SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SANFORD GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

45-3791176
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Yes

 
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
 
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
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Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . . 		    87,612,517 0 87,612,517 1.810 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     631,927,800 504,777,840 127,149,960 2.630 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .     0 0    
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     719,540,317 504,777,840 214,762,477 4.440 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     18,337,472 662,574 17,674,898 0.370 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     27,399,943 4,106,619 23,293,324 0.480 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     412,467,730 363,015,768 49,451,962 1.020 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     33,748,553 19,045,143 14,703,410 0.300 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     17,509,337 0 17,509,337 0.360 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     509,463,035 386,830,104 122,632,931 2.530 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     1,229,003,352 891,607,944 337,395,408 6.970 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue 		(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing     0 0    
2 Economic development     6,520,760 0 6,520,760 0.130 %
3 Community support     17,706,009 2,000 17,704,009 0.370 %
4 Environmental improvements     1,000 0 1,000 0 %
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		     2,575 0 2,575 0 %
6 Coalition building     15,469 0 15,469 0 %
7 Community health improvement advocacy     24,414 0 24,414 0 %
8 Workforce development     5,819,093 0 5,819,093 0.120 %
9 Other     0 0    
10 Total     30,089,320 2,000 30,087,320 0.620 %
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Healthcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
65,652,861
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
0
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
934,148,192
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
991,583,192
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-57,435,000
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity 		(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership % 		(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership % 		(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
11 EVERIST HEALTH
  		PREVENTION OF HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THROUGH UNIQUE MEDICAL TECH 22.840 % 15.340 %  
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3
4
5
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10
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?24Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility) 		Licensed Hospital General Medical and Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Access Hospital Research Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (describe) Facility reporting group
1 SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER
1305 W 18TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57117
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 10564
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
460227855 		X X X X     X     A
2 SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
5225 23RD AVENUE S
FARGO,ND58104
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5070
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
450226909 		X X X X     X     A
3 SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
801 BROADWAY NORTH
FARGO,ND58122
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5018A
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
450226909 		X X X X     X     A
4 SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY
1720 SOUTH UNIVERSITY
FARGO,ND58103
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5068A
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
450226909 		X X   X           A
5 SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER
300 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5003A
SANFORD BISMARCK
450226700 		X X   X     X     A
6 SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER
1300 ANNE STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371073
SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
411266009 		X X         X     A
7 SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS
3001 SANFORD PARKWAY
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371500
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
450409348 		X X     X   X   INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH A
8 SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER
2905 3RD AVENUE SE
ABERDEEN,SD57401
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 65089
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X         X     A
9 SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
1018 6TH AVENUE
WORTHINGTON,MN56187
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371449
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X         X     A
10 SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER
118 N 7TH AVENUE
SHELDON,IA51201
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
IA 161381
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X   NURSING FACILITY A
11 SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER
20 S PLUM STREET
VERMILLION,SD57069
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 53082
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X   NURSING FACILITY A
12 SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER
300 S BYRON BLVD
CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 50302
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X   NURSING FACILITY A
13 SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER
1600 N KNISS AVENUE
LUVERNE,MN56156
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371352
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
14 SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER
112 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371019
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X   NURSING FACILITY A
15 SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER
1430 N HIGHWAY
JACKSON,MN56143
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371002
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
16 SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER
251 5TH STREET E
TRACY,MN56175
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371440
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
17 SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER
12 3RD STREET SE
HILLSBORO,ND58045
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5026A
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
450409348 		X X     X   X     A
18 SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE
42 6TH AVENUE SE
MAYVILLE,ND58257
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
ND 5034A
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
450409348 		X X     X   X     A
19 SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER
1401 W 1ST STREET
WEBSTER,SD57274
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 10573
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
20 SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON
401 12TH STREET N
WHEATON,MN56296
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371390
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
450409348 		X X     X   X     A
21 SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER
203 4TH STREET NW
BAGLEY,MN56621
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371484
SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
411266009 		X X     X   X     A
22 SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
440 N HIAWATHA DRIVE
CANTON,SD57013
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 51569
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
23 SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER
701 3RD AVENUE S
CLEAR LAKE,SD57226
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
SD 10533
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
24 SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER
920 BELL AVENUE
WESTBROOK,MN56183
WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG
MN 371439
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
460388596 		X X     X   X     A
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP - A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A): 		 
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 21
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a Yes  
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b   No
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. .............. 		8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 21
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP - A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Was widely publicized within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE NARRATIVE FOR FULL URL
b
SEE NARRATIVE FOR FULL URL
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP - A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon nonpayment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
e
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP - A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part V
Facility Information (continued)
Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16j, 18e, 19e, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
PART V, SECTION B FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A CONSISTS OF: - FACILITY 1: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 3: SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO, - FACILITY 4: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY, - FACILITY 5: SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 6: SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 7: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS, - FACILITY 8: SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 9: SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 10: SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 11: SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 12: SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 13: SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 14: SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 15: SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 16: SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 17: SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 18: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE, - FACILITY 19: SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 20: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON, - FACILITY 21: SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 22: SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 23: SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 24: SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER, - FACILITY 2: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO CAREACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO CARE A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND AWARENESS OF AFFORDABLE CARE OPTIONS AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS THROUGH VIRTUAL CARE OPTIONS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY ACCESS SO CARE IS AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. PRIORITY 2: CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTIONSANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER TAKES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DISEASE PREVENTION. SANFORD PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AND OFFERS SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND INTERVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE.SANFORD HAS MADE CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO BROADEN COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE AND IMPROVE CARE FOR CHILDREN AT RISK FOR OBESITY. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION OF OBESITY.PRIORITY 3: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THE COMMUNITY. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE CARE MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTS SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEAR:ACCESS TO CAREFINANCIAL COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP PATIENTS WHO NEED FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE. SANFORD HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS CAN ALSO BE REVIEWED FOR THOSE SEEKING AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. WALK-INS, VIDEO VISITS, E-VISITS, ONLINE SCHEDULING, AND SAME-DAY ACCESS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL PRIMARY CARE LOCATIONS. SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES NURSE CASE MANAGERS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT COMPLEX PATIENTS WHO ACCESS CARE IN THIS SETTING, WORKING WITH THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS HAS BEEN ENHANCED WITH THE RECRUITMENT OF ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS AND PLACING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRIAGE THERAPISTS IN ALL PRIMARY CARE CLINICS. CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTIONSANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER TAKES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DISEASE PREVENTION. SANFORD PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AND OFFERS SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND INTERVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE. SANFORD PROVIDES NURSE CASE MANAGERS, DIETICIANS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS, AMONG OTHER RESOURCES, TO HOLISTICALLY ADDRESS PATIENT NEEDS. SANFORD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. SANFORD DIETICIANS GIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF SIOUX FALLS BUSINESSES. SANFORD PROVIDES FITCARE CLASSES FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN THE REGION AND THE SANFORD FIT PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE IN AREA SCHOOLS AND ONLINE. SANFORD ALSO WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SIOUX FALLS HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON NUMEROUS HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS. MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONSANFORD HAS RECRUITED BOTH ADULT AND CHILD PSYCHIATRY PROVIDERS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE CURRENT SANFORD PSYCHIATRY GROUP. A LICENSED ADDICTION COUNSELOR IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT ADDICTION/CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CARE. SANFORD PLACES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRIAGE THERAPISTS IN ALL PRIMARY CARE CLINICS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AS NEED IS IDENTIFIED. SANFORD ALSO INVESTS IN 24/7 ACCESS TO INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY. SANFORD HAS BEEN A KEY PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE WHICH ESTABLISHED THE LINK COMMUNITY TRIAGE CENTER IN 2021. THE LINK OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS GAPS IN CRITICAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CHALLENGES.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE: LONG-TERM CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. NDSU REPORTED HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND COST AS TWO SEPARATE HEALTH NEEDS. THE CASS-CLAY WORKING GROUP DETERMINED THAT THE TWO TOPICS ARE MOST APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED AS A COMBINED TOPIC FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL CHNA PROCESS.SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHCARE ACCESS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD SEE THAT PATIENTS WILL HAVE GREATER EASE TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON VISITS, HOME VISITS AND INCREASED EXPANDED HOURS. PATIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE LESS FREQUENT UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY CARE, WHICH IS OFTEN MORE EXPENSIVE THAN PREVENTATIVE AND SCREENING SERVICES.PRIORITY 2: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSEMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS, INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO HAVE BETTER ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES DUE TO SERVICES BEING PROVIDED AT THE RIGHT TIME AND RIGHT PLACE. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEAR: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARESANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXPANDED PLATFORM TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, AREAS OF FOCUS IDENTIFIED IN THE STAKEHOLDER MEETING.SANFORD IS ADDRESSING THE NEED BY INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AS A PRIORITY FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2022-2024 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. WE LAUNCHED HOME BASED PRIMARY CARE IN 2021. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AT HOME TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR DEMENTIAS. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM SEES THE PATIENT IN THEIR HOME AND CONSISTS OF SOCIAL WORKER, CARE MANAGER, LPN AND PHYSICIAN/APP. FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT CLINIC NOW SEES PATIENTS IN LOCAL SHELTERS, YWCA, HEADSTART AND WILL BEGIN IN ONE OF THE FARGO SCHOOLS IN LATE FALL 2021. THE GOAL OF THESE OUTREACH SITES IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR THESE PATIENTS. SANFORD WILL BE EXPANDING PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LOCATIONS BY ADDING A HORACE CLINIC IN LATE 2022. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC.MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON THREE PRIMARY GOALS RECRUITMENT AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY STRATEGY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.MENTAL HEALTH: SANFORD HEALTH CONTINUES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WE HAVE EXPANDED SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. A MENTAL HEALTH CONSULT TEAM STARTED IN 2021 WITH A GOAL OF EMBEDDING THERAPISTS ON HOSPITAL UNITS. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC. SANFORD HEALTH IS HOSTING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION MEETINGS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH A GOAL OF IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY, TO SERVE THOSE IN A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS.A GRANT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR OUR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROJECT, WITH NOTICE OF AWARD TIMEFRAME IN DECEMBER 2021. WE CURRENTLY SCREEN FOR DEPRESSION AT CLINIC VISITS AND HAVE INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS EMBEDDED IN ALL OF THE PRIMARY CARE CLINICS.SUBSTANCE ABUSE: PATIENTS IDENTIFIED BY THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AS HAVING AN OPIOID USE DISORDER ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE TREATMENT WITH OUR SUBOXONE CLINIC AND MAT COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PATIENTS ARE SEEN BY OUR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH THERAPISTS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVALUATION, FOLLOWED BY A REFERRAL TO THE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER (E.G. ADDICTION TREATMENT, THERAPY, PSYCHIATRY). THE PATIENT THEN IS SCHEDULED WITH ONE OF OUR FOUR CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS WHO PRESCRIBE SUBOXONE FOR INDUCTION. SANFORD HEALTH'S COLLABORATION WITH A FARGO-BASED PEER-TO-PEER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDER, F5, BEGAN IN 2019. THE COLLABORATION REMAINS STRONG AND THE F5 TEAM BEGIN COUNSELING SESSIONS WITHIN OUR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENTS WITH DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION. SANFORD SUPPORTS MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY. PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH (MOBILE CRISIS UNIT) AND RECOVERY REINVENTED.