2009 Report to the Community

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2009 Report to the Community
75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-473-1320
www.matherhospital.org
2009 Report to the Community
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Mission S t a t e m e n t
John T. Mather Hospital is an accredited 248-bed, non-profit community hospital
dedicated to providing a wide spectrum of healthcare services of the highest quality,
in a cost effective manner, to the residents of Suffolk County.
As members of the Mather Hospital Family - trustees, medical staff, hospital staff,
volunteers and benefactors - we are committed to providing care to the best of our
ability, showing compassion and respect, and treating each patient in the manner we
would wish for our loved ones.
We will meet or exceed each patient’s expectations through the continued collaborative efforts of each and every member of the Mather Hospital Family.
The Mathe r P l e d g e
We pledge to provide your healthcare in an atmosphere of understanding and compassion.
We pledge to provide you with technologically advanced state-of-the-art healthcare,
as cost effectively as possible.
We pledge to respond quickly to your needs and concerns, to answer your questions
and to respect your dignity and privacy.
We pledge to serve you nutritious and tastefully prepared meals in a timely
manner.
We pledge to provide your care in an environment that is safe, clean and pleasant.
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Communit y S e r v i c e P l a n D i s t r i b u t i o n L i s t
Insurance Companies and Managed Care Organizations
AETNA HMO, POS, EPO, Managed Choice GHI NETWORK ACCESS
MAGNA PREFERRED PPO
AETNA HEALTHY NEW YORK
GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE
MUTUAL OF OMAHA (PRIMARY)
AGA (American Group Administrators)
GUARDIAN PPO
NPPN NETWORK
BEECH STREET NETWORK / CAPP CARE HEALTHNET
OXFORD HEALTH
UMR (Benesight, FiServ)
HIP PPO EPO
PHCS/Multiplan
CCN NETWORK
HIP HMO, POS
SAVILITY (PHCS)
CHOICECARE PPO (Humana)
HIP HEALTHY NEW YORK
THREE RIVERS PROVIDER
CIGNA PPO / PPO PLUS / EPO
HIP Child Health Plus & HIP KID
NETWORK (TRPN)
CIGNA HMO / POS
HIP / VYTRA SMART START EPO
TRICARE - HEALTHNET FEDERAL
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE NETWORK
HIP PPO EPO HEALTHCARE PARTNERS TRICARE - WISCONSIN PHYSICIAN
DEVON HEALTH SERVICES (NETWORK) HIP HEALTHCARE PARTNERS HMO, POS UNIFORMED SERVICES FAMILY
EmblemHealth PPO & EPO
HIP HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
HEALTH PLAN
EmblemHealth CompreHealth
HEALTHY NY
UNICARE PPO
HMO & EPO
HIP Child Health Plus Healthcare
UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO
FIRST HEALTH NETWORK
Partners
UNITED HEALTHCARE - MATHER
MAIL HANDLERS
HIP KID Healthcare Partners
EMPLOYEE
GALAXY HEALTH NETWORK
ISLAND GROUP ADMINISTRATORS
UNITED HEALTHCARE HMO / POS
GHI PPO, EPO, FLEX SELECT
IBEW LOCAL 3
UNITED HEALTHCARE NETWORK
GHI NYC EMPLOYEES
LOCAL 338 (with Magnacare on card)
VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VA)
GHI EMPLOYEES
LOCAL 812
VYTRA /HIP SMART START
GHI FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
LOCAL 1199
VYTRA VHS (Max Access)
GHI HMO
Laborers Local 1298
VYTRA VHMS SSEP, self insured
GHI HNY EPO (Healthy NY)
MAGNACARE DIRECT PLUS
VYTRA VHLI
Mather Hospital Family
Board of Directors
Mather Hospital Auxiliary
Comsewogue Public Library
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Longwood Public Library
Comsewogue UFSD
Longwood CSD
Middle Country CSD
Libraries
Medical Staff
Middle Country Public Library
North Shore Public Library
Port Jefferson Free Library
Shoreham-Wading River UFSD
South Country CSD
Three Village CSD
Other
King Kullen Grocery Company
Leisure Glen
Leisure Knoll Association
Long Island Association
Long Island Power Authority
Long Island Rail Road
Suffolk Community Council, Inc.
Suffolk County Sheriff
Motorola
Three Village
Community/Youth Services
United Way of Long Island
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The New York Times
NY 55
Ronkonkoma Review
The Port Times Record
The Smithtown Messenger
The Sun
TVWPIX News
President’s Message ....................1
Introduction & Award ....................2
Winning Nurse
Statistical Overview, .....................3
Governance and Service
Needs Assessment ......................4
Signature Services .......................5
Building on Success ...................13
Community Outreach ..................14
Special Events ...........................15
Commitment to ..........................16
Improvement
Vision & Strategic Plan ...............19
Request for Input .......................20
Economic Impact . ......................21
Corporate Structure and .............22
Related Corporations
Patient Care Statistics ................23
Village Beacon Record
WABC-TV
WALK-FM
WCBS-TV
WINS-AM
WNET New York
WSHU
From the President’s Desk
A
t the end of each year, John T. Mather
Memorial Hospital creates a Report to
the Community, formally known as the “Community Service Plan,” a document that essentially serves as an annual report for Mather
Hospital. I am pleased to provide you with
this copy of our 2009 Report to the Community.
On the following pages, you’ll find a review of
our new and innovative healthcare services
designed to improve and promote the health
of the members of our community. You’ll
also find information about the complete
Kenneth Roberts
scope of our services, along with a review of
our operational and financial performance for
2009. The Plan also includes the Hospital’s policies regarding access to
care – regardless of the ability to pay – as well as an overview of the many
charitable and community services Mather Hospital provides.
At the heart of everything included in the report is our firm commitment to
uphold the Mission Statement and Pledge prominently displayed on the first
page. In short, our top priority remains, as it has for 80 years, caring for our
patients in the manner we would wish for our loved ones.
Naturally, we are greatly interested in receiving your comments and
suggestions regarding our performance and our priorities in meeting your
health needs. Your input will be used to reassess the Hospital’s strategic
direction in meeting the community’s needs for the future.
Board of Directors ......................24
On behalf of everyone in the Mather Hospital Family, I thank you for your
past and continuing support of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital.
Service Area Study .....................25
Sincerely,
Patient Programs . ......................26
& Services
Community Health Programs .......27
& Support Groups
Charity Care Application, .............29
Policy & Procedure
MEDIA
Fox 5 News
Long Island Advance
Long Island Business News
L.I. News Tonight
The Mid-Island News
News 12 Long Island
Newsday
NewsRadio 88
Inside this issue:
Charity Care Summary ................18
School Districts
Miller Place CSD
Port Jefferson UFSD
Mount Sinai UFSD
Rocky Point UFSD
Patchogue-Medford UFSD
Sachem CSD
Building and Construction
Trades Council of Nassau
and Suffolk Counties
Cablevision
Computer Associates
Estee Lauder Company
Hope House Ministries
JOHN T. MATHER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Kenneth Roberts
President
Financial Resources ...................36
Mather Hospital Auxiliary ............37
& Volunteers
CSP Distribution List ..................38
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Introducti o n
F
Community Ser vice Plan Distribution Li st
or 80 years, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital has provided compassionate care to its patients, “treating each
patient in the manner we would wish for our loved ones.”
Located in Port Jefferson, New York, Mather Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital with a Certified Operative
Capacity of 248 beds. It is fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and is
licensed by the New York State Department of Health-Office of Health Systems Management. Mather Hospital provides
a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health services, and its reputation is based on the quality of those services,
along with its excellent medical, nursing, clinical and support staff, and its commitment to providing the latest in medical technology.
Mather Ho s p i t a l ’s Awa r d W i n n i n g N u r s e
K
athryn Manzi has been a registered nurse since 1974 and earned her ADN from
SUNY Farmingdale, in 1974. She has earned professional certification in Operating
Room Nursing. Kathryn has been employed at our hospital since 1986.
Kathryn always demonstrates excellent knowledge and competency in the area of perioperative nursing. She projects a positive, professional attitude towards her patients
and co-workers. Whether it is guiding a co-worker, soothing the frayed nerves of anxious
patients, or providing acute patient care, she embraces each situation in such a manner,
one cannot help but be comforted.
As a nurse preceptor for graduate registered nurses and new employees, Kathryn has
cross-trained nursing personnel. Her proficiency and accuracy in all has established her
as a resource person to peers and leadership alike. Kathryn demonstrates excellent
critical thinking skills and has assumed the role of “nurse-in-charge” when situations
dictate.
Governor David Paterson
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator Charles Schumer
Congressman Timothy Bishop
Senator John Flanagan
Senator Kenneth LaValle
Assemblyman Marc Alessi
Assemblyman Steven Englebright
Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy
Legislator Tom Muratore
Legislator Vivian Viloria Fisher
Legislator William Lindsay
Legislator Daniel Losquadro
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko
Councilwoman Jane Bonner
Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld
Councilwoman Connie Kepert
Councilman Timothy P. Mazzei
Councilman Daniel Panico
Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh
Village of Belle Terre, Mayor
Village of Old Field, Mayor
Village of Poquott, Mayor
Village of Port Jefferson, Mayor
Village of Shoreham, Mayor
Fire & Ambulance Corps
KATHRYN MANZI
Kathryn’s experience and knowledge in anesthesia techniques, surgical diagnosis and treatment of patients, has
given her an exceptional capability to help alleviate patients’ stress and anxiety in coping through their peri-operative
experience, as well as interpret the care needs for the peri-operative patients.
In addition to her role as staff nurse at Mather, Kathryn volunteers her time in the community. She demonstrates
care and compassion for animals. She coordinates donations of animal nutrition items and provides delivery to local
animal shelters.
Kathryn has developed an expertise in martial arts and has earned a 4th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu. She has taken
this acquired knowledge in martial arts and has facilitated numerous victim prevention education programs for local
high schools.
Kathryn’s exceptional nursing skills, hard work, intelligence and dedication have resulted in a reputation of which
anyone in healthcare may be proud. Kathryn possesses and demonstrates all the qualities and characteristics that
are necessary to meet the criteria for Mather Hospital’s Nurse of Excellence.
Whether it is guiding a co-worker, soothing the frayed nerves of
anxious patients, or providing acute patient care, she embraces
each situation in such a manner, one cannot help but be
comforted.
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Elected Officials
Centereach Fire Dept. and Ambulance Co.
CHS Ambulance
Company 4 Rescue
Coram Fire Dept. and Ambulance Co.
Farmingville Fire Dept. and Ambulance Co.
Gordon Heights Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad
Holtsville Fire Dept. and Ambulance Squad
Medford Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Middle Island Fire Dept.
Miller Place Fire Dept./Rescue Squad
Mount Sinai Fire Dept.
Port Jefferson Fire Department
Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance
Ridge Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad
Rocky Point Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad
Ronkonkoma Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad
Selden Fire Dept. and Ambulance Co.
Setauket Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad
Sound Beach Fire Dept.
Stony Brook Fire Dept.
Suffolk County Dept. of Fire Rescue
Terryville Fire Dept. and Ambulance Corps
Wading River Fire Dept. & Rescue Co.
