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WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED IN THE CALCULATIONS ON IRS WORKSHEETS 1, 3 AND 6."},{"explanation":"THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THEY DO, HOWEVER, CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE HOSPITAL ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND THE PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES DUE FOR WHICH THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE EXISTS FOR PART OF THE BILL), THE HOSPITAL RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES IF NEGOTIATED OR PROVIDED BY POLICY) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE BAD DEBT REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2 IS THE BAD DEBT PER THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION A, LINE 3 IS COMPUTED USING US CENSUS BUREAU FIGURES FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY, WHICH ESTIMATES 20.3% LIVING BELOW POVERTY LEVEL."},{"explanation":"SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS MEDICARE, IS A COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD THAT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS ARE HELD TO. THIS IMPLIES THAT SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THAT THE HOSPITAL OPERATES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC., WILL RECOGNIZE PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY GUIDELINES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING THIRD PARTY COVERAGE OR IN QUALIFYING FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN ESTABLISHED HOSPITAL PROCEDURES. ALL PATIENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR DESIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS WHICH REMAIN UNPAID, OR HAVE NO PAYMENT CONTRACT ESTABLISHED, WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS 60 DAYS AFTER THE ACCOUNT IS BILLED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BILLING SYSTEM. INSURANCE ACCOUNTS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WHEN IT IS DETERMINED BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR THAT THE ACCOUNT WILL REQUIRE MORE INTENSE COLLECTION EFFORTS THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE. FOR PATIENTS COVERED BY MEDICARE, THIS TRANSFER TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WILL NOT OCCUR BEFORE 120 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILLING BY THE HOSPITAL PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM."},{"explanation":"IN ORDER TO LEARN ABOUT THE SPECIFIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS OF WNC, THE WNC HEALTHY IMPACT DATA WORKGROUP AND CONSULTING TEAM IDENTIFIED AND TAPPED NUMEROUS SECONDARY DATA SOURCES ACCESSIBLE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. FOR DATA ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION SOURCES INCLUDED: THE US CENSUS BUREAU; LOG INTO NORTH CAROLINA (LINC); NC OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT; NC DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NC; NC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; NC DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; NC DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; AND THE CECIL B. SHEPS CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. THE WNC HEALTHY IMPACT CONSULTANT TEAM MADE EVERY EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT DATA AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THE REPORT WAS PREPARED. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUALLY UPDATE THE NARRATIVE PAST A CERTAIN DATE; IN MOST CASES THAT END-POINT WAS JUNE 30, 2012. THE PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF SECONDARY HEALTH DATA FOR THIS REPORT WAS THE NC STATE CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS (NC SCHS), INCLUDING ITS COUNTY HEALTH DATA BOOKS, BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VITAL STATISTICS UNIT, AND CANCER REGISTRY. OTHER HEALTH DATA SOURCES INCLUDED: NC DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) EPIDEMIOLOGY SECTION; NC DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS; NC DPH NUTRITION SERVICES BRANCH; UNC HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER; NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; NC DETECT AND THE NC DPH ORAL HEALTH SECTION. BECAUSE IN ANY CHA IT IS INSTRUCTIVE TO RELATE LOCAL DATA TO SIMILAR DATA IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY DATA IS COMPARED TO LIKE DATA DESCRIBING THE 16-COUNTY REGION AND THE STATE OF NC AS A WHOLE. WNC HEALTHY IMPACT RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE NC DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO USE THIS REGIONAL COMPARISON AS \"PEER\" FOR THE PURPOSES OF OUR ASSESSMENTS (AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS). COUNTY DATA MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THE DATA PARAMETERS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT; IN THOSE CASES STATE-LEVEL DATA IS COMPARED TO US-LEVEL DATA OR OTHER STANDARDIZED MEASURES. WHERE APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE, TREND DATA HAS BEEN USED TO SHOW CHANGES IN INDICATORS OVER TIME. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA WAS GATHERED FROM SOURCES INCLUDING: US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND NC RADON PROGRAM. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS REPORT CONTAINS DATA RETRIEVED DIRECTLY FROM SOURCES IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. IN SOME CASES THE DATA IS VERY CURRENT; IN OTHER CASES, WHILE IT MAY BE THE MOST CURRENT AVAILABLE, IT MAY BE SEVERAL YEARS OLD. NOTE ALSO THAT THE NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS, FACILITIES, GEOGRAPHIC PLACES, ETC. PRESENTED IN THE TABLES AND GRAPHS IN THIS REPORT ARE QUOTED EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR IN THE SOURCE DATA. IN SOME CASES THESE NAMES MAY NOT BE THOSE IN CURRENT OR LOCAL USAGE; NEVERTHELESS THEY ARE USED SO READERS MAY TRACK A PARTICULAR PIECE OF INFORMATION DIRECTLY BACK TO THE SOURCE. TO SUPPLEMENT THE SECONDARY CORE DATASET, MEET ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDER DATA NEEDS, AND HEAR FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES, A COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2012 WNC HEALTHY IMPACT SURVEY (A.K.A. 2012 PRC COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY), WAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 16 COUNTIES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT WAS DEVELOPED BY WNC HEALTHY IMPACT'S DATA WORKGROUP, CONSULTING TEAM, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC. (PRC). MANY OF THE QUESTIONS ARE DERIVED FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEYS; OTHER QUESTIONS WERE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR WNC HEALTHY IMPACT TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES OF INTEREST TO COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. EACH COUNTY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO THEIR COUNTY, WHICH WERE ASKED OF THEIR COUNTY'S RESIDENTS. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE REGIONAL SURVEY EFFORT INCLUDED 16 COUNTIES: BUNCOMBE, CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, JACKSON, MACON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, MITCHELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD, SWAIN, TRANSYLVANIA AND YANCEY COUNTIES."},{"explanation":"THE CHNA WAS DEVELOPED BY RUTHERFORD COUNTY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, RUTHERFORD POLK MCDOWELL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND RUTHERFORD HEALTH COUNCIL."},{"explanation":"IN RESPONSE TO THE RESULTS OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AT http://www.myrutherfordregional.com/body.cfm?id=514."},{"explanation":"ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO OR THREE ISSUES THAT EMERGED FROM THE ASSESSMENT, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN WILL ADDRESS ONLY TWO OR THREE SPECIFIC AREAS FOR EACH COUNTY. ON NOVEMBER 13, 2012, THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORUM WAS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FOLLOWING A PRESENTATION OF THE CHA DATA, BREAKOUT SESSIONS ENGAGED PARTICIPANTS IN CHOOSING HEALTH PRIORITIES. FACILITATORS INTRODUCED THE TOPIC AND GAVE A QUICK REVIEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PARTICIPANTS WERE ASKED WHAT STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAJOR PROBLEM. ANSWERS WERE RECORDED. NEXT, PARTICIPANTS BRAINSTORMED STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. FINALLY, EACH COMMUNITY MEMBER RANKED THEIR TOP 3 OR 4 STRATEGIES. COLOR CODED STICKERS SIGNIFIED THE RANKING ORDER."},{"explanation":"OUR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ALLOWS UP TO 120% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE FOR 100% REDUCTION OF BALANCE/CHARGES. THE SLIDING SCALE ALLOWS UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE IN ALLOWING A 30% REDUCTION OF THE BALANCE/CHARGES. ALL SELF PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES AT THE TIME OF FINAL BILLING. ALSO, IF SELF PAY BALANCE IS PAID PROMPTLY (15 DAYS FROM FINAL BILLING), PATIENT IS ENTITLED TO AND ADDITIONAL 30% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES."},{"explanation":"TO MEET ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDER DATA NEEDS, AND HEAR FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES, A COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2012 WNC HEALTHY IMPACT SURVEY (A.K.A 2012 PRC COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY), WAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 16 COUNTIES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT WAS DEVELOPED BY WNC HEALTHY IMPACT'S DATA WORKGROUP, CONSULTING TEAM, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC. (PRC). MANY OF THE QUESTIONS ARE DERIVED FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEYS; OTHER QUESTIONS WERE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR WNC HEALTHY IMPACT TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES OF INTEREST TO COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. EACH COUNTY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO THEIR COUNTY, WHICH WERE ASKED OF THEIR COUNTY'S RESIDENTS. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE REGIONAL SURVEY EFFORT INCLUDED 16 COUNTIES: BUNCOMBE, CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, JACKSON, MACON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, MITCHELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD, SWAIN, TRANSYLVANIA, AND YANCEY COUNTIES. TO ENSURE THE BEST REPRESENTATION OF THE POPULATION SURVEYED, A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW METHODOLOGY (ONE THAT INCORPORATES BOTH LANDLINE AND CELL PHONE INTERVIEWS) WAS EMPLOYED. THE PRIMARY ADVANTAGES OF TELEPHONE INTERVIEWING ARE TIMELINESS, EFFICIENCY AND RANDOM SELECTION CAPABILITIES. THE SAMPLE DESIGN USED FOR THIS REGIONAL EFFORT CONSISTED OF A STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLE OF 3300 INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. OUR COUNTY'S SAMPLE SIZE WAS 200. ALL ADMINISTRATION OF THE SURVEYS, DATA COLLECTION AND DATA ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC (PRC). THE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED IN EITHER ENGLISH OR SPANISH, AS PREFERRED BY THE RESPONDENTS."},{"explanation":"PATIENTS WITH ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE ARE CONTACTED PRIOR TO VISIT. THIS ALLOWS THE ESTIMATE TO BE PROVIDED TO PATIENT, AND TO DISCUSS INSURANCE BENEFITS AND ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE. THIS DOES INCLUDE ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS AS WELL. A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR MAKES THIS CALL AND EXPLAINS ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES ALSO FOLLOW UP WITH ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS TO PURSUE QUALIFICATION OF PATIENT INTO SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE (NCMEDICAID, DISABILITY, CRIME VICTIMS, VOCATIONAL REHAB OR OTHER POSSIBLE PAYMENT SOURCE). IF NO RESOURCES ARE IDENTIFIED FROM PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES, THE REPRESENTATIVE FACILITATES GETTING A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE PATIENT FOR POSSIBLE QUALIFICATION. REGISTRATION EMPLOYEES HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FORMS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE TO PATIENTS AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. PMAB (EXTENDED BUSINESS OFFICE) STAFF ALSO HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE AS NECESSARY TO PATIENTS AFTER PHONE CONTACT. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ON THE RRHS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION THAT CAN BE PRINTED FOR COMPLETION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING ASSISTANCE."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IS LOCATED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE WESTERN REGION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND POLK, HENDERSON, BUNCOMBE, MCDOWELL, BURKE, AND CLEVELAND COUNTIES BOUND RUTHERFORD COUNTY. RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S LAND AREA COMPRISED OF VALLEYS, MOUNTAINS, AND FLAT LAND IS 564.12 SQUARE MILES, AND 2 SQUARE MILES OF WATER. THE COUNTY SEAT IS RUTHERFORDTON. THE COUNTY IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES: BOSTIC, CHIMNEY ROCK, ELLENBORO, FOREST CITY, RUTHERFORDTON, RUTH, SPINDALE AND LAKE LURE. ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT US CENSUS BUREAU DATA FROM 2010, THE TOTAL POPULATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 67,810. OF THIS AMOUNT, 49% ARE MALE AND 51% ARE FEMALE. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF THE POPULATION INCLUDES 87.3% WHITE, 10.3% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3.7% HISPANIC OR LATINO WITH THE REMAINING AS OTHER. OF THE TOTAL POPULATION, 20.4% HAVE NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. PERSONS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL FOR 2006-2010 WERE 20.7%, WITH MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT $35,364. RUTHERFORD COUNTY WORKFORCE TOTALS 22,790 (2006 REPORT). IT BREAKS DOWN AS FOLLOWS: MANUFACTURING, 18.2 %; CONSTRUCTION, 5.5%; TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES, 21.4%; EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES, 24%; PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES, 9.3%; LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY, 8.4%; INFORMATION, 4%; FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, 2%; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 5.3% AND ALL OTHER, 2.08%."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD REGIONAL IN 2013 PARTICIPATED IN, SPONSORED OR CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AIMED AT PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. INCLUDED WERE: -THE BABY AND CHILDRENS' FAIR IN WHICH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION WAS DISTRIBUTED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS OR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS/TODDLERS -THE PRIME OF LIFE FESTIVAL, IN WHICH PROVIDERS AND CLINICIANS MET WITH AND SCREENED ATTENDEES WHO WERE OVER THE AGE OF 55 FOR SIGNS OF VJTPMOV DISEASE OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIRECTING THOSE WITH ABNORMAL RESULTS TO AREA PROVIDERS -THE RUTHERFORD BUSINESS EXPO DURING WHICH LOCAL EMPLOYERS WERE EDUCATED ON DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND CLINICIANS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO CONSULT WITH EMPLOYEES DESIRING TO PURSUE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES; AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS HELD THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY DURING WHICH RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HAD A SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE IN EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. -ALSO, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BEGAN SPONSORING THE RUTHERFORD OUTDOOR COALITION, WHICH CONDUCTS RUNNING AND CYCLING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. -RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER'S OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO OUR BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES. THE CENTER'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE TO INJURED WORKERS AND, AT THE SAME TIME, ASSIST WITH REDUCING MEDICAL EXPENSES AND TIME AWAY FROM THE JOB. IN TODAY'S CLIMATE, WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS ACCOUNT FOR A LARGE PORTION OF INDUSTRIES' MEDICAL COSTS. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE THESE EXPENDITURES. THE STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH CASE MANAGEMENT. -THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CANCER OUTREACH PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS SUCCESSFUL NEW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER HEARD THE WORDS \"YOU HAVE CANCER\". SURVIVIN' MEETS ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER. EACH MONTH THE GROUP EXPLORES WAYS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. INFORMATION REGARDING NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS ALSO PRESENTED. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY ATTEND AS WELL. -THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL AUXILIARY RAISED MONEY THROUGH FUNDRAISING PROJECTS SUCH AS $5 JEWELRY SALES AND UNIFORM SALES, AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE GIFT SHOP. THE AUXILIARY'S SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE THE FRONT DESK, GIFT SHOP, INTENSIVE CARE WAITING, MESSENGER, OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND SURGERY WAITING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN FOOD SERVICES, THE PET THERAPY PROGRAM, WITH THE TOY CHEST GROUP, AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER AND ONESOURCE, AND AS TEEN VOLUNTEERS. IN JUNE, 50 TEEN VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED ORIENTATION, AND FOR THE NEXT SEVEN WEEKS THEY VOLUNTEERED IN 12 DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE MEDICAL CENTER, ALLOWING MANY ADULT VOLUNTEERS TAKE TIME OFF. THE TOY CHEST COMMITTEE MADE A TOTAL OF 669 ITEMS WHICH INCLUDED STUFFED ANIMALS, \"PATIENT PALS\" FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, PILLOW AND TURBANS FOR MASTECTOMY PATIENTS AND BABY CAPS FOR NEWBORNS. DONATIONS WERE MADE LIFELINE DURING THE YEAR IN MEMORY OF AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY. A TOTAL OF 200 ADULT VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 20,890 HOURS AND A TOTAL OF 50 TEEN VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 2,418 HOURS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 23,308 SERVICE HOURS FOR THE YEAR. THE ACCUMULATED HOURS OF SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD REGIONAL, SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE AUXILIARY 48 YEARS AGO, IS 869,375 HOURS AND THE ACCUMULATED DONATION IS $3,070,088.65. -THE SCHOOL OF CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED TO OFFER CPE LEVELS I & II BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION WILL ENABLE YOU TO INTEGRATE FAITH, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY. CPE IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR SEMINARIANS, CLERGY AND LAITY OF DIVERSE CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND FAITH TRADITIONS. THE METHOD IS LEARNING BY DOING AND REFLECTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED ACPE SUPERVISOR; INSTRUCTED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ADJUNCT FACULTY IN A SUPPORTIVE COLLEGIAL GROUP."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL IS AFFILIATED WITH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS THE SAME COMMUNITY THAT RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL SERVES. THE MISSION OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO \"SECURE CURRENT AND FUTURE GIFTS OF SUPPORT FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM, ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMPASSIONATE, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES.\" THE RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SEEKS TO GIVE ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITAL, TO ENSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO HAVE AN AFFILIATION WITH DUKE ONCOLOGY NETWORK. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NURSING STAFF, PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION AND A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CARE PROVIDED OUR CANCER PATIENTS. IN 2011, AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF BREAST CANCER HELPED TO CONDUCT A STUDY ABOUT OUR CARE AND PRESENTED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE STUDY AS AN EDUCATION SESSION. 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FOR IRS WORKSHEET 6 CALCULATING SUBSIDIZED SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION USED A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM USING DIRECTLY ALLOCABLE DEDUCTIONS FOR THE CALCULATION OF ONE GROUP OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES AND USED THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO COMPUTED ON IRS WORKSHEET 2 FOR THE CALCULATION OF ANOTHER GROUP OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, QUESTION 4","explanation":"THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THEY DO, HOWEVER, CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: IN EVALUATIONG THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE HOSPITAL ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND THE PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS THE HOSPITAL RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. tHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES ( OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES IF NEGOTIATED OR PROVIDED BY POLICY) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE HOSPITAL'S ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNT FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS INCREASED FROM 81% OF SELF PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AT 9-30-11 TO 87% OF SELF PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AT 9-30-12."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B, QUESTION 8","explanation":"SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS MEDICARE, IS A COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD THAT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS ARE HELD TO. THIS IMPLIES THAT SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THAT THE HOSPITAL OPERATES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION C, QUESTION 9B","explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC., WILL RECOGNIZE PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY GUIDELINES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING THIRD PARTY COVERAGE OR IN QUALIFYING FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN ESTABLISHED HOSPITAL PROCEDURES. ALL PATIENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR DESIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS WHICH REMAIN UNPAID, OR HAVE NO PAYMENT CONTRACT ESTABLISHED, WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS 60 DAYS AFTER THE ACCOUNT IS BILLED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BILLING SYSTEM. INSURANCE ACCOUNTS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WHEN IT IS DETERMINED BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR THAT THE ACCOUNT WILL REQUIRE MORE INTENSE COLLECTION EFFORTS THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE. FOR PATIENTS COVERED BY MEDICARE, THIS TRANSFER TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WILL NOT OCCUR BEFORE 120 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILLING BY THE HOSPITAL PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D","explanation":"OUR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ALLOWS UP TO 120% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE FOR 100% REDUCTION OF BALANCE/CHARGES. THE SLIDING SCALE ALLOWS UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE IN ALLOWING A 30% REDUCTION OF THE BALANCE/CHARGES. ALL SELF PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES AT THE TIME OF FINAL BILLING. ALSO, IF SELF PAY BALANCE IS PAID PROMPTLY (15 DAYS FROM FINAL BILLING), PATIENT IS ENTITLED TO AND ADDITIONAL 30% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 2","explanation":"THE ORGANIZATION USES A NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY THE UNITED WAY OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY (UWRC) IN 2008 TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. TO CONDUCT THIS ASSESSMENT, THE UWRC AND THE RUTHERFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL (OF WHICH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC. WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER AND CONTINUES AS ITS PRIMARY SPONSOR), WORKED TOGETHER AND COMPILED LEADERS IN VARIOUS FIELDS FROM THE COMMUNITY AS MEMBERS OF A STEERING COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED SEVERAL NEEDS ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED BY OTHER COMMUNITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND OTHER STATES AND USED \"COMPASS\", A NEEDS ASSESSMENT GUIDE CREATED BY THE UNITED WAY OF AMERICA, WHICH PROVIDED A BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE ASSESSMENT. THE COMMITTEE SURVEYED THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SURVEYED SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL), AND CONDUCTED FOCUS GROUPS. NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THIS ASSESSMENT WERE UNEMPLOYMENT/LACK OF JOBS, FOLLOWED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CARE. TEEN PREGNANCY, CRIME, AND OBESITY WERE ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ISSUES IN SOME CATEGORIES."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 3","explanation":"PATIENTS WITH ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE ARE CONTACTED PRIOR TO VISIT. THIS ALLOWS THE ESTIMATE TO BE PROVIDED TO PATIENT, AND TO DISCUSS INSURANCE BENEFITS AND ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE. THIS DOES INCLUDE ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS AS WELL. A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR MAKES THIS CALL AND EXPLAINS ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES ALSO FOLLOW UP WITH ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS TO PURSUE QUALIFICATION OF PATIENT INTO SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE (NCMEDICAID, DISABILITY, CRIME VICTIMS, VOCATIONAL REHAB OR OTHER POSSIBLE PAYMENT SOURCE). IF NO RESOURCES ARE IDENTIFIED FROM PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES, THE REPRESENTATIVE FACILITATES GETTING A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE PATIENT FOR POSSIBLE QUALIFICATION. REGISTRATION EMPLOYEES HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FORMS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE TO PATIENTS AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. PMAB (EXTENDED BUSINESS OFFICE) STAFF ALSO HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE AS NECESSARY TO PATIENTS AFTER PHONE CONTACT. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ON THE RRHS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION THAT CAN BE PRINTED FOR COMPLETION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING ASSISTANCE."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 4","explanation":"RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IS LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS AND IS CENTERED BETWEEN ASHEVILLE AND CHARLOTTE. IT IS DESIGNATED AS RURAL BY HRSA RURAL HEALTH POLICY. THE COUNTY IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES: BOSTIC, CHIMNEY ROCK, ELLENBORO, FOREST CITY, RUTHERFORDTON, RUTH, SPINDALE AND LAKE LURE. RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 563 SQ. MILES, THE COUNTY SEAT IS RUTHERFORDTON. ONE MUNICIPALITY, FOREST CITY, IS CONSIDERED A MICROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA; HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT HAVE A METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA DESIGNATION (AS DESIGNATED BY OMB BULLETIN FOR FY04 B04-03). ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT US CENSUS BUREAU DATA FROM 2010, THE TOTAL POPULATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 67,810. OF THIS AMOUNT, 49% ARE MALE AND 51% ARE FEMALE. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF THE POPULATION INCLUDES 87.3% WHITE, 10.3% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3.7% HISPANIC OR LATINO WITH THE REMAINING AS OTHER. OF THE TOTAL POPULATION, 20.4% HAVE NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. PERSONS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL FOR 2006-2010 WERE 20.7%, WITH MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT $35,364. RUTHERFORD COUNTY WORKFORCE TOTALS 22,790 (2006 REPORT). IT BREAKS DOWN AS FOLLOWS: MANUFACTURING, 18.2 %; CONSTRUCTION, 5.5%; TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES, 21.4%; EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES, 24%; PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES, 9.3%; LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY, 8.4%; INFORMATION, 4%; FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, 2%; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 5.3% AND ALL OTHER, 2.08%. FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CALL THE N.C. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION AT (828) 246-9841 OR CONTACT THE CHAMBER AND ASK FOR A LISTING OF TEMPORARY AGENCIES."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 5","explanation":"COMMUNITY BENEFIT IS COLLABORATION WITH A COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT ITS RESIDENTS - PARTICULARLY THOSE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL, MINORITIES AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS - BY IMPROVING THEIR HEALTHCARE STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, RHI EMBRACES ITS ROLE AS THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL HOSTED A SERIES OF SEVEN RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS IN 2012. RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS WERE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: FOREST CITY - DUNBAR ELEMENTARY, LAKE LURE TOWN HALL, R-S CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY, CLIFFSIDE ELEMENTARY AND SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY. EVENTS WERE SCHEDULED FOR EITHER A MORNING OR EVENING. EACH EVENT INCLUDED FREE CHOLESTEROL, GLUCOSE, BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) SCREENINGS. EXHIBITS PROVIDED INFORMATION ON THE CHANGES AT RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, AND PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES AND RRHS PRESIDENT AND CEO DAVE BIXLER TO ASK QUESTIONS. DURING THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS, SCREENINGS WERE GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE. THOSE WHO VISITED BOOTHS AT THE EVENTS LEARNED ABOUT THE MANY PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION. SIXTY INDUSTRIES ENROLLED IN THE WELLNESSWORKS PROGRAM, RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL'S EMPLOYER HEALTH PROGRAM, IN 2012. DESIGNED TO HELP PROVIDE ONGOING COMMUNICATION AND EASY ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, THE FOUR BASIC COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE WELLNESSWORKS PROGRAM ARE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, WORKER'S COMPENSATION SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH/WELLNESS SERVICES AND GROUP HEALTH SERVICES. THERE IS NO COST ASSOCIATED WITH ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM. IN JULY 2011, THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CANCER OUTREACH PROGRAM LAUNCHED A NEW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER HEARD THE WORDS \"YOU HAVE CANCER.\" SURVIVIN' MEETS ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER. EACH MONTH THE GROUP EXPLORES WAYS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. INFORMATION REGARDING NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS ALSO PRESENTED. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY ATTEND AS WELL. THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL AUXILIARY RAISED MONEY DURING SEVERAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, THE GIFT SHOP, BABY PHOTO PROGRAM, VENDING MACHINES AND EVENTS SUCH AS THE $5 JEWELRY, BOOK AND UNIFORM SALES. THE AUXILIARY'S SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE FRONT DESK, GIFT SHOP, INTENSIVE CARE WAITING, MESSENGER, OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND SURGERY WAITING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN THE PET THERAPY PROGRAM, AS CLERICAL ASSISTANTS IN MEDICAL RECORDS, AS CARETAKERS OF ST. LUKE'S CHAPEL, AS CLOWNS WITH THE TOY CHEST, AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER MAKING TRAY FAVORS FOR PATIENT FOOD TRAYS, WITH THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY SCREENINGS, AND AS TEEN VOLUNTEERS. IN JUNE, 39 TEEN VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED ORIENTATION, AND FOR THE NEXT EIGHT WEEKS THEY VOLUNTEERED IN 17 DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS AT THE HOSPITAL, ALLOWING MANY ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE TIME OFF. THE TOY CHEST COMMITTEE MADE A TOTAL OF 1,054 ITEMS, WHICH INCLUDED STUFFED ANIMALS, \"PATIENT PALS\" FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, PILLOWS FOR MASTECTOMY PATIENTS AND BABY CAPS FOR INFANTS AS A REMINDER TO PARENTS OF THE DANGERS OF CHILD ABUSE. DONATIONS WERE MADE TO LIFELINE DURING THE YEAR IN MEMORY AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY. A TOTAL OF 194 ADULT VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 21,364 HOURS AND A TOTAL OF 78 TEEN VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 2,366 HOURS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 23,730 SERVICE HOURS FOR THE YEAR. THE ACCUMULATED HOURS OF SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE AUXILIARY 47 YEARS AGO, IS 846,067 HOURS AND THE ACCUMULATED DONATION IS $2,992,030.56. THE SCHOOL OF CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED TO OFFER CPE LEVELS I & II BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION WILL ENABLE YOU TO INTEGRATE FAITH, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY. CPE IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR SEMINARIANS, CLERGY AND LAITY OF DIVERSE CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND FAITH TRADITIONS. THE METHOD IS LEARNING BY DOING AND REFLECTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED ACPE SUPERVISOR; INSTRUCTED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ADJUNCT FACULTY IN A SUPPORTIVE COLLEGIAL GROUP."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 6","explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL IS AFFILIATED WITH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS THE SAME COMMUNITY THAT RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL SERVES. THE MISSION OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO \"SECURE CURRENT AND FUTURE GIFTS OF SUPPORT FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM, ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMPASSIONATE, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES.\" THE RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SEEKS TO GIVE ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITAL, TO ENSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO HAVE AN AFFILIATION WITH DUKE ONCOLOGY NETWORK. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NURSING STAFF, PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION AND A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CARE PROVIDED OUR CANCER PATIENTS. IN 2011, AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF BREAST CANCER HELPED TO CONDUCT A STUDY ABOUT OUR CARE AND PRESENTED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE STUDY AS AN EDUCATION SESSION. IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO BE ALIGNED WITH DUKE, WHICH HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY IN THE TOP-RANKED CENTERS FOR CANCER CARE IN THE UNITED 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THE ONLY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EASEMENT RELATES TO NORMAL COSTS OF HOLDING THE BUILDING SUCH AS UTILITIES. THE BULDING IS SHOWN IN THE BALANCE SHEET AS PART OF FIXED ASSETS AT COST, BUT IS FULLY DEPRECIATED. 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ANESTHESIOLOGY","address_line1":"288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVENUE","city":"RUTHERFORDTON","state":"NC","zip":"28139","facility_type":"GENERAL MEDICAL & SURGICAL","name":"RUTHERFORD ANESTHESIOLOGY","address":"288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVENUE, RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139"}],"supplemental_information":[{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART I, QUESTION 7, COLUMN F","explanation":"TO ARRIVE AT THE PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSES, THE DENOMINATOR WHICH EQUALS TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES PER PART IX, LINE 25, OF THE FORM 990 ($100,098,277) WAS REDUCED BY BAD DEBT EXPENSE ($16,642,721)."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7","explanation":"THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO COMPUTED ON IRS WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED IN THE CALCULATIONS ON IRS WORKSHEETS 1 AND 3. FOR IRS WORKSHEET 6 CALCULATING SUBSIDIZED SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION USED A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM USING DIRECTLY ALLOCABLE DEDUCTIONS FOR THE CALCULATION OF ONE GROUP OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES AND USED THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO COMPUTED ON IRS WORKSHEET 2 FOR THE CALCULATION OF ANOTHER GROUP OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, INCLUDING RURAL HEALTH CLINICS INCLUDED NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE OF $1,385,301."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, QUESTION 4","explanation":"THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THEY DO, HOWEVER, CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS ARE COMPUTED BASED ON HISTORICAL COLLECTION EXPERIENCE AND A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF EXISTING RECEIVABLES. THE HOSPITAL GRANTS CREDIT TO PATIENTS WITHOUT COLLATERAL, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF WHOM ARE FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION C, QUESTION 8","explanation":"SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS MEDICARE, IS A COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD THAT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS ARE HELD TO. THIS IMPLIES THAT SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THAT THE HOSPITAL OPERATES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION C, QUESTION 9B","explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC., WILL RECOGNIZE PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY GUIDELINES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING THIRD PARTY COVERAGE OR IN QUALIFYING FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN ESTABLISHED HOSPITAL PROCEDURES. ALL PATIENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR DESIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS WHICH REMAIN UNPAID, OR HAVE NO PAYMENT CONTRACT ESTABLISHED, WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS 60 DAYS AFTER THE ACCOUNT IS BILLED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BILLING SYSTEM. INSURANCE ACCOUNTS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WHEN IT IS DETERMINED BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR THAT THE ACCOUNT WILL REQUIRE MORE INTENSE COLLECTION EFFORTS THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE. FOR PATIENTS COVERED BY MEDICARE, THIS TRANSFER TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WILL NOT OCCUR BEFORE 120 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILLING BY THE HOSPITAL PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 2","explanation":"THE ORGANIZATION USES A NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY THE UNITED WAY OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY (UWRC) IN 2008 TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. TO CONDUCT THIS ASSESSMENT, THE UWRC AND THE RUTHERFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL (OF WHICH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC. WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER AND CONTINUES AS ITS PRIMARY SPONSOR), WORKED TOGETHER AND COMPILED LEADERS IN VARIOUS FIELDS FROM THE COMMUNITY AS MEMBERS OF A STEERING COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED SEVERAL NEEDS ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED BY OTHER COMMUNITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND OTHER STATES AND USED \"COMPASS\", A NEEDS ASSESSMENT GUIDE CREATED BY THE UNITED WAY OF AMERICA, WHICH PROVIDED A BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE ASSESSMENT. THE COMMITTEE SURVEYED THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SURVEYED SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL), AND CONDUCTED FOCUS GROUPS. NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THIS ASSESSMENT WERE UNEMPLOYMENT/LACK OF JOBS, FOLLOWED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CARE. TEEN PREGNANCY, CRIME, AND OBESITY WERE ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ISSUES IN SOME CATEGORIES."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 3","explanation":"PATIENTS WITH ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE ARE CONTACTED PRIOR TO VISIT. THIS ALLOWS THE ESTIMATE TO BE PROVIDED TO PATIENT, AND TO DISCUSS INSURANCE BENEFITS AND ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE. THIS DOES INCLUDE ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS AS WELL. A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR MAKES THIS CALL AND EXPLAINS ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES ALSO FOLLOW UP WITH ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS TO PURSUE QUALIFICATION OF PATIENT INTO SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE (NCMEDICAID, DISABILITY, CRIME VICTIMS, VOCATIONAL REHAB OR OTHER POSSIBLE PAYMENT SOURCE). IF NO RESOURCES ARE IDENTIFIED FROM PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES, THE REPRESENTATIVE FACILITATES GETTING A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE PATIENT FOR POSSIBLE QUALIFICATION. REGISTRATION EMPLOYEES HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FORMS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE TO PATIENTS AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. PMAB (EXTENDED BUSINESS OFFICE) STAFF ALSO HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE AS NECESSARY TO PATIENTS AFTER PHONE CONTACT. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ON THE RRHS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION THAT CAN BE PRINTED FOR COMPLETION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING ASSISTANCE."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 4","explanation":"RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IS LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS AND IS CENTERED BETWEEN ASHEVILLE AND CHARLOTTE. IT IS DESIGNATED AS RURAL BY HRSA RURAL HEALTH POLICY. THE COUNTY IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES: BOSTIC, CHIMNEY ROCK, ELLENBORO, FOREST CITY, RUTHERFORDTON, RUTH, SPINDALE AND LAKE LURE. RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 563 SQ. MILES, THE COUNTY SEAT IS RUTHERFORDTON. ONE MUNICIPALITY, FOREST CITY, IS CONSIDERED A MICROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA; HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT HAVE A METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA DESIGNATION (AS DESIGNATED BY OMB BULLETIN FOR FY04 B04-03). ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT US CENSUS BUREAU DATA FROM 2010, THE TOTAL POPULATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 67,810. OF THIS AMOUNT, 49% ARE MALE AND 51% ARE FEMALE. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF THE POPULATION INCLUDES 87.3% WHITE, 10.3% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3.7% HISPANIC OR LATINO WITH THE REMAINING AS OTHER. OF THE TOTAL POPULATION, 20.4% HAVE NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. PERSONS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL FOR 2006-2010 WERE 20.7%, WITH MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT $35,364."