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSENIOR HOUSING AND LONG-TERM CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDIVERSITY, INCLUSION, HEALTH EQUITYCHILDCAREHEALTH LITERACY AND NAVIGATIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. NDSU REPORTED HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND COST AS TWO SEPARATE HEALTH NEEDS. THE CASS-CLAY WORKING GROUP DETERMINED THAT THE TWO TOPICS ARE MOST APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED AS A COMBINED TOPIC FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL CHNA PROCESS.SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHCARE ACCESS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD SEE THAT PATIENTS WILL HAVE GREATER EASE TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON VISITS, HOME VISITS AND INCREASED EXPANDED HOURS. PATIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE LESS FREQUENT UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY CARE, WHICH IS OFTEN MORE EXPENSIVE THAN PREVENTATIVE AND SCREENING SERVICES.PRIORITY 2: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSEMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS, INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO HAVE BETTER ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES DUE TO SERVICES BEING PROVIDED AT THE RIGHT TIME AND RIGHT PLACE. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEAR: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARESANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXPANDED PLATFORM TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, AREAS OF FOCUS IDENTIFIED IN THE STAKEHOLDER MEETING.SANFORD IS ADDRESSING THE NEED BY INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AS A PRIORITY FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2022-2024 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. WE LAUNCHED HOME BASED PRIMARY CARE IN 2021. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AT HOME TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR DEMENTIAS. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM SEES THE PATIENT IN THEIR HOME AND CONSISTS OF SOCIAL WORKER, CARE MANAGER, LPN AND PHYSICIAN/APP. FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT CLINIC NOW SEES PATIENTS IN LOCAL SHELTERS, YWCA, HEADSTART AND WILL BEGIN IN ONE OF THE FARGO SCHOOLS IN LATE FALL 2021. THE GOAL OF THESE OUTREACH SITES IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR THESE PATIENTS. SANFORD WILL BE EXPANDING PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LOCATIONS BY ADDING A HORACE CLINIC IN LATE 2022. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC.MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSESANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON THREE PRIMARY GOALS RECRUITMENT AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY STRATEGY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.MENTAL HEALTH: SANFORD HEALTH CONTINUES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WE HAVE EXPANDED SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. A MENTAL HEALTH CONSULT TEAM STARTED IN 2021 WITH A GOAL OF EMBEDDING THERAPISTS ON HOSPITAL UNITS. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC. SANFORD HEALTH IS HOSTING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION MEETINGS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH A GOAL OF IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY, TO SERVE THOSE IN A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS.A GRANT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR OUR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROJECT, WITH NOTICE OF AWARD TIMEFRAME IN DECEMBER 2021. WE CURRENTLY SCREEN FOR DEPRESSION AT CLINIC VISITS AND HAVE INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS EMBEDDED IN ALL OF THE PRIMARY CARE CLINICS.SUBSTANCE ABUSE: PATIENTS IDENTIFIED BY THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AS HAVING AN OPIOID USE DISORDER ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE TREATMENT WITH OUR SUBOXONE CLINIC AND MAT COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PATIENTS ARE SEEN BY OUR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH THERAPISTS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVALUATION, FOLLOWED BY A REFERRAL TO THE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER (E.G. ADDICTION TREATMENT, THERAPY, PSYCHIATRY). THE PATIENT THEN IS SCHEDULED WITH ONE OF OUR FOUR CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS WHO PRESCRIBE SUBOXONE FOR INDUCTION. SANFORD HEALTH'S COLLABORATION WITH A FARGO-BASED PEER-TO-PEER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDER, F5, BEGAN IN 2019. THE COLLABORATION REMAINS STRONG AND THE F5 TEAM BEGIN COUNSELING SESSIONS WITHIN OUR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENTS WITH DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION. SANFORD SUPPORTS MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY. PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH (MOBILE CRISIS UNIT) AND RECOVERY REINVENTED.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSENIOR HOUSING AND LONG-TERM CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDIVERSITY, INCLUSION, HEALTH EQUITYCHILDCAREHEALTH LITERACY AND NAVIGATIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH UNIVERSITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO SEE AN IMPROVED CONTINUUM OF CARE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. PRIORITY 2: IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CAREACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHCARE ACCESS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES. IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES HAS BOTH FINANCIAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPLICATIONS ON THE COMMUNITY. BY HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME IN THE RIGHT PLACE, THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO PREVENT AND MANAGE CHRONIC DISEASE AND ENJOY A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. FROM A FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE, BETTER ACCESS TO CARE CAN BE MEASURED IN REDUCED UNNECESSARY EMERGENCY VISITS AND HOSPITALIZATIONS. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEAR IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESIN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MORE THAN 130,000 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-RELATED VISITS PER YEAR, SANFORD HEALTH PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND TO STREAMLINE CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CARE WITHIN OUR FACILITIES, SANFORD BEGAN OFFERING ONSITE SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AS PART OF A BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT PILOT PROJECT IN 2020.CLINICALLY, SANFORD INTEGRATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS INTO THE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC SETTING. THE SPECIALISTS COLLABORATE WITH PRIMARY CARE TEAMS AND PROVIDE DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION TO PATIENTS. SANFORD ALSO SCREENS PATIENTS FOR DEPRESSION ON ANNUAL BASIS TO INCREASE DIAGNOSING AND TREATING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS EARLY, SANFORD. PATIENTS WHO SCORE OUT AT RISK ARE IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED WITH APPLICABLE CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND/OR SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES. IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARESANFORD HEALTH HAS IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARE. TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED, SANFORD INTEGRATED FULLTIME ONSITE FINANCIAL ADVOCATES TO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ENROLL IN HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAMS. SANFORD'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS EACH YEAR REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MEDICAL BILLS THEY CAN AFFORD TO PAY. SANFORD ALSO ASSISTS AT RISK POPULATIONS WITH ENROLLMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE COVERAGE PROGRAMS. TO HELP BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED IN OUR FACILITIES TO WHAT AT-RISK PATIENTS OUTSIDE OUR WALLS, SANFORD CREATED A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM. THE CHW WORKS WITH PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, FOOD STABILITY AND OTHER KEY SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. TO HELP THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS BETTER MANAGE CHRONIC DISEASES INCLUDING DIABETES, ASTHMA AND DEPRESSION, SANFORD ESTABLISHED BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH, A SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR HEALTH AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS. ADDITIONAL FREE HEALTHCARE CLASSES INCLUDE FAMILY PARENTING AND SIBLING CLASSES, BIRTHING CLASSES, BREASTFEEDING CLASSES, AND CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN CLASS.SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES CLINICAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDED DESPITE A FINANCIAL LOSS ARE PROVIDED TO MEET IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS AND IF IT WERE NOT OFFERED BY SANFORD, IT WOULD EITHER BE UNAVAILABLE OR FALL TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT OR ANOTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. EXAMPLES OF SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES, TRAUMA CARE AND WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES. SANFORD HEALTH SERVES AS THE REGION'S SAFETY NET HOSPITAL, PROVIDING FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE TO THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD HEALTHCARE COSTS. SANFORD ALSO WORKS PROACTIVELY WITH PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS APPLY FOR HEALTHCARE COVERAGE PROGRAMS INCLUDING MEDICAID, MEDICARE AND PRIVATE COVERAGE.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:HEALTHY LIVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSLONG-TERM CARE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE: MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO ADD ADDITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, PROGRAMS, IMPROVED ACCESS AND ALTERNATE WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY AND TIMELY HEALTH CARE RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. PRIORITY 2: HEALTHY LIVINGIN THE UNITED STATES, MANY OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH AND DISEASE ARE ATTRIBUTED TO UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR EXAMPLE, POOR NUTRITION AND LOW LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, AND OBESITY. TOBACCO USE IS ASSOCIATED WITH HEART DISEASE, CANCER, AND POOR PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IF THE MOTHER SMOKES DURING PREGNANCY. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE IS ASSOCIATED WITH INJURIES, CERTAIN TYPES OF CANCERS, AND CIRRHOSIS. SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHY LIVING A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO SEE AN INCREASE IN OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTHY LIVING. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING TO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FOOD INSECURITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO HEALTH CARE: MENTAL HEALTHTHE FIRST PRIORITY ENCOMPASSES STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS TWO SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOTED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH.OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES HAS GROWN TO 9 DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION IN ADDITION TO LEVERAGING SPECIALISTS FROM FARGO WHO COME TO BEMIDJI. OF THESE LOCATIONS THERE ARE MORE THAN 14 DIFFERENT BEMIDJI SPECIALISTS THAT OUTREACH. SANFORD CONTINUES RECRUITMENT FOR SPECIALISTS FOCUSING CURRENTLY ON CARDIOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, ONCOLOGY, UROLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, AND NEUROLOGY.UNDERSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE IS OF HIGH IMPORTANCE TO SANFORD. PATIENT FEEDBACK IS COLLECTED THROUGH TWO SURVEY PROCESSES. THE FIRST IS A PAPER CAHPS SURVEY COMPLETED BY MAIL IN WHICH THE PATIENT HAS 42 DAYS TO RESPOND FROM THEIR ENCOUNTER DATE. THE SECOND IS A REAL-TIME SURVEY CONDUCTED BY EMAIL OR AN INTERACTIVE VOICE PHONE CALL. IN THIS CASE, THE PATIENT HAS TWO WEEKS FROM THE ENCOUNTER DATE TO RESPOND.SANFORD BEMIDJI IS COMMITTED TO THE MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR REGIONAL POPULATION BY IMPLEMENTING A BEST PRACTICES MODEL RECOMMENDED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA), THE FEDERAL GOLD STANDARD FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS NEW MODEL WILL INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICES. DEVELOPMENT OF THESE NEW SERVICES INCLUDES A CRISIS CENTER FACILITY WHICH HOUSES INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL BEDS AND EMPATH UNIT. WE ARE TREATING THE NEEDS OF OUR MOST ACUTE POPULATION, FURTHER ADDRESSING THE IMPORTANCE FOR OUR PATIENTS TO STAY IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVE. A RESIDENTIAL WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT (DETOX) UNIT IS SCHEDULED TO BE OPERATIONAL EARLY 2023. AS SANFORD TRANSITIONS TO CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC) STATUS, COORDINATION OF CARE BETWEEN WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT, MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), AND OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR DUAL DISORDER TREATMENT PROVIDERS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY AND QUALITY CARE.SANFORD HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, AGE APPROPRIATE AND FAMILY-ORIENTED PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO CREATE AND GIVE CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE. SANFORD HEALTH WILL BUILD UPON CURRENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH AREA SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY IN-SCHOOL AND/OR TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL AUGMENT AND SUPPORT HEALTHY LEARNING, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT. SANFORD OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BEMIDJI AREA SERVICE COLLABORATIVE AND PEACEMAKER RESOURCES SO THAT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM COULD BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL K-3 CLASSROOMS IN ISD.MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ALL CHILDREN 24/7. THE CRISIS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED IN ALL SCHOOL LOCATIONS. CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (CTSS) SERVICES WILL BE EXPANDED BEYOND SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO AREA SCHOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH SANFORD'S NEW PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRIST. HEALTHY LIVINGSANFORD HEALTH PROVIDES FUNDING TO ISD # 31 AND THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA TO SUPPORT THE NO CHILD HUNGRY INITIATIVE. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ISD 31'S ANGEL FUND, WHICH COVERS THE UNPAID MEAL BALANCE FOR THE DISTRICT. BY PAYING THIS BALANCE, IT ALLOWS ISD #31 TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH REGARDLESS OF THE FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. NO CHILD HUNGRY ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA BACKPACK BUDDIES FOOD PACK PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SENDS FOOD PACKS HOME WITH CHILDREN OVER THE WEEKEND AND SERVES 400+ KIDS WITHIN ISD 31. IN 2020, WE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING WHICH SUPPORTED EXPANDING THIS PROGRAM TO THE BI-CAP HEAD START, THE BLACKDUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE KELLIHER SCHOOL DISTRICT.SANFORD IS ALSO MOVING FORWARD A WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL DEVELOPER AND THE CITY OF BEMIDJI. THE CENTER WOULD HOUSE A FITNESS FACILITY, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL SPACE, A MULTI-PURPOSE AREA FOR INDOOR SPORTS, AND AQUATICS AREA AND ICE RINKS. THE PROJECT IS IN THE PLANNING STAGE, WITH SITE ANALYSIS AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES BEING CONDUCTED.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:EMPLOYMENT AND INCOMEACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONCHILD CARE QUALITYCOMMUNITY SAFETYSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTING RELATED SKILLS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF SUICIDES.PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A FULLTIME DERMATOLOGY CLINIC AND TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE NUMBER OF LOCAL PROVIDERS SERVICING THIEF RIVER FALLS THROUGH LOCALLY BASED PROVIDERS, OUTREACH FROM OTHER SANFORD FACILITIES, OR TELEHEALTH/VIRTUAL CARE PLATFORMS. INCREASED PROVIDERS WILL EXPAND THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SERVICES AND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTH SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS CONTINUES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS THE DIFFICULTIES IN TIMELY APPOINTMENT AND FOLLOW-UP. IN THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE ADDED FIVE NEW PROVIDERS AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF LICENSING A NEW FACILITY FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUDS). ADOLESCENT CARE PROVIDERS HAVE BEEN A FOCUS IN RECRUITMENT BUT DUE TO THE SPECIALIZATION IT IS A DIFFICULT RECRUIT. WE CONTINUE TO RECRUIT FOR ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS, PARTICULARLY WITH TRAINING IN ADOLESCENT CARE AND TREATMENT. THE SHIFT TO TELEHEALTH, PARTICULARLY VIDEO, WAS ENABLED BY TIME-LIMITED, REGULATORY CHANGES RELATED TO REIMBURSEMENT, PRIVACY STANDARDS FOR TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY, AND LICENSURE. POST-COVID-19 POLICIES WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TELEHEALTH REMAINS CENTRAL TO US HEALTH CARE OR RETURNS TO THE PERIPHERY.ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO PROVIDERS HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE A HIGH PRIORITY IN THIEF RIVER FALLS. THROUGH TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND ACCESS BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL FACE TO FACE ENCOUNTERS. TELEHEALTH OPPORTUNITIES ARE MANY, HOWEVER CONSTRAINED TO SOME DEGREE BY PAYMENT MODELS AND WHETHER INSURANCE PAYORS WILL RECOGNIZE TELEHEALTH AS A COVERED SERVICE. THE COVID PANDEMIC HAS ACCELERATED THE ACCEPTANCE OF TELEHEALTH BY THE CONSUMER, PROVIDERS AND INSURERS HOWEVER IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN WHETHER SUPPORT AND ADOPTION OF THIS SERVICE OPTION WILL CONTINUE AT THE PACE EXPERIENCED DURING THE PANDEMIC. WITH REGARD TO NURSE PRACTITIONERS, THERE IS CERTAINLY OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG THE GENERAL COMMUNITY OF THE EXPERT CARE THEY CAN PROVIDE.