Health Related Organizations
Bellhaven Nursing Center
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
Brookhaven Town Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Human Resources
Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Cedar Lodge Nursing Home
Central and N. Brookhaven Health Council
CHP Medical Group
Community Care
Consumer Health Network
Eastern Long Island Hospital
East Neck Nursing Center
Episcopal Health Services
Franklin Hospital Medical Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Greater New York Hospital Association
Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Foundation
Health Care Support Services
Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS)
Hospital Association of New York State
Hospital Workers Union #1199
Huntington Hospital
Island Nursing and Rehab Center
Jefferson’s Ferry
Long Beach Medical Center
Long Island Health Network
Lutheran Center SNF
Mercy Medical Center
Nassau County Medical Center
National Emergency Services
Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council
Nesconset Nursing Center
New Island Hospital
New York State Department of Health
New York State Office of Mental Health
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Port Jefferson Nursing Home
Smithtown Health Care Facility
South Nassau Communities Hospital
Southampton Hospital
Southside Hospital
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Charles Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
St. James Nursing Home
St. Johnsland Nursing Home
Suffolk County Department of Health
Suffolk County Department of the Aging
Suffolk County Medical Society
Suffolk County Women’s Services
University Medical Center at Stony Brook
Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center
Visiting Nurse Services, Inc.
Winthrop University Hospital
Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Appendix G
Communit y S e r v i c e P l a n D i s t r i b u t i o n L i s t
Banks
Astoria Federal Savings
Bank of America
Chase Bank
Citibank, N.A.
Commerce Bank
First National Bank of Long Island
HSBC
Capital One
Roslyn Savings Bank
Suffolk County National Bank
Chambers of Commerce
Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
Longwood Chamber of Commerce
Mastic Chamber of Commerce
Miller/Mount Sinai/Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches
Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce
Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce
St. James Chamber of Commerce
Three Village Chamber of Commerce
Civic Associations
Centereach Civic Association
Rocky Point Civic Association
Mount Sinai Civic Association
Selden Civic Association
Port Jefferson Civic Association
Stony Brook Civic Association
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association
Strong’s Neck Civic Association
Sound Beach Civic Association
Three Village Civic Association
Wading River Civic Association
Lions Clubs
Central Islip
Mattituck
Holbrook
Mastic-Shirley
Patchogue
Smithtown
The Hamptons
The Islips
Brookhaven
Great South Bay
Coram
Farmingville/Holtsville
Lake Grove
Medford-North Patchogue
Nesconset
Patchogue
Port Jefferson
Riverhead
Rocky Point
Ronkonkoma
Selden/Central Brookhaven
Setauket
South Country
Rotary Clubs
Kiwanis
Centereach
Rocky Point
Middle Island
The Ronkonkomas
Port Jefferson
Patchogue
Rocky Point
The Ronkonkomas
Nesconset/St. James
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Centereach-Selden
Patchogue
Riverhead
Three Village-Brookhaven
Township
Houses of Worship
All Souls Episcopal Church
American Orthodox Catholic Church – Medford
Assembly of God – Wading River
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary R.C. Church
Bethel AME – Setauket
Calvary Baptist Church – Port Jefferson Station
Caroline Church of Brookhaven Christ Church Episcopal
– Port Jefferson
Christ Church United Methodist – Port Jefferson Station
Christ Community Church – Stony Brook
Church of the Sound
Congregational Church of Patchogue
Congregational United Church – Farmingville
First Baptist Church – Port Jefferson
First Church of Christ the Scientist—Port Jefferson
First Presbyterian Church – Port Jefferson
First United Methodist Church – Port Jefferson
Full Gospel Tabernacle – Port Jefferson Station
Greek Orthodox Church of Patchogue
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Lake Ronkonkoma
Hope Lutheran Church – Selden
Infant Jesus R.C. Church – Port Jefferson
Kehillat Chovevei Tzion
Lutheran Church of Our Savior – Patchogue
Messiah Lutheran Church - Setauket
Middle Island United Church of Christ – Middle Island
Mount Sinai Congregational Church
North Shore Jewish Center – Port Jefferson Station
North Shore United Methodist Church – Wading River
Setauket United Methodist Church
Sound Beach Community Church – Sound Beach
St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church – Shoreham
St. Anthony’s of Padua R.C. Church – Rocky Point
St. Francis Cabrini R.C. Church – Coram
St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church – Terryville
St. German of Alaska Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church
St. James R.C. Church
St. John the Baptist R.C. Church – Wading River
St. John’s Episcopal
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – Holbrook
St. Joseph’s Church – Ronkonkoma
St. Louis de Monfort R.C. Church - Sound Beach
St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – Medford
St. Mark’s R.C. Church – Shoreham
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – Lake Ronkonkoma
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Port Jefferson Station
St. Sylvester R.C. Church – Medford
Stony Brook Community Church
Temple Beth Emeth – Mount Sinai
Temple Beth Shalom – Coram
Temple Isaiah – Stony Brook
Three Village Church – Setauket
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church – Rocky Point
Unitarian Fellowship Universalist – Stony Brook
Wading River Baptist Church
Wading River Congregational Church
2009 — A Statistical Over view
I
n 2009, a total of 12,836 patients were discharged from John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. There were 44,145 visits
to Mather’s Emergency Department, and Mather’s Surgical Department had 14,411 cases. A three year review of
patient care statistics can be found on page 23.
The breakdown of the surgical cases was as follows:
INPATIENT CASES 3,854 OUTPATIENT CASES
10,557
Mather Hospital Gover nance & Cor porate Str ucture
A
Board of Directors governs the community resource that is John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The members of this
Board come from the surrounding areas served by the Hospital, and serve as the community’s representatives to
oversee all operations of the Hospital. A summary of the corporate structure of Mather Hospital and a complete list of
Board Members can be found on pages 24 and 25.
The Communities Mather Hospital Ser ves
M
ather Hospital is located in Port Jefferson in the northern-most part of the Town of Brookhaven. Interestingly, an
origin study performed for all inpatient discharges at Mather Hospital demonstrates that Mather Hospital serves
many different communities.
As seen in Appendix B on page 26, approximately 82% of all discharges originated from the 20 zip codes included in
what is identified as Mather Hospital’s primary service area.
Approximately 9% of the discharges originated from the additional eight zip codes included in what is identified as
Mather Hospital’s secondary service area. Together, the primary and secondary service areas comprise the majority of
the northern section of the Town of Brookhaven, along with substantial portions of the southern section of the Town.
As Appendix B also shows, the majority of patients at Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department in 2009 came from
these two service areas, as did a majority of the Hospital’s ambulatory surgery patients. Of all emergency department
patients, 82% resided in Mather Hospital’s primary service area, and approximately 8% resided in the secondary service area. As for ambulatory surgery patients, approximately 75% of those patients resided in the primary service area;
10.6% resided in the secondary service area.
Mather Hospital shares its service areas with two acute care hospitals – St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson and
University Hospital at Stony Brook.
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Respondin g t o C o m m u n i t y N e e d s
F
inding ways to best meet the changing healthcare
needs of those we serve has been a priority for
Mather Hospital since its first patient was admitted
on December 30, 1929. Today, the healthcare needs
of the community are changing faster than ever, and
we’re proud to say that Mather Hospital is up to the
challenge.
Mather Hospital works collaboratively with the Suffolk
County Department of Health to assess the health
needs of the region. Each year the Commissioner of
Health is invited to Mather’s Long Range Planning
Committee where senior administration and members of the Board of Directors meet to discuss the
community’s future needs. The DOH is also consulted
for letters of support when chronic disease grants are
made available to the Hospital to upgrade the health of our community members.
Needs Assessment
T
he following meetings, reports and documents play a major role in shaping Mather Hospital’s community needs
assessment:
★ Reports from community, local, state and federal government agencies.
★ Meetings and communication with Suffolk County Department of Health.
★ Current industry journals, periodicals, newsletters and other literature.
★ General health-related news reports.
★ Hospital-generated statistical reports.
★ Monthly Board of Directors’ meetings.
★ Board of Directors’ Long Range Planning Committee.
★ Reports generated by internal committees and task forces.
★ Regular weekly administrative staff planning sessions.
★ Patient questionnaire mailed to all medical/surgical patients.
★ Questionnaires distributed to Emergency Department patients.
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
Auxiliar y & Volunteer s
Where It All Began
A
t the request of Myrtle De
Young, a group of ladies
held a meeting on May 5, 1949
to start an Auxiliary for Mather
Hospital. Most of these ladies
were doctors’ wives. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to
raise funds. Mrs. Ollie Shea
was temporary chairman and
on June 13, 1949 an election was held and Mrs. June
Shea was elected president.
These ladies held card parties,
member bridge parties, buffets,
dances, square dances, rallies,
fashion shows, luncheons and
teas. All money raised was
turned over to the hospital for
maintenance of the hospital.
In 1951, a particular project
was selected as a goal for the
money raised, and from that
time on, all money was used for special projects, not maintenance of the hospital.
A patient library was started November 19, 1949 and a book cart was taken around the hospital for patients. The
Auxiliary joined the Nassau/Suffolk Council of Hospital Auxiliaries December 9, 1957. After attending a conference
in Atlantic City, the ladies decided to start a volunteer program which went into service on January 2, 1958. Doris
Liebel was appointed chairman of this program and in November that same year, a Junior Volunteer program began
for girls over the age of 16. Although the volunteer program was run by the Auxiliary, it was a separate organization
and volunteers did not have to be a member of the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary opened a Coffee Shop/Gift Shop on May 1, 1964. The Thrift Shop was opened May 1972. Mather Hospital
took over Coffee Shop operations in 1986. The money presented to the hospital every year comes mainly from the
Gift Shop, Thrift Shop and special events such as flower, jewelry and various vendor sales run by the Auxiliary.
In 2009, the Mather Hospital Auxiliary raised $231,000 through its fundraising endeavors. Since its inception, the
Mather Hospital Auxiliary has raised more than $4 million for equipment and services at Mather Hospital. The funds
donated this year will be used toward the purchase of a state-of-the-art CT scanner that will have advanced cardiac
applications.
★ Patient representative program.
Based on regular analysis and feedback from these community resources, Mather Hospital provides services outlined
in the following pages.
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Appendix F
F inancial R e s o u r c e s : 2 0 0 7 – 2 0 0 9
O
2007
2008
2009
FROM OUR PLANT FUND WE SPENT:
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
$11,156,285
$11,425,040
$11,200,785
FOR REDUCTION OF BONDS AND LONG TERM DEBTS
$2,486,845
$4,762,579
$2,343,654
$13,643,130
$16,187,619
$13,544,439
TO ASSIST US IN IMPROVING OUR BUILDINGS AND
EQUIPMENT WE RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS OF
$1,772,978
$1,651,307
$657,826
OPERATING FINANCIAL ALLOCATION:
WE EARNED:
FROM PATIENT SERVICES
$479,718,331 $502,346,553 $696,377,201
FROM OTHER NONPATIENT CARE SERVICES
$5,017,524
$4,654,650
$4,699,045
TOTAL
$484,735,855 $507,001,203 $701,076,246
BECAUSE OF STATE & FEDERAL MANDATORY DISCOUNTS AND NEGOTIATED RATES WITH
INSURANCE COMPANIES, WE DID NOT RECEIVE
$277,266,541 $287,611,394 $462,217,157
PART OR ALL OF THEIR DEBTS, WE DID NOT RECEIVE
$5,965,878
$9,525,176 $10,663,021
FREE CARE PROVIDED TO THE NEEDY AMOUNTED TO
EMERGENCY ROOM AND CLINIC PATIENTS AMOUNTED TO
$1,807,667
$1,524,236
$1,744,393
$1,699,429
$4,620,598
$1,669,549
THEREFORE, NET REVENUE FOR PATIENT CARE AND
OTHER SERVICES AMOUNTED TO
$198,171,533 $206,420,811 $221,905,921
TO EARN THIS INCOME, WE PAID OUT:
FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS
$121,204,516 $132,706,407 $146,738,046
FOR SUPPLIES AND OTHER EXPENSES
$59,341,301
$59,679,762
$63,412,656
FOR INTEREST
$1,668,076
$1,558,070
$1,365,787
FOR DEPRECIATION
$8,510,864
$9,119,857
$9,676,026
$190,724,757 $203,064,096 $221,192,515
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FROM OPERATIONS
$7,446,776
$3,356,715
$713,406
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Cody Ambulatory and Inpatient Surgical Pavilion
pened on February 7, 1998, this state-of-the-art facility allows
Mather Hospital to meet the surgical needs of its patients both
today and well into the 21st century. Named in 2001 for Matthew
and Debra Cody who donated $1,000,000 toward its maintenance,
upkeep and services, the Pavilion features 10 operating room
suites, a recovery area, a 12-bed intensive care unit, units for
cystoscopy and endoscopy, a pre-admission testing area, and a
separate area for pediatric patients that allows parents to stay with
their children right up to the moment of surgery -- and reunites them
at their bedside immediately afterward. Currently, about 75% of all
surgical procedures are performed on an ambulatory basis -- and that figure is expected to climb due to new technology and equipment. The Cody Ambulatory and Inpatient Surgical Pavilion was designed to respond to this trend. The
Pavilion includes two new technologically advanced procedural suites designed to create the optimal environment for
the surgeon, staff, and most importantly, the patient. Its new style is designed for cross-specialty, minimally invasive
procedures. The advanced design is additionally successful for its positive impact on efficiencies and ergonomics.