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 5","explanation":"COMMUNITY BENEFIT IS COLLABORATION WITH A COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT ITS RESIDENTS - PARTICULARLY THOSE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL, MINORITIES AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS - BY IMPROVING THEIR HEALTHCARE STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, RHI EMBRACES ITS ROLE AS THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL HOSTED A SERIES OF SEVEN RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS IN 2011. RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS WERE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: FOREST CITY - DUNBAR ELEMENTARY, LAKE LURE TOWN HALL, R-S CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ELLENBORO ELEMENTARY, CLIFFSIDE ELEMENTARY AND SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY. EVENTS WERE SCHEDULED FOR EITHER A MORNING OR EVENING. EACH EVENT INCLUDED FREE CHOLESTEROL, GLUCOSE, BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) SCREENINGS. EXHIBITS PROVIDED INFORMATION ON THE CHANGES AT RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, AND PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES AND RRHS PRESIDENT AND CEO DAVE BIXLER TO ASK QUESTIONS. DURING THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CONNECTS EVENTS, 123 SCREENINGS WERE GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE. THOSE WHO VISITED BOOTHS AT THE EVENTS LEARNED ABOUT THE MANY PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION. SIXTY INDUSTRIES ENROLLED IN THE WELLNESSWORKS PROGRAM, RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL'S EMPLOYER HEALTH PROGRAM, IN 2011. DESIGNED TO HELP PROVIDE ONGOING COMMUNICATION AND EASY ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, THE FOUR BASIC COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE WELLNESSWORKS PROGRAM ARE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, WORKER'S COMPENSATION SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH/WELLNESS SERVICES AND GROUP HEALTH SERVICES. THERE IS NO COST ASSOCIATED WITH ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM. IN JULY 2011, THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CANCER OUTREACH PROGRAM LAUNCHED A NEW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER HEARD THE WORDS \"YOU HAVE CANCER.\" SURVIVIN' MEETS ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER. EACH MONTH THE GROUP EXPLORES WAYS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. INFORMATION REGARDING NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS ALSO PRESENTED. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY ATTEND AS WELL. THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL AUXILIARY RAISED MONEY DURING SEVERAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, THE GIFT SHOP, BABY PHOTO PROGRAM, VENDING MACHINES AND EVENTS SUCH AS THE $5 JEWELRY, BOOK AND UNIFORM SALES. THE AUXILIARY'S SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE FRONT DESK, GIFT SHOP, INTENSIVE CARE WAITING, MESSENGER, OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND SURGERY WAITING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN THE PET THERAPY PROGRAM, AS CLERICAL ASSISTANTS IN MEDICAL RECORDS, AS CARETAKERS OF ST. LUKE'S CHAPEL, AS CLOWNS WITH THE TOY CHEST, AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER MAKING TRAY FAVORS FOR PATIENT FOOD TRAYS, WITH THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY SCREENINGS, AND AS TEEN VOLUNTEERS. IN JUNE, 106 TEEN VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED ORIENTATION, AND FOR THE NEXT EIGHT WEEKS THEY VOLUNTEERED IN 17 DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS AT THE HOSPITAL, ALLOWING MANY ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE TIME OFF. THE TOY CHEST COMMITTEE MADE A TOTAL OF 1,165 ITEMS, WHICH INCLUDED STUFFED ANIMALS, \"PATIENT PALS\" FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, PILLOWS FOR MASTECTOMY PATIENTS AND BABY CAPS FOR INFANTS AS A REMINDER TO PARENTS OF THE DANGERS OF CHILD ABUSE. DONATIONS WERE MADE TO LIFELINE DURING THE YEAR IN MEMORY AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY. A TOTAL OF 215 ADULT VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 22,239 HOURS AND A TOTAL OF 100 TEEN VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 3,028 HOURS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 25,267 SERVICE HOURS FOR THE YEAR. THE ACCUMULATED HOURS OF SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE AUXILIARY 46 YEARS AGO, IS 822,337 HOURS AND THE ACCUMULATED DONATION IS $2,782,656. THE SCHOOL OF CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED TO OFFER CPE LEVELS I & II BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION WILL ENABLE YOU TO INTEGRATE FAITH, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY. CPE IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR SEMINARIANS, CLERGY AND LAITY OF DIVERSE CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND FAITH TRADITIONS. THE METHOD IS LEARNING BY DOING AND REFLECTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED ACPE SUPERVISOR; INSTRUCTED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ADJUNCT FACULTY IN A SUPPORTIVE COLLEGIAL GROUP."},{"form_and_line_reference":"SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 6","explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL IS AFFILIATED WITH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS THE SAME COMMUNITY THAT RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL SERVES. THE MISSION OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO \"SECURE CURRENT AND FUTURE GIFTS OF SUPPORT FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM, ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMPASSIONATE, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES.\" THE RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SEEKS TO GIVE ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITAL, TO ENSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO HAVE AN AFFILIATION WITH DUKE ONCOLOGY NETWORK. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NURSING STAFF, PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION AND A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CARE PROVIDED OUR CANCER PATIENTS. 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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES IF NEGOTIATED OR PROVIDED BY POLICY) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE BAD DEBT REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2 IS THE BAD DEBT PER THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION A, LINE 3 IS COMPUTED USING US CENSUS BUREAU FIGURES FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY, WHICH ESTIMATES 20.3% LIVING BELOW POVERTY LEVEL."},{"explanation":"SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS MEDICARE, IS A COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD THAT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS ARE HELD TO. 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FOR PATIENTS COVERED BY MEDICARE, THIS TRANSFER TO A BAD DEBT STATUS WILL NOT OCCUR BEFORE 120 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILLING BY THE HOSPITAL PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM."},{"explanation":"IN ORDER TO LEARN ABOUT THE SPECIFIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS OF WNC, THE WNC HEALTHY IMPACT DATA WORKGROUP AND CONSULTING TEAM IDENTIFIED AND TAPPED NUMEROUS SECONDARY DATA SOURCES ACCESSIBLE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. FOR DATA ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION SOURCES INCLUDED: THE US CENSUS BUREAU; LOG INTO NORTH CAROLINA (LINC); NC OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT; NC DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NC; NC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; NC DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; NC DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; AND THE CECIL B. SHEPS CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. THE WNC HEALTHY IMPACT CONSULTANT TEAM MADE EVERY EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT DATA AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THE REPORT WAS PREPARED. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUALLY UPDATE THE NARRATIVE PAST A CERTAIN DATE; IN MOST CASES THAT END-POINT WAS JUNE 30, 2012. THE PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF SECONDARY HEALTH DATA FOR THIS REPORT WAS THE NC STATE CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS (NC SCHS), INCLUDING ITS COUNTY HEALTH DATA BOOKS, BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VITAL STATISTICS UNIT, AND CANCER REGISTRY. OTHER HEALTH DATA SOURCES INCLUDED: NC DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) EPIDEMIOLOGY SECTION; NC DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS; NC DPH NUTRITION SERVICES BRANCH; UNC HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER; NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; NC DETECT AND THE NC DPH ORAL HEALTH SECTION. BECAUSE IN ANY CHA IT IS INSTRUCTIVE TO RELATE LOCAL DATA TO SIMILAR DATA IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY DATA IS COMPARED TO LIKE DATA DESCRIBING THE 16-COUNTY REGION AND THE STATE OF NC AS A WHOLE. WNC HEALTHY IMPACT RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE NC DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO USE THIS REGIONAL COMPARISON AS \"PEER\" FOR THE PURPOSES OF OUR ASSESSMENTS (AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS). COUNTY DATA MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THE DATA PARAMETERS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT; IN THOSE CASES STATE-LEVEL DATA IS COMPARED TO US-LEVEL DATA OR OTHER STANDARDIZED MEASURES. WHERE APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE, TREND DATA HAS BEEN USED TO SHOW CHANGES IN INDICATORS OVER TIME. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA WAS GATHERED FROM SOURCES INCLUDING: US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND NC RADON PROGRAM. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS REPORT CONTAINS DATA RETRIEVED DIRECTLY FROM SOURCES IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. IN SOME CASES THE DATA IS VERY CURRENT; IN OTHER CASES, WHILE IT MAY BE THE MOST CURRENT AVAILABLE, IT MAY BE SEVERAL YEARS OLD. NOTE ALSO THAT THE NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS, FACILITIES, GEOGRAPHIC PLACES, ETC. PRESENTED IN THE TABLES AND GRAPHS IN THIS REPORT ARE QUOTED EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR IN THE SOURCE DATA. IN SOME CASES THESE NAMES MAY NOT BE THOSE IN CURRENT OR LOCAL USAGE; NEVERTHELESS THEY ARE USED SO READERS MAY TRACK A PARTICULAR PIECE OF INFORMATION DIRECTLY BACK TO THE SOURCE. TO SUPPLEMENT THE SECONDARY CORE DATASET, MEET ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDER DATA NEEDS, AND HEAR FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES, A COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2012 WNC HEALTHY IMPACT SURVEY (A.K.A. 2012 PRC COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY), WAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 16 COUNTIES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT WAS DEVELOPED BY WNC HEALTHY IMPACT'S DATA WORKGROUP, CONSULTING TEAM, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC. (PRC). MANY OF THE QUESTIONS ARE DERIVED FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEYS; OTHER QUESTIONS WERE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR WNC HEALTHY IMPACT TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES OF INTEREST TO COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. EACH COUNTY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO THEIR COUNTY, WHICH WERE ASKED OF THEIR COUNTY'S RESIDENTS. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE REGIONAL SURVEY EFFORT INCLUDED 16 COUNTIES: BUNCOMBE, CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, JACKSON, MACON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, MITCHELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD, SWAIN, TRANSYLVANIA AND YANCEY COUNTIES."},{"explanation":"THE CHNA WAS DEVELOPED BY RUTHERFORD COUNTY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, RUTHERFORD POLK MCDOWELL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND RUTHERFORD HEALTH COUNCIL."},{"explanation":"IN RESPONSE TO THE RESULTS OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AT http://www.myrutherfordregional.com/body.cfm?id=514."},{"explanation":"ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO OR THREE ISSUES THAT EMERGED FROM THE ASSESSMENT, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN WILL ADDRESS ONLY TWO OR THREE SPECIFIC AREAS FOR EACH COUNTY. ON NOVEMBER 13, 2012, THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORUM WAS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FOLLOWING A PRESENTATION OF THE CHA DATA, BREAKOUT SESSIONS ENGAGED PARTICIPANTS IN CHOOSING HEALTH PRIORITIES. FACILITATORS INTRODUCED THE TOPIC AND GAVE A QUICK REVIEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PARTICIPANTS WERE ASKED WHAT STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAJOR PROBLEM. ANSWERS WERE RECORDED. NEXT, PARTICIPANTS BRAINSTORMED STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. FINALLY, EACH COMMUNITY MEMBER RANKED THEIR TOP 3 OR 4 STRATEGIES. COLOR CODED STICKERS SIGNIFIED THE RANKING ORDER."},{"explanation":"OUR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ALLOWS UP TO 120% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE FOR 100% REDUCTION OF BALANCE/CHARGES. THE SLIDING SCALE ALLOWS UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE IN ALLOWING A 30% REDUCTION OF THE BALANCE/CHARGES. ALL SELF PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES AT THE TIME OF FINAL BILLING. ALSO, IF SELF PAY BALANCE IS PAID PROMPTLY (15 DAYS FROM FINAL BILLING), PATIENT IS ENTITLED TO AND ADDITIONAL 30% DISCOUNT OF CHARGES."},{"explanation":"TO MEET ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDER DATA NEEDS, AND HEAR FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES, A COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2012 WNC HEALTHY IMPACT SURVEY (A.K.A 2012 PRC COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY), WAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 16 COUNTIES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT WAS DEVELOPED BY WNC HEALTHY IMPACT'S DATA WORKGROUP, CONSULTING TEAM, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC. (PRC). MANY OF THE QUESTIONS ARE DERIVED FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEYS; OTHER QUESTIONS WERE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR WNC HEALTHY IMPACT TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES OF INTEREST TO COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. EACH COUNTY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO THEIR COUNTY, WHICH WERE ASKED OF THEIR COUNTY'S RESIDENTS. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE REGIONAL SURVEY EFFORT INCLUDED 16 COUNTIES: BUNCOMBE, CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, JACKSON, MACON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, MITCHELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD, SWAIN, TRANSYLVANIA, AND YANCEY COUNTIES. TO ENSURE THE BEST REPRESENTATION OF THE POPULATION SURVEYED, A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW METHODOLOGY (ONE THAT INCORPORATES BOTH LANDLINE AND CELL PHONE INTERVIEWS) WAS EMPLOYED. THE PRIMARY ADVANTAGES OF TELEPHONE INTERVIEWING ARE TIMELINESS, EFFICIENCY AND RANDOM SELECTION CAPABILITIES. THE SAMPLE DESIGN USED FOR THIS REGIONAL EFFORT CONSISTED OF A STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLE OF 3300 INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. OUR COUNTY'S SAMPLE SIZE WAS 200. ALL ADMINISTRATION OF THE SURVEYS, DATA COLLECTION AND DATA ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INC (PRC). THE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED IN EITHER ENGLISH OR SPANISH, AS PREFERRED BY THE RESPONDENTS."},{"explanation":"PATIENTS WITH ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE ARE CONTACTED PRIOR TO VISIT. THIS ALLOWS THE ESTIMATE TO BE PROVIDED TO PATIENT, AND TO DISCUSS INSURANCE BENEFITS AND ESTIMATED BALANCES AFTER INSURANCE. THIS DOES INCLUDE ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS AS WELL. A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR MAKES THIS CALL AND EXPLAINS ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES ALSO FOLLOW UP WITH ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS TO PURSUE QUALIFICATION OF PATIENT INTO SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE (NCMEDICAID, DISABILITY, CRIME VICTIMS, VOCATIONAL REHAB OR OTHER POSSIBLE PAYMENT SOURCE). IF NO RESOURCES ARE IDENTIFIED FROM PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES, THE REPRESENTATIVE FACILITATES GETTING A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE PATIENT FOR POSSIBLE QUALIFICATION. REGISTRATION EMPLOYEES HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FORMS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE TO PATIENTS AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. PMAB (EXTENDED BUSINESS OFFICE) STAFF ALSO HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND ARE TO PROVIDE THESE AS NECESSARY TO PATIENTS AFTER PHONE CONTACT. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ON THE RRHS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION THAT CAN BE PRINTED FOR COMPLETION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING ASSISTANCE."