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCAREAFFORDABLE HOUSINGLONG-TERM CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: IMPROVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTSTHE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WHICH, ALONG WITH GENETIC FACTORS AND PERSONAL CHOICES, SHAPE HEALTH AND THE RISK OF BEING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE. SANFORD HAS MADE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH OBESITY DIAGNOSIS AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS REGARDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION FOR THE COMMUNITY. PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, PARTICULARLY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATIONACCORDING TO THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS FOR CLINICAL CARE, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET.SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHCARE ACCESS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND EDUCATION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT ALL PATIENTS REQUIRING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE ARE SUCCESSFUL IN SECURING TIMELY APPOINTMENTS AND TO IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARIMPROVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTSSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER (SAMC) IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING CARE OF PATIENTS WITH OBESITY DIAGNOSIS THROUGH REFERRING PATIENTS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REGISTERED DIETITIANS, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS, AND HEALTH COACHES. SANFORD EMPLOYS A REGISTERED DIETICIAN AND FOOD PRODUCTION STAFF WITHIN THE HOSPITAL WHICH AND WILL UTILIZE THESE RESOURCES TO EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ON HEALTHY EATING AND HOW TO UTILIZE LIMITED FOOD RESOURCES FOR FULL MEAL PLANNING. IN 2021, SAMC STAFF PROVIDED EDUCATION TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS ABOUT THE SANFORD FIT INITIATIVE, A CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION INITIATIVE. FIT IS THE ONLY INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOCUSING EQUALLY ON THE FOUR KEY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO CHILDHOOD OBESITY: FOOD (NUTRITION), MOVE (ACTIVITY), MOOD (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH), AND RECHARGE (SLEEP). ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, PARTICULARLY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATIONSAMC SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ABERDEEN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. WE AIM TO IMPROVE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS THROUGH IMPROVING PHQ-9 SCORES FOR PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSION. TO THIS END, SANFORD ABERDEEN CLINIC IS OFFERING TELEMEDICINE OPTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRY SERVICES TO INCREASE OVERALL ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE. TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND ENSURE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE CARE, PCP VISITS INCLUDE A QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSMENT TOOL THAT IS ALIGNED WITH SANFORD HEALTH ENTERPRISE PROTOCOLS FOR SCREENING. THIS APPROACH IS A MORE HOLISTIC MANNER BY EMBEDDING AN INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPIST (IHT) IN OUR PRIMARY CARE CLINICS. THE IHT ALSO OFFERS ONGOING EDUCATION ON SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH PRIMARY CARE. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO PROVIDERS (BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE)ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALISTS, AND EMERGENCY CARE, BUT DOES NOT ENSURE ACCESS ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR PROVIDERS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE CARE, BE AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS, AND BE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PATIENTS.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SCREENING OF MENTAL HEALTH AND REFERRAL SOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE FOR AT-RISK PATIENTS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT MORE AREA RESIDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO PROVIDERS OF BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE.PRIORITY 2: TEEN PREGNANCYTEEN PREGNANCY RESULTS IN SUBSTANTIAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND HEALTH COSTS THROUGH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM IMPACTS ON TEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. STUDIES SHOW THAT THE CHILDREN OF TEENAGE MOTHERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE LOWER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AND TO DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, HAVE MORE HEALTH PROBLEMS, BE INCARCERATED AT SOME TIME DURING ADOLESCENCE, AND FACE UNEMPLOYMENT AS A YOUNG ADULT, THAN CHILDREN BORN TO OLDER MOTHERS.SANFORD HAS MADE TEEN PREGNANCY A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE LINKAGES BETWEEN TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICAL SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WILL BENEFIT FROM STRONG LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH SANFORD'S FOCUS ON THIS ISSUE. FAMILY PRACTICE AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS WILL PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION, RECOMMEND, AND SUPPORT SPECIALTY REFERRALS. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO PROVIDERS (BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE)SANFORD HEALTH WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT ACCESS BY SERVING AS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS TO THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS, ASSESSING NEEDS, PROVIDING EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTING SPECIALTY REFERRALS. THE RN CARE MANAGER, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, AND INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS (IHT) ASSIST WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.THE LOCATION HAS RECENTLY HIRED A BILINGUAL SPANISH CHW WHO CAN HELP FILL GAPS IN COMPLETION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND APPROPRIATE REFERRAL TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE IHT POSITION FOR THE CLINIC HAS BEEN POSTED. TEEN PREGNANCYSANFORD WORTHINGTON WILL PRIORITIZE TEEN PREGNANCY IN EFFORT TO CONTINUE THE POSITIVE DOWNWARD TRAJECTORY IN THE TEEN PREGNANCY RATE FOR THE AREA. SANFORD WORTHINGTON SUPPORTS DONATIONS TO HELPING HANDS PREGNANCY CENTER'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT. SANFORD PROVIDERS, RN CARE MANAGERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, AND INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS ASSIST WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:INCOME AND POVERTYPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONCHILDCARE QUALITYLONG-TERM CARESANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE FULL SCOPE OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE SERVICES AND OFFER COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND SCREENING EVENTS TO ENHANCE PREVENTATIVE CARE AND REDUCE OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE PROMOTION OF SERVICES AVAILABLE IN SHELDON, REDUCING OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS DUE TO TRAVEL TIME AND TIME AWAY FROM THEIR EMPLOYMENT.PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALISTS, AND EMERGENCY CARE, BUT DOES NOT ENSURE ACCESS ON ITS OWNIT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR PROVIDERS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE CARE, BE AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS, AND BE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PATIENTS.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND TO PROMOTE VIRTUAL CARE TO AUGMENT ACCESS TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO CARE FOR RESIDENTS OF SHELDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARESANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS THAT QUALIFY. RN HEALTH COACHES WORK WITH PATIENTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE OFFERED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND POLICY AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE TO APPLY FOR INSURANCE WITH MEDDATA. SANFORD SHELDON PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AND HOURS OF OPERATIONS. ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSSANFORD WILL EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS PROVIDING SERVICES IN SHELDON. SPECIALTY COVERAGE WILL BE ANALYZED TO DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICES. SANFORD SHELDON WILL ALSO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS AS A FOCUS AREA. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONLONG-TERM CAREENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET.SANFORD VERMILLION HAS MADE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO ENSURE PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE AWARE OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO ASSIST WITH MEDICATIONS AND PREVENTATIVE CARE. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO SEE LESS ACCOUNTS GOING TO COLLECTIONS OR WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT AND A GREATER SHARE WRITTEN OFF TO OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THERE ARE OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATIONS AND WOMEN'S PREVENTATIVE CARE THAT WE CAN HELP PATIENTS GET SIGNED UP FOR AS WELL.PRIORITY 2: HEALTH CARE ACCESS: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTHACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALISTS, AND EMERGENCY CARE, BUT DOES NOT ENSURE ACCESS ON ITS OWNIT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR PROVIDERS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE CARE, BE AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS, AND BE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PATIENTS.SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTH CARE ACCESS: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE ALTERNATIVE VISIT TYPES AND TO ALLOW OPEN SCHEDULING AND EXPANSION OF WEEKEND HOURS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO OFFER THE ALTERNATIVE VISITS, ADDING OPEN SCHEDULING AND EXPANSION OF OUR WEEKEND HOURS, THUS ALLOWING GREATER ACCESS TO OUR PROVIDERS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND WILL ADVERTISE THESE SO THE COMMUNITY IS AWARE.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARESANFORD VERMILLION WILL WORK WITH PATIENTS AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE ALL ARE AWARE OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO ASSIST WITH MEDICATIONS AND PREVENTATIVE CARE.SANFORD VERMILLION CURRENTLY OFFERS A GENEROUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, BUT PATIENTS MAY BE RELUCTANT TO ASK ABOUT IT OR UNAWARE IT EXISTS AS WE STILL WRITE OFF A NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS TO BAD DEBT. OUR TEAM UTILIZES SANFORD HEALTH PLAN'S WEBSITE AND RELATED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INSURANCE INFORMATION AS NEEDED. WE WORK WITH BOTH SANFORD HEALTH PLAN REPRESENTATIVES AND LOCAL INSURANCE AGENTS TO GIVE PATIENTS INFORMATION ON INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. SANFORD HEALTH IS ALSO PART OF SOUTH DAKOTANS DECIDE HEALTH CARE A BROAD COALITION ADVOCATING FOR MEDICAID EXPANSION IN SD. MEDICAID EXPANSION WILL HELP SOUTH DAKOTA FAMILIES WHO ARE SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS IN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WILL HELP KEEP RURAL HOSPITALS OPEN ENSURING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY CARE. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENTS WHO CALL WITH CONCERNS ABOUT PAYING BILLS AND/OR COST OF THEIR BILL ARE ALL REFERRED TO OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH IF THEY QUALIFY PROVIDES PARTIAL TO FULL DISCOUNT ON THEIR SANFORD BILLS FOR UP TO ONE YEAR. WE EDUCATE ALL OF OUR PROVIDERS TO TELL PATIENTS NOT TO DELAY OR DENY SERVICES BASED ON COST CONCERNS AS WE WILL WORK WITH PATIENTS ON THEIR BILL WHETHER IT'S PAYMENT PLANS, PROMPT PAY DISCOUNTS OR APPLYING FOR OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. HEALTH CARE ACCESS: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SANFORD VERMILLION WILL PROMOTE VERBAL AND TELEHEALTH/VIDEO VISITS IF CMS CONTINUES TO ALLOW THEM TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. SANFORD VERMILLION IS ALSO WORKING WITH IT TO OFFER OPEN SCHEDULING FOR PATIENTS TO GO ONLINE AND SCHEDULE THEIR OWN APPOINTMENTS WITH ANY PROVIDER OF THEIR CHOICE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. SANFORD VERMILLION WILL ALSO BE WORKING WITH MARKETING DEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE AVAILABILITY OF ALL PROVIDERS AND START ADVERTISING AVAILABLE OUTREACH SPECIALTY PROVIDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AVAILABLE LOCALLY.SANFORD VERMILLION CURRENTLY HAS A NUMBER OF SPECIALTIES AND TWO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES AT OUR CLINIC. AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY OF THESE COULD BE IMPROVED. WE ALSO SAW A DECREASE IN NO SHOW VISIT RATES DURING COVID-19 WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO OFFER MORE VERBAL, VIDEO AND TELEHEALTH VISITS SO WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THESE TYPES OF VISITS. THERE ARE ALSO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE TO UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA STUDENTS ON CAMPUS AT NO CHARGE TO THEM. IN THE VERMILLION COMMUNITY, THERE IS ALSO A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR WHO HAS A PRIVATE PRACTICE AND LEWIS AND CLARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HAS AN OFFICE IN VERMILLION WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS AVAILABLE TO THE VERMILLION COMMUNITY. THEY ARE ALSO WORK IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MAKE VISITS ON SITE AT THE SCHOOLS. WE CONTINUE TO EVALUATE SERVICE DEMAND AND MAY RECRUIT ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS IN THE FUTURE IF NEEDED.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:AFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND DECREASE ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITYMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO ADD ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR YOUTH. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING OPTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. PRIORITY 2: INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE IN THE COMMUNITYACCESS TO CARE REQUIRES NOT ONLY FINANCIAL COVERAGE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. WHILE HIGH RATES OF SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER (AND PERHAPS UNNECESSARY) UTILIZATION, SUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE, AND, WHEN NEEDED, REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY CARE.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE NEW SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES INCLUDING OPHTHALMOLOGY AND ORTHOPEDICS AND CREATE AWARENESS OF VIRTUAL CARE OPTIONS FOR SPECIALTY SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO PROVIDE ENHANCED ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARIMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND DECREASE ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITYSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH AND DECREASING ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. IN PARTICULAR, WE INTEND TO ADD RESOURCES AND CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOLS. SANFORD IS FURTHER DEVELOPING THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA, THROUGH HIRING ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS, TO SERVE CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA AT SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN.INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE IN THE COMMUNITYSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS PROMOTING SERVICES ALREADY OFFERED THAT MAY BE UNDERUTILIZED OR UNKNOWN AND, LEVERAGING VIRTUAL CARE FOR SERVICES THAT ARE NOT OFFERED LOCALLY. SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN IS USING ROBUST MARKETING IN PROMOTING SPECIALTY SERVICES INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA AND A WEBPAGE. THERE IS A TELEHEALTH COORDINATOR ON SITE THAT PROMOTES VIRTUAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSEXUAL ACTIVITYCOMMUNITY SAFETYCHILDCARE QUALITYAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND THE INTERNETSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD SHARED THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH AND THESE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1 MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES AND DECREASE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD SEE EXPANDED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALISTS, AND EMERGENCY CARE, BUT DOES NOT ENSURE ACCESS ON ITS OWNIT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR PROVIDERS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE CARE, BE AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS, AND BE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PATIENTS.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND EXPAND TELEHEALTH AND DENTAL ACCESS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO PROVIDE GREATER ACCESS TO CARE USING THE VISIT STYLE PREFERRED BY THE PATIENT. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTHSANFORD LUVERNE WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BUILD ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH. IN ADDITION, SANFORD LUVERNE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK AT ACCESS POINTS WITHIN THE CLINIC, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH. SANFORD LUVERNE WILL SPEND TIME OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS EXPLORING WAYS TO ASSIST THE SCHOOL WITH MENTAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS FOCUSING ON CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCY. SANFORD LUVERNE'S TEAM FOCUSING ON THIS INITIATIVE WILL CONSIST OF TWO SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELORS AND ONE INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPIST.ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSSANFORD LUVERNE HAS WORKED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROVIDERS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS AS WE FOCUSED ON RECRUITMENT OF HIGH-QUALITY PROVIDERS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO CARE WITH A COUPLE LONGER TERM PHYSICIAN RETIREMENTS. WE HAVE RECENTLY ADDED A NURSE PRACTITIONER AND WILL HAVE A NEW FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN JOINING THE PRACTICE IN FEBRUARY 2022. OVER 2020-2021, SANFORD HEALTH DEPLOYED ACCESS TO VIDEO VISITS AND PATIENTS CAN CONTINUE TO ACCESS AN ACUTE CARE PROVIDER VIA TELEHEALTH OR CALLING THE CLINIC TO DO A VIDEO VISIT WITH THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. WE ANTICIPATE THAT TELEHEALTH VISITS WILL CONTINUE TO GROW AND SERVES TO PROVIDE AFTER HOURS ACCESS WITHOUT A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. SANFORD LUVERNE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK AT ALL POINTS OF ACCESS TO CARE OVER THE UPCOMING 3-YEAR CYCLE FOCUSING ON AFTER HOURS, ER, PRIMARY CARE ACCESS, AND SPECIALTY OUTREACH CARE WITHIN LUVERNE. SANFORD LUVERNE LEADERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WITH THE DENTAL COMMUNITY AND LUV1LUVALL COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, SANFORD LUVERNE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT THE LUV1LUVALL DENTAL ACCESS TO HELP ENSURE ALL RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO CARE.