Total Joint Replacement Program
B
reakthrough advances in surgical techniques, prosthetics and rehabilitation
make joint replacement surgery more successful than ever – relieving your
pain and helping you get back to enjoying normal living.
Our surgical team does everything it can to make a patient’s experience as
comfortable as possible. Our new operating rooms and advances in surgery
now allow doctors to use techniques that leave smaller scars, require shorter
hospital stays, and allow patients to recover faster.
Commonly treated conditions include arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, osteoporosis, and sports injuries. Surgery replaces diseased
and damaged portions of the joint with implants designed to restore function
to the joint and ultimately improve the patient’s quality of life.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Intensivists
T
he ICU has centrally located nurses’ station that provides a 360 degree
perspective. The unit also provides two additional rooms for isolation, when
staff and visitors must be protected from the patient, or reverse isolation,
when the patient must be protected from contamination by the outside world.
In 2008, Mather’s Intensivist program was established. Intensivists are physicians who specialize in monitoring and caring for patients in the intensive care
units. They not only treat the most seriously ill or injured patients, but they also
help keep all caregivers coordinated and families involved.
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Appendix E
Contessa Nadia DeNavarro Farber Emergency Pavilion
T
he emergency specialists in Mather’s full-service emergency
department care for people of any age with any condition. Mather’s
emergency physicians and nurses have years of experience in caring
about patients, as well as caring for them. They offer a very personal
level of care in Mather’s 10,000 square-foot Emergency Department
equipped with a trauma room, a Chest Pain Emergency Room, an
orthopedic casting room for broken bones, an X-ray room, a psychiatric emergency area, a triage area and a rapid medical evaluation service for minor emergencies. In 2009 there were 44,145 patient visits
to the Contessa Nadia DeNavarro Farber Emergency Pavilion.
Chest Pain Emergency
W
hen it comes to the heart, time is of the essence. Seconds count, and
that’s why Mather Hospital created Long Island’s first dedicated Chest Pain
Emergency Room in 1992. Essentially an emergency room within an emergency
room, the Chest Pain ER offers immediate clinical support services for patients
experiencing chest pain. Patients are seen and evaluated within moments of
their arrival, and appropriate treatment is begun immediately. It is even possible
for the emergency staff in the Chest Pain ER to stop a heart attack in progress.
In 2009, more than 1,100 patients were seen in Mather’s Chest Pain Emergency
Room. In addition to clinical support, the Chest Pain Emergency Room also
provides community educational services. A team of nursing staff members conducts presentations on recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack,
stroke and the necessary response. They also provide information about the best
weapon against a heart attack and stroke – reduction of risk factors.
The Stroke Center
D
esignated as a Primary Stroke Center by the New York State Department of Health in 2005, Mather’s Stroke Center
and “Stroke Team” are immediately ready to diagnose and deliver emergency and acute stroke care treatment.
The team includes neurologists, radiologists, certified stroke emergency physicians, and Emergency Department staff
for immediate intervention; a Monitored Stroke Care Unit and medical team with advanced stroke training headed by
a neurologist; state-of-the-art diagnostic technology including an ultra-speed CT scanner, which provides doctors with
accurate results within one minute; and the latest, most effective treatments to reduce brain damage and speed
recovery, including the clot buster t-PA. The Stroke Center designation exemplifies Mather’s commitment to achieving
the gold standard of stroke care for every patient and means that stroke patients can count on the dedication and
abilities of Mather’s stroke team to return them to optimum health.
Emergency Department Triage Services
I
n 2009, more than 44,145 patients were evaluated in the triage area of Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Fourteen thousand of these patients were seen in our rapid medical evaluation program, which is designed for
patients with minor illness or injury. They were examined and treated by dedicated staff to ensure timely care, often
within 60-90 minutes. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Cancer Care/Registry
O
ur Cancer Program has maintained accreditation by the Commission on Cancer (COC). Approval by the COC is
given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment
of cancers. This means that the community we serve will receive quality of care, comprehensive care offering a
full range of services and equipment, and access to cancer-related information, education and support. Our Tumor
Registry collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results, and offers lifelong patient follow-up. In
2009, approximately 1,000 new patients were seen at Mather Hospital for diagnosis, treatment, or supportive care.
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Charity Care Policy and Procedure 2009
(Continued)
I. Billing/Collections
A patient may apply for charity care at any point from admission to final payment of the bill. Our facility recognizes that a
patient’s ability to pay over an extended period may be substantially altered due to illness or financial hardship, resulting in a
need for charity services.
Our collection agencies and collection attorneys are advised to adhere to the same high standards incorporated in the hospital’s charity care policy. Our collection agencies and attorneys will not begin their collection process on an open account if a
patient has submitted a completed charity care application and is in the process of being reviewed to determine eligibility.
Legal action, including the garnishing of wages, may be taken by the hospital only when there is sufficient evidence that the
patient or responsible party has the income and/or assets to meet his/her obligation. Our facility will not force the sale or
foreclosure of a patient’s primary residence to pay an outstanding medical bill. Liens are permitted only when there is evidence
that the patient or responsible party has income and or assets to meet his/her obligation.
J. Recordkeeping/Reporting:
The Business Office will maintain a detailed log of all charity care applicants and recipients in accordance with the necessary
criteria required for annual reporting to various governmental agencies. Mather Hospital uses the MAPSch Bluemark system in
order to streamline, store and report on all charity care patient intake information and documentation.
K. Appeal Process:
In the event a charity care applicant is denied free care or does not agree with the determination, they may appeal the decision
by contacting the Charity Care Representative at extension 4037 for a Charity Care Appeal Form.
The hospital will include each year in the Annual Operating Budget an amount which is approved by the Board of Directors for
the purpose of providing charity care.
Any questions or interpretation of this policy should be directed to the Director of Patient Accounts.
Charity Care Policy Summary
Mather Hospital recognizes that many of the patients it serves may be unable to access quality healthcare services without
financial assistance. Mather Hospital’s Charity Care Policy was developed to ensure that the Hospital continues to uphold its
mission of providing quality healthcare to the community while carefully taking into consideration the ability of the patient to
pay, as applied in a fair and consistent manner.
Who qualifies for a discount?
Charity Care is available for patients with limited incomes and no health insurance. Consideration will be given on a case-bycase basis to those patients who have exhausted their insurance benefits and/or who have exceeded their financial eligibility
criteria but face extraordinary medical costs.
Everyone in New York State who needs emergency services can receive medical care and get a discount if they meet the
income limits.
Everyone who lives in Suffolk and Nassau County can get a discount on emergent, medically necessary services at Mather
Hospital if they meet the income limits. You cannot be denied medically necessary care because you need financial assistance.
You may apply for a discount regardless of immigration status.
If you would like further information regarding charity care, please contact the Charity Care Representative at (631) 473-1320
or extension 4037.
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Appendix E
(Continue d)
E. Application Criteria:
Mather Hospital will utilize a guideline up to the current Federal Poverty Level to determine eligibility under the Charity
Care Program. If necessary, once the patient’s financial information is received and charity care in part or whole is
determined to be applicable, the Patient Accounting Department will use a special allowance code in order to make the
necessary adjustment (this code will assist in accumulating data for reporting purposes).
F. Presumptive Eligibility:
Charity care may not require extensive documentation based on account balance criteria. Accounts below a certain dollar
amount may not require extensive documentation to administer a charity care allowance.
Our facility will consider significant assets owned by a patient and or a legally responsible individual for all cases including patients at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. A decision may be made by the Director of Patient Accounts
or H.D. to grant charity care based on account balances, information received via phone calls, face to face interviews,
admitting information and or medical record information. An example of these types of cases might include homeless
patients, foreign patients, drug rehabilitation, Medicaid overage, Medicaid co-payments, etc.
If agency/attorney representing our facility returns an account as uncollectable due to a bankruptcy the account will be
written off to charity care as presumptive eligibility.
Our facility will also run an estate search on all deceased patients with an open balance. If the estate search deems the
patient is without an estate, all open balances will be written-off as charity care under presumptive eligibility.
G. Publication/Public Access:
It is the hospital’s policy to have bilingual signs in both English (primary language) and Spanish (secondary language)
informing patients about our Charity Care Program posted in selected patient registration areas. Also bilingual business
cards in both English and Spanish with the charity care representatives contact information will be provided to patients
who express a need for Charity Care. Each admission packet will contain an insert informing patients about our Charity
Care Program.
Fortunato Breast Health Center
I
n 2009, the Fortunato Breast Health
Center/Breast Cancer Program was granted
a Three Year/Full Accreditation designated by
the National Accreditation Program for Breast
Centers (NAPBC). This recognition is only
given to centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality
breast care and undergo a rigorous evaluation process and performance review. Only seven breast centers in New
York State have earned this prestigious distinction.
Statistics indicate that one in nine women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Since education and early
detection remain the best defenses against breast cancer, the Fortunato Breast Health Center plays a critical role in
protecting the health of women on Long Island.
Opened in 1995 and named for Judith and Bernard Fortunato who spearheaded the fundraising drive, and who continue to volunteer time and effort toward raising money for ongoing programs and treatment, the Fortunato Breast
Health Center offers a number of services, including digital screening and diagnostic mammography, mammotome
and stereotactic breast biopsy, breast self examination instruction, state-of-the-art cancer treatment program, followup care, community education and outreach, ultrasound, bone density testing, second opinions, patient and family
education, support groups and a resource room. In 2009, the Fortunato Breast Health Center performed 11,010
screenings and diagnostic mammography exams, 220 mammotome and dtereotactic breast biopsies, 7,296 breast
ultrasounds and 273 needle localizations.
Lymphedema Treatment Center
All of our patient statement mailers include a charity care statement informing patients of our program and contact
information. Our hospital website has a dedicated section that includes our charity summary, frequently asked questions
and overall information regarding our Charity Care Program.
H. Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic Nominal Payment Guidelines:
The Outpatient Alcohol Department is the only patient access point in the hospital that will determine a patient’s ability to pay from the Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic Nominal Payment Guidelines below. At a 300% (or below) of the
Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) the patient will be required to make a nominal payment of $15. Between 401% and
500% of the FPG the patient’s nominal payment will be no higher then the current Medicaid daily outpatient alcohol rate
(for 2008 this amounts to $77.34). Over 501% of the FPG, the patient will be responsible for full charges. The FPG will
be adjusted based upon the size of the patient’s family unit using the attached scale.
Patient Financial Responsibility
Under 300% FPL $15.00 per visit Nominal Fee
301%-400% FPL $39.00 per visit
401%-500% FPL $77.00 per visit
501% Above FPL Full charges ($161.00)
The Director of Patient Accounts or H.D. will determine each patient’s eligibility and maintain a log of all outpatient
alcohol patients that inquire about our Charity Care program. Our facility will consider assets in determining eligibility for
patients that fall between 151% and 300% (or above) of the FPG with the exclusion of the following:
• The patient’s primary residence
• Tax-deferred or comparable retirement savings accounts
• College savings accounts
• Cars used by the patient or the patient’s immediate family
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L
ymphedema is a discomforting condition that occurs when drainage in
the lymph system is impaired. This causes swelling and may lead to
infections. Some people are affected after lymph nodes are removed
because of breast cancer and other types of surgery, or after radiation treatments, which can scar or destroy the lymph vessels. Staffed with specially
trained therapists, the Lymphedema Treatment Center at Mather Hospital is
equipped with comfortable treatment rooms where patients receive comprehensive treatment in a private therapeutic setting. Patients undergo a specially designed program to help manage their lymphedema. In 2009, 6,761
lymphedema procedures were performed at Mather Hospital.
Bone Density Screening
I
n 2009, Mather Hospital performed 1,389 bone density
screenings. The bone densitometer measures bone mineral
content and density of specific bone sites (mainly the hip and
spine) that are most susceptible to fracture due to osteoporosis
and other degenerative bone diseases. The prevalence of these
diseases, especially in post-menopausal women, makes bone
densitometry a necessary part of a complete bone health program for women.
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Weiss Center for Pain Management
N
amed in honor of Linda and Edward Weiss, the Weiss Center for Pain Management specializes in the treatment
and relief of acute and chronic pain. They provide a scope of services to offer relief from:
Cancer Pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Peripheral Differentiation
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial Pain
Oral Facial Pain
Arthritic Pain
Referred Pain
Painful Scars
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Sympathetically Maintained Pain
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Radiculopathy
Neuropathic Pain
Headache
Rheumatic Pain
Central Pain
Phantom Pain
Pain in the Elderly
Neck Pain
Appendix E
Charity Care Policy and Procedure 2009
POLICY:
Mather Hospital recognizes that many of the patients it serves may be unable to access quality health care services
without financial assistance. Mather Hospital’s Charity Care Policy was developed to ensure that the Hospital continues to
uphold its mission of providing quality health care to the community while carefully taking into consideration the ability of
the patient to pay, as applied in a fair and consistent manner.
PROCEDURE:
A. Purpose:
The purpose of charity care is to provide services free of charge, or at a reduced rate, for all or part of a patient’s care.
B. Application Process:
The Hospital’s primary service areas for Charity Care purposes include all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties for emergency
services. Charity care will be utilized in those cases where the Director of Patient Accounts or his (her) designee (H.D.)
determines that the patient, due to their financial position, or assets, is unable to pay for all or part of their care (including
deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance and/or services not covered by insurance or other third party payor). The Director of
Patient Accounting or H.D., will make a final decision on charity care (on a case-by-case basis). In the event that a patient’s
bill is not eligible for Charity Care, either in part or in its entirety, the hospital can provide interest free flexible payment plans
that coincide with the patient’s income and assets, but will not exceed ten percent of the patient’s gross monthly earnings
(some elective cases may require an initial deposit). If a patient is cooperating with an agreed-upon extended payment plan
to settle an outstanding bill, the hospital will not send the unpaid bill to a collection agency/attorney.
In 2009, 591 pain management procedures were performed in the Weiss Center for Pain Management. By using a variety of treatment options, the Weiss Center for Pain Management works to help individuals return to a normal lifestyle,
with fewer restrictions on their activity and an improved quality of life.
The Pain Center is accredited as an Inpatient and Outpatient Major Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Pain Treatment
Program by the American Academy of Pain Management. It offers a variety of services, including: Multidisciplinary Evaluation, Implantable Narcotic Pump, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Epidural Steroids, Facet Injections, Trigger Pain Injection.
Transitional Care Unit
T
he Transitional Care Unit opened its doors in February of 2008 as
the first and only of its kind on Long Island. It offers a unique, caring
environment for patients who no longer require all the resources for an
acute condition, but still require a period of high level care. Transitional
care is distinct from acute care in the fact that there is a major emphasis
on physical and occupational therapy, to ensure that patients receive the
specially focused care they need before being discharged to a skilled
nursing facility or their family home. In addition to being unique on Long
Island, Mather is one of only five hospitals in New York State to be approved for a transitional care program. “This State designation bears testimony to Mather Hospital’s excellent reputation of caring for elders in
our community,” says Mather Hospital President Kenneth Roberts. “New
initiatives like the TCU enable our hospital to continually improve upon the
delivery of patient care in our community.”
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In most cases certain criteria will have to be met before charity care is considered. The patient or the patient’s family will
have to visit the Social Services Department to determine, through the pre-screening process, whether or not the patient is
Medicaid eligible. If the patient is Medicaid eligible, they must apply and follow through until denial or approval is received. If
it is obvious to the Social Worker that the patient has resources that will render him or her ineligible for Medicaid, the patient
may be required to have a face to face interview with the Director of Patient Accounts or H.D. During this interview, the Director
of Patient Accounts or H.D. will review the patient’s financial situation and determine what documentation is necessary to
prove financial hardship. A credit report is required on all charity care requests.
C. Time Requirements for Determination:
Upon receipt of an application and after a complete review of the patient’s application, one of the following letters explaining the result of the applicants review will be forwarded to the patient, via mail, within 30 days of the hospital receiving
the charity care application:
•
•
•
•
•
Letter
Letter
Letter
Letter
Letter
#1:
#2:
#3:
#4:
#5:
Confirms the patient is eligible for charity care
Confirms the patient is eligible for partial charity care
Informs the patient they are not eligible for charity care at this time
Informs the patient that additional information is required in order to determine charity care eligibility
Final reminder letter to inform patient to apply for charity care
Note: Patients have up to 90 days from the date of discharge or date of Medicaid denial to apply for charity care. If a patient
inquires about applying for charity care after the 90 day timeframe the Director of Patient Accounts may grant certain exceptions to this rule if the patient can provide documentation proving they’re indigent. Patient’s that apply for charity care and
have an open balance from a previous year, the account may be considered, if the patient provides their tax return for the
year of the account in question. All applicants approved for any form of charity care must re-apply on a yearly basis.
D. Calculation of Charity Care Discounts:
To insure that the payment amount required by the patient does not exceed the amount the hospital would be reimbursed
if a patient had insurance, the hospital has developed a formula. The Blue Cross PPO Rates (for the period when services
were rendered) will be increased by 35%. Then an additional amount will be added to cover the bad debt and charity
care pool assessment (current rate is 8.95%). The total of this calculation will be compared to the amount due after the
Charity Care discounts have been calculated. If the amount of the bill remaining, after our charity discounts are applied,
exceeds the amount of the above formula calculation, then further discounts can be applied. All off site service areas will
refer all patients that inquire about our charity care program to our Charity Care Representative in the Patient Accounting
Department, at extension 4037.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit
E
quipped with four chambers, the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit at
Mather Hospital was the first of its kind to go into operation on Long
Island, and remains one of just a handful in New York State. The Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy Unit provides 100 percent pure oxygen to patients in a pressurized chamber to assist in the treatment and healing of a diverse series of
illnesses and conditions including:
JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ATENCIÓN DE CARIDAD
Asunto: Fecha:
Atención de Caridad
16 de julio de 2009
Pautas para 2009
H Carbon monoxide poisoning
La tabla adjunta representa las pautas de atención de caridad de John T. Mather Memorial Hospital que están basadas en las Pautas de Pobreza de 2009 para todos los Estados emitidas por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios
Humanos. La escala representa el porcentaje aplicable a la responsabilidad del paciente, a saber:
H Chronic, non-healing wounds
H Bone infections
H Skin grafts
H Reattachment of limbs
Nivel de Pobreza Federal
Tamaño del
grupo familiar
H Tissue injuries resulting from radiation therapy
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
1
$13,800
$27,600
$41,400
$55,200
$69,000
2
$20,100
$40,200
$60,300
$80,400
$100,500
3
$23,115
$46,230
$69,345
$92,460
$115,575
4
$26,130
$52,260
$78,390
$104,520
$130,650
5
$29,145
$58,290
$87,435
$116,580
$145,725
6
$32,160
$64,320
$96,480
$128,640
$160,800
7
$35,175
$70,350
$105,525
$140,700
$175,875
8
$38,190
$76,380
$114,570
$152,760
$190,950
$3,015
$6,030
$9,045
$12,060
$15,075
Por cada persona
adicional agregar
Fuente: Calculado con datos del Registro Federal, 24 de enero de 2008
H Decompression injuries (“The Bends”)
In 2009, the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit at Mather Hospital
provided 1,424 treatments.
Telemetry Unit
D
espite recent advances in medicine and surgery, cardiovascular disorders continue to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the U.S. Early identification of and treatment of cardiac rate irregularities and the determination of its origin
may prevent serious, recurrent cardiovascular events. Continuous cardiac monitoring
provides an efficient and reliable method of detecting many cardiac problems so appropriate and timely intervention can occur.
The Telemetry Unit at Mather Hospital uses a state-of-the-art telemetry system in
place of conventional cardiac monitors. The unit is equipped with 48 beds to accommodate an ever present need for monitored beds.
Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los EEUU (HHS)
•
•
•
•
300% y menos: La factura del paciente tendrá un descuento del 100%
301-400%: La factura del paciente tendrá un descuento del 75%
401-500%: La factura del paciente tendrá un descuento del 50%
501% y más: El paciente será responsable por los cargos completos
Asimismo, el hospital tendrá en cuenta las siguientes condiciones:
Se podrán considerar descuentos si los gastos médicos incurridos durante el período de doce meses (ventana)
exceden el 50% de los ingresos brutos.
Los niveles de descuento se basarán en los ingresos brutos que aparecen en la copia presentada de la declaración
de impuestos o en documentación aceptable que demuestre prueba de ingresos.
Si el paciente tiene escasos o ningún ingreso y no se presentó declaración de impuesto a las ganancias, el paciente podrá proporcionar una copia del Formulario NYS IT 214. Si no se presentó, el paciente o la parte responsable
necesita completar la página 2, puntos 27-34 del Formulario IT 214.
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Diagnostic Imaging Services and Radiology
T
he Imaging Services Department at Mather Hospital is essentially the backbone upon which most care plans are built. With 40 highly trained radiologists
on staff, Imaging Services at Mather works closely with other departments in
the hospital to provide essential diagnostic tools and treatment techniques for
patients with a full range of medical needs. In 2009, 57,731 radiological exams
were conducted at Mather Hospital. Imaging Services also provides extensive
cardiovascular evaluation using nuclear medicine testing (3,641 procedures
in 2009), stress testing (1,170 in 2009), and ultrasound services (23,652 in
2009).