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IS LOCATED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE WESTERN REGION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND POLK, HENDERSON, BUNCOMBE, MCDOWELL, BURKE, AND CLEVELAND COUNTIES BOUND RUTHERFORD COUNTY. RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S LAND AREA COMPRISED OF VALLEYS, MOUNTAINS, AND FLAT LAND IS 564.12 SQUARE MILES, AND 2 SQUARE MILES OF WATER. THE COUNTY SEAT IS RUTHERFORDTON. THE COUNTY IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES: BOSTIC, CHIMNEY ROCK, ELLENBORO, FOREST CITY, RUTHERFORDTON, RUTH, SPINDALE AND LAKE LURE. ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT US CENSUS BUREAU DATA FROM 2010, THE TOTAL POPULATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS 67,810. OF THIS AMOUNT, 49% ARE MALE AND 51% ARE FEMALE. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF THE POPULATION INCLUDES 87.3% WHITE, 10.3% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3.7% HISPANIC OR LATINO WITH THE REMAINING AS OTHER. OF THE TOTAL POPULATION, 20.4% HAVE NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. PERSONS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL FOR 2006-2010 WERE 20.7%, WITH MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT $35,364. RUTHERFORD COUNTY WORKFORCE TOTALS 22,790 (2006 REPORT). IT BREAKS DOWN AS FOLLOWS: MANUFACTURING, 18.2 %; CONSTRUCTION, 5.5%; TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES, 21.4%; EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES, 24%; PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES, 9.3%; LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY, 8.4%; INFORMATION, 4%; FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, 2%; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 5.3% AND ALL OTHER, 2.08%."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD REGIONAL IN 2013 PARTICIPATED IN, SPONSORED OR CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AIMED AT PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. INCLUDED WERE: -THE BABY AND CHILDRENS' FAIR IN WHICH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION WAS DISTRIBUTED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS OR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS/TODDLERS -THE PRIME OF LIFE FESTIVAL, IN WHICH PROVIDERS AND CLINICIANS MET WITH AND SCREENED ATTENDEES WHO WERE OVER THE AGE OF 55 FOR SIGNS OF VJTPMOV DISEASE OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIRECTING THOSE WITH ABNORMAL RESULTS TO AREA PROVIDERS -THE RUTHERFORD BUSINESS EXPO DURING WHICH LOCAL EMPLOYERS WERE EDUCATED ON DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND CLINICIANS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO CONSULT WITH EMPLOYEES DESIRING TO PURSUE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES; AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS HELD THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY DURING WHICH RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HAD A SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE IN EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. -ALSO, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BEGAN SPONSORING THE RUTHERFORD OUTDOOR COALITION, WHICH CONDUCTS RUNNING AND CYCLING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. -RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER'S OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO OUR BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES. THE CENTER'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE TO INJURED WORKERS AND, AT THE SAME TIME, ASSIST WITH REDUCING MEDICAL EXPENSES AND TIME AWAY FROM THE JOB. IN TODAY'S CLIMATE, WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS ACCOUNT FOR A LARGE PORTION OF INDUSTRIES' MEDICAL COSTS. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE THESE EXPENDITURES. THE STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH CASE MANAGEMENT. -THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL CANCER OUTREACH PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS SUCCESSFUL NEW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER HEARD THE WORDS \"YOU HAVE CANCER\". SURVIVIN' MEETS ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER. EACH MONTH THE GROUP EXPLORES WAYS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. INFORMATION REGARDING NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS ALSO PRESENTED. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY ATTEND AS WELL. -THE RUTHERFORD REGIONAL AUXILIARY RAISED MONEY THROUGH FUNDRAISING PROJECTS SUCH AS $5 JEWELRY SALES AND UNIFORM SALES, AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE GIFT SHOP. THE AUXILIARY'S SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE THE FRONT DESK, GIFT SHOP, INTENSIVE CARE WAITING, MESSENGER, OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND SURGERY WAITING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN FOOD SERVICES, THE PET THERAPY PROGRAM, WITH THE TOY CHEST GROUP, AT THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTER AND ONESOURCE, AND AS TEEN VOLUNTEERS. IN JUNE, 50 TEEN VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED ORIENTATION, AND FOR THE NEXT SEVEN WEEKS THEY VOLUNTEERED IN 12 DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE MEDICAL CENTER, ALLOWING MANY ADULT VOLUNTEERS TAKE TIME OFF. THE TOY CHEST COMMITTEE MADE A TOTAL OF 669 ITEMS WHICH INCLUDED STUFFED ANIMALS, \"PATIENT PALS\" FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, PILLOW AND TURBANS FOR MASTECTOMY PATIENTS AND BABY CAPS FOR NEWBORNS. DONATIONS WERE MADE LIFELINE DURING THE YEAR IN MEMORY OF AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY. A TOTAL OF 200 ADULT VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 20,890 HOURS AND A TOTAL OF 50 TEEN VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED 2,418 HOURS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 23,308 SERVICE HOURS FOR THE YEAR. THE ACCUMULATED HOURS OF SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD REGIONAL, SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE AUXILIARY 48 YEARS AGO, IS 869,375 HOURS AND THE ACCUMULATED DONATION IS $3,070,088.65. -THE SCHOOL OF CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED TO OFFER CPE LEVELS I & II BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION WILL ENABLE YOU TO INTEGRATE FAITH, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY. CPE IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR SEMINARIANS, CLERGY AND LAITY OF DIVERSE CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND FAITH TRADITIONS. THE METHOD IS LEARNING BY DOING AND REFLECTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED ACPE SUPERVISOR; INSTRUCTED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ADJUNCT FACULTY IN A SUPPORTIVE COLLEGIAL GROUP."},{"explanation":"RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL IS AFFILIATED WITH RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS THE SAME COMMUNITY THAT RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL SERVES. THE MISSION OF RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO \"SECURE CURRENT AND FUTURE GIFTS OF SUPPORT FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM, ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMPASSIONATE, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES.\" THE RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SEEKS TO GIVE ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITAL, TO ENSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO HAVE AN AFFILIATION WITH DUKE ONCOLOGY NETWORK. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NURSING STAFF, PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION AND A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CARE PROVIDED OUR CANCER PATIENTS. IN 2011, AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF BREAST CANCER HELPED TO CONDUCT A STUDY ABOUT OUR CARE AND PRESENTED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE STUDY AS AN EDUCATION SESSION. IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO BE ALIGNED WITH DUKE, WHICH HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY IN THE TOP-RANKED CENTERS FOR CANCER CARE IN THE UNITED STATES."}]},"ScheduleI":{"reported_domestic_org_grants":0,"reported_domestic_individual_grants":0,"total_domestic_grants":0},"ScheduleF":{"reported_foreign_grants":0},"ScheduleJ":{"benefits_and_procedures":{"housing_allowance_or_residence":true,"substantiation_required":true,"written_policy_travel_and_entertainment":true},"compensation_process":{"compensation_committee":true,"compensation_survey_or_study":true,"board_or_committee_approval":true},"compensation_arrangements":{"compensation_based_on_revenue_filing_org":false,"compensation_based_on_revenue_related_orgs":false,"compensation_based_on_net_earnings_filing_org":false,"compensation_based_on_net_earnings_related_orgs":false,"nonfixed_payments":false,"initial_contract_exception":false,"severance_payment":false,"supplemental_nonqualified_retirement_plan":false,"equity_based_compensation_arrangement":false},"compensation":[{"person_name":"MICHAEL S WHEELER 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