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGCHILDCARE/DAYCARE SERVICESSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH WITH A BROAD FOCUS, KEEPING IN MIND THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY AREA YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS: EXPANDING AWARENESS OF THE SANFORD CANBY AMBULATORY CARE MANAGER'S ROLE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PROVIDING AND/OR SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO AREA YOUTH. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE AWARE OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.PRIORITY 2: INCREASEING ACCESS TO PROVIDERS, SPECIFICALLY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND IMPROVE MARKETING AROUND SPECIALTY OUTREACH SERVICES ACCESS TO CARE REQUIRES NOT ONLY FINANCIAL COVERAGE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. WHILE HIGH RATES OF SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER (AND PERHAPS UNNECESSARY) UTILIZATION, SUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE, AND, WHEN NEEDED, REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY CARE.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROVIDERS, SPECIFICALLY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND IMPROVE MARKETING AROUND SPECIALTY OUTREACH SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD FEEL EMPOWERED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND SEE PROGRESS TOWARDS AN OVERALL HEALTHIER POPULATION. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTH WITH A BROAD FOCUS, KEEPING IN MIND THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY AREA YOUTHSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER UTILIZES THE PHQ-9 SCREENING TOOL WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD TO HELP IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THROUGH THE MEDICAL HOME PROGRAM, RN AMBULATORY CARE MANAGER, AND PHQ-9 SCREENING, WE CAN OFFER AND REFER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THOSE WITH SCORES INDICATIVE OF DEPRESSION. PATIENTS ARE ASSESSED AT EACH PRIMARY CARE VISIT. SANFORD CANBY ALSO OFFERS PSYCHIATRY SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFERRALS ARE MADE FOR PATIENTS WHO PRESENT WITH NEEDS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, SANFORD CANBY PROVIDES SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING A TEEN SAFETY FAMILY NIGHT HELD IN MARCH 2019 THAT COVERED SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE SAFETY, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. THE SANFORD CANBY PATHWAYS SUPPORT GROUP WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY CHRONIC ILLNESS.INCREASING ACCESS TO PROVIDERS, SPECIFICALLY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND IMPROVE MARKETING AROUND SPECIALTY OUTREACH SERVICESDURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SANFORD BEGAN FOCUSING ON BRINGING PATIENTS BACK IN TO SEE THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MAINTENANCE SERVICES. A PRIMARY CARE MARKETING CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED TO ASSURE PATIENTS THAT IT WAS SAFE TO SEE THEIR PROVIDERS.IN ADDITION TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, SANFORD CANBY OFFERS WALK-IN CLINIC SERVICES MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:AFFORDABLE HOUSINGEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON SUICIDE PREVENTION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS THAT SANFORD PROVIDES INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPIST SERVICES TO IN THE JACKSON AREA. PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO CARE REQUIRES NOT ONLY FINANCIAL COVERAGE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. WHILE HIGH RATES OF SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER (AND PERHAPS UNNECESSARY) UTILIZATION, SUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE, AND, WHEN NEEDED, REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY CARE.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LOCAL PROVIDERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE AT SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND SPECIALTY CARE.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTHSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. SANFORD JACKSON LEADERSHIP WILL SHARE THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE, IDENTIFY, AND PRIORITIZE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. FACILITATE COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE MEETINGS WHERE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS ARE AVAILABLE TO COLLABORATE, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTILL CHANGE. SANFORD JACKSON HAS A NUMBER OF RESOURCES AND PROVIDERS, SUCH AS INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS AVAILABLE LOCALLY. MENTAL HEALTH WAS INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND A SUMMARY OF THOSE EFFORTS ARE AVAILABLE LATER IN THE REPORT.ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PROVIDING PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND EXPANDING OVERALL ACCESS TO CARE.SANFORD JACKSONS OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES LOCALLY THROUGH LOCALLY BASED AND OUTREACH PROVIDERS. LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, WITH STAFF SERVING THE HOSPITAL, ATTACHED MEDICAL CLINIC, AND TWO SATELLITE CLINICS. CLINIC SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY MEDICINE AND VARIOUS SPECIALTY OUTREACH SERVICES. A VARIETY OF SURGICAL PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED IN THE SURGICAL SUITE AT SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER. SANFORD JACKSON EMPLOYS SEVEN CLINICIANS, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS. PERIODIC MARKETING IS IN PLACE TO GAIN EXPOSURE OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AND PROVIDERS VIA MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS RADIO, PRINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONHUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)ALCOHOL-RELATED DRIVING DEATHSAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONTHE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WHICH, ALONG WITH GENETIC FACTORS AND PERSONAL CHOICES, SHAPE THE HEALTH AND THE RISK OF BEING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE.SANFORD HEALTH TRACY HAS MADE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO CONTINUE THE RN HEALTH COACH PROGRAM AND TO BEGIN A DIABETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, SANFORD HAS DEVELOPED A STRATEGY TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THOSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE HUNGRY AND/OR LACKING FOOD OPTIONS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PHYSICAL WELLBEING SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO OBESITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS LIKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES, AS WELL AS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LACK OF NUTRITIONAL FOOD ACCESS.PRIORITY 2: MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION AND TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT, THE COMMUNITY WOULD SEE A LOWERED NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH DAYS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND A POSITIVE INCREASE IN AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS:1. RN HEALTH COACH PROGRAM AND DIABETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM2. PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR THOSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE HUNGRY AND/OR LACKING FOOD OPTIONS.SANFORD TRACY CURRENTLY HAS AN RN HEALTH COACH AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH PATIENTS TO ESTABLISH HEALTH LIFESTYLE HABITS. SANFORD TRACY ALSO OFFERS FIT CLUB CLASSES AT OUR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHICH TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT EATING RIGHT, EXERCISING, GETTING ENOUGH REST, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.MENTAL HEALTHSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS:1. INCREASE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION AND REFERRALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS.2. RAISE AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND SERVICES AT SANFORD TRACY.SANFORD TRACY CURRENTLY HAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE CLINIC. WE ALSO OFFER PSYCHIATRY TELEMEDICINE SERVICES. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS, USE OF INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS AND IMPROVE SCREENING PROCEDURES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION THROUGH SCREENING AND CARE DELIVERY EFFORTS. PRIORITY 2: TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE CAN REACH EVERYDAY DESTINATIONS, SUCH AS JOBS, SCHOOLS, HEALTHY FOOD OUTLETS, AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, SAFELY AND RELIABLY. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE, PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO PERSONAL VEHICLES, CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND OLDER ADULTS.SANFORD HEALTH HILLSBORO HAS MADE TRANSPORTATION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED A STRATEGY TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY AND COUNTY LEADERSHIP TO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND COUNTY MEMBERS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THROUGH BOTH THE PROMOTION OF CURRENT RESOURCES WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AND CLINIC SETTINGS, BUT ALSO IN WORKING TO ESTABLISH NEW RESOURCES THAT EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SANFORD IS ADDRESSING THE NEED BY INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AS A PRIORITY FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2022-2024 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. SANFORD WILL IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BY SEEKING AVENUES TO INCREASE ACCESS AMONG THOSE POPULATIONS AGED 65 AND OVER AND REDUCING THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION THROUGH USE OF INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS AND IMPROVED SCREENING PROCEDURES.SANFORD IS UTILIZING THE PHQ-9 PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE ON INITIAL AND CERTAIN FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND APPROPRIATE PATIENTS TO ENSURE THOSE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE IDENTIFIED AND OFFERED TREATMENT. WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED IHTS (INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPIST) INTO THE CLINICS, MOSTLY BY TELE-HEALTH DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 1-3 PATIENTS PER DAY ARE BEING SEEN BY TELEHEALTH FROM EACH CLINIC.TRANSPORTATIONSANFORD AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS HAVE A WELL-ESTABLISHED WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.SANFORD HAS COORDINATED WITH TRAILL COUNTY TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC DIRECTORY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, WHICH IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. TRAILL COUNTY HAS A BUS/VAN AVAILABLE FOR USE AND SEEMED TO BE WORKING VERY WELL IN THE COMMUNITY. UNFORTUNATELY, COVID-19 STOPPED ALL TRANSPORTATION IN 2020. FROM A HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE, SANFORD OFFERS AND PROMOTES SEVERAL VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE OPTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPACT ON TRAVEL. OFFERINGS INCLUDE VIDEO VISITS, TELEHEALTH, AND E-VISITS.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO HEALTH CAREPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONACCESS TO QUALITY CHILDCARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION THROUGH USE OF INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS AND IMPROVE SCREENING PROCEDURES REDUCE MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION THROUGH SCREENING AND CARE DELIVERY EFFORTS.PRIORITY 2: TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE CAN REACH EVERYDAY DESTINATIONS, SUCH AS JOBS, SCHOOLS, HEALTHY FOOD OUTLETS, AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, SAFELY AND RELIABLY. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE, PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO PERSONAL VEHICLES, CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND OLDER ADULTS.SANFORD HEALTH MAYVILLE HAS MADE TRANSPORTATION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED A STRATEGY TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY AND COUNTY LEADERSHIP TO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND COUNTY MEMBERS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE AAVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THROUGH BOTH THE PROMOTION OF CURRENT RESOURCES WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AND CLINIC SETTINGS, BUT ALSO IN WORKING TO ESTABLISH NEW RESOURCES THAT EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SANFORD IS ADDRESSING THE NEED BY INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AS A PRIORITY FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2022-2024 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. SANFORD WILL IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BY SEEKING AVENUES TO INCREASE ACCESS AMONG THOSE POPULATIONS AGED 65 AND OVER AND REDUCING THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION THROUGH USE OF INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS AND IMPROVED SCREENING PROCEDURES.SANFORD IS UTILIZING THE PHQ-9 PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE ON INITIAL AND CERTAIN FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND APPROPRIATE PATIENTS TO ENSURE THOSE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE IDENTIFIED AND OFFERED TREATMENT. WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED IHTS (INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPIST) INTO THE CLINICS, MOSTLY BY TELE-HEALTH DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 1-3 PATIENTS PER DAY ARE BEING SEEN BY TELEHEALTH FROM EACH CLINIC.TRANSPORTATIONSANFORD AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS HAVE A WELL-ESTABLISHED WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.SANFORD HAS COORDINATED WITH TRAILL COUNTY TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC DIRECTORY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, WHICH IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. TRAILL COUNTY HAS A BUS/VAN AVAILABLE FOR USE AND SEEMED TO BE WORKING VERY WELL IN THE COMMUNITY. UNFORTUNATELY, COVID-19 STOPPED ALL TRANSPORTATION IN 2020.FROM A HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE, SANFORD OFFERS AND PROMOTES SEVERAL VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE OPTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPACT ON TRAVEL. OFFERINGS INCLUDE VIDEO VISITS, TELEHEALTH, AND E-VISITS.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO HEALTH CAREPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONACCESS TO QUALITY CHILDCARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSINGSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONTHE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WHICH, ALONG WITH GENETIC FACTORS AND PERSONAL CHOICES, SHAPE THE HEALTH AND THE RISK OF BEING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE.SANFORD HAS MADE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS ENGAGING WITH DIETICIANS TO IMPROVE NUTRITION AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CARE MANAGEMENT. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO SEE IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND BETTER OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES.PRIORITY 2: COMMUNITY SAFETYACCIDENTS AND VIOLENCE AFFECT HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM, FOR THOSE BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY AFFECTED, AND LIVING IN UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOODS CAN IMPACT HEALTH IN A MULTITUDE OF WAYS. SANFORD HAS MADE COMMUNITY SAFETY A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES AND EXPAND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE GREATER AWARENESS OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MITIGATE COMMUNITY SAFETY ISSUES. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSANFORD WEBSTER IS POSITIONED TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION, TO INCLUDE EDUCATION AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO MITIGATE SERIOUS HEALTH EVENTS AND CHRONIC DISEASE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OUR MEDICAL STAFF, CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT STAFF, HEALTH COACH AND DIETICIAN WILL OFFER ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS TO RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. SANFORD WEBSTER PROVIDERS AND STAFF ARE CONTINUALLY FOCUSED ON CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, WORKING WITH OUR PATIENTS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES DURING CLINIC VISITS. DIETITIANS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY AND EXERCISE SPECIALISTS PROVIDE EXERCISE THERAPY.COMMUNITY SAFETYSANFORD HEALTH INTENDS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT COMMUNITY SAFETY, INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH, IN THE COMMUNITY. SANFORD WEBSTER WILL UTILIZE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. WE WILL ALSO SHARE ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNER AS APPROPRIATE. ALL PATIENTS ARE ASSESSED BY PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. INTEGRATIVE HEALTH TRIAGE THERAPISTS ARE IN CLINICS TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL. TREATMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE WITHIN OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 19 -- SANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY AND TO EXPAND TELEHEALTH SERVICES. PRIORITY 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONTHE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WHICH, ALONG WITH GENETIC FACTORS AND PERSONAL CHOICES, SHAPE THE HEALTH AND THE RISK OF BEING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE.SANFORD HAS MADE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES IMPROVE ACCESS TO NUTRITION AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO HAVE ADDITIONAL FOOD SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY FOR FOOD OPTIONS AND TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND COMMUNITY AREAS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING THE CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSETELEHEALTH SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, AND SANFORD WHEATON IS LOOKING INTO EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONCURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A BACKPACK PROGRAM WITH FOOD DELIVERED BI-WEEKLY TO STUDENTS ENROLLED AND A LOCAL FOOD PANTRY.