Annual Report for CAPE COD HEALTHCARE, INC. FY2018
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Current Status: Published Data as of: 6/3/2019 3:19:37 PM Organization Information Organization Address and Contact Information Organization Name: Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc. Address (1): 27 Park Street City, State, Zip: Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 Web Site: www.capecodhealth.org Contact Name: Theresa M. Ahern Contact Title: Senior Vice President, Strategy, Community and Government Affairs Contact Department: Office of Strategy, Community and Government Affairs Telephone Num: (774) 4705506 Fax Num: (774) 4705269 EMail Address: [email protected] Contact Address (1): 297 North Street, Building 3, 3rd Floor (If different from above) City, State, Zip: Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 Organization Type and Additional Attributes Organization Type: Hospital ForProfit Status: NotForProfit Health System: Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc. Community Health Network Area Cape and Islands Community Health Network(CHNA 27), (CHNA): Regions Served: CountyBarnstable, CB Mission Community Benefits Mission Statement Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc., (CCHC) through its Community Benefits initiatives, is committed to enhancing the quality of and access to comprehensive health care services for all residents of Cape Cod. Through continuous assessment of community needs, coordinated planning and the allocation of resources, this commitment includes a special focus on the unmet needs of the financially disadvantaged and underserved populations. We will take a leadership role in collaborative efforts joining our resources, talent, and commitment with that of other providers, organizations and community members. The Community Benefits Mission Statement was affirmed by the CCHC Community Health Committee and the Board of Trustees in 2000 and remains in effect. Target Populations Name of Target Population Basis for Selection 1. Individuals managing or at risk of developing Aligned with state and national health priorities, chronic and infectious diseases such as cancer, Barnstable County residents managing chronic cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and diseases are at the greatest risk of declined health dementia, Hepatitis C, diabetes and tickborne and death. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diseases. Alzheimer's disease/dementia, Hepatitis C, diabetes and tickborne diseases were identified in the 2017 2019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report as diseases of particular concern for the region. 2. Residents facing barriers to care due to language, The 20172019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth cost, or age, including those who are uninsured or Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report underinsured. identified specific target populations that encounter barriers to care or gaps in coverage despite high rates of insured residents in Barnstable County. The report specifically identified children ages 017 years, individuals lacking yearround employment, seniors living on a fixed income, seasonal workers, and foreignborn residents who do not meet eligibility criteria for Mass Health enrollment. 3. Individuals with mental health disorders, substance Access to, and availability of, communitybased use disorders and cooccurring disorders. behavioral health care in Barnstable County is an area of concern. This is evidenced by high rates of patients presenting with mental health and substance use disorders in hospital emergency departments. Specific challenges reported by the community and included in the 20172019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report include a shortage of psychiatric providers, wait times for outpatient appointments, limited inpatient treatment options for substance use, and insurance barriers to care. 4. Senior population, ages 65 and older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey five year population estimates (20122016), nearly 28% of the year round population in Barnstable County is over the age of 65. Increasing consumption of and need for health care services, concerns of social isolation, availability of appropriate housing and transportation, and access to healthy and adequate food were specific challenges identified in the 20172019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report for residents over the age of 65. 5. Youth and young adults, ages 15 to 24 years old. Youth and young adults, ages 1524 years old, were identified in the 20172019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report as a specific atrisk population due to increasing rates of substance use treatment admissions and concerning health risk behaviors. Publication of Target Populations Annual Report Hospital/HMO Web Page Publicizing Target Pop. Not Specified Key Accomplishments of Reporting Year The 20172019 Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Report and Implementation Plan served as the foundation for CCHC's FY18 Community Benefits program. CCHC's Community Benefits activities focused on the four health priorities identified in the report: chronic and infectious disease, behavioral health, access to care, and disease prevention and wellness. New and expanded hospital programs were developed in alignment with implementation goals, objectives and strategies for each priority. CCHC supported partnerships with over 50 local nonprofit health and human service organizations, and a network of federally qualified health centers, through project support and grant investments to improve the health of Barnstable County residents. Hospital staff dedicated time and expertise to strategic partnerships, coalitions, and task force efforts locally, regionally, and across Massachusetts. Chronic and Infectious Disease Prevention, screening, detection, and management of chronic and infectious diseases were supported through a variety of CCHC Community Benefits activities. Hospital cancer support services including counseling, support groups, and survivorship activities for patients and caregivers were complimented with a new Oncology Nutrition program, which started in February 2018. The successful Living Fit for You! Cancer Wellness Program at Falmouth Hospital was expanded in August 2018 to include Cape Cod Hospital's campus. The program provides free of charge rehabilitation, wellness consultations, exercise, and education services to help adults undergoing cancer treatment manage fatigue, deconditioning and loss of physical function. CCHC Community Benefits also provided grants to the Cape Wellness Collaborative and YMCA Cape Cod LIVESTRONG program to ensure that patients undergoing and recovering from cancer treatment had access to communitybased wellness programs and complementary services such as massage, acupuncture, yoga and nutritional counseling. The CCHC Integrated Cancer Committee, comprised of physicians, nurses and support staff, conducted educational campaigns and community outreach events. These events informed youth about the risks of tobacco use and the general public about skin cancer prevention, including highrisk screening opportunities. CCHC clinical teams provided disease education, rehabilitation and pathways to chronic disease self management for individuals living with congestive heart failure, chronic pulmonary diseases, and diabetes. A Community Benefits grant to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund provided assistance for basic needs such as housing and utility payments, transportation, adaptive medical equipment, and child care specifically for individuals managing a chronic disease. A CCHC Community Benefits grant supported the Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Center's expanding free counseling for families and caregivers in outposts across the Outer, Lower, Mid, and Upper regions of Cape Cod. In addition, the organization now hosts concurrent weekly support group meetings for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers at Cape Cod Hospital. CCHC provided funding for two innovative communitybased programs to support tickborne disease education in FY18. Through a partnership with the UMASS Laboratory of Medical Zoology, CCHC was the only hospital system in MA to subsidize tick testing for residents within a hospital service area. CCHC also partnered with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension to produce a 10part online video series titled "Tickology" to provide easily accessible community education on tick disease prevention. CCHC Infectious Disease Clinical Services is the recipient of federal and state Ryan White grant funding to support comprehensive primary medical care and medical case management for individuals with HIV/AIDS living in Barnstable County. CCHC, through partnerships with other local organizations, aligned local efforts to meet National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the Massachusetts Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan to reduce the number of new HIV infections, increase access to care, improve health outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and reduce HIVrelated health inequities and disparities. Behavioral Health CCHC Community Benefits expanded hospitalbased services and collaborations with local federally qualified health centers and behavioral health providers to strengthen regional services and community resources for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. CCHC's Centers for Behavioral Health joined the MA Department of Public Health and MA Department of Mental Health on the Zero Suicide Initiative to increase suicide prevention and reduce suicide deaths on Cape