Interventional Radiology
T
he Interventional Radiology Division of Imaging Services is the clinical subspecialty that uses fluoroscopy, CT,
and ultrasound to guide percutaneous (through the skin) procedures such as performing biopsies, draining fluids,
inserting catheters, or dilating or stenting narrowed ducts or vessels. Within this department, a variety of studies are
performed including angiography (arteriograms and venograms), central line placement, PICC line placement, caval
filter placement, biliary drainage, nephrostograms, vertebroplasty, embolization and abscess drainage. There were
5,346 interventional radiology procedures performed in Mather Hospital in 2009.
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2009 Charity Care Guidelines
T
he following represents Mather Hospital’s charity care guidelines that are based on the 2009 Poverty Guidelines
for all states issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. The scale represents the percentage
applicable to patient responsibility as follows:
Federal Poverty Level
Size of Family Unit
100%
200%
1
$13,800
$27,600
$41,400
$55,200
$69,000
2
$20,100
$40,200
$60,300
$80,400
$100,500
3
$23,115
$46,230
$69,345
$92,460
$115,575
4
$26,130
$52,260
$78,390
$104,520
$130,650
5
$29,145
$58,290
$87,435
$116,580
$145,725
6
$32,160
$64,320
$96,480
$128,640
$160,800
7
$35,175
$70,350
$105,525
$140,700
$175,875
8
$38,190
$76,380
$114,570
$152,760
$190,950
$3,015
$6,030
$9,045
$12,060
$15,075
For each additional
person add
300%
400%
500%
CT Scan
C
omputed Tomography (CT) System, also know as a CT Scan, is a medical
diagnostic tool that allows the visualization of internal structures within the
human body. In 2003, Mather Hospital acquired a second CT scan machine
— the state-of-the-art 16-slice GE LightSpeed 16, a CT scan machine that scans
in 0.5 seconds, shaving vital minutes off exam time, and allows doctors to
simultaneously capture multiple wafer-thin images of a patient’s anatomy. The
GE Lightspeed-16 scanner makes patients more comfortable and takes less
time during diagnostic testing and interventional procedures. It provides highly
detailed diagnostic images of the human body in less time, automates dose
reduction of dye needed for the procedure, and requires less time for breathholds, all of which helps reduce patient stress levels. In 2009, 25,636 CT scans
of the brain and body were performed at Mather Hospital.
Source: Calculated using data from the Federal Register, January 23, 2008
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
•
•
•
•
300% & Below: Patient’s bill will be discounted 100%
301-400%: Patient’s bill will be discounted 75%
401-500%: Patient’s bill will be discounted 50%
501% & Above: Patient will be responsible for full charges
In addition, the hospital shall take into consideration the following conditions, as follows:
Discounts may be considered if medical expenses incurred for the twelve month period (window) exceeds 50% of
gross income.
Discount levels will be based on gross income as shown on filed copy of tax return or acceptable documentation
showing proof of income.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
M
ather Hospital offers MRI services to the community with the Signa EXCITE
1.5HD, the world’s first 1.5 high-definition MRI—a system designed to
enhance patient comfort. Its generous 60cm opening and 48 cm field of view helps
eliminate the “torpedo tube” feeling for patients. It enables physicians to see inside
the body in a way not previously possible, and to complete their exams in less time.
A total of 4,745 MRI scans were performed in 2009.
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If patient has little or no income and income tax return was not filed, patient may supply a copy of NYS IT 214 Form.
If not filed, patient or responsible party needs to complete page 2, items 27-34 of IT 214 Form.
If patient has little or no income but has considerable savings and/or assets, discount may be reviewed, and prorated.
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Ingresos A p l i c a c i o n
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Sleep Disorders Center
JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SOLICITUD DE ATENCIÓN DE CARIDAD
DEBERÁ PROPORCIONAR PRUEBAS DE LAS DECLARACIONES HECHAS EN ESTA SOLICITUD, INCLUYENDO IDENTIDAD,
LUGAR DE RESIDENCIA, INGRESOS Y RECURSOS.
Nombre del Paciente:_________________________________________ N° de SS:__________________________________
Persona responsable por la factura:____________________________ N° de SS:__________________________________
Dirección:____________________________________________________ Teléfono:__________________________________
Empleador:_______________________________________ Dirección:_____________________________________________
T
he accredited Sleep Disorders Center at Mather Hospital is located
in the Cody Surgical Pavilion. It has four bedrooms, TVs in each
room, and individual room temperature settings. The Sleep Disorders
Center offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis
and treatment of sleep disorders. Following a preliminary consultation,
patients go to sleep in one of the Center’s bedrooms and are monitored through the night by sleep technicians with the most up-to-date
sleep monitoring equipment. This “sleep study” records the activities
of a patient’s heart, lungs, brain, muscle movements, the patient’s air
flow, and the oxygen levels in the patient’s blood. This information
allows the physician to tell if the patient is suffering from sleep apnea,
insomnia, or even stress-related periodic leg movements that can keep
a person from falling asleep. In 2009, the Sleep Disorders Center at
Mather Hospital administered 969 studies.
Teléfono:__________________________________ Puesto:_____________________________ Sueldo: $_________________
Therapeutic Infusion Center
Sindicato (unión) o Afiliación Local: _______________________________________________________________________
M
ather Hospital’s Therapeutic Infusion Center operates with six
chairs, and is used to treat various disorders of the immune system.
Originally opened in 1980, the unit has been providing all outpatient chemotherapy services for Mather and St. Charles Hospitals since January
of 1997. In addition, demand for the Unit’s services increased once
Mather Hospital began offering intravenous antibiotic therapy. In 2009,
the Therapeutic Infusion Center performed 213 chemotherapy treatments.
Transfusions, outpatient therapeutic phlebotomies, gamma globulin treatments and all other outpatient IV drug therapies accounted for another
1,745 treatments.
Número de personas a cargo en el hogar: _________________________________________________________________
¿Tiene algún seguro de hospitalización? q Sí q No
En caso afirmativo, es Medicare:________________ Medicaid:__________________ Blue Cross:_____________________
Otro (especifique):_ _________________ No de Póliza de Seguro o Certificado:__________________________________
Nombre del Banco: _______________________________ Dirección:_____________________________________________
Cta. de Ahorros No: _ _______________________________Cta. de Cheques No: _ ________________________________
Tarjetas de Crédito:
Hemodialysis Unit
Nombre:_____________________________ No de Cuenta:_____________________________ Balance: $_______________
Nombre:_____________________________ No de Cuenta:_____________________________ Balance: $_______________
Otros ingresos: $_____________________________________Especificar fuente:__________________________________
¿Ha solicitado asistencia médica Medicaid? q Sí q No
En caso afirmativo, cuándo:____________ Resultados: _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Entiendo que al firmar este documento estoy solicitando Atención de Caridad en John T. Mather Memorial Hospital.
Certifico que la información anterior es cierta y exacta según mi mejor saber y entender. También comprendo que
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital puede verificar la información que estoy proporcionando y que las falsificaciones
deliberadas podrán descalificar mi solicitud para la caridad. Cooperaré con esta verificación y proporcionaré toda la
evidencia necesaria para apoyar la información que he declarado en esta solicitud.
Fecha: ___________________ ____________________________________ Firma del Paciente o Parte Responsable
__________________________________________________________________Representante de Atención de Caridad
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H
ealthy kidneys clean blood by removing excess fluid, minerals and wastes. They also
make hormones that keep bones strong and blood healthy. When kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up, blood pressure rises, and the body may retain excess fluid and not
make enough red blood cells. When this happens, Hemodialysis is required to replace
the work of failed kidneys. Hemodialysis cleans and filters the blood using a machine to
temporarily rid the body of harmful wastes, extra salt and extra water. Hemodialysis helps
control blood pressure and the proper balance of important chemicals in the body such as
potassium, sodium, calcium, and bicarbonate. In 2003, the Hemodialysis Unit at Mather
Hospital expanded and now treats four to five patients comfortably at a time. In 2009,
Mather Hospital provided 1,822 Hemodialysis treatments.
The Men’s Prostate Health Center at Mather Hospital
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arly detection of prostate cancer remains the best defense against the disease. The
Men’s Prostate Health Center at Mather Hospital is a hospital-based program designed
to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The Center provides community and hospital
based screenings, and in 2009, 134 screenings were done through the Men’s Prostate
Health Center at Mather Hospital.
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Appendix E
Radioactive Seed Implant
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his alternative treatment for prostate cancer has been available at Mather Hospital since 1997. It involves
implanting tiny radioactive pellets in the prostate, where they remain and emit radiation for a period of weeks
before becoming inert. Seed implantation has a survival rate similar to surgery for removal of the prostate, but carries a lower risk of side effects such as incontinence or impotence. In 2009, this procedure was performed on 26
patients at Mather Hospital.
Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
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ather Hospital is home to the first adolescent psychiatric unit in a community hospital in Suffolk County. The unit
contains 10 beds and is geared toward adolescents who are experiencing psychiatric and behavioral problems.
An interdisciplinary team works with patients, and a school tutorial program is conducted within the unit. Mather Hospital is opening a new Rooftop recreation area, underwritten in part by Roslyn Savings Foundation, that will provide a
multisensory therapeutic environment that can be accessed directly from the patient unit. It includes a 240-square foot
greenhouse, picnic area and open exercise area.
Charity Care Application For m — 2009
JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CHARITY CARE APPLICATION
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY PROOF OF STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDING IDENTITY, PLACE OF
RESIDENCE, INCOME AND RESOURCES.
Patient’s Name:___________________________________________________SS#:__________________________________
Person responsible for bill:_________________________________________SS#:__________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________ Phone #:__________________________________
Employer:_________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________
Phone #:_________________________________ Position:_____________________________ Salary: $_________________
Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit
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he Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit at Mather Hospital is a 27 bed unit. It serves adults and geriatric patients with
a variety of psychiatric and behavioral problems such as: anxiety and panic, depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. A highly trained interdisciplinary team of experienced professionals has been providing
inpatient psychiatric treatment at Mather Hospital since 1976.
Adult and Adolescent Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs
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ot every psychiatric patient requires inpatient care. Recognizing the need for a continuum of care based on the
unique needs of the individual, Mather Hospital began providing a partial hospitalization program for psychiatric
patients in 1995. The adult program offers intensive, outpatient treatment for up to 25 adults for six hours each weekday, with crisis backup provided around-the-clock by the professional staff. An adolescent program began operating in
1997, with treatment provided for three hours each weekday for students who can attend their local school, and seven
hours each weekday for those students requiring educational services in addition to therapy.
Eating Disorders Program
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he Adult and Adolescent Eating Disorders Program provides treatment for patients suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Often patients are struggling with an underlying depression or other mental health
symptoms. The Eating Disorders Program offers patients four hours of treatment for five evenings each week for an
average of four to six weeks. During that time, patients take part in psycho-educational groups and receive individual
and group psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, and nutritional assessments. They also have supervised and supportive meal times, and they receive help with meal planning. In 2009, there were 1,485 visits to Mather Hospital’s
Eating Disorders program.
Mather Hospital Wound Care Centers®
M
ather Hospital Wound Care Centers®specialize in treating chronic wounds that have not responded to traditional
treatment, often preventing the amputations that can result from such wounds. Treatment may also include Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, another signature service of Mather Hospital.
Union or Local Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Dependents in Household: _____________________________________________________________________
Do you have any hospitalization insurance?