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 20 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER WHEATON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO CARE REQUIRES NOT ONLY FINANCIAL COVERAGE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. WHILE HIGH RATES OF SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER (AND PERHAPS UNNECESSARY) UTILIZATION, SUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE, AND, WHEN NEEDED, REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY CARE. SANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTHCARE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS. THE FIRST GOAL IS TO HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE AND THE SECOND GOAL IS TO HAVE INCREASED UTILIZATION OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.PRIORITY 2: SANFORD HEALTH IS POSTIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSTIVE IMPACT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITYMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS. THE FIRST GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN SANFORD BAGLEY. THE SECOND GOAL IS THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS WITHIN PRIMARY CARE VISITS.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSSANFORD BAGLEY ACTIVELY PROMOTES OUTREACH SPECIALTY SERVICES AVAILABLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THESE OUTREACH SERVICES BRING SPECIALTY PROVIDERS TO BAGLEY FACILITIES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CARE CLOSE TO HOME. CURRENT OUTREACH SERVICES OFFERED ARE GENERAL SURGERY, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, SLEEP MEDICINE, PSYCHIATRY, PEDIATRICS. OPPORTUNITIES TO ADD DERMATOLOGY SERVICES ARE BEING EXPLORED. SANFORD BAGLEY RECENTLY EXPANDED AND UPDATED THE EYE CLINIC AND OPTICAL SHOP IN BAGLEY, MOVING IT TO THE MAIN CLINIC LOCATION. THIS ALLOWS ACCESS TO EYE, PRIMARY CARE, AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES IN THE SAME BUILDING.ADDITIONALLY, ALTERNATIVE APPOINTMENT TYPES, SUCH AS TELEMEDICINE VISITS, WILL BE PROMOTED DURING PRIMARY CARE APPOINTMENTS WHICH WILL INCREASE UTILIZATION DUE TO INCREASED AWARENESS OF TELEMEDICINE AVAILABILITY.SANFORD HEALTH IS POSTIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSTIVE IMPACT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITYSANFORD BAGLEY IS EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE BAGLEY COMMUNITY, WHICH INCLUDE AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPY PROGRAM AND EXPANDING TELEMEDICINE AWARENESS AND USE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. DEPRESSION SCREENINGS ARE PART OF ROUTINE PRIMARY CARE VISITS. SANFORD HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, AGE APPROPRIATE AND FAMILY-ORIENTED PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO CREATE AND GIVE CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE. SANFORD HEALTH WILL BUILD UPON CURRENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH AREA SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY IN-SCHOOL AND/OR TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL AUGMENT AND SUPPORT HEALTHY LEARNING, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:LONG-TERM CARE, NURSING HOMES, AND SENIOR HOUSINGAFFORDABLE HOUSINGCOMMUNITY SAFETY ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARESANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 21 -- SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSINGTHERE IS A STRONG AND GROWING EVIDENCE BASE LINKING STABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO HEALTH. AS HOUSING COSTS HAVE OUTPACED LOCAL INCOMES, HOUSEHOLDS NOT ONLY STRUGGLE TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SHELTER, BUT ALSO FACE DIFFICULT TRADE-OFFS IN MEETING OTHER BASIC NEEDS. WHEN THE MAJORITY OF A PAYCHECK GOES TOWARD THE RENT OR MORTGAGE, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO AFFORD DOCTOR VISITS, HEALTHY FOODS, UTILITY BILLS, AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK OR SCHOOL. THIS CAN, IN TURN, LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS LEVELS AND EMOTIONAL STRAIN. SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO INCREASE HOUSING OPTIONS WHICH WOULD SEE AN INCREASE IN POPULATION AND ABILITY FOR CITIZENS TO AGE IN PLACE VERSUS MOVING OUT OF TOWN DUE TO NO OPTIONS. THIS WORK WILL PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS INCREASED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO WORK WITH THE CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CEDC) TO RECRUIT A DEVELOPER TO CANTON TO BUILD AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES.PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO SENIOR LIVINGLONG-TERM CARE REFERS TO A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FRAIL OLDER ADULTS AND OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE LIMITED IN THEIR ABILITIES FOR SELF-CARE BECAUSE OF CHRONIC ILLNESS, DISABILITY, AGE, OR OTHER HEALTH-RELATED CONDITIONS. THESE SERVICES HELP PEOPLE LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE WHEN THEY CAN NO LONGER PERFORM EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES ON THEIR OWN. CARE CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, A NURSING HOME, OR IN A VARIETY OF OTHER SETTINGS.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO SENIOR LIVING A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR SENIOR CARE, INCLUDING HOME-BASED CARE AND HOUSING ALTERNATIVES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO DO A HOME HEALTH FEASIBILITY STUDY AND EXPAND SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSINGTHE CANTON AREA IS IN NEED OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO INCREASE THE WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER IS WORKING WITH THE CEDC AND THE FOUNDATION TO SECURE DEVELOPERS TO PURCHASE LAND TO INCREASE HOUSING OPTIONS TO ENHANCE LOCAL CAPACITY.ACCESS TO SENIOR LIVING SANFORD CANTON INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER (SCIMIC) CURRENTLY WORKS HAND IN HAND WITH ITS LOCAL PARTNER, CANTON GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY NURSING HOME, TO ADDRESS SENIOR LIVING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. GOING FORWARD, WE WILL EXPLORE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR SENIOR CARE, INCLUDING HOME-BASED CARE AND HOUSING ALTERNATIVES.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREMENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSEPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 22 -- SANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: INCREASE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING ENHANCED AFFORDABILITYACCESS TO CARE REQUIRES NOT ONLY FINANCIAL COVERAGE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO PROVIDERS. WHILE HIGH RATES OF SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER (AND PERHAPS UNNECESSARY) UTILIZATION, SUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE, AND, WHEN NEEDED, REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SPECIALTY CARE.ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. SANFORD HEALTH CLEAR LAKE HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO RECRUIT AN ADDITIONAL PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AND TO INCREASE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE MEDICAL STAFF RESULTING IN INCREASED APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY, AS WELL AS A GREATER PATIENT CHOICE IN PROVIDERS.PRIORITY 2: CONTINUE TO BUILD/IMPROVE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO DAILY TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE CAN REACH EVERYDAY DESTINATIONS, SUCH AS JOBS, SCHOOLS, HEALTHY FOOD OUTLETS, AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, SAFELY AND RELIABLY. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE, PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO PERSONAL VEHICLES, CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND OLDER ADULTS.SANFORD HEALTH CLEAR LAKE HAS MADE TRANSPORTATION A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN THE CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY AND TO ESTABLISH AN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO ALLOW FOR ENHANCED WALKABILITY IN THE CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO IMPROVE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS UNABLE TO KEEP APPOINTMENTS DUE TO LACK OF PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARINCREASE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING ENHANCED AFFORDABILITYSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS; RECRUITMENT OF A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER TO ASSURE TWO PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE PATIENTS IN THE CLINIC MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND INCREASING WELLNESS/PREVENTATIVE HEALTH VISITS BY TEN PERCENT BY THE END OF 2024. INCREASED WELLNESS/PREVENTATIVE HEALTH VISITS WILL ALSO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY OVER THE LONGER TERM, AS REGULAR PRIMARY CARE IS GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES AND LOWER OVERALL COSTS.WALK-IN CLINIC SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED SIX DAYS PER WEEK (MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY). VIDEO VISITS AND TELEPHONE VISITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE WHEN APPROPRIATE. THE SANFORD CLEAR LAKE OUTREACH CLINIC OFFERS THE CONVENIENCE OF SEEING A SPECIALIST WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF TRAVELING. TELEMEDICINE VISITS FOR VARIOUS OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. DIRECT ACCESS LABORATORY TESTING IS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. SANFORD CLEAR LAKE OFFERS ANNUAL INFLUENZA CLINICS AND BEGAN OFFERING COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS IN LATE 2020. COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, WHICH OFTEN INCLUDE HEALTH SCREENINGS, HAVE ALSO BEEN OFFERED IN THE PAST. PATIENTS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS MAY REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. SANFORD'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRINTED ON SANFORD HEALTH BILLING STATEMENTS. FINANCIAL COMPONENTS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION FOR INPATIENT STAYS.DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SANFORD BEGAN FOCUSING ON BRINGING PATIENTS BACK IN TO SEE THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MAINTENANCE SERVICES. A PRIMARY CARE MARKETING CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED TO ASSURE PATIENTS THAT IT WAS SAFE TO SEE THEIR PROVIDERS.SANFORD CLEAR LAKE RECRUITED AN ADDITIONAL ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) IN 2021. RECRUITMENT EFFORTS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY FOR A THIRD PROVIDER (ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER OR MEDICAL DOCTOR). CONTINUE TO BUILD/IMPROVE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO DAILY TRANSPORTATION SANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON BUILDING AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO DAILY TRANSPORTATION. WE WILL FOCUS ON A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MODEL AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR IMPROVING CITY INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALLOW FOR IMPROVED WALKABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY.SANFORD CLEAR LAKE BEGAN WORKING TO ADDRESS THIS HIGH-PRIORITY NEED IN 2019. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH COMMUNITY TRANSIT OF WATERTOWN/SISSETON TO ESTABLISH A MORE AFFORDABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MODEL THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.IN 2019, A COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS WAS FORMED WITH THE HELP OF A WELLMARK-SPONSORED PROGRAM HEALTHY HOMETOWN. SANFORD CLEAR LAKE STAFF PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY WELLMARK. THIS COMMITTEE UTILIZES A TOOLKIT TO WORK TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING BY FOCUSING ON THREE AREAS MOVE MORE, EAT WELL, AND FEEL BETTER. A COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM ANALYZES WALKABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY AND ASSISTS IN FACILITATING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE WALKABILITY.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:MENTAL HEALTHAFFORDABLE HOUSING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 23 -- SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCLUDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HEALTH WESTBROOK HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE AND IN-HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCREENINGS AND REFERRALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO SEE A LOWERED NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH DAYS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND A POSITIVE INCREASE IN AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.PRIORITY 2: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALISTS, AND EMERGENCY CARE, BUT DOES NOT ENSURE ACCESS ON ITS OWNIT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR PROVIDERS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE CARE, BE AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS, AND BE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PATIENTS.SANFORD HAS MADE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND OUTREACH SERVICES AND TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR LIMITED ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE. REDUCE MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF SPECIALTY SERVICES LOCALLY THROUGH OUTREACH AND/OR TELEHEALTH.ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEARMENTAL HEALTHSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS:1. EXPAND USE OF CURRENT TELEMEDICINE AND IN-HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2. PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COMMUNITY.SANFORD WESTBROOK CURRENTLY HAS A PSYCHIATRIST VIA TELEMEDICINE AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS. WE ALSO HAVE TWO LICSWS AND A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER ON STAFF.ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSSANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS:1. EXPANDING OUTREACH SERVICES2. ADDRESSING NEED FOR LIMITED ACCESS TO DENTAL CARESANFORD WESTBROOK CURRENTLY PROVIDES A NUMBER OF OUTREACH SERVICES IN-HOUSE AND VIA TELEMEDICINE. IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:COMMUNITY SAFETYENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIESSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 24 -- SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER SIOUX FALLSSANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGOSANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CANTON-INWOOD MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD MAYVILLE MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WEBSTER MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTERSANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: SANFORD INVITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE RESULTS. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS WERE INCULDED.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIORITY NEEDS AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM. PRIORITY NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ARE EITHER, NOT WITHIN SANFORD'S EXPERTISE, OR BEING ADDRESSED COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THOSE ADDITIONAL NEEDS VISIT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTPRIORITY 1: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CAREACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. HEALTH INSURANCE, LOCAL CARE OPTIONS, AND A USUAL SOURCE OF CARE HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. HAVING ACCESS TO CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FIND CARE EASILY AND LOCALLY, PAY FOR CARE, AND GET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS MET. NDSU REPORTED HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND COST AS TWO SEPARATE HEALTH NEEDS. THE CASS-CLAY WORKING GROUP DETERMINED THAT THE TWO TOPICS ARE MOST APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED AS A COMBINED TOPIC FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL CHNA PROCESS.SANFORD HAS MADE HEALTHCARE ACCESS A SIGNIFICANT PRIORITY AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL THAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD SEE THAT PATIENTS WILL HAVE GREATER EASE TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON VISITS, HOME VISITS AND INCREASED EXPANDED HOURS. PATIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE LESS FREQUENT UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY CARE, WHICH IS OFTEN MORE EXPENSIVE THAN PREVENTATIVE AND SCREENING SERVICES.PRIORITY 2: MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSEMENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND AFFECTS HOW WE THINK, FEEL, AND ACT. IT ALSO HELPS DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE STRESS, RELATE TO OTHERS, AND MAKE CHOICES. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ADULTHOOD.SANFORD HAS MADE MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES AND HAS DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS, INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION. IT IS SANFORD'S GOAL TO HAVE BETTER ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES DUE TO SERVICES BEING PROVIDED AT THE RIGHT TIME AND RIGHT PLACE. ADDRESSING OF SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING CURRENT YEAR: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARESANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON TWO PRIMARY GOALS TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXPANDED PLATFORM TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, AREAS OF FOCUS IDENTIFIED IN THE STAKEHOLDER MEETING.SANFORD IS ADDRESSING THE NEED BY INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AS A PRIORITY FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2022-2024 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. WE LAUNCHED HOME BASED PRIMARY CARE IN 2021. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AT HOME TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR DEMENTIAS. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM SEES THE PATIENT IN THEIR HOME AND CONSISTS OF SOCIAL WORKER, CARE MANAGER, LPN AND PHYSICIAN/APP. FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT CLINIC NOW SEES PATIENTS IN LOCAL SHELTERS, YWCA, HEADSTART AND WILL BEGIN IN ONE OF THE FARGO SCHOOLS IN LATE FALL 2021. THE GOAL OF THESE OUTREACH SITES IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR THESE PATIENTS. SANFORD WILL BE EXPANDING PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LOCATIONS BY ADDING A HORACE CLINIC IN LATE 2022. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC.MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SANFORD HEALTH IS POSITIONED LOCALLY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON THREE PRIMARY GOALS RECRUITMENT AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY STRATEGY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.MENTAL HEALTH: SANFORD HEALTH CONTINUES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WE HAVE EXPANDED SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. A MENTAL HEALTH CONSULT TEAM STARTED IN 2021 WITH A GOAL OF EMBEDDING THERAPISTS ON HOSPITAL UNITS. USING TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ACCESS IN CLINICS FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE CLINIC. SANFORD HEALTH IS HOSTING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION MEETINGS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH A GOAL OF IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY, TO SERVE THOSE IN A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS.A GRANT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR OUR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROJECT, WITH NOTICE OF AWARD TIMEFRAME IN DECEMBER 2021. WE CURRENTLY SCREEN FOR DEPRESSION AT CLINIC VISITS AND HAVE INTEGRATED HEALTH THERAPISTS EMBEDDED IN ALL OF THE PRIMARY CARE CLINICS.SUBSTANCE ABUSE: PATIENTS IDENTIFIED BY THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AS HAVING AN OPIOID USE DISORDER ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE TREATMENT WITH OUR SUBOXONE CLINIC AND MAT COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PATIENTS ARE SEEN BY OUR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH THERAPISTS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVALUATION, FOLLOWED BY A REFERRAL TO THE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER (E.G. ADDICTION TREATMENT, THERAPY, PSYCHIATRY). THE PATIENT THEN IS SCHEDULED WITH ONE OF OUR FOUR CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS WHO PRESCRIBE SUBOXONE FOR INDUCTION. SANFORD HEALTH'S COLLABORATION WITH A FARGO-BASED PEER-TO-PEER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDER, F5, BEGAN IN 2019. THE COLLABORATION REMAINS STRONG AND THE F5 TEAM BEGIN COUNSELING SESSIONS WITHIN OUR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENTS WITH DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION. SANFORD SUPPORTS MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY. PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH (MOBILE CRISIS UNIT) AND RECOVERY REINVENTED.IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED BY THIS FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDE:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONSENIOR HOUSING AND LONG-TERM CAREPUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAFFORDABLE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDIVERSITY, INCLUSION, HEALTH EQUITYCHILDCAREHEALTH LITERACY AND NAVIGATIONSANFORD SERVES AS A PARTNER IN MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE UNMET NEEDS. SANFORD HAS SHARED THE RESULTS OF THE CHNA AND THE UNMET NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: OTHER FACTORS FOR CALCULATING AMOUNTS CHARGED TO PATIENTS INCLUDE BALANCE OWED, FAMILY SIZE, DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, OTHER DEBT (BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL), PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCIES AND LIENS, PATIENT/GUARANTOR INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES AND THIRD PARTY ANALYTIC SCORE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: OTHER MEASURES TO PUBLICIZE THE POLICY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY INCLUDE PUBLISHING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES, COLLECTION AGENCIES AND SUBMISSION TO LAW FIRMS THAT SERVE THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY, COMPLETE POLICY AND THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?251
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 1 - SANFORD CLINIC ABERDEEN
3015 3RD AVENUE SE
ABERDEEN,SD57401 		MEDICAL CLINIC
2 2 - SANFORD CLINIC ABERDEEN SURGICAL CENTER
3015 3RD AVENUE SE
ABERDEEN,SD57401 		AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
3 3 - SANFORD HEALTH ADRIAN CLINIC
201 MAINE AVE
ADRIAN,SD56110 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
4 4 - SANFORD HEALTH BROADWAY CLINIC
1527 BROADWAY STREET
ALEXANDRIA,MN56308 		MEDICAL CLINIC
5 5 - SANFORD HEALTH EASTON PLACE CLINIC
510 - 22ND AVENUE E SUITE 602
ALEXANDRIA,MN56308 		MEDICAL CLINIC
6 6 - SANFORD BAGLEY CLINIC
1656 CENTRAL ST W
BAGLEY,MN56621 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
7 7 - SANFORD BAGLEY EYE CENTER & OPTICAL
1656 CENTRAL ST W
BAGLEY,MN56621 		EYE CARE CENTER
8 8 - SANFORD TRACY BALATON CLINIC
551 HIGHWAY 14 E
BALATON,MN56115 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
9 9 - SANFORD HEALTH BASSETT FAMILY CLINIC
103 CLARK ST
BASSETT,NE68714 		MEDICAL CLINIC
10 10 - SANFORD HEALTH BAUDETTE EYE CENTER
103 MAIN ST
BAUDETTE,MN56623 		EYE CARE CENTER
11 11 - BAKER PARK INC
803 DEWEY AVENUE
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
12 12 - EDITH SANFORD BREAST CENTER BEMIDJI
1233 34TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		WOMEN'S HEALTH
13 13 - SANFORD BEMIDJI 1611 ANNE ST CLINIC
1611 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
14 14 - SANFORD BEMIDJI 1705 ANN ST CLINIC
1705 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
15 15 - SANFORD BEMIDJI EYE CENTER & OPTICAL
1611 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		EYE CARE CENTER
16 16 - SANFORD BEMIDJI DOWNTOWN EYE CENTER & OP
506 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		EYE CARE CENTER
17 17 - SANFORD BEMIDJI HOME CARE & HOSPICE
3201 PINE RIDGE AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
18 18 - SANFORD BEMIDJI MAIN CLINIC
1233 34TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
19 19 - SANFORD BEMIDJI OTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICI
1300 ANNE STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
20 20 - SANFORD DIALYSIS BEMIDJI
1300 ANNE STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		DIALYSIS
21 21 - SANFORD HEALTH NEILSON PLACE
1000 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
22 22 - SANFORD HEALTH TRILLIUM
930 ANNE STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
23 23 - SANFORD HEALTH WINDSONG
1000 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
24 24 - SANFORD JOE LUEKEN CANCER CENTER
1233 34TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		CANCER CENTER
25 25 - SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HEADWATERS ACT
1705 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER
26 26 - SANFORD HEALTH PRIMEWEST RESIDENTIAL
3124 HANNAH AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & ADDICTION CENTER
27 27 - SANFORD CLINIC BERESFORD
600 W CEDAR STREET
BERESFORD,SD57004 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
28 28 - BISMARCK CANCER CENTER
500 N 8TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		CANCER CENTER
29 29 - SANFORD BIRTH CENTER
300 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		BIRTH CENTER
30 30 - SANFORD CANCER CENTER BISMARCK
300 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		CANCER CENTER
31 31 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S NORTH CLINIC
765 W INTERSTATE AVE
BISMARCK,ND58503 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
32 32 - SANFORD CLINIC
222 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
33 33 - SANFORD EAST INTERSTATE AVE CLINIC
1800 E INTERSTATE AVE
BISMARCK,ND58503 		MEDICAL CLINIC
34 34 - SANFORD FIFTH & BROADWAY CLINIC
515 E BROADWAY AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
35 35 - SANFORD HEALTH CHIROPRACTICOCC MED CLINIC
2603 E BROADWAY AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
36 36 - SANFORD NORTH CLINIC
2830 N WASHINGTON STREET
BISMARCK,ND58503 		MEDICAL CLINIC
37 37 - SANFORD ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE
225 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
38 38 - SANFORD SEVENTH & BROADWAY CLINIC
715 E BROADWAY AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
39 39 - SANFORD SEVENTH & ROSSER CLINIC
414 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
40 40 - SANFORD SEVENTH & THAYER CLINIC
209 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
41 41 - SANFORD SOUTH CLINIC
1040 TACOMA AVE
BISMARCK,ND58504 		MEDICAL CLINIC
42 42 - SANFORD STATE SREET CLINIC
3318 N 14TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58503 		MEDICAL CLINIC
43 43 - SANFORD TOM & FRANCES LEACH BISMARCK DIA
209 N 7TH STREET
BISMARCK,ND58501 		DIALYSIS CENTER
44 44 - SANFORD BEMIDJI BLACKDUCK CLINIC
81 1ST ST NW
BLACKDUCK,MN56630 		MEDICAL CLINIC
45 45 - SANFORD BOYDEN CLINIC
3971 320TH ST
BOYDEN,IA51234 		MEDICAL CLINIC
46 46 - SANFORD BRANDON ACUTE CARE & ORTHO FAST TR
1105 E HOLLY BLVD
BRANDON,SD57005 		MEDICAL CLINIC
47 47 - SANFORD BRANDON FAMILY MEDICINE & CHILDREN
1105 E HOLLY BLVD
BRANDON,SD57005 		MEDICAL CLINIC
48 48 - SANFORD HEALTH BROOKINGS CLINIC
922 - 22ND AVENUE S
BROOKINGS,SD57006 		MEDICAL CLINIC
49 49 - SANFORD CANBY CLINIC
112 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
50 50 - SANFORD CANBY DENTAL CLINIC
11 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		DENTAL CLINIC
51 51 - SANFORD CANBY DIALYSIS UNIT
112 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED END STAGE RENAL DIALYSIS
52 52 - SANFORD CANBY HOME CARE
213 ST OLAF AVENUE N
CANBY,MN56220 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY
53 53 - SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER
112 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		CLASS F HOME CARE PROVIDER
54 54 - SANFORD DIALYSIS CANBY
112 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		DIALYSIS
55 55 - SANFORD HEALTH CANBY SYLVAN PLACE
212 ST OLAF AVENUE S
CANBY,MN56220 		HOUSING WITH SERVICES
56 56 - SANFORD HEALTH CANISTOTAUSD CLINIC
320 W MAIN ST
CANISTOTA,SD57012 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
57 57 - SANFORD CANTON CLINIC
400 N HIAWATHA DRIVE
CANTON,SD57013 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
58 58 - SANFORD HEALTH CANTON HIAWATHA HEIGHTS
398 N HIAWATHA DRIVE
CANTON,SD57013 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
59 59 - SANFORD BEMIDJI CASS LAKE CLINIC
219 GRANT UTLEY AVE NW
CASS LAKE,MN56633 		MEDICAL CLINIC
60 60 - SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CLINIC
300 S BYRON BLVD
CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
61 61 - SANFORD DIALYSIS
300 S BYRON BLVD
CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325 		DIALYSIS
62 62 - SANFORD HEALTH CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER
300 S BYRON BLVD
CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325 		NURSING FACILITY
63 63 - SANFORD HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CHAMBERLAI
110 W BEEBE AVE
CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325 		HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICE
64 64 - SANFORD HEALTH CLARK CLINIC
211 N COMMERCIAL STREET
CLARK,SD57225 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
65 65 - SANFORD CLEAR LAKE CLINIC
701 3RD AVENUE S
CLEAR LAKE,SD57226 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
66 66 - SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER
701 3RD AVENUE S
CLEAR LAKE,SD57226 		HOME HEALTH CARE
67 67 - SANFORD BAGLEY CLEARBROOK CLINIC
22 ELM STREET
CLEARBROOK,MN56634 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
68 68 - SANFORD HEALTH DAKOTA DUNES CLINIC
350 OAK TREE LN
DAKOTA DUNES,SD57049 		MEDICAL CLINIC
69 69 - SANFORD HEALTH DELL RAPIDS ORCHARD HILLS
200 W 10TH STREET
DELL RAPIDS,SD57022 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
70 70 - SANFORD DIALYSIS
1234 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE B
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		DIALYSIS CENTER
71 71 - SANFORD HEALTH DETROIT LAKES CLINC & SAM
1245 WASHINGTON AVENUE
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER/CLINIC
72 72 - SANFORD HEALTH DETROIT LAKES EYE CENTER
1234 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE A
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		EYE CARE CENTER
73 73 - SANFORD HEALTH WEST DICKINSON CLINIC
2615 FAIRWAY STREET
DICKINSON,ND58601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
74 74 - SANFORD HEALTH EAST DICKINSON CLINIC
33 9TH ST W
DICKINSON,ND58601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
75 75 - SANFORD HEALTH HEARING CENTER DICKINSON
1531 W VILLARD ST
DICKINSON,ND58601 		HEARING CENTER
76 76 - SANFORD DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
625 DEMERS AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721 		MEDICAL CLINIC
77 77 - SANFORD HEALTH 621 DEMERS AVE CLINIC
621 DEMERS AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721 		MEDICAL CLINIC
78 78 - SANFORD HEALTH 929 CENTRAL AVE CLINIC
929 CENTRAL AVE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721 		MEDICAL CLINIC
79 79 - SANFORD HEALTH 625 DEMERS AVE CLINIC
625 DEMERS AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721 		MEDICAL CLINIC
80 80 - SANFORD HOME CARE EAST GRAND FORKS
404 DEMERS AVE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721 		HOME HEALTH CARE
81 81 - SANFORD HEALTH EDGELEY CLINIC
506 2ND ST
EDGELEY,ND58433 		MEDICAL CLINIC
82 82 - SANFORD LUVERNE EDGERTON CLINIC
733 MAIN AVE
EDGERTON,MN56128 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
83 83 - SANFORD HEALTH ELLENDALE CLINIC
141 MAIN ST
ELLENDALE,ND58436 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
84 84 - SANFORD HEALTH ENDERLIN CLINIC
201 4TH AVENUE
ENDERLIN,ND58027 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
85 85 - SANFORD CLINIC ESTELLINE
305 HOSPITAL DRIVE
ESTELLINE,SD57234 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
86 86 - EDITH SANFORD BREAST CENTER FARGO
737 BROADWAY N
FARGO,ND58102 		WOMEN'S HEALTH
87 87 - SANFORD 1711 MEDICAL BUILDING
1711 UNIVERSITY DRIVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
88 88 - SANFORD 2801 MEDICAL BUILDING
2801 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE
FARGO,ND58122 		MEDICAL CLINIC
89 89 - SANFORD BRAIN & SPINE CENTER FARGO
2301 25TH ST S
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
90 90 - SANFORD BROADWAY CLINIC
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO,ND58102 		MEDICAL CLINIC
91 91 - SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL BUILDING
736 BROADWAY N
FARGO,ND58102 		MEDICAL CLINIC
92 92 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S BROADWAY CLINIC
737 BROADWAY N
FARGO,ND58102 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
93 93 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S CARE CLINIC
100 4TH STREET S
FARGO,ND58103 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
94 94 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S SOUTHWEST CLINIC
2701 13TH AVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
95 95 - SANFORD DERMATOLOGY & LASER CLINIC
4656 40TH AVE S
FARGO,ND58104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
96 96 - SANFORD DIALYSIS FARGO
2801 S UNIVERSITY DRIVE
FARGO,ND58122 		DIALYSIS
97 97 - SANFORD FOOT AND ANKLE CLINIC
1720 S UNIVERSITY DR
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
98 98 - SANFORD HOME CARE FARGO
100 4TH STREET S
FARGO,ND58103 		HOME HEALTH AGENCY
99 99 - SANFORD I-94 CLINIC
5225 23RD AVENUE SOUTH
FARGO,ND58104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
100 100 - SANFORD NEUROSCIENCE CLINIC
700 1ST AVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
101 101 - SANFORD NORTH FARGO CLINIC
2601 BROADWAY N
FARGO,ND58102 		MEDICAL CLINIC
102 102 - SANFORD ORTHOPEDIC WALK-IN CLINIC FARGO
1720 S UNIVERSITY DR
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
103 103 - SANFORD PAIN CENTER FARGO
2301 25TH ST S
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
104 104 - SANFORD REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE CLINIC
1111 HARWOOD DRIVE S
FARGO,ND58104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
105 105 - SANFORD ROGER MARIS CANCER CENTER
820 4TH STREET N
FARGO,ND58102 		CANCER CENTER
106 106 - SANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY CLINIC
1717 S UNIVERSITY DR
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
107 107 - SANFORD SOUTH UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER & OP
1717 S UNIVERSITY DR
FARGO,ND58103 		EYE CARE CENTER
108 108 - SANFORD SOUTHPOINTE CLINIC
2400 32ND AVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
109 109 - SANFORD SOUTHPOINTE EYE CENTER & OPTICAL
2400 32ND AVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		EYE CARE CENTER
110 110 - SANFORD VETERANS SQUARE CLINIC
3955 56TH ST S
FARGO,ND58104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
111 111 - SANFORD HEALTH FINLEY CLINIC
407 WASHINGTON AVE E
FINLEY,ND58230 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
112 112 - SANFORD HEALTH FORMAN CLINIC
336 MAIN ST
FORMAN,ND58032 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
113 113 - SANFORD DIALYSIS FORT YATES
10 N RIVER ROAD
FORT YATES,ND58538 		DIALYSIS CENTER
114 114 - SANFORD HEALTH FOSSTON EYE CENTER & OPTI
111 2ND ST NE
FOSSTON,MN56542 		EYE CARE CENTER
115 115 - SANFORD ROCK RAPIDS GEORGE CLINIC
101 N MAIN
GEORGE,IA51237 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
116 116 - SANFORD HEALTH GRAND FORKS CLINIC
1750 47TH AVE S
GRAND FORKS,ND58201 		MEDICAL CLINIC
117 117 - SANFORD HEALTH GWINNER CLINIC
69 HIGHWAY 13 W
GWINNER,ND58040 		MEDICAL CLINIC
118 118 - SANFORD HEALTH HALSTAD CLINIC
445 1ST STREET E
HALSTAD,MN56548 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
119 119 - SANFORD HEALTH HARTFORD CLINIC
905 N OAKS AVE
HARTFORD,SD57033 		MEDICAL CLINIC
120 120 - SANFORD SHELDON HARTLEY CLINIC
512 3RD ST NE
HARTLEY,IA51346 		MEDICAL CLINIC
121 121 - SANFORD HAWLEY CLINIC
1412 MAIN ST
HAWLEY,MN56549 		MEDICAL CLINIC
122 122 - SANFORD HEALTH COMSTOCK CORNER
12 3RD STREET SE
HILLSBORO,ND58045 		ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
123 123 - SANFORD HILLSBORO CARE CENTER
12 3RD STREET SE
HILLSBORO,ND58045 		HOSPITAL BASED-NURSING FACILITIES LTC
124 124 - SANFORD HEALTH HILLSBORO CLINIC
315 EAST CALEDONIA
HILLSBORO,ND58045 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
125 125 - SANFORD HEALTH DIALYSIS HOSPERS
112 SUNRISE DRIVE
HOSPERS,IA51238 		END STAGE RENAL DIALYSIS
126 126 - SANFORD HEALTH INTL FALLS EYE CENTER
1400 HIGHWAY 71
INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649 		EYE CARE CENTER
127 127 - SANFORD HEALTH INWOOD CLINIC
303 E JEFFERSON ST
INWOOD,IA51240 		MEDICAL CLINIC
128 128 - SANFORD CLINIC IPSWICH
110 5TH AVENUE
IPSWICH,SD57451 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
129 129 - SANFORD JACKSON CLINIC
1430 NORTH HIGHWAY
JACKSON,MN56143 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
130 130 - SANFORD DIALYSIS JAMESTOWN
300 2ND AVENUE NE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		DIALYSIS CENTER
131 131 - SANFORD HEALTH HEARING CENTER JAMESTOWN
904 5TH AVE NE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		HEARING CENTER
132 132 - SANFORD HEALTH JAMESTOWN 2ND AVE CLINIC
300 2ND AVENUE NE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		MEDICAL CLINIC
133 133 - SANFORD DIALYSIS JAMESTOWN
300 2ND AVENUE NE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		DIALYSIS
134 134 - SANFORD HEALTH JAMESTOWN CLINIC
904 5TH AVE NE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		MEDICAL CLINIC
135 135 - SANFORD HEALTH KELLIHER CLINIC
243 CLARK AVE N
KELLIHER,MN56650 		MEDICAL CLINIC
136 136 - SANFORD HEALTH KIMBALL CLINIC
101 S MAIN ST
KIMBALL,SD57355 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
137 137 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S CLINIC
3001 DAGGETT ST
KLAMATH FALLS,OR97601 		MEDICAL CLINIC
138 138 - SANFORD HEALTH LAKE NORDEN CLINIC
512 MAIN AVE
LAKE NORDEN,SD57248 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
139 139 - SANFORD JACKSON LAKEFIELD CLINIC
209 MAIN STREET
LAKEFIELD,MN56150 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
140 140 - SANFORD HEALTH LAKE PARK CLINIC
215 N MARKET ST
LAKE PARK,IA51347 		MEDICAL CLINIC
141 141 - SANFORD HEALTH LAMOURE CLINIC
100 1ST AVE SW
LAMOURE,ND58458 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
142 142 - SANFORD HEALTH LENNOX CLINIC
108 S MAIN
LENNOX,SD57039 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
143 143 - SANFORD HEALTH LIDGERWOOD CLINIC
21 WILEY AVE S
