SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE JAMES B HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
 
Employer identification number

61-0510934
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? .......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
%
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
%
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Yes

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

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
Yes
 
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . .
    306,698 230,294 76,404 0.290 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     6,721,835 4,624,092 2,097,743 8.020 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     7,028,533 4,854,386 2,174,147 8.310 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     22,462 5,570 16,892 0.060 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .            
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     4,945,786 4,179,061 766,725 2.930 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .            
j Total. Other Benefits . .     4,968,248 4,184,631 783,617 2.990 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     11,996,781 9,039,017 2,957,764 11.300 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue
(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing            
2 Economic development 12 1 1,290   1,290 0 %
3 Community support            
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and training for community members            
6 Coalition building 32 2 3,688   3,688 0.010 %
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total 44 3 4,978   4,978 0.010 %
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
630,758
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
315,379
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
4,575,054
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
4,709,026
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-133,972
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity
(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership %
(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership %
(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)
How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1
Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)
Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (Describe) Facility reporting group
1 THE JAMES B HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
464 LINDEN AVENUE
HARRODSBURG,KY40330
X X     X   X      
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

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

Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

THE JAMES B HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17   No
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

THE JAMES B HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 18. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
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Part V
Facility Information (continued)
Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16i, 18d, 19d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 22d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE ORGANIZATION HAS PRIORTIZED NEEDS BASED ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT THAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN HAVE ON THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION BOTH AREAS THAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN ADDRESS AND THOSE THAT IT CANNOT WHILE PROVIDING THE REASONING FOR NOT ADDRESSING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADDRESSED ALL THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS IN THE SURVEY.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A WEBSITE: WWW.HAGGINHOSP.COM
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?  
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7G: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. IT IS ESTIMATED THIS SERVICE WAS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY AT A LOSS THIS PAST YEAR OF ($776,725). HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THIS HOSPITAL PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, OUR CITIZENS WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE COUNTY LINES FOR THE SERVICE. WE HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: THE HOSPITAL CEO PARTICIPATES IN THE MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT . THIS IS COMPRISED OF CITY OFFICIALS, LEADERS, AND CITIZENS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF ENSURING THE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREA'S HISTORIC RESOURCES AND GREEN SPACES ARE PROTECTED. THEY WORK ON CITY REVITALIZATION, PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES FOR IDEAS LIKE FOR HISTORIC AND SCENIC DISTRICTS, DESIGN OF GATEWAY APPROACHES TO THE CITY, AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS. THE CEO ALSO IS A MEMBER OF THE COALITION FOR A HEALTHY MERCER COUNTY. THIS COALITION'S MAIN PURPOSE IS IMPROVING THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF MERCER COUNTY. IT IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM HAGGIN HOSPITAL, MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, YMCA, AND TWO LOCAL GYMS. THEY MEET ONCE A MONTH. THE CEO IS ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL HEART OF KENTUCKY UNITED WAY. THE CFO IS TREASURER FOR THE LOCAL MERCER COUNTY AGENCY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY,CEO, THROUGH HARRODSBURG FIRST, SITS ON AN ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITEE AIMED AT IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
PART III, LINE 2: USED THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO DETERMINED BY THE WORKSHEET TIMES THE BAD DEBT CHARGES WRITTEN OFF FOR THE YEAR.
PART III, LINE 3: ESTIMATED THAT 50% OF THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE WOULD QUALIFY FOR CHARITY IF THE INDIVIDUALS WOULD TURN IN THEIR APPLICATIONS.
PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT HAVE A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE.WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2014 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS WAS USED TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO USED TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT AT COST FOR PURPOSES OF PART III, LINE 2.THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 50% OF BAD DEBT WOULD HAVE QUALIFIED AS CHARITY CARE IF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION WAS PROVIDED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE ESTIMATION IS BASED UPON THE HOSPITAL'S EXPERIENCE INCLUDING PATIENT MIX AND MAKE UP OF POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION SERVED.
PART III, LINE 8: IN YEARS THAT A SHORTFALL EXISTS, THE SHORTFALL IS ATTRIBUTED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES AND NURSING HOME SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AT A LOSS TO HOSPITAL OPERATIONS.
PART III, LINE 9B: PATIENTS RECEIVE TWO STATEMENTS WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. IF THEY DO NOT RESPOND THEY WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE SECOND STATEMENT. THIS NOTICE TELLS THE PATIENT IF NO PAYMENT OR ARRANGEMENT IS MADE WITHIN TEN DAYS THE ACCOUNT WILL BE SENT TO OUR COLLECTION AGENCY AND IT WILL REFLECT ON THEIR CREDIT REPORT.
PART VI, LINE 2: IN 2013 THE HOSPITAL , ALONG WITH THE MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THIS INVOLVED CONVENING A STEERING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS. INFORMATION GATHERED THROUGH THIS PROCESS, ALONG WITH INFORMATION FROM PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETREAT, COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) AND THE MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AIDES THE HOSPITAL IN ACCESSING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PART VI, LINE 3: WE MAIL OUR CHARITY POLICY TO ALL SELF PAY PATIENTS AS WELL AS HAND IT TO THEM AT REGISTRATION. WE ALSO HAVE A NOTE ON THE BILLING STATEMENT THAT IS RECEIVED AT THE GIVEN ADDRESS INFORMING THE PATIENT THEY MAY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OUR CHARITY POLICY AND TO CONTACT THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION. WE HAVE ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATION ON OUR WEB-SITE PERTAINING TO THE HOSPITAL DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE PROGRAM.
PART VI, LINE 4: THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN MERCER COUNTY KY., WHICH HAS AN APPROXIMATE POPULATION OF 21,000. WHILE IT'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA IS MERCER COUNTY IT ALSO SERVES THE CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES OF BOYLE (29,000) AND WASHINGTON (12,000). 17% OF THE MERCER COUNTY POPULATION IS AGE 65 OR OLDER. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR MERCER COUNTY FOR 2014 IS ESTIMATED TO BE $42,658 WHICH IS BELOW THE STATE ($43,342) FIGURE. THE UNINSURED POPULATION FOR MERCER COUNTY IS 9%. THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TREATED 9,501 PEOPLE IN ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, HAD 1,426 ACUTE INPATIENT DAYS, 1,410 SWING BED DAYS, HAD 11,748 EXTENDED CARE DAYS, AND TREATED APPROXIMATELY 24,500 OUTPATIENTS.
PART VI, LINE 5: HAGGIN HOSPITAL'S BOARD IS MADE UP OF HIGHLY RESPECTED LEADERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. LEADERS THAT INCLUDE ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLANT MANAGERS, ATTORNEYS, BANK PRESIDENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. THEY MEET MONTHLY , ALONG WITH THE CEO, CFO, AND CNO TO REVIEW FINANCIAL AND CLINCAL REPORTS AND TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT KEEPS THE HOSPITAL ON COURSE WITH ITS MISSION STATEMENT. THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS THE ONLY ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL OPERATING IN MERCER COUNTY. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR OUR HOSPITAL LOCAL RESIDENTS WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY TREATMENT. HAGGIN HOSPITAL TREATED APPROXIMATLY 9,500 PATIENTS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT THIS PAST YEAR. OUR WEEKEND WALK-IN CLINIC OPENED ON 2/2013 TO PROVIDE A BETTER (MORE APPROPRIATE) OPTION THEN THE ER TO OUR RESIDENTS WHO REQUIRE BASIC HEALTHCARE NEEDS ON THE WEEKEND. HAGGIN, ALONG WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING AND PROVIDING THE MEDICAL CARE TO ITS LOCAL AND SURROUNDING RESIDENTS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUMS MONTHLY TO THE COMMUNITY AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY EDUCATING THEM ON HEALTH RELATED ISSUES (HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, HOW TO KEEP UP WITH THEIR MEDICATIONS, BIKE SAFETY, HOW TO MAINTAIN A WALKING PROGRAM, HEALTHY EATING, BREAST SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION EDUCATION). WE ALSO PROVIDED NUMEROUS HEALTH FAIRS TO LOCAL COMPANIES FOR A NOMINAL CHARGE. NUMEROUS HOSPITAL MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME, DURING JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES,TO COLLECT FOOD ITEMS AND CASH FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER (LOCAL FOOD BANK FOR THE NEEDY). WE HOLD FOOD DRIVES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS BACKPACK PROGRAMS, DISTRIBUTED HAND SANITIZER AND INFORMATION ON HAND HYGIENE TO ELEMENTARY AGE SCHOOL CHILDREN. VARIOUS EXECTIVES (CEO/CFO/CNO) SIT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARDS AND ARE INVOLVED IN LOCAL CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS (ROTARY,LIONS CLUB, YMCA, MERCER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, UNITED WAY, OTHERS). THE HOSPITAL EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEDGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR SOME OR ALL OF ITS DEPARTMENTS. THIS WAS THE THIRD FULL YEAR FOR MERCER ORTHOPAEDICS AND WE HAD 2,473 VISITS (UP FROM LAST YEAR'S 1,933 VISITS) .MERCER COUNTIANS HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE THESE SERVICES. IN SEPTEMBER 2013 WE ESTABLISHED HAGGIN PRIMARY CARE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTFALL OF PRIMARY CARE/FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN MERCER COUNTY. THIS IS COMPRISED OF 3 PHYSICIANS. WE ADDED A PULMONOLOGIST ALONG WITH A SLEEP LAB THIS YEAR AS WELL.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2014
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