Yes
No
If yes, is it Medicare:_____________________ Medicaid:_____________________ Blue Cross:_______________________
Other (specify):__________________________ Insurance Policy or Certificate #:__________________________________
Name of Bank: ____________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________
Savings Account #: _________________________________________Checking #: _ ________________________________
Credit Cards:
Name:___________________________________ Account #:_____________________________ Balance: $_______________
Name:___________________________________ Account #:_____________________________ Balance: $_______________
Other income: $________________________________________ Specify Source:__________________________________
Have you applied for Medicaid medical assistance?
Yes
No
If yes, when:_ _______________ Results: ___________________________________________________________________
Date:_______________________ ___________________________________________________________________
I understand that by signing this document I am applying for Charity Care at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. I
certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that John T.
Mather Memorial Hospital may verify the information I am providing and that deliberate falsifications may disqualify
my application from being considered for charity. I will cooperate with this verification and provide all needed evidence
to support the information I have declared on this application.
Signature of Patient or Responsible Party ________________________________________________________________
The Wound Care Center in Port Jefferson was the first of its type in Suffolk County; in 1998, it was joined by a satellite
office in Melville. For the year 2009, the Wound Care Center in Port Jefferson treated 439 new patients and had a total
of 4,686 patient visits; the Melville satellite office had 161 new patients, which made a total of 1,654 patient visits.
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Appendix D
Communit y H e a l t h P r o g r a m s a n d S u p p o r t G r o u p s
GREEN SEMINARS:
(Smoking & Weight Loss) Pre-registration required - $75 fee, group hypnosis. Meets the second Thursday of every
month 7:00 – 9:00 pm, conf. rooms 1 & 2. To register call 1-800-342-1303.
LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH AGAIN:
A support group for women who have breast cancer. Family members are encouraged to attend. Registration not
required. Students permitted. Meets fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, O.R. conf. room at Mather
Hospital. For information, contact Eileen Swieczkowski, RN, at 631-476-2776.
LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER:
A complimentary makeover session for cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. Scheduled two hour
sessions. Meets the third Monday of every month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, conf. room 1. Appointment required, call Public
Affairs at 631-476-2723.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP:
A support group for those with MS, their families and care partners. To register, contact the National MS Society 631864-8337. Seasonal sessions available. For registration, class dates and questions, please contact the National MS
Society at 631-864-8337.
NAMI – NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL – SUPPORT GROUP:
Support group for the patient, family and friends. Meets second Wed. every month (patients only this class) 6:30-8:30
pm conf. rooms 4 & 5; third Wed. of every month, 7:30–9:30 pm, conf. room 2; fourth Wed every month 7:00-9:00
pm conf. rooms 1 & 2. No registration necessary. For further information, call Ellen 631-728-3082.
NAMI – NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL- INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ONLY:
Meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, conf. room 1.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER:
Meets Thursday evenings, beginning in January, April and September (8 week sessions), 5:30 – 7:00 pm, O.R. conf.
room. Registration required. Contact Sonny Levinbook, CSW, at 631-689-1854.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS:
A support group for people with overeating problems. There are two separate groups: Every Sunday, 7:00 pm, conference room 2; Every Monday, 7:30 pm conf. room 2. No registration required.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING:
The Men’s Prostate Health Center at Mather Hospital offers free prostate cancer screening exams by appointment
only. Screenings are held on the third Tuesday in Feb., April, June, Sept., Oct. and Dec from 4:00 – 6:00 pm., Men’s
Prostate Health Center. Call 631-474-6030 to schedule an appointment.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP “Us-Too”:
A support group for men who have or had prostate cancer. Family members, friends and spouses are encouraged to
attend. Meets first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, O.R. conf. room. Registration required. Contact Craig
Schmidt at 631-846-4377.
REACH TO RECOVERY:
A special program to help patients with breast cancer cope with their diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The program
pairs a breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient who has similar issues. Each American Cancer Society
volunteer is specially trained to help the patient express their feelings, verbalize their fears and concerns, and be an
impartial sounding board for questions and matters that may be affecting them. Contact may be either a personal
visit or a phone call, based on location. Call the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345.
SLEEP DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets third Thursday of every month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, conf. room 2. Registration required. Contact the Sleep
Disorders Center at 631-476-2721.
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Bariatric Surgery Program — A Center of Excellence
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atients choose the Bariatric Surgery Program at
Mather Hospital for its outstanding clinical team,
as well as its friendly, supportive environment. John
T. Mather Memorial Hospital Bariatric Center, Dr. Arif
Ahmad and Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery have
been jointly named a Bariatric Surgery Center of
Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). By definition, surgeons with
ASMBS Centers of Excellence designation practice only
top quality care, ensuring efficacy of the procedure with each patient to the
best of their ability and to meet the needs of all patients in our community.
The commitment of the Bariatric Program doesn’t end after surgery. Ongoing
assistance and postoperative guidance is available to support an individual’s
improved long-term health and weight loss success.
The Hospitalist Program
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he Hospitalist Program at Mather Hospital is a coordinated effort among Mather’s team of physicians to provide
clinical partnerships with Primary Care offices, focused on communication, patient satisfaction, patient safety and
quality. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Mather’s Hospitalists specialize in the care of hospital patients. Their
primary focus is to help patients through the continuum of hospital care, often seeing patients through initial hospital
entry, following them into the appropriate medical unit and organizing post-acute care. The coordination of specialty
care in the Hospitalist Program enables Primary Care Physicians to maintain their ambulatory practices while being
informed of the progress of their patients under the care of the Hospitalist.
Building on Success
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he healthcare needs of those we serve are incredibly varied. That’s why Mather Hospital offers a range of services
that make us much more than a traditional community hospital. Some of our services are provided in conjunction with or under the umbrella of the Mather-St. Charles Health Alliance. Historically, Mather Hospital had worked
closely with St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. In 1995, the Boards of Directors of Mather Hospital and
St. Charles realized the healthcare needs of the community would be better served through a cooperative, joint planning process, allowing each hospital to maintain a separate identity while eliminating the costly duplication of some
services.
The Mather-St. Charles Health Alliance centralizes certain services at each hospital, reducing unnecessary duplication
and costs and allowing more resources to be invested in new programs to provide a continuum of health services for
the community. The Alliance has allowed Mather Hospital to build on its success.
Physicians Referral Service
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he Mather-St. Charles Health Alliance shares a joint medical staff. Community members can request a referral to
any of the 700-plus physicians by calling the Mather-St. Charles Health Alliance at 631-474-6030.
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here are many ways that Mather Hospital reaches out to the members of the community to help meet their needs.
By bringing services and educational programs to the community, Mather Hospital fulfills its goal of providing a
continuum of care to those it serves.
Cardiowise Café
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ardiowise Café is a free health fair designed for individuals 45 years
of age and older. Held annually in March, it focuses on cardiovascular
health and features free, heart healthy foods from local restaurants and food
shops, along with health seminars by members of the medical staff at Mather
Hospital.
In 2009, Cardiowise Café featured informational lectures on stroke, cardiovascular disease, and how diet may affect and prevent heart disease. Annual
attendance exceeds 200.
Just Ask Us! / Eating Well Restaurant Week
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hrough a Heart-Healthy Grant from New York State, Mather Hospital is working
with local restaurants to promote heart healthier options while dining out. In
2009, Mather’s JAU program ran its third “Eat Well While Eating Out” Restaurant
Week. Participating restaurants provide smaller portion alternatives and encourage
their patrons to bring a portion of their meal home.
EMS Quality Improvement Committee
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reated and hosted by Mather Hospital, this program brings in representatives from the various volunteer ambulance companies serving the community to discuss cases of interest so that the companies may learn from each
other. The Committee also discusses studies and general topics of interest that can help the ambulance companies
better serve the community.
Continuing Medical Education
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ach year, Mather Hospital offers a series of continuing medical education programs on a variety of healthcare
topics. While geared toward physicians and clinicians, these programs are open to the public. Program topics in
included: Myths in Cardiology; Advances in Assisted Reproduction; Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease;
Neuropathic Pain: Newer Treatment Options; The Dentist’s Role in Screening and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea;
Tumor Lysis Syndrome and Acute Kidney Failure: Evaluation, Prevention and Management; Contrast Nephropathy
and Gadolinium Related Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis; Management of Lung Cancer; Bronchoscopic Biopsy of the
Mediastinum Endovascular Management of Symptomatic Intracranial Stenosis; Current and Emerging Therapies for
RA; Current Update on Carodid Artery Stenting.
8th Annual Healthcare Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer
ach year about 37,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Its tendency to spread
silently before diagnosis places it among the most
fatal cancers. More than 200 people attended Mather
Hospital’s Community Education Health Symposium on
pancreatic cancer, risks of contracting the disease, and
treatment advances. A team of experts from Mather’s
medical staff presented detailed information on this
and answered audience questions. Sharing their expertise, at the symposium are (from left) Stanley Ostrow,
MD; William LiPera, MD; David Hyman, MD; Martin Silverstein, MD: Kevin Watkins, MD; Elliot Dreznick, MD; Seth Persky,
MD; George Calcanes, RN; Matias D’Costa, MD; Jeffrey Vacirca, MD; and actor Dan Grimaldi.
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Community Health Programs and Suppor t Groups
Communit y O u t r e a c h
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ADULT-INFANT-CHILD CPR:
Mather is a designated training center for American Heart Association courses in Adult-Infant and Child CPR, for both
healthcare providers and the community. Call 631-476-2729 for schedule and fees.
AL ANON:
A support group for families and friends of those who have drinking problems. Meets 6:30 pm every Saturday, conference rooms 1 & 2. No registration required.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
A support group for men and women with drinking problems. There are six separate groups. For information, contact
the Public Affairs Office at 631-476-2723. No registration required.
ASTHMA EDUCATION WORKSHOP:
Pediatric & Adult Workshops available. For information and registration, contact Ted Nilsson, Respiratory Therapy at
631-686-7861. Pediatrics: meets second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, conf. room 2. Adults: Meets
fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, conf. room 2.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS:
Mather Hospital does not hold Bereavement support groups. Please contact the following groups for further information: Good Shepherd Hospice 631-465-6300; St. Louis de Montfort Church 631-744-8566.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:
Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Triage Desk of the Emergency Pavilion. No registration
required.
CANCER SURVIVOR GROUP:
Support group for men and women who have or had any type of cancer, and families are welcome. Meets third
Thursday of every month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, conference rooms 4 & 5. No registration required.
CHRONIC FATIGUE & FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP:
Mather Hospital does not hold classes. For further information, call the CFS Hotline #: 631-548-8237, or visit ncfsfa.
org
CROHN’S AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP:
A support group for patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and their families. Meets monthly. The two
different groups that meet are parents group and women’s group. Contact the National Crohn’s Foundation at 516222-5530 to register in advance or for more information.
DIABETES EDUCATION & SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:
Held at St. Charles Hospital. A fee is charged. Please call 631-474-6449 for information.
EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for people with eating disorders (parents, friends and spouses are welcome). Meets first Monday of every
month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, conf. room 3. Contact Sue Morin 631-473-3877 for information. No registration required.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS:
A 12-step program for people with emotional problems. No registration required. Meets every Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00
pm, conf. rooms 3, 4 & 5. For further information, contact Janet Brokow 631-584-5604.
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS:
A support group for families dealing with problems relating to drugs, alcohol, behavioral problems and inter-personal
relationships. Meets every Friday, 8:00 – 9:30 pm, conf. rooms 1 & 2. Registration not required. For information
contact Marian 631-736-5856.