LIDGERWOOD,ND58053 		MEDICAL CLINIC
144 144 - SANFORD HEALTH LISBON CLINIC
102 10TH AVE W
LISBON,ND58054 		MEDICAL CLINIC
145 145 - SANFORD HOME CARE LISBON
404 FOREST ST
LISBON,ND58054 		HOME HEALTH CARE
146 146 - SANFORD HOME HEALTH LUVERNE
304 N MCKENZIE ST
LUVERNE,MN56156 		HOME HEALTH CARE
147 147 - SANFORD LUVERNE CLINIC
1601 SIOUX VALLEY DR
LUVERNE,MN56156 		MEDICAL CLINIC
148 148 - SANFORD LUVERNE HOSPICE
217 N OAKLEY ST
LUVERNE,MN56156 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED HOSPICE
149 149 - SANFORD DIALYSIS
323 SW 10TH STREET
MADISON,SD57042 		END STAGE RENAL DIALYSIS
150 150 - SANFORD HOSPICE MADISON
900 2ND AVENUE
MADISON,MN56256 		HOSPICE (LICENSED IN SD)
151 151 - SANFORD HEALTH MAHNOMEN CLINIC
410 W 4TH ST
MAHNOMEN,MN56557 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
152 152 - SANFORD HOME CARE MAHNOMEN
414 W JEFFERSON AVE
MAHNOMEN,MN56557 		HOME HEALTH CARE
153 153 - SANFORD HOME CARE BISMARCK
910 18TH STREET NW
MANDAN,ND58554 		HOME HEALTH AGENCY
154 154 - SANFORD EAST MANDAN CLINIC
102 MANDAN AVE
MANDAN,ND58554 		MEDICAL CLINIC
155 155 - SANFORD NORTH MANDAN CLINIC
910 18TH STREET NW
MANDAN,ND58554 		MEDICAL CLINIC
156 156 - SANFORD HOME CARE MAYVILLE
49 7TH AVE SE
MAYVILLE,ND58257 		HOME HEALTH CARE
157 157 - SANFORD MAYVILLE CLINIC
600 1ST ST SE
MAYVILLE,ND58257 		MEDICAL CLINIC
158 158 - SANFORD HEALTH HIGHWAY 2 CLINIC
801 21ST AVE SE
MINOT,ND58701 		MEDICAL CLINIC
159 159 - SANFORD HEALTH NORTHWEST CLINIC
1500 21ST AVE NW
MINOT,ND58701 		MEDICA
160 160 - SANFORD HEALTH MINNEOTA CLINIC
700 N MONROE ST
MINNEOTA,MN56264 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
161 161 - SANFORD HEALTH MITCHELL CLINIC
2100 HIGHLAND WAY
MITCHELL,SD57301 		MEDICAL CLINIC
162 162 - SANFORD MOORHEAD CAMPUS
4000 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		MEDICAL CLINIC
163 163 - SANFORD DIALYSIS MORRIS
400 1ST STREET EAST
MORRIS,MN56267 		DIALYSIS
164 164 - SANFORD HEALTH MOUNTAIN LAKE CLINIC
308 N 8TH STREET
MOUNTAIN LAKE,MN56159 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
165 165 - SANFORD HEALTH OAKES CLINIC
420 7TH ST S
OAKES,ND58474 		MEDICAL CLINIC
166 166 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S CLINIC
3605 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE,CA92056 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
167 167 - SANFORD HEALTH PARK RAPIDS CLINIC
110 7TH ST W
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470 		MEDICAL CLINIC
168 168 - SANFORD HEALTH PARKERS PRAIRIE CLINIC
115 E SOO STREET
PARKERS PRAIRIE,MN56361 		MEDICAL CLINIC
169 169 - SANFORD HEALTH PELICAN RAPIDS CLINIC
211 EAST MILL STREET
PELICAN RAPIDS,MN56572 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
170 170 - SANFORD HOME CARE PELICAN RAPIDS
211 EAST MILL STREET
PELICAN RAPIDS,MN56572 		HOME HEALTH CARE
171 171 - SANFORD HEALTH PIERRE CLINIC
521 E SIOUX AVE
PIERRE,SD57501 		MEDICAL CLINIC
172 172 - SANFORD VERMILLION PONCA CLINIC
111 E 2ND STREET
PONCA,NE68770 		MEDICAL CLINIC
173 173 - SANFORD DIALYSIS RED LAKE
24760 HOSPITAL DRIVE
RED LAKE,MN56671 		DIALYSIS
174 174 - SANFORD ROCK RAPIDS CLINIC
104 BUNCOMBE DRIVE
ROCK RAPIDS,IA51246 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
175 175 - SANFORD SHELDON SANBORN CLINIC
321 MAIN STREET
SANBORN,IA51248 		MEDICAL CLINIC
176 176 - SANFORD HEALTH SHELDON CARE CENTER
118 NORTH SEVENTH AVENUE PO BOX 250
SHELDON,IA51201 		HOSPITAL BASED-NURSING FACILITIES
177 177 - SANFORD SHELDON CLINIC
800 OAK STREET
SHELDON,IA51201 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
178 178 - SANFORD SHELDON HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
118 NORTH SEVENTH AVENUE PO BOX 250
SHELDON,IA51201 		HOME HEALTH AGENCY AND HOSPICE
179 179 - AVA'S HOUSE
1320 W 17TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		HOSPICE
180 180 - SANFORD 10TH & PHILLIPS ACUTE CARE & ORT
136 S PHILLIPS AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
181 181 - SANFORD 26TH & SYCAMORE FAMILY MEDICINE
4405 E 26TH ST
SIOUX FALLS,SD57103 		MEDICAL CLINIC
182 182 - SANFORD 32ND & ELLIS CLINIC
2601 S ELLIS ROAD
SIOUX FALLS,SD57106 		MEDICAL CLINIC
183 183 - SANFORD 49TH & OXBOW FAMILY MEDICINE
3401 W 49TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57106 		MEDICAL CLINIC
184 184 - SANFORD 4TH & SYCAMORE FAMILY MEDICINE
600 N SYCAMORE AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57110 		MEDICAL CLINIC
185 185 - SANFORD 69TH & LOUISE FAMILY MEDICINE
6101 S LOUISE AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57108 		MEDICAL CLINIC
186 186 - SANFORD 69TH & MINNESOTA FAMILY MEDICINE
6110 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57108 		MEDICAL CLINIC
187 187 - SANFORD CANCER CENTER
1309 W 17TH ST
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		CANCER CENTER
188 188 - SANFORD CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE
1301 W 18TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
189 189 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S MB2 CLINIC
1205 S GRANGE AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
190 190 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S RESIDENCY CLINIC
6101 S LOUISE AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57108 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
191 191 - SANFORD CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY CLINIC
1600 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57117 		CHILDREN'S CLINIC
192 192 - SANFORD DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
1310 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
193 193 - SANFORD DIABETES & THYROID CLINIC
1305 W 18TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
194 194 - SANFORD DIALYSIS SIOUX FALLS
1321 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57117 		DIALYSIS CENTER
195 195 - SANFORD EAR NOSE AND THROAT CLINIC
1310 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
196 196 - SANFORD EYE CENTER & OPTICAL
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		EYE CARE CENTER
197 197 - SANFORD HEALTH EYE CLINIC
2310 S MARION RD 140
SIOUX FALLS,SD57106 		EYE CARE CENTER
198 198 - SANFORD HEALTH MB2 CLINIC
1205 S GRANGE AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
199 199 - SANFORD HOME HEALTH SIOUX FALLS
2710 WEST 12TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		HOME HEALTH CARE
200 200 - SANFORD HOSPICE SIOUX FALLS
2710 WEST 12TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		HOSPICE (LICENSED IN MN AND SD)
201 201 - SANFORD IMAGENETICS
1321 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57117 		GENETICS
202 202 - SANFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
1321 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57117 		MEDICAL CLINIC
203 203 - SANFORD MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE
1500 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
204 204 - SANFORD OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY CLINIC
1500 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
205 205 - SANFORD PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
2400 W 49TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
206 206 - SANFORD SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
1508 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER/CLINIC
207 207 - SANFORD USD 34TH & KIWANIS FAMILY MEDICINE
2701 S KIWANIS AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
208 208 - SANFORD VAN DEMARK CLINIC
1210 W 18TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		MEDICAL CLINIC
209 209 - SANFORD VASCULAR ASSOCIATES
1305 W 18TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		MEDICAL CLINIC
210 210 - SANFORD WOMEN'S PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
5019 S WESTERN AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57108 		MEDICAL CLINIC
211 211 - THE BIRTH PLACE
1500 W 22ND STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		BIRTH CENTER
212 212 - NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY RESIDENCE
921 ATLANTIC AVE N
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
213 213 - SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLI
120 LABREE AVENUE S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER
214 214 - SANFORD DIALYSIS THIEF RIVER FALLS
120 LABREE AVENUE S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		DIALYSIS
215 215 - SANFORD HEALTH THIEF RIVER FALLS EYE CEN
1720 HIGHWAY 59 S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		EYE CARE CENTER
216 216 - SANFORD HEALTH THIEF RIVER FALLS SOUTHEAST
1720 HIGHWAY 59 S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		MEDICAL CLINIC
217 217 - SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS CLINIC
3001 SANFORD PKWY
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701 		MEDICAL CLINIC
218 218 - SANFORD HEALTH TRACY O'BRIEN COURT
410 STATE STREET
TRACY,MN56175 		HOUSING WITH SERVICES
219 219 - SANFORD TRACY CLINIC
249 FIFTH STREET E
TRACY,MN56175 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
220 220 - SHETEK HOME CARE SERVICES
251 5TH ST E
TRACY,MN56175 		HOME HEALTH CARE
221 221 - SANFORD HEALTH TWIN VALLEY CLINIC
501 2ND ST NW
TWIN VALLEY,MN56584 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
222 222 - SANFORD HEALTH ULEN CLINIC
108 VIKING AVENUE W
ULEN,MN56585 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
223 223 - SANFORD HEALTH VALLEY CITY CLINIC
520 CHAUTAUQUA BLVD
VALLEY CITY,ND58072 		MEDICAL CLINIC
224 224 - SANFORD HEALTH VERMILLION CARE CENTER
125 WALKER STREET
VERMILLION,SD57069 		NURSING FACILITY
225 225 - SANFORD HEALTH VERMILLION DAKOTA GERDENS
126 S PLUM STREET
VERMILLION,SD57069 		RESIDENTIAL LIVING CENTER
226 226 - SANFORD HOSPICE VERMILLION
848 EAST CHERRY STREET
VERMILLION,SD57069 		HOSPICE
227 227 - SANFORD VERMILLION CLINIC
20 S PLUM STREET
VERMILLION,SD56069 		MEDICAL CLINIC
228 228 - SANFORD DIALYSIS
111 WASHINGTON AVE NW
WAGNER,SD57380 		DIALYSIS CENTER
229 229 - SANFORD HEALTH WAHPETON CLINIC
332 2ND AVE N
WAHPETON,ND58075 		MEDICAL CLINIC
230 230 - SANFORD HEALTH WAHPETON EYE CENTER & OPT
332 2ND AVE N
WAHPETON,ND58075 		EYE CARE CENTER
231 231 - SANFORD HEALTH WAHPETON PT & PSYCHOLOGY
123 2ND AVE N
WAHPETON,ND58075 		MEDICAL CLINIC
232 232 - SANFORD HEALTH WALKER CLINIC
614 MICHIGAN AVENUE
WALKER,MN56484 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
233 233 - SANFORD HEALTH WALKER REHAB
106 5TH ST S
WALKER,MN56484 		REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
234 234 - SANFORD TRACY WALNUT GROVE CLINIC
810 8TH ST
WALNUT GROVE,MN56180 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
235 235 - SANFORD HEALTH WATERTOWN CLINIC
901 4TH STREET NW
WATERTOWN,SD57201 		MEDICAL CLINIC
236 236 - SANFORD HEALTH HEARING CENTER
116 8TH STREET NE
WATFORD CITY,ND58854 		HEARING CENTER
237 237 - SANFORD HEALTH WATFORD CITY CLINIC
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY,ND58854 		MEDICAL CLINIC
238 238 - SANFORD WEBSTER CLINIC
101 PEABODY DRIVE
WEBSTER,SD57274 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
239 239 - SANFORD HEALTH WESTROOK PETERSON ESTATES
1012 9TH STREET
WESTBROOK,MN56183 		HOUSING WITH SERVICES
240 240 - SANFORD WESTBROOK CLINIC
920 BELL AVENUE
WESTBROOK,MN56183 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
241 241 - SANFORD WEST FARGO CLINIC
1220 SHEYENNE STREET
WEST FARGO,ND58078 		MEDICAL CLINIC
242 242 - SANFORD HOME CARE WHEATON
405 12TH ST N
WHEATON,MN56926 		HOME HEALTH CARE
243 243 - SANFORD WHEATON CLINIC
401 12TH ST N
WHEATON,MN56926 		RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
244 244 - SANFORD CLINIC WINDOM
591 2ND AVENUE N
WINDOM,MN56101 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
245 245 - SANFORD HOSPICE WINNER
745 E 8TH STREET
WINNER,SD57580 		HOSPICE
246 246 - SANFORD DIALYSIS
1018 SIXTH AVENUE
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		DIALYSIS CENTER
247 247 - SANFORD HEALTH CANCER CENTER
1018 SIXTH AVENUE
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		CANCER CENTER
248 248 - SANFORD HOSPICE WORTHINGTON
1935 WOODLAND CT
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		HOSPICE (LICENSED IN SD)
249 249 - SANFORD WORTHINGTON CLINIC
1680 DIAGONAL ROAD
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		MEDICAL CLINIC
250 250 - SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
1018 SIXTH AVENUE
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		MEDICARE CERTIFIED END STAGE RENAL DIALYSIS
251 251 - SANFORD WORTHINGTON OBGYN CLINIC
1018 SIXTH AVENUE
WORTHINGTON,MN56187 		MEDICAL CLINIC
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3C: SANFORD HEALTH DOES NOT DENY CARE TO ANYONE BASED ON THE ABILITY TO PAY. SANFORD'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (CHARITY CARE) POLICY PROVIDES DISCOUNTED AND FREE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO LACK THE RESOURCES TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTHCARE THEY RECEIVE. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SANFORD HAS ACCESS TO NEEDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES. ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCOUNTED OR FREE SERVICES UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS BASED ON INCOME LEVELS AND FAMILY SIZE. GENERALLY, INDIVIDUALS EARNING INCOME OF UP TO 375% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR VARYING LEVELS OF DISCOUNTS, INCLUDING FULL DISCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN INCOME LEVELS. APPLICATIONS FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE PROGRAM MAY BE OBTAINED AT ANY SANFORD PATIENT REGISTRATION AREA.THE PRIMARY SCOPE OF SANFORD'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MATRIX CONSIDERS FAMILY INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE TO OBJECTIVELY DETERMINE FINANCIAL NEED. THE FAMILY INCOME RANGE VARIES FROM 0-225% UP TO 375% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL). AN APPLICANT OVER 375% MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SOME LEVEL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON A REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL FACTORS SUCH AS: THE SIZE OF THE ACCOUNT BALANCE, DEBT-TO-INCOME RATIO, CURRENT ASSETS, CURRENT LIABILITIES, IRS FOOD EXPENSE ALLOWANCES, MONTHLY CASH FLOW, ETC.ADDITIONALLY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A FAMILY TO QUALIFY IN ONE SEGMENT (BASED ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE ALONE) BUT BE MOVED TO A MORE GENEROUS (FOR THE PATIENT) SEGMENT BASED ON THE OTHER FINANCIAL VARIABLES MENTIONED ABOVE. AN APPLICANT MAY BE DENIED IF THEY HAVE SUBSTANTIAL ASSETS AND APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED (AGB) DISCOUNT PERCENTAGE IS THE LEAST AMOUNT SANFORD CAN DISCOUNT FOR ANY PATIENT QUALIFYING UNDER THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. IT IS THE PERCENTAGE USED FOR THE LOWEST LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE GRANTED FOR THOSE QUALIFYING UNDER THE SANFORD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AS LISTED ON APPENDIX 1 - SLIDING DISCOUNT SCHEDULE FOR ASSISTANCE. ANYONE ELSE QUALIFYING FOR ASSISTANCE AT GREATER LEVELS WILL RECEIVE DISCOUNT AMOUNTS GREATER THAN THE SANFORD AGB DISCOUNT AMOUNT. PART I, LINE 5B: SANFORD AS A WHOLE DID NOT EXCEED ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUDGET FOR CY 2021, HOWEVER, IF THEY WOULD HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR BUDGET IT WOULD NOT IMPACT THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE ANY PATIENTS AND NO PATIENTS WOULD BE DISALLOWED SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE OR DISCOUNTED SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE.PART I, LINE 6: SANFORD HEALTH'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ANNUAL REPORT IS POSTED ANNUALLY ON THE SANFORD WEBSITE AT:HTTP://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT
PART I, LINE 7: COST TO CHARGE RATIOS ARE USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS ON LINE 7A - 7C (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAID SHORTFALL, AND OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS) AND ALSO LINE 7G (SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES) FOR EACH OF THE SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDED IN THE RETURN. ALL OTHER AMOUNTS FOR LINES 7E, 7F, 7H AND 7I WOULD COME FROM THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF SPECIFIC SEGMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WOULD NOT BE BASED ON A COST TO CHARGE RATIO, OR SIMILAR COST ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY. THESE COSTS STILL REPRESENT THE COSTS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS.
PART I, LINE 7G: SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES ARE CLINICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO BOTH INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS DESPITE A FINANCIAL LOSS TO SANFORD. EACH LOSS HAS BEEN CALCULATED AFTER REMOVING LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH BAD DEBTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID. ALTHOUGH THESE SERVICES GENERATE OVERALL LOSSES TO SANFORD, THEY CONTINUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. VARIOUS SERVICES THAT GENERATE LOSSES ARE PROVIDED BY SANFORD THROUGH PHYSICIAN PRACTICES. FOR CY 2021, SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CLINIC PHYSICIAN PRACTICES GENERATED LOSSES OF $49,451,962.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: SANFORD HEALTH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WORK OF HEALTH AND HEALING FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD. SANFORD IS COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH ITS EMPLOYEES AND PATIENTS LIVE AND WORK. SANFORD INVESTS RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY IS A WELCOMING, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND ONE THAT ATTRACTS AND SUSTAINS A DIVERSE SANFORD WORKFORCE TO DELIVER THE BEST PATIENT CARE AND MUCH NEEDED MEDICAL RESEARCH. SANFORD CONSIDERS REQUESTS FOR FUNDING AND IN KIND SUPPORT FOR NEW AND ONGOING PROGRAMS WITH ALL AREAS SUPPORTING THE ABOVE GOALS, SUCH AS BASIC HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECRUITING PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO MEDICAL SHORTAGE OR UNDERSERVED AREAS AND COLLABORATING WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO TRAIN AND RECRUIT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT THROUGH EFFORTS TO SUPPORT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT SAFEGUARD OR IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND HELP TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
PART III, LINE 2: BAD DEBT EXPENSE AT COST IS DETERMINED USING THE SAME COST TO CHARGE RATIOS THAT ARE USED TO CALCULATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID SHORTFALL. DISCOUNTS AND ALLOWANCES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR SEPARATELY FROM BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
PART III, LINE 3: IT IS SANFORD'S POLICY TO MAKE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WHO FIT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CRITERIA. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT SANFORD IS PROACTIVE IN IDENTIFICATION OF THE PATIENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH FINANCIAL CONCERNS. FINANCIAL COUNSELORS MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS DO NOT PROGRESS TO BAD DEBT. FOR THIS REASON, A DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR BAD DEBT IS NOT INCLUDED.
PART III, LINE 4: THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AFS) OF SANFORD INCLUDE A BAD DEBT FOOTNOTE. SEE FOOTNOTE 3 ON PAGES 13 - 14 OF THE AFS. SANFORD REPORTS BAD DEBT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP).
