, SAINTS WORKS TO CONTINUE IDENTIFYING HEALTH NEEDS AND HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO EACH COMMUNITY IN GREATER LOWELL, AS WELL AS MAINTAINS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WITHIN GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITIES. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS TO CARE, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ENROLL INDIVIDUALS IN APPROPRIATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, PROVIDES REFERRALS TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, AND PROMOTES CULTURAL AWARENESS OF BELIEFS, VALUES AND PRACTICES FOR SPECIFIC MINORITY POPULATIONS. ULTIMATELY, THE STAFF AT SAINTS AIMS TO RECOGNIZE A DECREASING TREND IN THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY WITHOUT A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO CARE, THUS INCREASING OVERALL ACCESS TO CARE, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE GREATER LOWELL POPULATION. | |
| PART VI, LINE 5 | EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE ESPECIALLY TO THE UNDERSERVED IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AT SAINTS. OUR INITIATIVE INCLUDES SEVERAL COMPONENTS: OUTREACH EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION, REFERRALS TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING HEALTH COVERAGE AND PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION MATERIALS, PROVIDE FOR OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BOARD AND ABILITY TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS WITH SURPLUS FUNDS. IDENTIFIED BARRIERS TO ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES INCLUDE: CULTURAL, ETHNIC, LINGUISTIC BARRIERS, RELIGIOUS BARRIERS, FINANCIAL BARRIERS, BARRIERS TO INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS TO CARE AND LACK OF PROGRAMS/SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS. SHORT TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: -EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE TARGETED MINORITY POPULATIONS TO THE BENEFITS OF PREVENTATIVE CARE. -IDENTIFY MEMBERS OF TARGET POPULATIONS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING HEALTH CARE SERVICES. -PROVIDE PHYSICIAN REFERRAL AND FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ACCESS TO A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. -PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE/LACK THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. -PROVIDE SERVICES IN A TRUSTING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH INTERPRETERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED TO COMMUNICATE IN THE PARTICIPANTS NATIVE LANGUAGES. -TRANSLATE INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INTO THE LANGUAGES OF THE TARGETED POPULATIONS. LONG TERM GOALS AND OUTCOMES: -CREATE A "MEDICAL HOME" MODEL FOR RESIDENTS, FOCUSING ON UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES -WORKING WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, DECREASE TOBACCO USE RATE WITHIN CHNA-10 -INCREASE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AROUND CHRONIC DISEASE (COPD, HEART DISEASE, DIABETES) -DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION TOOL TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENT AND AREAS FOR FUTURE PROGRAMMING. -INCREASE OVERALL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT STATISTICS, PER ETHNIC COMMUNITY. -INCREASE HEALTHCARE LITERACY IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS | |
| PART VI, LINE 6 | SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF GREATER LOWELL AND THE MERRIMACK VALLEY BY MAKING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE RIGHT IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE ARE PROUD OF THE RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE BUILT WITH AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS WE DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO MEET THE SPECIFIC HEALTH NEEDS OF THE POPULATIONS THEY SERVE. FROM OUR WALK-IN CENTERS AND PRIMARY CARE OFFICES TO OUR FREE WORKSHOPS, HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS, SAINTS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY. | |
| STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT | MA, | 990 SCHEDULE H, PART VI |
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| Records Maintained | true | RecordsMaintained |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (4 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | EIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipient | IRC SectionIRCSection | Amount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant | Amount Of Non Cash AssistanceAmountOfNonCashAssistance | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant | Method Of ValuationMethodOfValuation | Description Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF LOWELL | ||||||||||
| ONE UNIVERSITY AVE | LOWELL | MA | 01854 | 042607130 | 115 | 10000 | 0 | SEE PART IV | ||
| GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ||||||||||
| 131 MERRIMACK STREET | LOWELL | MA | 01852 | 043258590 | 501(C)(6) | 7625 | 0 | SEE PART IV | ||
| HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 8731 | LOWELL | MA | 01853 | 042103790 | 501(C)(3) | 7000 | 0 | SEE PART IV | ||
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COLL OF AMERICA | ||||||||||
| 1600 OSGOOD ST | NORTH ANDOVER | MA | 01845 | 020489746 | 501(C)(3) | 0 | 17140 | SEE PART IV | FMV | MED EQUIP |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants | 2 | TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants |
| Total Nbr Of Other Organizations | 2 | TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations |
Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV (2 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|
| Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 | 1. DOCUMENTATION OF PURPOSE WITH WRITTEN MATERIALS RECEIVED FROM GRANTEE OR RECEIVING ORGANIZATION AT INITIAL CONTACT IS FILED WITH CHECK REQUEST; 2. PERSONAL CONTACT TO THE INSTITUTION WITH ANY QUESTIONS TO CLARIFY USE OF FUNDS BY VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS; 3. ATTENDANCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE FUNCTION BY A MEMBER OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OR DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE; 4. RECEIPT OF THANK YOU LETTER BY GRANTEE OR ORGANIZATION, AFTER THE EVENT, DOCUMENTING USE OF THE FUNDS. |
| Part II, Line 1 | (H)UNIVERSITY OF LOWELL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME WELL PREPARED FOR TODAYS WORKFORCE. (H)SUPPORT TO GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; THE MISSION OF THE CHAMBER IS TO PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT UNIFIED VOICE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE GROWTH OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITIES WHICH IT SERVES AND TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS CAN WORK TO IMPROVE THE AREAS BUSINESS CLIMATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. (H)HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH DONATION TO SUPPORT THE CHURCHS RESTORATION FUND. (H)INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COLLABORATIVE OF AMERICA PROVIDES DONATED EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES TO IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH HUMANITARIAN DONATION BY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Severance Payment | true | SeverancePayment |
| Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan | false | SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan |
| Equity Based Comp Arrangement | false | EquityBasedCompArrangement |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org | false | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg |
| Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs | false | CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs |
| Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org | false | CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg |
| Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs | false | CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | false | AnyNonFixedPayments |
| Initial Contract Exception | false | InitialContractException |
Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (11 entries)
| Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrg | Comp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgs | Bonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrg | Bonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgs | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrg | Other Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgs | Deferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrg | Deferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgs | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg | Nontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrg | Total Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgs | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrg | Comp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Guimond | |||||||||||||
| 409444 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17783 | 0 | 427227 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ROBERT COCHRANE | |||||||||||||
| 185291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16299 | 0 | 201590 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JUDY CASAGRANDE | |||||||||||||
| 316304 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16697 | 0 | 333001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HELENE THIBODEAU | |||||||||||||
| 190896 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17232 | 0 | 208128 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RICHARD MA MD | |||||||||||||
| 423680 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15954 | 0 | 439634 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SIVASUBRAMANIAN RAMYA | |||||||||||||
| 263796 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2020 | 0 | 265816 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GABRIELE SOUTHGATE | |||||||||||||
| 261863 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16178 | 0 | 278041 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SANJAY BASU | |||||||||||||
| 250792 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16476 | 0 | 267268 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FRANK G BASILE | |||||||||||||
| 239090 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17803 | 0 | 256893 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MICHAEL GULEY | |||||||||||||
| 592658 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15163 | 0 | 607821 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEPHEN O'CONNOR | |||||||||||||
| 266611 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16602 | 0 | 283213 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | Part I, Line 4A | Identifier |
