COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY INC
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Program 1 [2020]
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT:AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, WE FOCUS ON OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED WELLNESS JOURNEY. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. EXISTS FOR ONE PURPOSE - TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF IMPROVED FACILITIES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE, VOLUNTEERISM AND MUCH MORE. PARKVIEW CONDUCTS A COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON A REGULAR BASIS TO IDENTIFY HEALTH NEEDS(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)WITHIN NORTHEAST INDIANA, PARTICULARLY, IN THE FIVE COUNTIES IN WHICH OUR HOSPITALS EXIST. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE WAYS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS REACHING OUT TO MAKE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER:-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE-COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES-PRIMARY HEALTH CARE /ACCESS-HEALTH SCREENINGS AND PREVENTION-DISEASE MANAGEMENT-HEALTH EDUCATIONFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S MISSION INCLUDES CARING FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. THE HOSPITAL PLACES ITS PRIORITY ON PROVIDING THE NECESSARY CARE, NOT ON THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY FOR THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES.COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES:THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IS TO FUND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. THE HOSPITAL SETS ASIDE A PORTION OF ITS NET INCOME ANNUALLY TO FUND COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES AND PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AMONG THE CITIZENS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA. SOME OF THESE INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW.CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPPORTED BY THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. OFFERS A WELLNESS FACILITY WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN ACCESS FITNESS CLASSES, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, DIABETES EDUCATION, HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE PROGRAMS, REDUCED COST BLOOD DRAWS, HEALING ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL LECTURES ON HEALTH/WELLNESS. THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING'S SUPERVISOR IS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY STRATEGIES AS IDENTIFIED BY OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT - OBESITY, TOBACCO CESSATION, AND DRUG ABUSE AT THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING - PARKVIEW NOBLE. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE, AT LOWER COST, OR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED; AS NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. A SENIOR CLUB IS ALSO OFFERED TARGETING THE ELDERLY POPULATION FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES VITAL TO MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGH HEALTHY AGING. MANY OF THE PROGRAMS TARGETED OBESITY AND OVERALL WELLNESS. THE SUPERVISOR CONTINUES TO PROMOTE AND MANAGE THE MY BEST HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE OBESITY INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE BMI, WEIGHT, AND RISK FOR CHRONIC DISEASE FOR THOSE IN NOBLE COUNTY. THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING ADAPTED AND IMPLEMENTED NEW PROGRAMS IN MARCH-DECEMBER 2020 TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FITNESS CLASSES, COOKING DEMOS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND "MEMBER MEET UPS" WERE OFFERED VIRTUALLY JUNE-DECEMBER 2020. CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPERVISOR WORKS WITH THE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PAROCHIAL AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, THE NOBLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS WITH THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH ACCESS, RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO THE CITIZENS OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE VISION SCREENINGS TO HELP ASSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST AT SCHOOL. MULTIPLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED, FROM TOBACCO EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED TOPICS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THE SUPERVISOR IS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN IMPLEMENTATION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY PROGRAMS, TOBACCO CESSATION, AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NOBLE COUNTY. DURING 2020, THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING SUPERVISOR WORKED DILIGENTLY & COLLABORATIVELY WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY COULD STILL ACCESS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. INVESTS IN KEY ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTH PARTNERS) THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AMONG THE CITIZENS OF NOBLE COUNTY AND NORTHEAST INDIANA. WE PARTNER WITH THE COLE