PART III, LINE 8: PER IRS INSTRUCTIONS, SANFORD HAS IDENTIFIED THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING MEDICARE SERVICES FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT CALCULATIONS ARE TOTAL EXPENSE LESS EXPENSES DEEMED "UNALLOWABLE" PER MEDICARE REGULATIONS. THE NET EXPENSE IS THEN USED TO CALCULATE THE COST PER DAY AND COST TO CHARGE RATIOS WHICH ARE MULTIPLIED BY THE MEDICARE DAYS AND ANCILLARY CHARGES TO DETERMINE THE COST OF PROVIDING MEDICARE SERVICES. IF ALL EXPENSES THAT SANFORD INCURRED WERE INCLUDED ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT; THIS WOULD SHOW A SHORTFALL OF APPROXIMATELY $342,442,972. SANFORD BELIEVES THIS SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT BECAUSE THESE SERVICES WOULD NEED TO BE PROVIDED BY EITHER ANOTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR THE GOVERNMENT IF IT WAS NOT PROVIDED BY SANFORD.
PART III, LINE 9B: SANFORD WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AT NO COST OR REDUCED COST TO PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM. PATIENTS WITH INCOMES AT OR BELOW 225% OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES POVERTY GUIDELINE WILL RECEIVE A 100% REDUCTION OF THEIR PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY. PATIENTS WITH INCOME BETWEEN 225% - 375% OF THE POVERTY GUIDELINE WILL BE GIVEN A DISCOUNT BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE AND ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED IN THE CALCULATION OF THE INCOME OF THE PATIENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PATIENT'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE. PATIENTS ABOVE 375% OF THE FPG WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ADDITIONAL FACTORS SUCH AS SIZE OF MEDICAL DEBT BEFORE A FINAL DETERMINATION. PATIENTS MUST MAKE THEIR FINANCIAL NEED KNOWN TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL AND BE ENGAGED IN FILING APPROPRIATE AND COMPLETE APPLICATIONS. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE PATIENTS WITHOUT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FROM ANY SOURCE AS WELL AS TO THOSE WHO HAVE COVERAGE FOR HEALTH CARE COSTS THROUGH A GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, OR OTHER HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE A REMAINING BALANCE AFTER BENEFITS HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CHARGES. SANFORD WILL NOT DENY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR AGE.EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE REVENUE CYCLE.SANFORD HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ABUSIVE, HARASSING, OPPRESSIVE, FALSE, DECEPTIVE, OR MISLEADING LANGUAGE OF COLLECTIONS CONDUCT. THIS ZERO TOLERANCE APPLIES TO INTERNAL SANFORD STAFF AND THIRD PARTY COLLECTION VENDORS AND ATTORNEYS.NEITHER SANFORD NOR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY COLLECTION VENDORS WILL TAKE ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION EFFORTS UNTIL SANFORD AND THE THIRD PARTY COLLECTION VENDOR HAVE MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE IF A PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
PART VI, LINE 2: SANFORD HEALTH, IN COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS SANFORD'S CARE DELIVERY FOOTPRINT, DEVELOPED A MULTI-FACETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR 2022-2024. A FULL LIST OF SYSTEM AND LOCAL PARTNERS IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS.MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL, PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CHNA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PROCESS BASED UPON THEIR LOCATION. THE LIST BELOW DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL PARTICIPANT LIST AND A FULL LISTING OF THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS CAN BE FOUND IN EACH PUBLISHED CHNA.NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BELTRAMI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SIOUX FALLS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURLEIGH PUBLIC HEALTHNORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVERA HEALTH OTTERTAIL PUBLIC HEALTH ESSENTIA HEALTH BELTRAMI COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH LIMITATIONSTHE FINDINGS IN THIS STUDY PROVIDE AN OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF BEHAVIORS, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE INPUT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, GAPS IN INDIVIDUAL DATA SOURCES MAY ARISE WHEN COMPARING CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (I.E., AGE, GENDER, INCOME, MINORITY STATUS) WITH THE CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATES. FOR EXAMPLE, THESE GAPS MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN REACHING THEM THROUGH THE SURVEY PROCESS. TO MITIGATE LIMITATIONS, THE CHNA EVALUATES COMMUNITY HEALTH FROM SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES; A STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY, MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REGARDING POPULATIONS, SECONDARY DATA SOURCES SUCH AS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BY SANFORD EMPLOYEES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE SANFORD ENTERPRISE. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER SURVEY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH EXPERTS AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ACROSS THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL. EACH RESPONDENT WAS ASKED TO RATE COMMUNITY DRIVERS FROM POOR TO EXCELLENT. ANY RESPONSE OTHER THAN EXCELLENT WAS OFFERED A FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE REASON. RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO ASKED A SERIES OF QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THEIR HEALTH CARE ACCESS, HEALTH CARE QUALITY, BARRIERS TO CARE, TRAVEL TO CARE, AND INSURANCE. THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO SAMPLE POPULATIONS SECURED THROUGH QUALTRICS, A QUALIFIED VENDOR. TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THE SURVEY WAS ALSO SENT TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS WITH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, OR MINORITY POPULATIONS. STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE INSTRUMENT AS A RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FORWARD THE SURVEY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT. THE SURVEY WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN A SANFORD HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE (HTTPS://NEWS.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT-SURVEY/) AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIA PAID COMMUNICATIONS. THE PAID COMMUNICATIONS YIELDED 344,300 IMPRESSIONS AND 1,150 COMPLETED SURVEYS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.SURVEY DATA FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DIRECTIONAL AND BEST UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONAL DATA. NEARLY 7,000 RESPONDENTS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE SANFORD FOOTPRINT COMPLETED THE SURVEY.SECONDARY DATACOUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS ARE BASED UPON THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL AND SERVE AS THE MAIN SECONDARY DATA SOURCE UTILIZED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ALIGNMENT OF THE SURVEY AND SECONDARY DATA WITHIN THE UW POPULATION HEALTH MODEL ALLOWS FOR GREATER CONNECTION OF THE DATA SETS. POPULATION DATA ARE SOURCED TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES MAY BE USED AND ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE DOCUMENT.HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGYTHE CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS RETAINED TO DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS LIST FOR EACH COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS UPON THEIR INVOLVEMENT DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE. THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO DEVELOP THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS PRESENTED LATER IN THE REPORT:SURVEY DATA WAS STRATIFIED INTO REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS BASED UPON POPULATION: LARGE URBAN COMMUNITIES, MEDIUM SIZED COMMUNITIES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE THREE GROUPS WERE ANALYZED SEPARATELY. TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS, EACH COMMUNITY'S SCORE BY QUESTION WAS COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE STRATIFIED COMPOSITE OF THE COMPARATIVE GROUP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COMPOSITE STRATIFIED SYSTEM-WIDE AVERAGE SCORE IS 4 AND AN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY'S AVERAGE RESPONSE WAS 2.5, THAT WOULD SUGGEST AN ISSUE OF CONCERN AND A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SUMMARY FINDINGS. UPON DETERMINATION OF A POTENTIAL STRENGTH OR NEED, COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS (HTTPS://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/) AND RESPONSES FROM OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DRIVERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NEEDS.A SIMILAR METHODOLOGY WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS INTO FINDINGS FROM COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA WITH RELEVANT HEALTH NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SURVEY FINDINGS. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH EITHER THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS DATA BUT NOT BOTH WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINDINGS.COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPINGASSET MAPPING WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE ASSESSED NEEDS. EACH UNMET NEED WAS RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES WERE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS.COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS OF THE CHNA RESEARCH. FACILITATED DISCUSSION COMMENCED AFTER THE PRESENTATION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS ASKED TO CONSIDER THE NEEDS THAT SHOULD BE FURTHER DEVELOPED INTO IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED DURING THE PREVIOUS CYCLE BUT NOT RAISED THROUGH THE SURVEY OR COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS WERE ALSO CONSIDERED. THE MEETING SERVED TO INFORM THE GROUP OF THE FINDINGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS A CATALYST TO DRIVE COLLABORATION. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSION SOUGHT TO INFORM ON SEVERAL ASPECTS:WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES CURRENTLY WITH THESE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY? DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE GAPS IN SERVICES, ACCESS, OUTREACH, ETC.? WHERE CAN WE HAVE GREATEST IMPACT IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS? WHICH ARE MOST URGENT IN NATURE?IS THERE ANY WORK CURRENTLY BEING DONE ON THESE NEEDS?ARE THERE UNDERUTILIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT COULD ADDRESS THIS TOPIC?WHICH FALL WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WHICH DO NOT?CAN THE NON-HEALTHCARE NEEDS BE SHARED WITH OTHER ENTITIES?IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER AN URGENT NEED THAT WE HAVE NOT DISCUSSED?COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS HELPED TO DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2024 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/ABOUT/COMMUNITY-COMMITMENT/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME THROUGH THE SITE.
PART VI, LINE 3: SANFORD EMPLOYS A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS TRANSPARENT IN THE COMMUNICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES. THE STAFF AT SANFORD MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS EARLY IN THE REVENUE CYCLE AS POSSIBLE. ALL SANFORD ENTITIES DISPLAY SIGNAGE IN REGISTRATION AREAS ADVISING PATIENTS OF THEIR ABILITY TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE SIGNAGE WAS MADE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ALTERNATE LANGUAGES WERE INCLUDED ON THE SIGNAGE THAT BASICALLY STATED, IF YOU NEED INTERPRETER SERVICES, PLEASE INQUIRE AT THE REGISTRATION DESK. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WERE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CHINESE, GERMAN, HINDI, KOREAN, LAOTIAN AND VIETNAMESE UPON REQUEST OR ON THE SANFORD WEBSITE. ALL HEALTHCARE WORKERS WHO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE PATIENTS OR THEIR DESIGNEES A FINANCIAL APPLICATION. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ADMINISTRATION, ADMISSIONS, PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL SERVICES, PHYSICIANS, NURSING, CLINIC DIRECTOR, RECEPTION STAFF AND HUMAN RESOURCES.FINANCIAL COUNSELORS ARE TRAINED TO WORK INDIVIDUALLY WITH PATIENTS TO DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL NEED AND RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE IN APPLICATION FOR CHARITY CARE, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS OR DISCOUNTED SERVICES.SANFORD'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO QUALIFIES FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT ALL PEOPLE RECEIVE THE CARE THEY NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION. SANFORD MAKES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND REFERRAL ORGANIZATIONS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SANFORD WEBSITE AT:HTTPS://WWW.SANFORDHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
PART VI, LINE 4: SANFORD HEALTH IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM HEADQUARTERED IN THE DAKOTAS. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST RURAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE NATION WITH 24 HOSPITALS AND NEARLY 448 CLINICS IN 158 LOCATIONS IN NINE STATES AND THREE COUNTRIES. SANFORD HEALTH'S APPROXIMATELY 36,000 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING 1,500 PHYSICIANS, MAKE IT THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE DAKOTAS. SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER - SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTASIOUX FALLS IS THE LARGEST CITY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND IS THE COUNTY SEAT OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY. SIOUX FALLS ALSO EXTENDS INTO LINCOLN COUNTY. THE 2021 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES A TOTAL POPULATION OF 196,528 FOR SIOUX FALLS. ACCORDING TO THE 2021 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE POPULATION OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY IS 81.1% WHITE, 6.4% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 2.9% AMERICAN INDIAN, 2.2% ASIAN AND 5.4% HISPANIC. SIOUX FALLS IS A SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER. ONLY 2% OF THE POPULATION IS REPORTED TO BE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN SIOUX FALLS IS $64,500.SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO - FARGO, NORTH DAKOTAFARGO IS THE LARGEST CITY IN NORTH DAKOTA, ACCOUNTING FOR 24% OF THE STATE'S POPULATION. FARGO IS ALSO THE COUNTY SEAT OF CASS COUNTY. THE 2021 UNITED STATES CENSUS ESTIMATES THE POPULATION OF FARGO WAS 183,904. ACCORDING TO THE 2021 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE POPULATION OF CASS COUNTY IS 84.1% WHITE, 6.3% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 1.5% AMERICAN INDIAN, 3.3% ASIAN AND 2.9% HISPANIC. ONLY 1% OF THE POPULATION IS REPORTED TO BE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS $61,300. SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER - BEMIDJI, MINNESOTABEMIDJI IS LOCATED IN BELTRAMI COUNTY, MINNESOTA. BEMIDJI HOUSES MANY NATIVE AMERICAN SERVICES, INCLUDING THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE. THE CITY IS THE CENTRAL HUB OF THE RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION, WHITE EARTH INDIAN RESERVATION, AND THE LEECH LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION. ACCORDING TO THE 2021 UNITED STATES CENSUS ESTIMATES, THE POPULATION OF BEMIDJI IS 15,279. ACCORDING TO THE 2021 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE POPULATION OF BELTRAMI COUNTY IS 71.9% WHITE, 0.7% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 22% AMERICAN INDIAN, 0.8% ASIAN AND 2.5% HISPANIC. 0% OF THE POPULATION IS REPORTED TO BE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS $58,100.SANFORD BISMARCK MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTABISMARCK IS A CITY LOCATED IN BURLEIGH COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. BISMARCK IS EXPERIENCING FAST-PACED GROWTH AS A DIRECT RESULT OF OIL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN PART OF THE STATE. BISMARCK IS THE STATE CAPITAL AND IS THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITH AN ESTIMATED POPULATION OF 74,138. ACCORDING TO THE 2021 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE POPULATION OF BURLEIGH COUNTY IS 88.2% WHITE, 2.2 AFRICAN AMERICAN, 4.5% AMERICAN INDIAN, 0.9% ASIAN AND 2.7% HISPANIC. 0% OF THE POPULATION IS REPORTED TO BE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS $72,200.SANFORD NETWORK HOSPITALSSANFORD HEALTH NETWORK HOSPITALS IS A NETWORK OF RURAL HOSPITALS LOCATED THROUGHOUT SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND MINNESOTA.SANFORD CLINICSSANFORD CLINIC IS A MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PHYSICIANS PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE US AS WELL AS INTERNATIONALLY.
PART VI, LINE 5: SANFORD MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF. COMMUNITY BOARDS - THE SANFORD BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS COMPRISED OF 13 MEMBERS AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR, INCLUDING 9 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, 3 PHYSICIANS AND THE CEO. SURPLUS FUNDS - SURPLUS FUNDS ARE INVESTED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITY DEVELOPMENT TO BETTER SERVE PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES.
PART VI, LINE 6: SANFORD HEALTH IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM HEADQUARTERED IN THE DAKOTAS. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE NATION WITH 24 HOSPITALS AND NEARLY 450 CLINICS IN NINE STATES AND THREE COUNTRIES. SANFORD HEALTH'S 36,000 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING 1,500 PHYSICIANS, MAKE IT THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE DAKOTAS.SANFORD HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES AT EVERY LEVEL FROM CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS TO TERTIARY AND QUATERNARY CARE. THE SANFORD FOOTPRINT INCLUDES OVER 220,000 SQUARE MILES WITH A NINE STATE SERVICE AREA AND A NETWORK OF CHILDREN'S PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND WORLD. SANFORD HEALTH OPERATES FULL-TIME EMERGENCY CENTERS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY CARE TO EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SANFORD FACILITIES AND CLINICS PROVIDE SERVICES TO REMOTE AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EVEN PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. SANFORD HEALTH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND STRENGHTEN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. EACH FACILITY PROMOTES HEALTH AND HEALING THAT RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES. PART VI, LINE 7: COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING IS NOT REQUIRED AND THEREFORE NOT FILED IN NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, OR NEBRASKA. FILING IN MINNESOTA IS VOLUNTARY.
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