| Explanation | MICHAEL GULEY, FORMER CEO/PRESIDENT RECIEVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS OF SALARY AND BENEFITS IN FY2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $525,663. THE PERIOD COVERRED BY THE SEVERANCE PLAN WAS 24 MONTHS, MAY 2010 - MAY 2012. PART I, QUESTION 3. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS A MEMBER OF SAINTS HEALTH SYSTEM (HEALTH SYSTEM). THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/PRESIDENT IS ESTABLISHED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM, THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE HEALTH SYSTEM BYLAWS: 5.4. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST FIVE (5) TRUSTEES, INCLUDING FOUR (4) TRUSTEES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (NONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A PERSON PROVIDING A MATERIAL AMOUNT OF SERVICES, OTHER THAN AS AN UNCOMPENSATED VOLUNTEER, TO OR ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES), AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MEMBERS. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDE: (1) MONITORING CURRENT NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL TRENDS IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY; (2) RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES A COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE-WIDE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STRATEGY, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A FRAMEWORK FOR THE CORPORATION; (3) PERIODICALLY REVIEWING THE COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STRATEGY, INCLUDING HOW THE CORPORATION SHOULD POSITION ITSELF WITHIN THE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AND MAKING APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; (4) IN RESPONSE TO THE CONCLUSIONS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ANNUAL EVALUATION PROCESS, RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ANNUAL BENEFITS PACKAGE; AND (5) REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE SENIOR MANAGERS IF THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE OVERALL CORPORATE STRATEGY. | Explanation |
Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK
Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI
Issuer Name IssuerName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITY AUTH | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer EIN | 042456011 | IssuerEIN |
| Date Issued | 2006-09-16 | DateIssued |
| Issue Price | 3000000 | IssuePrice |
| Description Of Purpose | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FINANCING | DescriptionOfPurpose |
| Defeased | false | Defeased |
| On Behalf Of Issuer | false | OnBehalfOfIssuer |
| Pool Financing | false | PoolFinancing |
Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Proceeds | 3000000 | TotalProceeds |
| Working Capital Expenditures | 3000000 | WorkingCapitalExpenditures |
| Year Of Subst Completion | 2006 | YearOfSubstCompletion |
| Current Refunding | false | CurrentRefunding |
| Advance Refunding | false | AdvanceRefunding |
| Final Allocation Made | true | FinalAllocationMade |
| Adequate Books And Recds Maintaind | true | AdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind |
Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Owning Bond Financed Property | false | OwningBondFinancedProperty |
| Any Lease Arrangements | false | AnyLeaseArrangements |
| Mngment Cntrct Bond Financd Prprty | false | MngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty |
| Any Research Agreements | false | AnyResearchAgreements |
| Prcntge Prvt Business Use By Others | 0.00000 | PrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers |
| Percentage Of Prvt Business Re UBI | 0.00000 | PercentageOfPrvtBusinessReUBI |
| Total Private Business Use | 0.00000 | TotalPrivateBusinessUse |
| Post Issuance Compliance Procdrs | false | PostIssuanceComplianceProcdrs |
Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form8038 T Filed | false | Form8038TFiled |
| Variable Rate Issue | false | VariableRateIssue |
| Hedge Identified In Books And Recds | false | HedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds |
| Gross Proceeds Invested In GIC | false | GrossProceedsInvestedInGIC |
| Exception To Rebate | false | ExceptionToRebate |
Form990 Schedule K Part V Form990ScheduleKPartV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: | Identifier |
| Explanation | (A) ISSUER NAME: MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITY AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FINANCING PART VI, LINE 1, ARBITRAGE IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT NO FORM 8038-T, ARBITRAGE REBATE, IS REQUIRED. | Explanation |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (3 entries)
| RelationshipRelationship | Amount Of TransactionAmountOfTransaction | Description Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransaction | Sharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY CAMPBELL | |||
| BOARD MEMBER | 126608 | THE MEDICAL | false |
| MARK O'NEIL | |||
| BOARD MEMBER | 91632 | PRESIDENT | false |
| DORIS PLISKIN MD | |||
| PHYSICIAN & BOARD MEMBER | 64800 | SAINTS MEDICAL | false |
Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS | Identifier |
| Explanation | (A) NAME OF PERSON: GARY CAMPBELL (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: BOARD MEMBER (C) AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ 126,608. (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: THE MEDICAL CENTER LEASES REAL ESTATE THROUGH MILK STREET ASSOCIATES. PRINCIPALS OF MILK STREET ASSOCIATES INCLUDES FAMILY OF GARY CAMPBELL, A BOARD MEMBER. (E) SHARING OF ORGANIZATION REVENUES? = NO (A) NAME OF PERSON: MARK ONEIL (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: BOARD MEMBER (C) AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ 91,632. (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: PRESIDENT, LOWELL PUBLISHING CO. LOWELL PUBLISHING PROVIDES ADVERTISING TO SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER. (E) SHARING OF ORGANIZATION REVENUES? = NO (A) NAME OF PERSON: DORIS PLISKIN, MD (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: PHYSICIAN AND BOARD MEMBER FOR SAINTS HEALTH SERVICES, INC (C) AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ 64,800. (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER LEASES MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE THROUGH AWAC REALTY TRUST. DORIS PLISKIN IS A PRINCIPAL OF AWAC REALTY TRUST. (E) SHARING OF ORGANIZATION REVENUES? = NO | Explanation |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 | DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION CONT: HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED. FORM 990, PART III PROGRAM SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS A NONPROFIT, FULL SERVICE, ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SERVING GREATER LOWELL SINCE 1839. A 157-BED LICENSED MEDICAL CENTER, SAINTS PROVIDES ADVANCED HEALTH SERVICES TO 315,000 RESIDENTS IN 25 TOWNS. IN FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2011, SAINTS DISCHARGED 6,545 INPATIENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 3.90 DAYS. TOTAL HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT VISITS FOR FY 2011 ARE ESTIMATED AT 230,219, OF WHICH 43,437 ARE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ENCOUNTERS; AND SAINTS SURGEONS PERFORMED OVER 1,339 INPATIENT AND 3,007 OUTPATIENT SURGERIES. WITH NEARLY 300 PHYSICIANS AND 1,100 EMPLOYEES, SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS WELL KNOWN FOR OUTSTANDING MEDICAL CARE AND PATIENT-CENTERED FACILITIES INCLUDING OUR CANCER CENTER, ORTHOPEDIC CENTER AND CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES. SAINTS OFFERS CONVENIENT COMMUNITY-BASED CARE AT SEVERAL AMBULATORY SITES AND IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 2001, SAINTS HAS PROVIDED THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY WITH OVER $26 MILLION DOLLARS IN FREE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, LOCAL SPONSORSHIPS AND EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM EFFORTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS WITH THE LEADING BOSTON ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS AND IS PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE TOP-RATED HOSPITALS IN MASSACHUSETTS ACCORDING TO THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. SAINTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED, IN ACCORDANCE TO OUR MISSION. COMMUNITY BENEFITS MISSION STATEMENT IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF UNDERSERVED GREATER LOWELL (CHNA-10) RESIDENTS THROUGH A PROACTIVE RESPONSE TO MULTIFACETED HEALTHCARE NEEDS; WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON PREVENTION, FOLLOW-UP CARE, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, SAINTS IS COMMITTED TO TREATING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND COMPASSION. OUR PREDECESSOR HOSPITALS, ST. JOSEPH'S AND ST. JOHN'S, WERE FOUNDED TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY, AND IN KEEPING WITH THIS MISSION, SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL MEANS. ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT RESULTS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PROVIDED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, THE LOWELL/LAWRENCE AREA REPORTED A HIGHER RATE THAN THE STATEWIDE RATE, OF INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERING THEMSELVES IN FAIR OR POOR OVERALL HEALTH, ESPECIALLY AMONG IMMIGRANT GROUPS. EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE, ESPECIALLY TO THE UNDERSERVED, IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AT SAINTS. OUR INITIATIVE INCLUDES SEVERAL COMPONENTS: OUTREACH EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION, REFERRALS TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING HEALTH COVERAGE AND PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION MATERIALS, SERVICES AND CARE. IDENTIFIED BARRIERS TO ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES INCLUDE: CULTURAL, ETHNIC, LINGUISTIC BARRIERS, RELIGIOUS BARRIERS, FINANCIAL BARRIERS, BARRIERS TO INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS TO CARE AND LACK OF PROGRAMS/SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS. SHORT-TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: -EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE TARGETED MINORITY POPULATIONS TO THE BENEFITS OF PREVENTATIVE CARE. -IDENTIFY MEMBERS OF TARGET POPULATIONS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING HEALTH CARE SERVICES. -PROVIDE PHYSICIAN REFERRAL AND FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ACCESS TO A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. -PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE/LACK THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. -PROVIDE SERVICES IN A TRUSTING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH INTERPRETERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED TO COMMUNICATE IN THE PARTICIPANTS' NATIVE LANGUAGES. -TRANSLATE INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INTO THE LANGUAGES OF THE TARGETED POPULATIONS. LONG-TERM GOALS AND OUTCOMES: -CREATE A "MEDICAL HOME" MODEL FOR RESIDENTS, FOCUSING ON UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES -WORKING WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, DECREASE TOBACCO USE RATE WITHIN CHNA-10 -INCREASE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AROUND CHRONIC DISEASE (COPD, HEART DISEASE, DIABETES) -DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION TOOL TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENT AND AREAS FOR FUTURE PROGRAMMING -INCREASE OVERALL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT STATISTICS, PER ETHNIC COMMUNITY -INCREASE HEALTHCARE LITERACY IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER ORIGINATED IN THE EARLY 1800'S WHEN OUR PREDECESSOR HOSPITALS, ST. JOHN'S AND ST. JOSEPH'S, WERE ESTABLISHED TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF LOWELL'S MILL WORKERS AND IMMIGRANTS. TODAY, SAINTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN KEEPING WITH THE CATHOLIC MISSION OF CARING. THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMITTEE, DEVELOPED IN 1995, ASSESSES HEALTH INDICATORS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY AND CHNA-10 TO ENSURE THAT OUR SERVICES REFLECT EVER-CHANGING NEEDS. STATE DPH HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS ARE REVIEWED CONTINUOUSLY, AS WELL AS DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (YANKEE ALLIANCE) WITH INPUT FROM PATIENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SAINTS IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY. TO THIS END, WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE BASED ON THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY OUR COMMUNITY. WE PLACE STRONG EMPHASIS ON THE NEED FOR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OUR COMMUNITY EFFORTS ARE ON-GOING, ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE FREE HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AND INCREASED ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED. TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHAIRPERSON SENIOR MANAGEMENT MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTOR, CARING WELL INSTITUTE DIRECTOR, OUTREACH SERVICES DIRECTOR, CARDIOLOGY & CLINICS DIRECTOR, CANCER CENTER ADMINISTRATOR, PHYSICIAN NETWORK DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, SECURITY PASTORAL CARE (CHAPLAIN) MARKETING ASST DIRECTOR PHARMACY DIRECTOR, DIALYSIS OUTREACH SPECIALIST (KHMER) INTERPRETER SERVICES COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT TEAM MEETS QUARTERLY TO REVIEW PROGRESS. THE TEAM MEETS WHENEVER A NEED ARISES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE HOW IT WILL BE MET. ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLANNING IS DONE WITH THE TEAM, PRESENTED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT, APPROVED AND THEN MADE PUBLIC VIA THE SMC WEBSITE. COMMUNITY BENEFIT PARTNERS ALTERNATIVE HOUSE EMERGENCY WOMEN'S SERVICES AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AMERICAN RED CROSS (MERRIMACK VALLEY) CAMBODIAN MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION CITY OF LOWELL GANG TASK FORCE COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INC (CTI) D'YOUVILLE SENIOR CARE CENTER DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ELDER SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY NURSES CARE PREVENTION PROGRAM GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREATER LOWELL CISM TEAM GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GREATER LOWELL YMCA GREENHALGE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LOWELL LOWELL BOARD OF HEALTH LOWELL CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LOWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT LOWELL SENIOR CENTER LOWELL WOMEN'S WEEK MARCH OF DIMES MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION MERRIMACK VALLEY AHEC MERRIMACK VALLEY CRITICAL CARE CONSORTIUM MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHEAST CENTER FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES NORTHEAST EMS NORTHEAST HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL SOUTHBAY MENTAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL VNA OF GREATER LOWELL WIC YANKEE ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT THROUGHOUT SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER'S STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS GAPS IN HEALTH SERVICES. DATA COLLECTED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM/PLAN INCLUDES AN INVENTORY OF ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE HOSPITAL, AS WELL AS AN ANALYSIS OF DATA PROFILED THE HEALTH STATUS AND HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL POPULATION BASED ON: HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010/2020 REPORT MASSCHIP INSTANT TOPICS PATIENT DIAGNOSTIC DATA (DRG, DEMOGRAPHICS) SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER MARKET RESEARCH REQUESTS FOR SERVICES PATIENT AND CAREGIVER SURVEYS PHYSICIAN SURVEYS CLINICIAN REPORTS KAISER STUDIES INPUT FROM LOCAL IMMIGRANT/CULTURAL ADVOCACY AGENCIES PROGRAM SPECIFIC EVALUATIONS COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS POPULATION SPECIFIC SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS ONE ON ONE RESIDENT/PATIENT INTERVIEWS CITY OF LOWELL OVERVIEW THE CITY OF LOWELL WAS FOUNDED IN 1820 AS A PLANNED INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY ALONG THE BANKS OF THE MERRIMACK RIVER WHOSE ECONOMY WAS BASED ON TEXTILE MANUFACTURING. BY THE 1850S, IT HAD BECOME THE LARGEST INDUSTRIAL CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN NEW ENGLAND. MUCH OF THE POPULATION GROWTH IN LOWELL WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO IMMIGRATION, WITH NEW RESIDENTS COMING FROM MANY PARTS OF EUROPE AND FRENCH-SPEAKING CANADA, CREATING AN ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY. DURING THIS PERIOD, LOWELL SERVED AS A REGIONAL ECONOMIC ENGINE, PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WHICH RETAINED A LARGELY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY INTO THE EARLY 1900S. BY THE 1920S, HOWEVER, LOWELL HAD GONE INTO ECONOMIC DECLINE AS THE U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY MOVED SOUTH, AND BY THE END OF THE 1950S ALL OF THE TEXTILE MILLS HAD CLOSED. IN THE 1970S, WANG LABORATORIES LOCATED ITS HEADQUARTERS IN THE CITY AND SPURRED A TEMPORARY ECONOMIC REVIVAL, WHICH COLLAPSED WHEN THE COMPANY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN 1992. WHILE THE URBAN CORE HAS BEEN REDEVELOPED AS A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, WITH FORMER TEXTILE MILLS BEING REHABILITATED AS CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENTS, LOWELL LACKS A STRONG INDUSTRIAL BASE. IN A LARGE MEASURE, THE EMERGENCE OF A HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL ECONOMIC BASE IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COINCIDED WITH A DECENTRALIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN PLANNING, WITH MANY NEW BUSINESSES LOCATING OUTSIDE CITY CENTERS, ALONG TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS (E.G., ROUTES 128 AND 495). WHILE LOWELL STILL PROVIDES REGIONAL SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE IN THE SMALLER COMMUNITIES-HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT-MUCH OF THE AREA'S RECENT JOB GROWTH HAS COME FROM THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN NEARBY TOWNS SUCH AS BILLERICA, CHELMSFORD, TEWKSBURY, AND WESTFORD. IN THE 1980S, THE CITY OF LOWELL WAS DESIGNATED AS A REFUGEE AND RESETTLEMENT AREA FOR CAMBODIANS IN THE WAKE OF THE ATROCITIES COMMITTED BY THE KHMER ROUGE REGIME. TODAY, LOWELL IS HOME TO THE SECOND LARGEST CAMBODIAN POPULATION WITHIN THE U.S. IN ADDITION, MANY OF THE AMENITIES THAT HAD SERVED PREVIOUS GENERATIONS OF LOWELL IMMIGRANTS, SUCH AS PLENTIFUL RENTAL HOUSING AND A HIGH GEOGRAPHIC DENSITY OF RETAIL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES CONTINUE TO ATTRACT IMMIGRANTS. IN THE 2000 CENSUS, MORE THAN ONE IN FIVE LOWELL RESIDENTS WAS FOREIGN BORN. CONTRASTED WITH THE PREDOMINANTLY NORTHERN AND WESTERN EUROPEAN IMMIGRATION DURING THE CITY'S MANUFACTURING HEYDAY, RECENT FIGURES SHOW THAT THE FOREIGN BORN IN LOWELL TODAY HAVE MORE DIVERSE ORIGINS. IN 2000, APPROXIMATELY HALF OF ALL LOWELL IMMIGRANTS WERE ASIAN, NEARLY A QUARTER FROM LATIN AMERICA, 16 PERCENT FROM EUROPE (WITH MANY ARRIVING FROM PORTUGAL), AND APPROXIMATELY SIX PERCENT FROM AFRICA. WITH THEIR ARRIVAL, THESE IMMIGRANTS HAVE ALSO ALTERED THE SERVICE ENVIRONMENT, WTIH SOME HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, NOTABLY THE LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, ADAPTING THEIR SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH IDIOSYNCRATIC CULTURAL AND HEALTH NEEDS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SERVICES IN AN INCREASING NUMBER OF LANGUAGES. IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING IN LOWELL TODAY ARE GREETED WITH A STARKLY DIFFERENT ECONOMIC REALITY THAN THOSE ARRIVING DURING THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. THERE ARE ESSENTIALLY NO MANUFACTURING JOBS REMAINING IN LOWELL, AND THE MAJORITY OF JOBS IN THE NEW HIGH TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUIRE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. AS A RESULT, MOST JOBS AVAILABLE TO NEW IMMIGRANTS WITHOUT AN ADVANCED EDUCATION ARE SERVICE JOBS, MANY OF WHICH DO NOT PAY A LIVING WAGE. LOWELL HAS THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE AREA (11.5%), AND A POVERTY RATE 16.1%) THREE TIMES THAT OF TYNGSBOROUGH (4.7%) AND TEN TIMES THAT OF WESTFORD (1.6%). THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING LOWELL HAVE ATTRACTED FAR FEWER IMMIGRANTS, WITH IMMIGRANTS ACCOUNTING FOR JUST THREE TO SEVEN PERCENT OF THEIR POPULATIONS. OF THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA, ONLY WESTFORD HAS A HIGHER PROPORTION FOREIGN BORN (12.6%), BUT THESE IMMIGRANTS ARE PREDOMINANTLY WELL EDUCATED AND DRAWN TO THE TOWN'S HIGH TECHNOLOGY JOBS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | WHILE LOWELL IS NO LONGER THE ECONOMIC CENTER THAT IT ONCE WAS, LOWELL IS STILL A CULTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CENTER FOR THE REGION. IT IS HOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, MIDDLESEX COLLEGE AND THE LOWELL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, AS WELL AS TWO HOSPITALS, SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT COURTS, THE MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATER, THE LOWELL AUDITORIUM, THE TSONGAS CENTER AND LALACHEUR STADIUM. IN 2008, THE GREATER LOWELL AREA, AS DEFINED HEREIN, HAD A POPULATION OF 264,000 RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED 97,000 PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF LOWELL ALONE. THUS, THE CITY OF LOWELL ITSELF ACCOUNTS FOR LESS THAN 40 PERCENT OF THE AREA'S POPULATION. FOUR OTHER COMMUNITIES-BILLERICA, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT AND TEWKSBURY-EACH HAVE A POPULATION OF NEARLY 30,000 OR MORE. WE ALSO SEE FROM TABLE 1 THAT THE CITY OF LOWELL DIFFERS FROM ITS SUBURBAN NEIGHBORS IN IMPORTANT RESPECTS-A GREATER PERCENTAGE NON-HISPANIC WHITE, A GREATER PERCENTAGE FOREIGN BORN AND A HIGHER POVERTY RATE. LOWELL'S CURRENT POPULATION IS MUCH THE SAME AS WHAT IT WAS IN 1900, WHEREAS THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES IN PROXIMITY TO LOWELL HAVE SEEN DRAMATIC POPULATION INCREASES. MANY RESIDENTS OF THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES HAVE DEEP ROOTS IN THE CITY OF LOWELL ITSELF. TARGETED NEEDS AREAS -ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE/MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED -CHRONIC DISEASE -CANCER CARE -CARDIAC DISEASE -DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ANTI-BULLYING INTIATIVES -SUBSTANCE ABUSE -SMOKING CESSATION -HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION/MENTORSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR LOW-INCOME LOCAL YOUNG WOMEN AGE 7-17 SAINTS IS A PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL GIRLS INC. CHAPTER, PROVIDING GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO PRIMARILY HAIL FROM LOW-INCOME, SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLDS IN GREATER LOWELL. GIRLS INC. PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN IDENTIFIED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS (MUA) WITHIN LOWELL (THE ACRE, DOWNTOWN, CENTRAVILLE AND THE LOWER HIGHLANDS). GIRLS INC PROVIDES AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR GIRLS AT HIGH RISK OF DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE, SEX AT AN EARLY AGE, SMOKING, DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL, AND OTHER HEALTH/QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GIRLS INC. AS WELL AS PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT. FROM JUNE 1, 2011 - AUGUST 28, 2011, 2 SAINTS STAFF MEMBERS OFFERED A WEEKLY FUN AND FIT WALKING PROGRAM FOR 15 GIRLS. EQUIPMENT DONATIONS - MATERIALS MANAGEMENT HEALTHY EATING/NUTRITION FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAINTS IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF GREATER LOWELL, PROVIDING A SUPPLY OF FOOD DONATIONS ON A MONTHLY BASIS AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM. CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS A FOOD PANTRY THAT IS OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY TO THURSDAY. IT SERVES, ON AVERAGE, 130 TO 200 HOUSEHOLDS/FAMILIES PER WEEK. CLIENTS CAN GO FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS. ON AVERAGE THEY SERVE 200-230 FAMILIES, PER WEEK. ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL, LOW-INCOME & REFUGEE FAMILIES THE GREENHALGE AND MCAVINNUE SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS ST. PATRICK'S, ST. MARGARET'S AND IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOLS ARE LOCATED WITHIN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, WHERE 90% OF RESIDENTS ARE ETHNIC MINORITIES OR RECENTLY RESETTLED, AND LOW-INCOME REFUGEES. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS ARE FROM BURMA, BHUTAN, NEPAL, AND IRAQ, THE CONGO, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM AND VARIOUS LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES. SAINTS STAFF PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OVER 50 FAMILIES, ANNUALLY, EACH CHRISTMAS. GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON BEHALF OF LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL (LGH), SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER (SMC) AND THE GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE (GLHA), A TEAM OF UMASS LOWELL RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY TO DISTINGUISH THE UNMET MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA ASSESSED INCLUDED THE COMMUNITIES OF LOWELL, BILLERICA, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBOROUGH AND WESTFORD. THE STUDY HAD TWO OBJECTIVES. ONE OBJECTIVE WAS TO MEET STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS THAT THE TWO HOSPITALS CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT EVERY THREE YEARS. THE SECOND, ULTIMATELY MORE IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE WAS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT WOULD PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR THE GLHA AND ITS PARTNERS,INCLUDING LGH AND SMC, IN WORKING TO BUILD CONSENSUS ON THE AREA'S HEALTH NEEDS AND PLAN COORDINATED ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE AREA'S RESIDENTS. INFORMATION FOR THIS REPORT WAS COLLECTED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, IN THREE DIFFERENT WAYS: (1) A WEB-BASED SURVEY, (2) FOCUS GROUP AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS, AND (3) A REVIEW OF PUBLICLY COLLECTED HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS. THE WEB-BASED SURVEY WAS AVAILABLE TO ALL ADULTS RESIDING WITHIN THE STUDY AREA. IT WAS DESIGNED TO ELICIT PUBLIC FEEDBACK ABOUT THE HEALTH SERVICES IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA, AND INCLUDED BOTH FORCED ANSWER MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING PEOPLE TO STATE WHAT THEY PERCEIVED TO BE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE AREA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. OF THE 153 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WHO RESPONDED, THE MAJORITY WERE WHITE (88%), WOMEN (76%), AND AGED 31 TO 65 (78%). THESE INDIVIDUALS REPORTED HAVING GOOD ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AS 88% HAD SEEN THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN IN THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS. MORE THAN 50 GREATER LOWELL PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOCUS GROUPS AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS-INCLUDING SCHOOL NURSES, HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES, TOWN MANAGERS AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THE COUNCILS ON AGING, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE ASKED TO SPEAK TO THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE AREA'S HEALTH SYSTEM AND SUGGEST CHANGES TO IMPROVE IT. THE HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA AVAILABLE WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA WAS THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED, FOCUSING SUBSTANTIALLY ON THE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS INDICATED FROM THE PERSONAL AND FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS, AS WELL AS THE WEB-BASED SURVEY. THESE DATA INDICATED THAT THE GREATER LOWELL AREA SAW A DOUBLING OF THE RATE OF MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITALIZATIONS BETWEEN 1989 AND 2006. IN ADDITION, LOWELL HAS SEEN INCREASES IN PROBLEMATIC ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND OPIATE-RELATED MORTALITY. THE EXPERIENCE IN THE LOWELL AREA WAS ALSO COMPARED, AS APPROPRIATE, WITH THE STATEWIDE EXPERIENCE. IN SO DOING, WE FOUND THAT THE USE OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES IN LOWELL IS 39% HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE MOST RECENT DATA AVAILABLE, 2002 THROUGH 2005. WHEN RELIABLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE, WE ADDITIONALLY EXAMINED THE COMPARATIVE EXPERIENCE OF DIFFERENT DEMOGRAPHIC SUBGROUPS. THE MORTALITY RATE AMONG ASIAN AMERICANS IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA, FOR EXAMPLE, WAS NEARLY TWICE AS HIGH AS THE MASSACHUSETTS AVERAGE FOR THIS GROUP. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON HEALTHCARE CONCERNS VOICED BY VARIOUS STUDY RESPONDENTS, THE DATA ANALYSIS ALSO INDICATED OTHER IMPORTANT FINDINGS, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THAT THE PROPORTION OF INDIVIDUALS IN LOWELL WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY BETWEEN 2000 AND 2008. THE LARGER STUDY FOUND CONSISTENT THEMES WITH REGARD TO THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE GREATER LOWELL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND GENERATED VARIOUS SUGGESTIONS. THESE FINDINGS ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW IN THREE SECTIONS-STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTIONS. STRENGTHS -CONVENIENT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE -A STRONG HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, NAMELY, SMC, LGH, THE LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (LCHC), AND THE AREA HEALTH DEPARTMENTS -A MATURE HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM/STRONG ELDERLY HEALTH SERVICES -A GROWING AWARENESS OF THE COMMUNITY'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY ALLOWING PROVIDERS, BUT ESPECIALLY LCHC, TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE CARE -SUSTAINED IMPROVEMENTS OVER TIME IN IMPORTANT HEALTH OUTCOMES SUCH AS MORTALITY AND TEEN PREGNANCY -A SHARP DECREASE IN INFANT MORTALITY |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | WEAKNESSES -INSUFFICIENT ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE RESOURCES, LEADING TO OVERUSE OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS -WOEFULLY INADEQUATE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES -INSUFFICIENT RESOURCES FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITIES -COMPETITION, RATHER THAN COOPERATION, BETWEEN THE TWO HOSPITALS -INSUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE IDIOSYNCRATIC NEEDS OF A CULTURALLY, INCREASINGLY DIVERSE POPULATION -LOW HEALTH STATUS LEVELS FOR SOME, COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE STATE (E.G., A MUCH HIGHER AGE-ADJUSTED DEATH RATE FOR NON-HISPANIC WHITES) -RECENT DETERIORATION IN HEALTH OUTCOMES-BINGE DRINKING, INCREASED ASTHMA HOSPITALIZATION, INCREASED OPIOID DEATHS, INCREASED TEENAGE PREGNANCY -DESPITE HEALTHCARE REFORM, A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF LOWELL RESIDENTS UNINSURED SUGGESTIONS -ASKING THE TWO HOSPITALS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER IN PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION -DEVELOPING A COORDINATED SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING URGENT CARE AND AFTER-HOURS PRIMARY CARE SERVICES -ESTABLISHING A CLEARINGHOUSE OF PROVIDER INFORMATION. CONTINUE WORKING TO DISTINGUISH THE IDIOSYNCRATIC HEALTH NEEDS OF LOWELL'S ETHNIC, IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES DESPITE EVIDENT PROGRESS IN ASSESSING THE AREA'S UNMET HEALTH CARE NEEDS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO INDICATE AN IMPORTANT CAVEAT. OUR WEB-BASED SURVEY DID NOT INCLUDE A FULLY REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA. THOSE LESS LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WEB SURVEY, NOTABLY IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW LEVELS OF FORMAL EDUCATION, ARE NOT REPRESENTED IN THE DATA COLLECTED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS COMPARATIVELY LITTLE DATA AVAILABLE WITH WHICH TO DISTINGUISH THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME GROUPS. ALTHOUGH WE DID SPEAK WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH THESE DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS, WE READILY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SUCH PROXY REPORTS CANNOT FULLY REPLACE INFORMATION THAT MIGHT COME DIRECTLY FROM MEMBERS OF THESE GROUPS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND POPULATIONS IS NEEDED, AND WOULD CERTAINLY ENRICH OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE AREA'S UNMET MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS. WE NEVERTHELESS HOPE THAT THIS DOCUMENT CAN SERVE AS A STARTING POINT AND LEAD TO CONCRETE STEPS AND CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOG FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF ALL INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE (MULTI-CULTURAL) LOWELL'S MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED: 17.5% AFRICAN RESIDENTS UNABLE TO SEE A DOCTOR DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY; 29.9% HISPANIC RESIDENTS UNABLE TO SEE A DOCTOR DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY; ONLY 18% OF MINORITY GROUPS OLDER THAN 65 RECEIVED FLU VACCINES (VS. 63% OF OVERALL POPULATION). APPROXIMATELY 35% OF LOWELL'S POPULATION (105,167) IS DOCUMENTED AS BELONGING TO AN ETHNIC MINORITY. LOWELL HAS SIZABLE ASIAN (22%) AND HISPANIC (15.5%) POPULATIONS. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, LOWELL HAS EXPERIENCED A LARGE INFLUX OF BRAZILIAN, PORTUGUESE AND AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS. MANY OF THESE POPULATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, 34% OF LOWELL HOUSEHOLDS SPEAK A PRIMARY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME. 13% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE AN INCOME LESS THAN $10,000; 20% HAVE AN INCOME LESS THAN $15,000. (SOURCE: MASSCHIP CHNA HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS REPORT) THERE ARE CURRENTLY OVER 150 IRAQI CHILDREN WHO HAVE SETTLED IN LOWELL AS FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED REFUGEES. THE MAJORITY, AS REFUGEES, HAVE MASSHEALTH. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PROPER CLEARANCE AND IMMUNIZATIONS, CHILDREN NEED A COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL - CHILDREN CANNOT START SCHOOL WITHOUT IMUNIZATIONS. THE WAIT FOR APPOINTMENTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS IS APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS AT LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. ALL REFUGEES NEED COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE GREEN CARD PROCESS. PROGAMS INSTITUTED CAMBODIAN HEALTH PROGRAM - MONTHLY TB TESTING PERFORMED BY TB CLINIC MANAGER AT CAMBODIAN DAY CARE SITE. IMMUNIZATION EXPANSION PROGRAM - EXPAND IMMUNIZATION CLINIC HOURS TO MEET IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE NEED. REFUGEE HEALTH PROGRAM - COMPLETE BUSINESS PLAN AND APPLY FOR RFR TO ENHANCE HOURS OF IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, AS WELL AS REFUGEE HEALTH INITIATIVE, BASED ON NEED OF COMMUNITY, TO BETTER SERVE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN IN NEED OF TESTING/IMMUNIZATIONS TO ENTER THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. INCREASE HOURS OF IMMUNIZATION CLINIC TO PROVIDE SERVICES DAILY. IMEC - MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DONATES SURGICAL EQUIPMENT TO 3RD WORLD NATIONS EACH YEAR (EST. $30,000) PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITIES KIDS CAN'T FLY CAMPAIGN (CHILD SAFETY) FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF INJURY TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. 