Saint Marys Community Benefit Program Going Beyond to Improve the Health of northern Nevada.

Saint Mary’s Community Benefit ProgramSaint Mary’s Community Benefit Program Going Beyond to Improve the Health of northern NevadaGoing Beyond to Improve the Health of northern Nevada

Saint Mary’s Community Benefit Programs

• At the core of the Saint Mary’s mission • Services target identified community needs • Describes our commitment to the health of our

community• The goal - improve the health of the community• Improving access to health care for the

underserved & poor• Services not intended to promote Saint Mary’s

Why Provide Community Benefit Services?

• The Mission of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael

http://www.sanrafaelop.org/whatwestandfor/missionvisionstatements.htm

• The Mission of Saint Mary’shttp://www.saintmarysreno.com/whoweare/index.php

• Justifies our not for-profit tax status• Part of “doing business” as a Catholic

hospital• Wisely steward our resources

Systematic Planning for Community Benefit

• Use Catholic Health Care guidelines & State of Nevada statutes

http://www.chausa.org/Pub/MainNav/ourcommitments/CommunityBenefits/TheGuide

• Dedicated personnel to manage Community Benefit

• Systematic & consistent process to plan and evaluate programs

• Collect and report data on each program• Reporting to the community since 2002

Saint Mary’s Priority Areas for Community Benefit

• Improve access to medical care • Improve access to oral health care• Develop navigation and health support

services• Provide health professional education

Some of Our Community Benefit ProgramsSome of Our Community Benefit Programs

Immunization Programs • Flu, Hepatitis, Pneumonia and travel immunization programs

http://saintmarysreno.com/wellness/gen_immun.php?d_pageID=250

• Over 15,000 immunizations provided to the community

Nursing Students Clinical TrainingSaint Mary’s is a training site for area colleges who are developing

nurses to meet the critical demands of the national nursing shortage

•Clinical experience for student nurses •Students receive clinical experience with patients on nursing units

in the hospital, at community clinics and on a Take Care-A-Van•Orvis School of Nursing, UNR•Western Nevada Community College•Truckee Meadows Community College•Lassen Community College

“I consistently request that Saint Mary be the acute care agency for my BSN Nursing students. I value the high level of interest in teaching the students shown by the saint Mary’s nurses. I believe the Saint Mary’s nurses are exceptional role models in caring and professionalism.”

Emily Jo Hasley, MNSc, RN, Asst. Professor,Orvis School of Nursing, UNR http://www.unr.edu/osn/

Personal AssistantServices (PAS)

• Provide physically disabled persons with essential personal care so they can work, volunteer, go to school, maintain a family life and live at home

• Non clinical support for activities of daily living (eating, bathing, transferring) Over 160,000 hrs of service in 2005

• Statewide service• 170 employees

http://www.saintmarysreno.com/pas/

Nell J Redfield Health Centers onNeil Road and Sun Valley Blvd.

• Primary care clinics• Serving children and adults• Affordable health care for low income patients• Over 34,000 patient visits in 2005• Women’s health screenings and wellness promotion• Community Cervical and Breast Cancer screenings• Immunizations• Pharmaceuticals

"I receive the best care at the clinics. We are so grateful that they are there for us”, (Patient quote)

http://www.saintmarysreno.com/clinical_excellence/neighborhood_health/nell_red.php?d_subID=52

Project New Hope• No-cost surgery for low income children• Physicians and staff donate their services (236 hours)• Orthopedic, plastic, eye, ear, nose, throat and oral surgery• 18 patients treated in 2005

Kids to Senior Korner

Mobile Medical Outreach on the Take Care-A-Van• Medical outreach to low-income residents of hotels, senior living,

motels, campgrounds and apartments. Over 50 community locations

• Immunizations• Well child check-ups• Medication advice• Health Screens• Referrals• Knock and Talk approach brings protection, welfare, food and

health services to the doorstep of low income residents • Partnership with Washoe County Sheriff, Reno and Sparks Police

Depts., Washoe County District Health Department, Washoe County Child Protective Services and Senior Services

“Recently, the Knock and Talk team discovered a family who was in need of diapers. The father had been laid off and money was scarce. Upon further assessment, one of our team members discovered that the baby was extremely underweight. Through much interagency assistance (Health Dept., Saint Mary's clinics, etc.), the baby was seen and received needed formula. The mom received nutritional counseling and ongoing monitoring through additional nurse visits and WIC counseling. Another team member helped the family successfully apply for Medicaid and Food Stamps. Everyone working together assured a good outcome!”

Women Infant and ChildrenNutrition Program (WIC)

• Mobile services on the Ronald McDonald House Charity Van• Services at Redfield Clinic, and 8 community locations• Nutrition financial assistance for pregnant women & infants• Nutrition counseling• Health referrals• Dental services

“A three year old female WIC client was found to be at-risk-for-overweight. Her seven-year-old sister was extremely overweight as were both of her parents. When the WIC Case Worker expressed their concerns to the mother she decided it was time to make some changes. Our WIC nutritionist reviewed the families diet and routine with the mother and discussed ways to improve their eating habits by reducing portion sizes, exercising and making healthier food choices. The family was very motivated and made many changes regarding eating and physical activity habits. After a few months the three year old girl was no longer at risk for being overweight, her 7 year old sister was no longer overweight, her mother had lost 15 pounds, and her father had lost 10 pounds. They made simple healthy changes for the entire family, which resulted in very positive outcomes.”

(Leah McClanahan, WIC Supervisor)

Mobile Dental Outreach

• 70’ mobile Take Care-A-Van dental facility• Child and adult dental care• General dental practice for low income patients• 10 locations in 2 counties

http://www.saintmarysreno.com/mission/dental.php?d_pageID=11

“Great service. I feel so very lucky to have this service in Fernley for my son. Thank you.”

(The parent of a patient)

Subsidized and UncompensatedHealth Services

• Charity Care to low income patients• Unpaid costs of medical care from Medicaid, Medical and

Nevada Check-Up• Indigent Care to low income patients