FAMILY CENTER YMCA ON MULTIPLE PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AND NOBLE TRAILS TO FUND WALKING AND BIKING TRAIL DEVELOPMENT. TO ASSIST THOSE LESS FORTUNATE, WE SUPPORT COMMON GRACE, NOBLE HOUSE AND LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH THE NOBLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS TO CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT ACCESS THEM. TO ENCOURAGE HIGHER PAYING JOBS AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT, WE PARTNER WITH THE NOBLE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR LIFE AND FAMILY SERVICES' BABE PROGRAM, PEERS PROGRAM & MOM TO BE SUPPORT GROUP ENCOURAGE PRE-NATAL VISITS, WELL BABY VISITS AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTS. TO ASSIST IN HEALTH EDUCATION IN OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO MCMILLEN HEALTH TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION OVER OBESITY, TOBACCO USE, DRUG USE, AND PREGNANCY TO AREA SCHOOLS. OTHER PARTNERS ACTIVE IN ADDRESSING MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDE DRUG FREE NOBLE COUNTY AND ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S HEALTH PARTNERS ADAPTED PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED VIRTUALLY OR THROUGH E-LEARNING. ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY: THIS ORGANIZATION IS A TRUE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC., THE COLE FAMILY CENTER YMCA, EAST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION, PARKS AND RECREATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE MISSION IS "TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF NOBLE COUNTY BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING." THE GROUP HAS BEEN THE CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GOALS AROUND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ESTABLISHED FROM OUR ASSESSMENT: MENTAL HEALTH/DRUG ABUSE AND OBESITY. THE GROUP MEETS MONTHLY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS, GUIDELINES AND TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO KEY METRICS FROM THE ASSESSMENT PLAN AND HAS ESTABLISHED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION AMONG THE COMMUNITY. THE GROUP CONTINUED TO MEET VIRTUALLY THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ACTIVATE NOBLE COUNTY ALSO IS AN INSTRUMENTAL PART IN POLICY CHANGE IN NOBLE COUNTY. THE GROUP HAS STARTED CONVERSATION AND GAINED MOMENTUM AROUND WALKABILITY AND BIKE ABILITY IN NOBLE COUNTY. THE GROUP LED THE EFFORT FOR BOTH PARKLETS AND WAYFINDING SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED IN ONE OF NOBLE COUNTY'S DOWNTOWNS TO PROVIDE A DESTINATION THAT ENCOURAGES WALKING. THE GROUP ALSO GROWS AND MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY GARDEN TO HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE. THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE GROUP CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACCESS FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE/ACCESS:MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP): COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. MAINTAINS A MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NOBLE COUNTY RESIDENTS. MAP PARTNERS WITH PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, LOCAL PHARMACIES, AND DONORS TO PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AT LITTLE OR NO COST FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. EMERGENCY VOUCHERS FOR ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS ARE REDEEMED AT LOCAL PHARMACIES. LONG-TERM MEDICATION HELP IS PROVIDED THROUGH CONNECTING CLIENTS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (PAP).HEALTH SCREENING AND DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT:HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS HEALTH FAIRS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN MANAGING DISEASE. THESE HEALTH FAIRS WERE PAUSED IN MARCH 2020 BUT RESUMED IN JUNE 2020 IN A MODIFIED FORMAT TO OFFER HEALTH SCREENINGS TO THE COMMUNITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$46.3MCommunity Hospital Services
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPITAL THAT IS A PART OF PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WHICH SERVES NORTHEAST INDIANA AND NORTHWEST OHIO WITH A TOTAL POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION PEOPLE. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS A 31-BED FACILITY FULL OF PROVIDERS AND CO-WORKERS THAT ARE PROUD TO HAVE SERVED THE NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOR DECADES. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. CONTINUES TO BE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE NEEDED TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH. HERE, PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO FEATURED DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES LIKE THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER, 3D MAMMOGRAPHY, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AND WOUND CARE. WHETHER A PATIENT IS(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)HERE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY, TO DELIVER A BABY OR TO VISIT A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER, OUR TEAM WILL PROVIDE EXCELLENT CARE TO EVERY PERSON, EVERY DAY.FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER:THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER AT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. OFFERS AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM THAT PUTS THE PATIENT AND THEIR BABY AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL. WE OFFER PRIVATE LABOR, DELIVERY AND POSTPARTUM ROOMS, FREE PRENATAL CLASSES, CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS, ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEMS, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS AND MUCH MORE TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS WITH A RELAXING BIRTHING EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER PARKVIEW'S SAFE SLUMBER PROGRAM (WITH COMPLIMENTARY SLEEP SACK FOR BABY); STATE-OF-THE-ART INFANT PROTECTION SYSTEM; AND NURSING CARE AND SUPPORT FROM BOARD-CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.3D MAMMOGRAPHY:COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS PROUD TO OFFER STATE-OF-THE-ART 3D MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WITH THIS ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TOOL, PATIENTS NOW HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL 2D MAMMOGRAPHY, OR THE LATEST 3D MAMMOGRAPHY USED FOR SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS. MAMMOGRAPHY IS A SIMPLE, QUICK, NON-INVASIVE SCREENING TEST USED IN THE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER. THE PROCEDURE USES LOW-DOSE DIGITAL IMAGING TO SAFELY CREATE IMAGES OF THE BREAST TISSUE. RADIOLOGISTS READ THE IMAGES TO DETERMINE WHETHER CANCER IS PRESENT.ENDOSCOPY CENTER:AT THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. ENDOSCOPY CENTER PATIENTS CAN FIND COMFORT, PRIVACY, CONVENIENCE AND THE REGION'S ONLY HIGH-DEFINITION SCOPE TECHNOLOGY. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RECOMMENDS A SCREENING COLONOSCOPY FOR EVERYONE AGE 50 AND OLDER. SCREENING IS THE SINGLE BEST METHOD FOR DISCOVERING POLYPS AND CANCER AT THE EARLIEST STAGES.CENTER FOR WOUND HEALING:COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. CENTER FOR WOUND HEALING HAS EXPERIENCED PROVIDERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO HEALING STUBBORN WOUNDS. FROM DIABETIC ULCERS TO BURNS, CRUSH INJURIES AND MORE, THE CENTER TREATS A VARIETY OF CHRONIC, NON-HEALING WOUNDS, OFTEN WITH REMARKABLE RESULTS. THE CARE TEAM WILL EVALUATE THE PATIENTS WOUND AND PERFORM ADDITIONAL TESTING, IF NEEDED, TO DEVELOP A SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PLAN FOR THEM. THERAPIES MAY INCLUDE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN (HBO) THERAPY AND BIOENGINEERED TISSUE GRAFTING TECHNOLOGY.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. IS COMMITTED TO MAKING HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR HEALTH STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. WITH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PATIENTS CAN RECEIVE THE PARKVIEW CARE THEY EXPECT - NO MATTER WHAT MEDICAL OBSTACLES THEY MIGHT FACE. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDE: 1) USING FAIR AND CONSISTENT BILLING AND COLLECTION PRACTICES, INCLUDING CHARITABLE CARE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND A STANDARD APPLICATION PROCESS; 2) PROVIDING EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS; AND 3) PROVIDING EMERGENCY CARE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.COMMUNITY BENEFIT: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC.'S COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING HEALTH AND INSPIRING WELL-BEING EXTENDS BEYOND THE HOSPITAL WALLS AND THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST INDIANA. THROUGH PARKVIEW'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT (CHI) PROGRAM, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. COLLABORATES WITH OTHERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HEALTH SYSTEM WHO SHARE PARKVIEW'S MISSION AND VALUES. FUNDED BY A PERCENTAGE OF PARKVIEW'S NET OPERATING SURPLUS, CHI STRATEGICALLY REINVESTS DOLLARS INTO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE GREATEST HEALTH NEEDS OUTLINED BY THE HOSPITALS MOST RECENT TRIENNIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). BASED ON THE 2022 CHNA RESULTS, THE TOP THREE HEALTH CONCERNS FOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. ARE MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND OBESITY. BASED UPON THESE RESULTS, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF NOBLE COUNTY, INC. CREATES AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY THAT SERVES AS AN IN-DEPTH PLAN DEFINING HOW WE PLAN TO ADDRESS EACH IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEED. AWARDS/RECOGNITION: - LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE: SPRING-A FALL-A- CMS 5-STAR RATING- FORTUNE 100 TOP HOSPITALS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS IBM WATSON HEALTH 100 TOP HOSPITALS)-THE CHARTIS CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD (PREVIOUSLY IVANTAGE HEALTH ANALYTICS) -IHA INSPIRE HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION: CERTIFIED SAFE SLEEP LEADER- VIZIENT TOP COMMUNITY HOSPITALGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$54.1M
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