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Alcoholism - Outpatient Counseling
Allergy and Immunology
Ambulatory Surgery
Anesthesiology
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Brachytherapy
Breast Health Center
- Mammography
- Mammotome
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Cardiology
- Coronary Care Unit
- Cardiac Stress Testing
Chest Pain Emergency Room
Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Community Education/Speakers Bureau
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Dermatology
Eating Disorders
Emergency Services
Endocrinology
Endoscopy
Enterostomal Therapy
- Inpatient Consultation
- Outpatient Consultation
E.E.G.
E.K.G.
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Gynecology
Hematology (Adult)
Hemodialysis (Acute)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit
Imaging Services
- Radiation Therapy
- Interventional
- Nuclear Medicine
- Ultrasound
- CT Scan
- MRI
- Outpatient X-ray
Infusion Center
Infectious Disease
Intensive Care
Internal Medicine
Joint Replacement Surgery
Laboratory
Laparoscopic Surgery
Lyme Disease Treatment Program
Lymphedema Treatment
Men’s Prostate Health Center
- Screening
- Education
- Referrals
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Occupational Therapy
Oncology (Adult)
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology
Pain Management
Pastoral Care Services
Pathology
Pediatric
- Emergency
- ENT
- Outpatient
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology
Physical Therapy
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatry
Proctology
Psychiatry
- Inpatient Adult
- Inpatient Adolescent
- Partial Hospitalization Program
Pulmonary Medicine
Recreation Therapy
Reproductive Endocrinology
Respiratory Therapy
Rheumatology
Sleep Disorders Center
Social Services
- Nursing Home Placement
- Adult Home Placement
- Supportive Home Care
- Referrals to Rehabilitative Centers
- Transportation Arrangements
- Application for Medicaid
- Crisis Counseling
- Bereavement Counseling
Speech Therapy
Stroke Center
Telemetry
Thoracic Surgery
Thrombolytic Therapy
Transfusion Services
Transitional Care Unit
Tumor Registry
Urology
Valet Parking
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Centers
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Appendix C
Special Events
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ach year, Mather Hospital plays a role in several special events designed to raise awareness about critical healthcare issues facing the community. In addition, many of these events serve a fundraising purpose that allows this
not-for-profit hospital to continue improving the quality of healthcare provided to its patients.
One Enchanted Evening
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he 44th Annual One Enchanted Evening fundraising gala
“Green Jello & Spam”—a tribute to Dr. Seuss—was a
huge success, raising monies to benefit the Fortunato
Breast Health Center. More than 500 guests attended the
themed event in October at the Hyatt Wind Watch Hotel
in Hauppauge. Highlights included the 2009 Theodore
Roosevelt Awards to Dr. Michael Fracchia, Dr. Jeffrey
Vacirca and Mather Board Member Gary Cress, and special honoree Suffolk County National Bank President for
their exceptional commitment to Mather Hospital and the
surrounding community.
Families Walk for Hope
T
he 15th Annual Families Walk for Hope had more than 800 participants making
their way through the streets of Port Jefferson and Belle Terre. This five-mile walk
now stands as the premier breast cancer awareness walk on Long Island. Families
Walk For Hope is a healthy, aerobic event designed to raise awareness and funds for
the Fortunato Breast Health Center and breast cancer treatment at Mather Hospital.
Since the first walk was held in 1995, more than $2,000,000 has been raised.
Mather Hospital Golf Classic
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ore than 130 competitors teamed up at Mather Hospital’s 24th Annual
Golf Classic at Great Rock Golf Club in Wading River on June 1.
The event raised more than $114,000 to benefit nurse education programs
at Mather Hospital. The 2009 first place foursome received the Vincent
Bove Memorial Golf Award, in memory of Mather Hospital’s longtime chairman.
Breast Cancer Victory Day
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crowd of more than 500 women sporting commemorative pink ribbons and tee shirts packed the grounds of
Mather Hospital for its 13th Annual Breast Cancer Victory
Day on Sept. 26, 2009 -- an event to honor those whose
lives are touched by breast cancer. Leading cancer researcher, Julia Smith, MD, PhD, director of New York University
Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention
Program, shared information about risk assessment and
coping measures. The Long Island Railroad provided roundtrip transportation from Penn Station to Port Jefferson for
hundreds of attendees on the specially decorated “Breast
Cancer Victory Train.” Complimentary lunch was provided for all attendees.
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A Continu e d C o m m i t m e n t t o I m p r ov e m e n t
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ather Hospital’s excellent reputation in the community is based on the quality of its healthcare services. By
adhering to our Mission Statement and Pledge, the members of the Mather Hospital Family – trustees, medical
staff, hospital staff, volunteers and benefactors – all take responsibility to ensure patient satisfaction and to continually strive for service excellence.
Voyage to Excellence / Patient Satisfaction Measurements
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n 2008 Mather Hospital embarked on its Voyage to Excellence; an
ongoing, hospital-wide effort to continuously improve patient satisfaction, as well as enhancing the hospital work environment through
the efforts of seven teams comprised of employees, medical staff
and volunteers. These teams analyze various aspects of Mather Hospital processes and environment to identify opportunities for enhancing patient and employee experiences. A primary tool for measuring
success is Press-Ganey survey results.
Mather Hospital works with Press Ganey Associates, a consulting
firm that assists with benchmarking in the healthcare industry, to
help determine patient satisfaction measurements. When patients
are discharged from the Hospital, they receive a letter from the
Hospital President, thanking them for choosing Mather Hospital
and letting them know to expect a follow-up questionnaire by mail.
The questionnaire is sent to every medical/surgical inpatient that
is discharged and it consists of a variety of questions covering all
aspects of the patient’s care. The answers are based on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (very good), although patients may
also write-in their own comments and recommendations. The surveys are compiled on a quarterly basis and analyzed
for patient satisfaction. Press Ganey provides benchmarking information to Mather Hospital, comparing our results
with hospitals of similar size throughout the country. They also provide a comparison for past performance as the
program continues.
Mather Hospital Campus Is Smoke- and Tobacco-Free
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s part of the ongoing effort to sustain a healthy environment, the campus of Mather Hospital became smokeand tobacco-free effective January 1, 2010. The goal is to sustain a healthy environment and to promote healthy
lifestyles. This public health policy applies to all employees, volunteers, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors and
contractors and prohibits smoking and tobacco use anywhere on hospital property.
The policy prohibits smoking and tobacco use anywhere on hospital property, including sidewalks and streets within
the boundaries of both campuses, and personal vehicles on hospital grounds.
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Appendix B
2009 Statistics for Community Ser vice
Sor ted by All Patients
Primary Service Area
Inpatients
Emergency Department
Ambulatory
Surgery
All
Patients
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
CORAM
SELDEN
RIDGE
CENTEREACH
MILLER PLACE
MOUNT SINAI
MIDDLE ISLAND
PORT JEFFERSON
ROCKY POINT
RONKONKOMA
EAST SETAUKET
SOUND BEACH
MEDFORD
STONY BROOK
FARMINGVILLE
WADING RIVER
PATCHOGUE
HOLBROOK
SAINT JAMES
10.9%
8.9%
6.0%
8.8%
6.0%
3.7%
3.0%
6.5%
3.6%
4.3%
2.4%
3.5%
2.5%
3.9%
1.5%
1.8%
1.4%
2.3%
1.5%
1.0%
10.6%
9.4%
6.5%
4.9%
5.0%
4.5%
3.7%
5.1%
5.1%
4.6%
2.6%
3.6%
2.8%
3.8%
2.2%
2.2%
1.6%
1.6%
1.5%
0.7%
8.2%
7.7%
6.2%
4.1%
5.8%
4.1%
3.4%
3.5%
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3.2%
3.8%
4.0%
2.2%
2.8%
2.4%
2.1%
2.2%
2.6%
2.1%
1.8%
10.2%
8.9%
5.9%
5.7%
5.5%
5.0%
4.7%
4.4%
4.3%
4.3%
2.4%
4.2%
3.1%
2.9%
2.2%
2.2%
1.9%
1.8%
1.5%
1.0%
Total: Primary Svc Area
83.5%
82.1%
75.3%
82.3%
1.8%
1.8%
1.1%
1.0%
0.7%
0.5%
0.8%
0.6%
1.6%
1.4%
1.2%
1.4%
0.7%
0.6%
0.8%
0.6%
1.3%
1.8%
1.5%
1.4%
1.2%
1.0%
1.2%
1.1%
2.0%
1.6%
1.2%
1.2%
0.9%
0.8%
0.7%
0.7%
8.5%
8.3%
10.6%
9.1%
8.0%
9.6%
14.1%
8.6%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
SHOREHAM
HOLTSVILLE
LAKE GROVE
SHIRLEY
SMITHTOWN
MANORVILLE
RIVERHEAD
NESCONSET
Total: Secondary Svc Area
All Others
Totals
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Appendix A
Board of D i r e c t o r s
Chairman
Kenneth A. Jacoppi, Esq.
President
Kenneth D. Roberts
Vice Chairwoman
Betsy Noyes Britton
Vice Chairman
Konrad J. Kuhn
Vice Chairman
Harold F. Tranchon, Jr.
Treasurer
John R. Sini
Secretary
Gene Gerrard
Chairman, Medical Board –
President, Medical Staff
Lloyd Lense, M.D.
Vice Chairman, Medical Board –
Vice President, Medical Staff
Kara H.V. Kvilekval, M.D.
Board Members
Alan D. Beck
Joseph Boglia, M.D.
James F. Canniff, Ed. D.
Gary Cress
James Danowski
Carl Ferraro
M. Cecile Forte, Ph. D.
Judith A. Fortunato
Kathryn B. Frey
Robert A. Isaksen
Frederick C. Johs, Esq.
Thomas Kohlmann
Richard Lusak
James F. Maiella
Wayne Rampone
Leo Sternlicht
Edward J. Weiss
The JTM Fo u n d a t i o n
T
he JTM Foundation is a separate, not-for-profit corporation working to solicit and receive grants, contracts and
funds from various sources to coordinate and support activities of operating the not-for-profit hospital through
direct grants, gifts or loans for the betterment of the general health of the communities served. The JTM Health
Facilities Foundation is generally viewed as the fundraising vehicle for various Mather Hospital activities. The amount
raised through contributions was approximately $2,295,900 in 2009.
Long Islan d H e a l t h N e t w o r k
M
ather Hospital is a member of the Long Island Health Network, a joint
venture linking a number of independent hospital and hospital systems,
including Catholic Health Services, Brookhaven Medical Center, New Island
Hospital, and the Winthrop-South Nassau Health System into a collective
business network. Formally launched on March 27, 1998, Long Island Health
Network exists to enable these locally governed community hospitals to sustain mission effectiveness while operating in a dynamic healthcare service
delivery environment. As a network of healthcare providers, Long Island Health Network seeks to improve the health
status of its constituents by retaining local access to high-quality, lower cost health services. The Network develops
and implements business and political strategies needed to meet the collective needs and interests of its members
and the healthcare needs of the communities they serve.
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Rapid Response Team
M
ather Hospital is participating in the largest healthcare quality initiative in the country – the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 100,000 Lives Campaign – implementing key enhancement changes to help save more
lives. Deployed in December 2005, Mather’s Rapid Response Team (RRT) is comprised of clinicians who bring critical
care expertise to the patient. The team is called in response to a concern by a nurse or other staff member regarding
a decline in a patient’s medical condition. The RRT is charged with assessing a patient according to protocol, then
discussing their findings with the attending physician to initiate basic interventions.
Follow-Up Phone Contact
I
npatients discharged from Mather Hospital receive a follow-up phone call from a Hospital representative within
several days of their discharge. Checking with patients about their recovery and answering questions they may have
about post-discharge instructions is comforting to the patient, provides an additional outlet for feedback on the level
of care and service our patients receive and is overall good medical practice.