4,700 CHILDREN AGES 10 AND UNDER ARE INJURED EACH YEAR DUE TO WINDOW FALLS. THESE ARE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INJURIES THAT CAN BE PREVENTED THROUGH PROPER EDUCATION AND AVAILABILITY OF WINDOW GUARDS/STOPPERS. DUE TO THE CURRENT STATE OF THE ECONOMY, AND THE PROHIBITIVE COST OF WINDOW GUARDS ($30+ PER WINDOW; WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF LOWELL FAMILIES FALLING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE), A MINIMAL PERCENTAGE OF GREATER LOWELL HOMES ARE EQUIPPED TO PREVENT FALLS. THE KIDS CAN'T FLY CAMPAIGN SEEKS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND SAFETY AWARENESS, TARGETING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITHIN GREATER LOWELL THROUGH HEALTH FAIRS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRINTED MATERIALS (IN ALL MAJOR LANGUAGES), COMMUNITY SEMINARS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FREE WINDOW GUARDS AND WINDOW STOPPERS. WE WILL WORK WITH COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INC. (CTI), THE LOWELL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND WIC TO IDENTIFY FAMILIES IN NEED OF GUARDS. THE HOSPITALS, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AND TRINITY AMBULANCE WILL SERVE AS COMMUNITY EDUCATORS. SAINTS APPLIED WITH THE GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR A $250K GRANT TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM IN 2011-2013. SAINTS ALSO ASSISTED IN THE CREATION OF A PRINT BROCHURE TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT GREATER LOWELL. CHRONIC DISEASE - HEART DISEASE CORONARY HEART DISEASE MORTALITY RATE IS 75% HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE IN THE ASIAN COMMUNITY; MORTALITY RATE IS 75% HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE IN THE AMERICAN INDIAN/NON-HISPANIC; OVERALL, ASIAN MORTALITY RATE (45-64 YRS) IS 190% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE. CEREBROVASCULAR MORTALITY RATE MORTALITY RATE IS 128% HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE IN THE ASIAN COMMUNITY; MORTALITY RATE IS 88% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE IN BLACK/NON-HISPANIC COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS INITIATED FITNESS FOR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY SIX, 6-WEEK SESSIONS FEATURING YOGA, PILATES, RESIST-A-BANDS AND PHYSIO-BALLS. GOAL OF PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR STAMINA AS WELL AS PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND MUSCLE TONE, LOWERING BMI. GOAL = 20 PARTICIPANTS. CHRONIC DISEASE - DIABETES MORTALITY RATE = 189% HIGHER IN BLACK, NON-HISPANIC, AND 276% HIGHER IN HISPANIC; HOSPITALIZATION RATE (DUE TO DIABETES) = 215% HIGHER IN ASIAN POPULATIONS. THE PASO A PASO CLINICAL TRIAL (CDC) STATED IN 2003 THAT 50% OF ALL HISPANIC/LATIN AMERICAN CHILDREN BORN IN THE YEAR 2000 WILL DEVELOP DIABETES IN THEIR LIFETIME. |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | PROGRAMS INITIATED DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP THIS GROUP MEETS EVERY SECOND THURSDAY IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER FROM 6-7 PM. THE PURPOSE OF THE GROUP IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY WITH DIABETES I/II TO ESTABLISH A SUPPORT SYSTEM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS GAIN TIPS AND ADVICE ON BLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT, DIET AND EXERCISE. CHRONIC DISEASE - COPD/SMOKING CESSATION/LUNG CANCER SMOKING STATS SMOKING RATE IN LOWELL = 47% HIGHER THAN THE MA STATE RATE; HIGHEST RATE IN NEW ENGLAND; COPD MORTALITY RATE IN BLACK/NON-HISPANIC 65+ IS 103% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE; COPD MORTALITY RATE IN HISPANIC 65+ IS 227% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE. BRONCHUS/LUNG CANCER MORTALITY RATE IS 150% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE IN BLACK, NON-HISPANIC WOMEN; MORTALITY RATE IS 122% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE IN HISPANIC MALES. PROGRAMS INITIATED BREATHE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM THIS 4-WEEK COURSE CENTERED AROUND LEARNING BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, RELAXATION, EXHALE-INHALE, ATTITUDE, TIMING IS EVERYTHING, HEART AND SOUL, ENGAGE AND TAKE CONTROL TECHNIQUES TO COMBAT SMOKING. SMOKING CESSATION FOR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, AS WELL AS SMOKING PREVENTION EDUCATION TO 5TH GRADE STUDENTS AT THE STOKLOSA SCHOOL IN LOWELL, MA. CHRONIC DISEASE: COPD BETTER BREATHERS PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP OFFERS FREE, COMMUNITY- BASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC PULMONARY DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SUPPORT PEOPLE. PROGRAM RUNS MONTHLY, FOR 1 HOUR. OVERSEEN BY 1 RN AND 1 RT. GOAL = 10 PARTICIPANTS, INCREASED SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR COPD PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. CHNA SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - TOBACCO THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, AS WELL AS SMOKING PREVENTION EDUCATION TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. WOMEN'S HEALTH BREAST CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON CANCER AMONG AMERICAN WOMEN, EXCEPT FOR SKIN CANCERS. THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING INVASIVE BREAST CANCER AT SOME TIME IN A WOMAN'S LIFE IS A LITTLE LESS THAN 1 IN 8 (12%). THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S MOST RECENT ESTIMATES FOR BREAST CANCER IN THE UNITED STATES ARE FOR 2010: ABOUT 207,090 NEW CASES OF INVASIVE BREAST CANCER WILL BE DIAGNOSED IN WOMEN; ABOUT 54,010 NEW CASES OF CARCINOMA IN SITU (CIS) WILL BE DIAGNOSED (CIS IS NON-INVASIVE AND IS THE EARLIEST FORM OF BREAST CANCER). ABOUT 39,840 WOMEN WILL DIE FROM BREAST CANCER. AFTER INCREASING FOR MORE THAN 2 DECADES, FEMALE BREAST CANCER INCIDENCE RATES DECREASED BY ABOUT 2% PER YEAR FROM 1999 TO 2006. THIS DECREASE MAY BE DUE AT LEAST IN PART TO LESS USE OF HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) AFTER THE RESULTS OF THE WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE WERE PUBLISHED IN 2002. THIS STUDY LINKED HRT USE TO AN INCREASED RISK OF BREAST CANCER AND HEART DISEASES. BREAST CANCER IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATH IN WOMEN, EXCEEDED ONLY BY LUNG CANCER. THE CHANCE THAT BREAST CANCER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A WOMAN'S DEATH IS ABOUT 1 IN 35 (ABOUT 3%). DEATH RATES FROM BREAST CANCER HAVE BEEN DECLINING SINCE ABOUT 1990, WITH LARGER DECREASES IN WOMEN YOUNGER THAN 50. THESE DECREASES ARE BELIEVED TO BE THE RESULT OF EARLIER DETECTION THROUGH SCREENING AND INCREASED AWARENESS, AS WELL AS IMPROVED TREATMENT. PROGRAMS INITIATED WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP DURING THE 90 MINUTE SESSIONS, TOPICS REGARDING TREATMENT, SIDE EFFECTS, COPING, FEAR, SELF IMAGE, SURVIVORSHIP AND OTHER CONCERNS BROUGHT UP BY MEMBERS WILL BE DISCUSSED. PARTICIPATION GOAL: 10 CANCER CARE OVERALL CANCER MORTALITY RATE FOR HISPANIC (15-24 YRS) IS 169% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE; OVERALL CANCER MORTALITY RATE FOR BLACK/NON-HISPANIC (25-44 YRS) IS 157% HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE. PROSTATE CANCER: INCIDENCE IS 56% HIGHER IN BLACK, NON-HISPANIC MALE. COLON CANCER: MORTALITY RATE IS 192% HIGHER THAN STATE RATE IN BLACK, NON-HISPANIC; 282% IN ASIAN WOMEN. NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA: HIGHEST RATE IN BLACK NON-HISPANIC MALES (20.1 VS. 5.8), ASIAN MEN (11.9 VS. 4.1) AND HISPANIC MEN (9.8 VS. 2.5). (SOURCE: MASSCHIP; ACS) PROGRAMS INITIATED CANCER CENTER PROVIDES CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO PATIENTS/FAMILIES; PROVIDES HALLOWEEN PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND THANKSGIVING BASKETS FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENT FAMILIES EACH YEAR. SPINDLE FUND THE SPINDLE FUND (FUNDS DEDICATED TO DIRECT SERVICES/RESOURCES FOR CANCER CENTER PATIENTS) EXPENDED APPROXIMATELY $186,000 IN FY11 ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, LYMPHEDEMA SLEEVES, ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, WIGS, MEDICATIONS, BEREAVEMENT CARDS, THANK YOU CARDS, TRANSPORTATION, TREATMENT CHAIR, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, TELEVISIONS FOR WAITING ROOMS, MAGAZINES FOR WAITING ROOMS, DEMOULAS GIFT CERTIFICATES, SUPPLEMENT PATIENT CO-PAYS, INSURANCE PAYMENTS, SPECIALIZED CLOTHING, AND PERSONALIZED HUMIDIFIERS. "LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER" PROGRAMMING PROVIDED AT SAINTS CANCER CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, CLASSIC HAIR DESIGNS AND NEW ENGLAND HAIR ILLUSIONS. EACH PATIENT RECEIVED A MAKE-UP KIT FROM THE ACS. THE PROGRAM HELPS WOMEN IN ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT (CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION OR BIOTHERAPY) MANAGE THE APPEARANCE RELATED SIDE EFFECTS (HAIR LOSS, SKIN RASHES ETC.). THE PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM OF FEMALE CANCER PATIENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVES POPULATION RATE WAS CALCULATED BASED ON 2007 CITY POPULATION ESTIMATES BY THE US CENSUS. (WWW.CENSUS.GOV): -CAMBRIDGE: 279 TOTAL ASSAULTS POPULATION 101,388 -LAWRENCE: 843 TOTAL ASSAULTS POPULATION 70,055 -WORCESTER: 1371 TOTAL ASSAULTS POPULATION 173,966 -LOWELL: 1402 TOTAL ASSAULTS POPULATION 103,512 OF THE 1,402 DOMESTIC ASSAULTS THAT OCCURRED IN 2008, 80% HAVE BEEN SIMPLE ASSAULTS (N = 1123) AND 20% HAVE BEEN AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS (N = 279). COMPARED WITH THE ANNUAL STATISTICS FROM 2007, OVERALL DOMESTIC ASSAULTS INCREASED 1% IN 2008. AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS HAVE INCREASED BY 17% WHEN COMPARED TO 2007, HOWEVER, SIMPLE ASSAULTS DECREASED BY TWO PERCENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE VALUES, NAMELY RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY AND SACREDNESS OF LIFE, A COMMUNITY-WIDE ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAM WILL BE SPONSORED BY SAINTS, AND SAINTS WILL TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN LOCAL COLLABORATIONS SURROUNDING THIS TOPIC. IN 2010, THE NATION WITNESSED YOUTUBE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE STUDENTS ASSAULTING ONE ANOTHER. WE ALSO FOLLOWED THE SAD CASE OF PHOEBE PRINCE, A YOUNG MASSACHUSETTS GIRL BULLIED UNTIL SHE COMMITTED SUICIDE. BULLYING, ESPECIALLY FEMALE BULLYING IS AN EPIDEMIC THROUGHOUT THE NATION THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BY ALL PARTNERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE PROPERLY DEALT WITH. PROGRAMS INITIATED TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2011 AS PART OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK, GREATER LOWELL'S ANNUAL TAKE BACK THE NIGHT IS ORGANIZED IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE PURPOSE OF UNIFYING WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | BULLY PROOFING OUR TEENS - A PRIMER FOR FAMILIES COMMUNITY FORUM FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AUTHOR ROSALIND WISEMAN. SPONSORED BY SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER, THIS INFORMATIVE EVENING WILL FOCUS ON THE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TOPICS OF BULLYING AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. ROSALIND WISEMAN IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERT ON CHILDREN, TEENS, PARENTING, BULLYING, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP. SHE IS THE AUTHOR OF QUEEN BEES AND WANNABES: HELPING YOUR DAUGHTER SURVIVE CLIQUES, GOSSIP, BOYFRIENDS, AND OTHER REALITIES OF ADOLESCENCE (CROWN, 2002). TWICE A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, QUEEN BEES WAS THE BASIS FOR THE 2004 MOVIE, MEAN GIRLS. WISEMAN IS A FREQUENT GUEST ON THE TODAY SHOW AND HAS BEEN PROFILED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, PEOPLE, LOS ANGELES TIMES, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, OPRAH, NIGHTLINE, CNN, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, AND NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO. HEALTH EDUCATION AND MENTORING FIRST RESPONDER HEALTH FAIR/EDUCATION (SOURCE: LOWELL POLICE; LOWELL FIRE; EMS; COMMUNITY SURVEY MEDICATION SAFETY - COMMUNITY/HEALTHCARE MORE PEOPLE DIE IN A GIVEN YEAR AS A RESULT OF MEDICAL ERRORS THAN FROM MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (43,458), BREAST CANCER (42,297), OR AIDS (16,516). MEDICATION ERRORS ALONE, OCCURRING EITHER IN OR OUT OF THE HOSPITAL, ARE ESTIMATED TO ACCOUNT FOR 7,000 DEATHS ANNUALLY. ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS CAUSE MORE THAN 770,000 INJURIES AND DEATHS EACH YEAR AND COST UP TO $5.6 MILLION PER HOSPITAL. PATIENTS WHO SUFFERED UNINTENDED DRUG EVENTS REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL AN AVERAGE OF 8 TO 12 DAYS LONGER THAN PATIENTS WHO DID NOT EXPERIENCE SUCH MISTAKES. THESE ADDED DAYS MEAN THEIR HOSPITAL STAYS COST $16,000 TO $24,000 MORE.(SOURCE: IHI) PROGRAMS INITIATED SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER HELD ITS 3RD ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN 2010. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO PROVIDE NEEDED HEALTH EDUCATION AND TESTING SERVICES TO A POPULATION AT HIGH RISK FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE (HEART DISEASE, SKIN CANCER, STROKE ETC) TO ERR IS HUMAN... MEDICATION SAFETY 101 PHARMACIST PROVIDED IN-SERVICE TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT D'YOUVILLE SENIOR CARE CENTER. THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE WAS TO DISCUSS MEDICATION ERRORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY; REVIEW 10 SYSTEM ELEMENTS IMPLICATED IN MEDICATION ERRORS; IDENTIFY ACTUAL ERRORS AND NEAR MISSES THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN HEALTH CARE AND PROPOSE SAFE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE ELEMENTS OF ERRORS. MEDICATION SAFETY PHARMACIST PROVIDED IN-SERVICE TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THE ATRIA AT MARLAND PLACE (SENIOR COMMUNITY). MEDICATIONS CAN BE LIFE SAVING; THEY CURE INFECTIONS, PREVENT PROBLEMS FROM CHRONIC DISEASES AND ALLEVIATE PAIN FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. BUT MEDICINES CAN ALSO CAUSE HARM. ACCORDING TO THE CDC ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS CAUSE OVER 700,000 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS EACH YEAR. UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF MEDICATIONS PUTS PATIENTS IN A BETTER POSITION TO AVOID POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SITUATIONS. MEDICATION SAFETY 101 HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS BECOME WELL AWARE OF HOW TO AVOID SERIOUS MEDICATION ERRORS. NEW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR/AED ($90) OUTSIDE AREAS ARE NOT AHA TRAINING CENTERS FOR HCP BUT REQUIRE HCP BCLS CERTIFICATION FOR THEIR HEALTH CARE WORKERS. SUCH AS MD OFFICES, SURGI CENTERS, NURSING HOMES. SMC IS AN AHA CENTER FOR HCP BCLS TRAINING. SMC HAS AN OBLIGATION TO THE AHA TO OFFER OUTSIDE STAKEHOLDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME HCP CPR CERTIFIED. (SOURCE: AHA) IN THE STATE OF MA, THERE ARE RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEN TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE BY OTHER TYPES OF HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OR CARETAKERS, THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEARTSAVER BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHA'S NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEARTSAVER PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH HEALTHLTHSAVER, AED, & FIRST AID PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. ESTIMATED COST: $700 (OFFSET BY $1,440 IN REVENUE) HEARTSAVER COMMUNITY FIRST AID ($90) TARGETED DAY CARE WORKERS, NURSING HOME WORKERS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF RESIDENT AND THEIR CARE IS DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF MA, NH, DAYCARE AND DAYCARE PROVIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE LIFE SAVING CERTIFICATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS. SUCH AS AHA HEARTSAVER CPR/AED & FIRST AID ARE FOR DAYCARE CENTERS WHO HAVE CLIENTELE FROM AS YOUNG AS 3 MONTHS TO ADOLESCENCE, WHILE NH MAY HAVE PATIENTS RESIDING WITHIN THEIR FACILITY WHO JUST NEED BASIC CARE AND SAFETY MEASURES WITH HEART SAVER BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR RENEWAL. (SOURCE: AHA) IN THE STATE OF MA, THERE ARE RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEN TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE BY OTHER TYPES OF HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OR CARETAKERS. THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEARTSAVER BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHA'S NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEARTSAVER PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH WITH HEALTHLTHSAVER, AED, & FIRST AID PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR RECERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO BE A FIRST RESPONDER, NURSE, PHYSICIAN, PARAMEDIC, THE AHA ASSOCIATION HAS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE BCLS CERTIFICATION. SMC IS A RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER FOR THE AHA AND IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE THROUGH THE AHA AND THEIR WEBSITE. THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE AHA 'S NATIONAL RESEARCH FOR BEST EVIDENCE TO SAVE LIVES BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL IS TO MEET ALL THE SKILLS AND DIDACTIC ELEMENTS FOR THIS AHA PROGRAM AND THE PARTICIPANT IS AWARDED WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BCLS CERTIFICATE. (SOURCE: AHA) THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR RECERTIFICATION COURSE WAS OFFERED TO SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS AREA FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE, POLICE, EMT/ALS, OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS). DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN COURSE ($500) SMC DIALYSIS (METHUEN & LOWELL) HAS SEEN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VOLUME AMONG OUR IMMIGRANT PATIENTS. TO MEET THIS NEED, INCREASED ALSO BY THE CLOSING OF A BILLERICA DIALYSIS UNIT (CLOSEST IS CONCORD, MA), SMC OFFERED A DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. (SOURCE: COMMUNITY SURVEY; COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP). |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | THE GOAL FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS TO ASSIST THE PARTICIPANT IN LEARNING A COMBINATION OF DUTIES FOR BOTH THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WORKING WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERACTION WITH PATIENTS. POST EVALUATIONS FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS WERE HIGH IN NUMBERS AND FELT THEIR PROGRAM EXPERIENCE WOULD ASSIST THEM IN LOOKING FOR A JOB. PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN SMC AIMED TO PROVIDE A TECHNICAL COURSE TO MEET A LOCAL NEED FOR PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS BY CREATING A 9-WEEK PROGRAM WITH A CLINICAL ROTATION THAT PROVIDES BACKGROUND FOR PHLEBOTOMY TECH CERTIFICATION. BASIC DYSRHYTHMIA AND 12-LEAD EKG SMC AIMED TO PROVIDE 2 TECHNICAL COURSES TO MEET A LOCAL NEED FOR CLINICAL SKILLS TRAINING. THE BASIC DYSRHYTHMIA COURSE OFFERED CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH PRINCIPLES OF CIRCULATION PRELOAD, AFTER LOAD, CONTRACTILITY WITH SYMPATHETIC AND PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM RESPOND, LEAD SELECTIONS AND PLACEMENT AND EKG MONITORING PROBLEMS AND ARTIFACT, PRINCIPLES OF DEPOLARIZATION AND REPOLARIZATION WITH RECOGNITION OF PQRST INTERVALS, SEGMENT MEASUREMENT AND CALCULATION OF RATE AND RHYTHM. THE BASIC 12-LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION COURSE INCLUDES HOW THE 12-LEAD EKG HELPS DIAGNOSE PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HOW THE HEART'S ELECTRICAL AXIS RELATED TO THE 12-LEAD EKG AND HOW TO PLACE THE ELECTRODES TO RECORD THE EKG AND DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES. THE COURSE CONSISTED OF TWO, 6-HOUR PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC ELEMENT. 53 STUDENTS FROM GREATER LOWELL ATTENDED. (UMASS LOWELL) PALS/PEARS SMC AIMED TO OFFER PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT RECOGNITION AND STABILIZATION TRAINING TO LOCAL NURSES/CLINICAL RESPONDERS. COURSE INFORMATION: 24 LOCAL NURSES (LOWELL, DRACUT, CHELMSFORD), 16-HOUR COURSE (PALS), 8-HOUR COURSE (PEARS). TNCC THE PURPOSE OF TNCC IS TO PRESENT CORE LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, REFINE SKILLS AND BUILD A FIRM FOUNDATION IN TRAUMA NURSING. 16 HOURS, 7 NURSES (LOWELL, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW HAMPSHIRE). ENPC EMERGENCY PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION IS A 2 DAY, 16-HOUR COURSE THAT PROVIDES CORE LEVEL PEDIATRIC KNOWLEDGE AND PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELIVERY OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT. 5 NURSES (LOWELL, RHODE ISLAND). 5 LOCAL NURSES PARTICIPATED IN THIS 16 HOUR COURSE. WESTFORD HEALTH FAIR SMC STAFF PROVIDED EDUCATION RE: ALCOHOL AWARENESS, BINGE DRINKING, ALCOHOL SAFETY AND SAFE DRIVING. COURSE INFORMATION: 200 RESIDENTS, 6 HOURS; 6 STAFF MEMBERS (CLINICAL AND EDUCATION STAFF). CHELMSFORD HEALTH FAIR SMC STAFF PROVIDED EDUCATION RE: ALCOHOL AWARENESS, BINGE DRINKING, ALCOHOL SAFETY AND SAFE DRIVING. COURSE INFORMATION: 300 RESIDENTS, 6 HOURS; 6 STAFF MEMBERS (CLINICAL AND EDUCATION STAFF). COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS LEARN 2 COPE CURRENTLY THERE IS A CRISIS, AN EPIDEMIC OF OC AND HEROIN USE IN MASSACHUSETTS. MOST OF THE KIDS ARE BETWEEN 17-26 YEARS OLD, SOME START IN HIGH SCHOOL, OTHERS HAVE STARTED IN COLLEGE. THE RULES HAVE CHANGED IN SOCIETY TODAY, BECAUSE HEROIN IS NOW IN A SNORT-ABLE FORM AND 80-90% PURE. YOUNG PEOPLE DO NOT REALIZE THEY WILL BECOME ADDICTED EVEN BY JUST EXPERIMENTING AND IT NORMALLY BEGINS WITH CRUSHED UP OXYCONTIN AND A BAD CHOICE, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN WARNED ALL THEIR LIVES BY THEIR PARENTS ABOUT DRUG USE. LEARN TO COPE IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS DEALING WITH A LOVED ONE ADDICTED TO HEROIN, OXYCONTIN AND OTHER DRUGS. IT BEGAN IN 2004. LEARN TO COPE IS A SUPPORT GROUP BUT ALSO PLANS AND FACILITATES LOCAL FORUMS WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE TO HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THIS ISSUE. JOANNE PETERSON FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEARN TO COPE -WWW.LEARN2COPE.ORG -BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP -PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN -HELPING HANDS -AL-ANON/AA -OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY BUILDING - ACTIVITIES/SPONSORSHIPS GIRLS INC. OF GREATER LOWELL GIRLS INC. OF GREATER LOWELL INSPIRES ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD. THE MAJORITIES OF GIRLS RESIDE IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, AND ARE FROM LOW-INCOME, DIVERSE, ONE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS. GIRLS INC. PROVIDES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, HOMEWORK HELP, TEEN PROGRAMS, EMPOWERMENT SEMINARS, HEALTH WORKSHOPS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM SAINTS SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEERS WHEN POSSIBLE AT THE AGENCY TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAMMING, TUTORING ETC. SAINTS ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS WHICH ASSIST IN BOTH PROGRAMMING AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ADOPT A FAMILY THE GREENHALGE SCHOOL AND ST. PATRICK'S ARE BOTH LOCATED WITHIN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS/CHARACTERISTICALLY LOW-INCOME, WHERE 90% OF RESIDENTS ARE ETHNIC MINORITIES OR RECENTLY RESETTLED REFUGEES. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS ARE FROM BURMA, BHUTAN, NEPAL, IRAQ, THE CONGO, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM AND VARIOUS LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES. SAINTS HAS A HISTORY OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THESE FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY PURCHASING GIFTS FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR PARENTS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES LOWELL MA CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS A FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY TO THURSDAY. IT SERVES, ON AVERAGE, 130 TO 200 HOUSEHOLDS/FAMILIES PER WEEK. CLIENTS CAN GO FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS. ON AVERAGE THEY SERVE 200-230 FAMILIES, PER WEEK. "OUR DAILY BREAD PARTNERSHIP" SAINTS HAS AGREED THAT EACH MONTH, ONE DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE FOOD COLLECTION AND VOLUNTEERISM AT THE FOOD BANK. NORTHEAST HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL (NHSC) SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER (SMC) DIRECTOR OF SECURITY SERVES ON THE NHSC, AND ROUTINELY PROVIDES SMC AS A TRAINING SITE FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DRILLS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED... | COMMUNITY BUILDING - MENTORING SMC ADMINISTRATION, THE CARING WELL INSTITUTE AND HUMAN RESOURCES WORKED IN 2010 TO CREATE A "ONE-DOOR POLICY" FOR OUR ENHANCED STUDENT INTERN/MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. LOWELL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE SALTER SCHOOL LINCOLN TECH UMASS LOWELL NURSING UMASS LOWELL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT STONEYBROOK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MT. ALVERINE HIGH SCHOOL BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL NH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MASS MARITIME MASS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY RIVIER COLLEGE REGIS COLLEGE VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER ADMINISTRATION, THE CARING WELL INSTITUTE AND HUMAN RESOURCES WORKED IN 2010 AND 2011 TO CREATE A "ONE-DOOR POLICY" FOR OUR ENHANCED STUDENT INTERN/MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS A $500 BOOK SCHOLARSHIP TO VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, WHO HAVE COMPLETED 200 OR MORE HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK. TOTAL CB (PROPOSED) FUNDING PROPOSED BUDGET (ORIGINAL) FOR 2011 $1,300,000 OUTCOME MEASURES & BUDGET - TBD EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO THE NEED OF THE COMMUNITY ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLETS, ETC., AS WELL AS IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC FOCUS AREAS OF NEED. SHORT-TERM GOALS INCLUDE EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE HEALTH NEEDS. LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS MONITORED AND EVALUATED BY EXAMINING DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH DATA STATISTICS EACH YEAR. OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE BOTH EXISTING AND NEW. THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY; ACTIVITIES ARE CONTINUOUSLY ASSESSED AND DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT, FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS ALLOCATED FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET ON AN ON-GOING BASIS. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE TRACKED AND REPORTED IN THE ANNUAL VOLUNTARY REPORT. ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR FY2011 -COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS (1) DIRECT EXPENSES $ 150,000 (2) ASSOCIATED EXPENSES $ 1,130,000 (3) DON EXPENDITURES $ 0 (4) EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM $ 17,200 (5) OTHER LEVERAGED RESOURCES $ 165,000 PROGRAM TOTAL $ 1,462,200 -NET CHARITY CARE (1) EXPENDITURES $ 1,210,000 (2) HSN ASSESSMENT $ 78,000 (3) HSN DENIED CLAIMS $ 5,640,000 (4) FREE/DISCOUNT CARE $ 7,630,000 NET CHARITY CARE TOTAL $14,558,000 SPONSORSHIPS $ 30,000 BAD DEBT $ 6,556,000 TOTAL $22,606,200 APPENDIX - DEFINITIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT THE REGULAR AND SYSTEMATIC COLLECTION, ASSEMBLY, ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION OF "INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING STATISTICS ON HEALTH STATUS, COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS, AND EPIDEMIOLOGIC AND OTHER STUDIES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS." 2."A DYNAMIC PROCESS UNDERTAKEN TO IDENTIFY THE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND GOALS OF THE COMMUNITY, TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY-WIDE ESTABLISHMENT OF HEALTH PRIORITIES, AND TO FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION PLANNING DIRECTED AT IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE INVOLVING MULTIPLE SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY." COMMUNITY BENEFIT A TERM WHICH HAS RECENTLY EVOLVED OVER TIME TO DESCRIBE HOSPITALS' EFFORTS IN DEMONSTRATING COMMUNITY COMMITMENT, INVOLVEMENT, AND CONTRIBUTION. IT INCLUDES PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE TREATMENT AND/OR PROMOTE HEALTH IN RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED UNMET HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. BENEFIT CATEGORIES INCLUDE: CHARITY CARE, GOVERNMENT SPONSORED INDIGENT HEALTH CARE, UNPAID COST OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, MEDICAID, SCHIP, PROGRAMS FOR THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT, PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, PROGRAMS ADDRESSING UNMET COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED, MEETING A NEED THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE PROVIDED BY A GOVERNMENT OR ANOTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND TARGETING THE UNDERSERVED OR DISENFRANCHISED POPULATION. COMMUNITY BENEFITS MISSION STATEMENT "...A PUBLIC DECLARATION BY A HOSPITAL OR HRMO THAT STATES THE HOSPITAL OR HMO COMMITS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ADDRESS UNMET HEALTH NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN. THE MISSION STATEMENT SHOULD EXPLICITLY RECOGNIZE THE HOSPITAL'S TRADITIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, THE VALUE OF PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION, AND THE HOSPITAL'S WILLINGNESS TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S UNMET HEALTH NEEDS." COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN A BLUEPRINT, DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY, OF HOW THE HOSPITAL WILL PROCEED IN RESPONSE TO MEETING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE PLAN SHOULD MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: -PRODUCE A LOW OR NEGATIVE MARGIN -TARGET NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED/DISENFRANCHISED POPULATION -PROVIDE SERVICES OR PROGRAMS THAT WOULD BE DISCONTINUED OR MADE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY IF, ON A FINANCIAL BASIS, SUCH SERVICES COULD NO LONGER BE OFFERED -RESPOND TO RECOGNIZED UNMET COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS -INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH INITIATIVES WHICH SEEK TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CHNA-10 ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK AREA, THIS NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF THE CITY OF LOWELL AND 7 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES: BILLERICA, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, AND WESTFORD. COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORKS ARE LOCAL COALITIONS OF NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN COLLABORATION TO BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY ESTABLISHING HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS. CHNA-10 IS ONE OF 27 COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORKS WITHIN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2: | RAYMOND ANTISS, JR. DIRECTOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS A PARTNER WITH AN ACCOUNTING FIRM IN LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS THAT PROVIDES ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO OTHER BOT MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6: Saints Health System, Inc EIN 04-2901852 is the sole member of Saints Medical Center, Inc. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A: The member shall have the following powers and rights, in addition to such other powers and rights as are vested in it by law, the articles of organization or these bylaws, and the corporation shall not effect any of the following matters without the approval of the member: (C) In the case of any subsidiary of the corporation whose bylaws provide for trustees or directors to be elected or appointed by the corporation, to approve the persons proposed to be elected or appointed as trustees or directors of such subsidiary of the corporation prior to their election appointment by the board of trustees of the corporation, and to suspend or remove any trustee or director of such subsidiary of the corporation with or without cause; (D) To approve the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Corporation and the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Governing Board of any subsidiary of the corporation, and to suspend or remove them with or without cause; (E) To approve the president of the corporation and the president of any subsidiary of the corporation, and to suspend or remove him with or without cause. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B: 7B Yes, certain decisions are subject to the approval of the "member" which is Saints Health System. See section 3.3 of the bylaws below which lists the items requiring such approval: 3.3. Power and Rights. The member shall have the following powers and rights, in addition to such other powers and rights as are vested in it by law, the articles of organization or these bylaws, and the corporation shall not effect any of the following matters without the approval of the member: (A) To approve any change in the written statements of philosophy and mission of the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation and to monitor compliance with same; (B) To amend and to repeal the articles of organization and the bylaws of the corporation, and to approve the adoption, amendment or repeal of the charter and the bylaws (or other governing instruments) of any subsidiary of the corporation; (C) In the case of any subsidiary of the corporation whose bylaws provide for trustees or directors to be elected or appointed by the corporation, to approve the persons proposed to be elected or appointed as trustees or directors of such subsidiary of the corporation prior to their election appointment by the board of trustees of the corporation, and to suspend or remove any trustee or director of such subsidiary of the corporation with or without cause; (D) To approve the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board of trustees of the corporation and the chairperson and vice chairperson of the governing board of any subsidiary of the corporation, and to suspend or remove them with or without cause; (E) To approve the president of the corporation and the president of any subsidiary of the corporation, and to suspend or remove him with or without cause; (F) To approve all plans of merger, consolidation, reorganization or dissolution of the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation, or the sale, lease, assignment, transfer or encumbrance of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation or any property of the corporation or subsidiary of the corporation valued in excess of $1,000,000 (or such other amount as is set by the member in writing from time to time), or the purchase or acquisition by the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation of an interest in any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other entity, whether newly created or previously existing, which interest, in the case of a for profit entity, represents 25 percent or more of the voting power thereof or equity interest therein, or, in the case of a non profit entity, represents 25 percent or more of the voting power thereof or membership interest therein; (G) To approve all debt of the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation in excess of $2,000,000 (or such other amount as is set by the member in writing from time to time) before such debt is incurred, and to approve all changes to the terms of any such debt; (H) To approve the acquisition, sale, lease, transfer, or encumbrance of any real estate, or the construction or destruction of any improvements thereon, by the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation valued in excess of $1,000,000 (or such other amount as is set by the member in writing from time to time); (I) To approve the sale, assignment or transfer by the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation of any equity interest or membership interest in any subsidiary of the corporation; to approve any reclassification or other change of any capital stock or other equity security of any subsidiary of the corporation, or any recapitalization of any subsidiary of the corporation; and to approve the issuance of, or the creation of any obligation to issue, any equity security of any subsidiary of the corporation, or any increase or decrease in the total number of shares of authorized capital stock or other equity security of any subsidiary of the corporation; (J) To enter into or terminate a formal institutional affiliation with a hospital system by the corporation or any subsidiary of the corporation; (K) To approve the bylaws of the corporation's medical staff and any amendments thereto; and (L) To exercise all powers of and authorize all actions by the corporation in its capacity as the incorporator or member of any subsidiary of the corporation, other than the power to appoint or elect trustees or directors of any subsidiary of the corporation, which power and authority shall be exercised by the board of trustees of the corporation, subject to the approval of the member under section 3.3(c) (and to the extent that the trustees of the corporation may have any such power or authority with respect thereto under law or otherwise, all such power and authority shall be deemed to be delegated exclusively to and may be exercised solely by the member). For purposes of these bylaws, the term "subsidiary" shall include any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or other entity in which this corporation has, either directly or indirectly through one or more subsidiaries, an interest representing, in the case of a for profit entity, 25 percent or more of the voting power thereof or equity interest therein, or, in the case of a non profit entity, 25 percent or more of the voting power thereof or membership interest therein. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8A: MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE CORPORATE FILES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11: | Form 990 is prepared by the controller and reviewed by the VP of Finance and CFO. Ernst & Young, LLP presents Form 990 to the audit committee. A disk containing a copy of returns is provided to the audit committee. Further, a disk of the final returns is provided to the Board of Trustees before the returns are filed. Form 990, Part V, Section B, Line 12c: THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPROVED BY SAINTS HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD AND ADOPTED BY ALL MEMBERS OF WHICH SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER IS A MEMBER. SAINTS ASKS ALL BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND VICE PRESIDENTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE CONFLICTS BASED ON ISSUES DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS. MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH ANY CONFLICTS EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM ITEMS AND VOTES ON THOSE ISSUES. ADMINISTRATION WILL TRACK AND FOLLOW-UP ON UNRETURNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM IS REQUIRED OF ALL NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF THEIR APPOINTMENT. THE BOARD WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY PERSON WITH A COI WHO VIOLATED THIS POLICY. IF ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BELIEVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY EXIST ON ANY GIVEN MATTER OR BELIEVES ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A CONFLICT, THE MATTER SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PRESIDENT, COO OR CFO PRIOR TO ANY CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER INVOLVING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL RESOLVE WHETHER A CONFLICT DOES OR DOES NOT EXIST. THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE PRESENT OR PARTICIPATE DURING THE DETERMINATION. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL HAVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE EXISTANCE OF A QUORUM WITH RESPECT TO ANY VOTE ON THE MATTER. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE, BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES, WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE MEDICAL CENTERS BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT; IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE MEDICAL CENTER; AND SHALL DETERMINE, AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, WHETHER THE MEDICAL CENTER SHOULD OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, REVIEWING COMPARABLE DATA, AS APPROPRIATE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 13: The whistleblower policy is approved by Saints Health System Board and adopted by all members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 14: THE RECORD RETENTION POLICY HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM OR THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The compensation committee of the Board of Trustees meets annually to review compensation of the CEO and senior management. The committee is comprised of disinterested persons who will review independent market data to set executive compensation. Physician compensation is presented to the Board of Trustees for approval along with new hires and increase in excess of inflation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18: 990 and 990-T are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Governing documents are provided to and made available on the secretary of state website and made available upon request along with conflict of interest policy and financial statements. Part VII - Officer hours worked at related organizations: All individuals, excluding Board of Trustee members, who have less than an average of 40 hours per week, have worked at least 40 - 60 hours among all related entities. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: TRANSFER FROM SPECIAL SERVICES $ -1,812,114. TRANSFER TO HEALTH SERVICES 4,122,200. TRANSFER FROM HEALTH SYSTEM -1,157,133. PENSION IMPAIRMENT -1,376,854. YANKEE ALLIANCE GRANT -37,728. UNREALIZED LOSS 53,585. ROUNDING 135. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 -207,909. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (4 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivities | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileState | Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSection | Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatus | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1 | Direct Controlling Entity NADirectControllingEntityNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINTS MEMORIAL SPECIAL SERVICES INC | ||||||||||
| ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | BOSTON | MA | 01852 | 042749428 | CANCER CARE | MA | 501(C)(3) | 9 | SAINTS MED | |
| SAINTS MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES INC | ||||||||||
| ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | LOWELL | MA | 01852 | 043190747 | FAMILY MED PR | MA | 501(C)(3) | 9 | SAINT HEALTH | |
| SAINTS FOUNDATION INC | ||||||||||
| ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | LOWELL | MA | 01852 | 262320016 | SUPP + FUNDR | MA | 501(C)(3) | 7 | SAINT HEALTH | |
| SAINTS HEALTH SYSTEM INC | ||||||||||
| ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE | LOWELL | MA | 01852 | 042901852 | SUPP + FUNDR | MA | 501(C)(3) | 1 | N/A | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties | false | ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties |
| Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org | false | GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg |
| Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org | false | GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | false | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org | false | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg |
| Sale Of Assets To Other Org | false | SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg |
| Purchase Of Assets From Other Org | false | PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg |
| Exchange Of Assets | false | ExchangeOfAssets |
| Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs | false | RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs |
| Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs | false | RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs |
| Perform Of Services For Other Orgs | false | PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs |
| Perform Of Services By Other Orgs | false | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs |
| Sharing Of Facilities | false | SharingOfFacilities |
| Sharing Of Paid Employees | false | SharingOfPaidEmployees |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg |
| Other Transfer To Other Org | true | OtherTransferToOtherOrg |
| Other Transfer From Other Org | true | OtherTransferFromOtherOrg |
Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (3 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionType | Amount InvolvedAmountInvolved |
|---|---|
| SAINTS MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES INC | |
| Q | 4122200 |
| SAINTS SPECIAL SERVICES INC | |
| R | 1812114 |
| SAINTS HEALTH SYSTEM INC | |
| R | 1157133 |