Regional Quality Assurance Program and PIP
M
ather Hospital participates in a program comparing quality performance indicators among hospitals throughout
the United States. In addition, the Hospital utilizes a hospital-wide quality improvement program, the Performance
Improvement Plan (PIP). PIP teams on department, inter-department and hospital-wide levels convene when an opportunity for improvement is identified. PIP teams assess the project, define goals, draft action plans and follow-up on
improvements. During 2009, the Hospital analyzed and improved a total of 27 key processes.
Tuition Assistance Programs
T
uition Assistance Programs encourage Mather Hospital employees to become more proficient in health related
fields. Of note is the RN Incentive Program that offers 100-percent tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
pursuing an RN degree and 50-percent tuition reimbursement for part-time employees pursuing an RN degree.
Continuing Education
M
ather Hospital offers a fully accredited continuing education resource for all employees called “Swank
HealthCare,” a free on-line continuing education program produced by Health.edu that is accessible 24-hours a
day, seven days a week. Courses are available in Administration, Dietetics, Health Information Management, Medical
Technology, Nurse Aide / Nurse Assistant, Nursing, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Social Work,
Hospital Support Staff and Wellness / Personal Enrichment. A wide variety of programs are offered, including HIPAA
regulations, EKG interpretation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Asthma, Office Politics and many more. Mather
Hospital receives a new set of videotapes every month, which are sent to the department directors of the specified
course subjects (e.g., Respiratory tapes go to Respiratory Care Services). Programs are also accessible on line for
employees to view at their convenience. Tests may be taken on line or done by “Scantron,” after which a certificate
of completion can be printed immediately if completed on line.
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Registered Nursing Program
J
ohn T. Mather Memorial Hospital has entered into a partnership agreement with Suffolk Community College. Mather
is offering the opportunity for qualified students to enter the Registered Nursing Program at Suffolk Community
College’s Ammerman Campus. Mather employees, as well as their family members, are given priority consideration
during the selection process for admission into the Mather Partnership. All candidates must meet the admission
requirements of the college, as well as the criteria for employment at Mather Hospital. Candidates selected for the
partnership will have all tuition, books, lab fees and uniforms paid by Mather Hospital. In return, the student will sign
a contract to work as a Registered Nurse at Mather Hospital for a minimum of 4 years upon graduation. For further
information about this exciting venture, please contact the Nurse Recruitment Department at ext. 5636.
Patient Advocates
P
atient advocates operate within the hospital to resolve patient concerns and focus on the needs of the patient
and their families. Patient advocates are here to listen to and respond to your concerns, review hospital policies
and procedures, provide information on community services or insurance coverage, and help resolve any dispute or
issue you may have with the healthcare team so that the patient can concentrate on his/her recovery.
Patient advocates can help you with concerns about discharges or assist in identifying home healthcare and community services. And they can explain coverage issues regarding Medicaid.
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Patient Care Statistics: 2007 Through 2009
O
verall, patient care programs and services have either increased or remained stable over the past three years.
Visits to Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department are steady with 44,145 visits in 2009.
As technology improves and the need for Diagnostic Imaging Services grow, Mather Hospital continues to accommodate more patients with new equipment and radiology medical specialists.
Service Description
2007
2008
2009
Number of Patients Discharged
12,510
12,740
12,836
Number of Surgical Cases
Inpatient Surgical Cases Outpatient Ambulatory Surgical Cases
15,704
3,847
11,857
14,446
3,784
10,662
14,441
3,854
10,557
41,402
41,513
44,145
5,921
6,307
6,468
2,063,654
2,252,870
Total Number of Emergency Room Visits
Blood Units Administered
Laboratory General Test
Diagnostic Imaging Services
Radiology Exam
Special Procedures
Nuclear Medicine
Stress Testing
Ultrasound
CT scans
MRI scans
Bone Density scan
EKG
Holter Monitor
EEG
1,985,231 53,447
3,970
4,328
1,379
23,424
23,558
4,108
1,326
29,048
71
701
55,329
3,771
3,790
1,267
23,703
23,972
4,649
1,234
30,278
71
672
57,731
5,346
3,641
1,170
22,474
25,636
4,745
1,389
31,898
52
581
Hemodialysis Treatments
1,867
1,910
1,822
Mather Hospital did not receive a total of $10,663,000 in patient payments in 2009 primarily due to patients’ failure
to pay. This is up from $9,525,000 in 2008 and $5,966,000 in 2007.
Hyperbaric Treatments
1,457
1,411
1,424
478
573
591
In addition, charity care was provided in 2009 in the amount of $4,621,000. This is up from $1,744,000 in 2008 and
up from $1,808,000 in 2007.
Lymphedema Treatment
6,370
7,135
6,761
Sleep Disorders Testing
876
Providing C h a r i t y C a r e
T
he Board of Directors of Mather Hospital has made an operational and financial commitment to identifying and
meeting the healthcare needs of the community. It is the policy of the Hospital that patients in need of emergency
medical services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, are to be treated regardless of their ability to pay for such
services. This policy is prominently displayed in Mather’s Emergency Pavilion; Mather Hospital’s complete policy on
determining bad debt and charity care can be found in Appendix E on pages 34 through 40.
Mather Hospital also subsidized the cost of treating Emergency Room patients and clinic patients who are on government
assistance (Medicaid) for which reimbursement is below hospital cost in 2009 in the amount of $1,670,000. This
amount is lower than $1,699,000 in 2008 and higher than $1,524,000 in 2007.
Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients who have
difficulty accessing the healthcare system.
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Pain Management Outpatient Ambulatory
Partial Hospitalization Program
Number of Visits - Adults
Number of Visits - Adolescents
Number of Visits - Eating Disorders
954 969
4,962
2,489
1,761
4,561
2,222
1,741
4,741
2,552
1,485
156
242
134
Port Jefferson Wound Care Center Visits
4,922
4,714
4,686
Melville Wound Care Center Visits
1,977
1,879
1,654
Prostate Screening
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Cor porate S t r u c t u r e & R e l a t e d C o r p o r a t i o n s
V ision Statement and Strategic Plan
M
ather Health System is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation which is the parent of John T. Mather Memorial
Hospital, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, located at 75 North Country Road, in the village of Port Jefferson,
NY, which is located in the Township of Brookhaven, Long Island. The Hospital operates as an acute care general
hospital at its primary location and operates an outpatient mental facility, an outpatient alcohol counseling facility, an
offsite MRI diagnostic center and two outpatient wound care facilities. JTM Health Facilities Foundation, a 501(c)3
not-for-profit corporation, a fund raising organization also operates from Mather Hospital. Mather Health Systems has
sponsored Island Nursing & Rehab Center, a 501(c)3 nursing home located in Holtsville, New York, which is located
in the Township of Brookhaven. In addition, it has established INRC Services Corp., 501(c)3 real estate holding company which holds the title of the property for the Nursing Home. A for-profit holding company, Mather Management
System, Inc., also exists for the purpose of operating for-profit ventures.
The aggregated annual fund balance of all corporations declined compared with that of the previous year. A summary of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s allocation of Financial Resources from the year 2007 through the year
2009 can be found in Appendix F on page 38.
Our Vision: Mather Hospital will become the
best community hospital in New York State.
Cor porate S t r u c t u r e
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
Corporate Structure
Mather Health System, Inc.
501 (c) (3)
regularly meets: Annually
A
John T. Mather
Memorial
Hospital
501 (c) (3)
regularly meets:
Monthly
JTM Health
Facilities
Foundation
501 (c) (3)
regularly meets:
Quarterly
Island Nursing &
Rehab Center
501 (c) (3)
regularly meets:
Monthly
Active Retirement
Community, Inc.
(dba Jefferson’s Ferry)
501 (c) (3)
INRC Services Corp
(Not For Profit Nursing Home
Real Estate Holding Comp.)
501 (c) (3)
regularly meets:
Monthly
regularly meets:
Annually
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Mt. Sinai Senior
Services, Inc.
(dba: Harbor
Village at
Mt. Sinai)
Mather
Management
System, Inc.
(For Profit
Holding Company presently dormant)
regularly meets:
Monthly
regularly meets:
Annually
s it has for the past 80 years, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will continue to serve as a community hospital
providing inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and behavioral health services to our patients in a safe environment, as cost effectively as possible. The Hospital will continue its commitment to be responsive to the community’s health needs by continually assessing and fulfilling its role in treatment, education and prevention. In brief, the
following areas received priority over the past three years:
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H
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Assess and Respond to the Needs of the Community.
Maintain and Develop Excellent Patient Care Delivery.
Maintain and Develop Effective Financial Management.
Maintain and Develop Strategic Partnerships and Relationships.
Maintain and Develop Strong Technological Management.
Maintain and Develop Physical Plant to Serve Community Needs.
Maintain and Develop Excellent Relationships with Members of the Mather Hospital Family.
Maintain and Develop Strategies to Address Workforce Shortages.
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Request f o r C o m m u n i t y I n p u t
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2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Economic Impact Summar y
ohn T. Mather Memorial Hospital will distribute a complete copy of our Report to the Community to the Hospital
Board of Directors and to an extensive list of community representatives (see Appendix G). In addition, Mather
Hospital will communicate its Plan to the public via news releases and articles via a Hospital community newsletter
sent quarterly to 97,000 residences.
H
The Hospital solicits the input of residents from the communities it serves, with respect to community health service
needs and to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s performance and service priorities. The Hospital is interested in
comments and suggestions from the community so that it may continue its 80-year tradition of charitable service and
quality healthcare for residents in the community.
This economic impact summary, prepared with assistance from the Healthcare Association of New York State
(HANYS), highlights the significant role Mather Hospital plays within the local community. It identifies and measures
the direct involvement of Mather Hospital on the local economy and demonstrates the “ripple” effect of the dollars
the healthcare sector brings into the community and the jobs it helps create.
This is Mather Hospital’s 18th annual Community Service Plan, and it will continue to be published annually. All comments and suggestions will be reviewed, and the strategic direction of the Hospital will be reassessed on a regular
basis. The continued support of the community to this institution is greatly appreciated, and we pledge to continue
to offer new and innovative healthcare services that improve and promote the healthcare status of our community
residents, while continually striving for cost-effectiveness at Mather Hospital.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is an Economic Anchor in Our Community
In addition to enhancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
contributes significantly to the area’s economic health.
Kenneth Roberts
President
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
Kenneth A. Jacoppi, Esq.
Chairman of the Board
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
ospitals are a key ingredient to New York’s quality of life and to keeping communities healthy and vibrant. Mather
Hospital is a major contributor to both the local and state economies and to keeping families healthy and secure
by providing needed healthcare services.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is a Major Employer
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital employs more than 2,300 people, with a total payroll of $110,871,000. Hospital
payroll expenditures serve as an important economic stimulus, creating and supporting jobs throughout the local and
state economies.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Purchasing
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital spends about $62,372,000 per year on the goods and services it needs to provide
healthcare—for example, medical supplies, electricity for its buildings, and food for patients. Funds spent to buy
goods and services flow from the hospital to vendors and businesses and then ripple throughout the economy.
April 30, 2010
Please forward all correspondence to:
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Capital Spending
In 2009, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital spent $11,201,000 on buildings and equipment.
Administration
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
75 North Country Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is a“Zone of Safety”
Communities can take comfort in knowing that their local hospital is preparing today for the challenges of tomorrow.
In this new world, hospitals do more than provide medical care to the community. Hospitals are a place of refuge,
food, shelter, and information.
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