COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
4600 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 www.columbushosp.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve.

Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) is a 47 bed acute care hospital which currently employs over 800 people. It is a significant, positive economic force for the Columbus area, returning dollars into the economy through local purchases by the organization and salaries that return to the community. It is an asset for the local communities where patients can obtain quality health care without the need to drive over 50 miles for care. CCH offers a variety of services that provide necessary care for area residents. Below is a brief summary of services offered by Columbus Community Hospital. - All 47 beds of the Hospital?s acute care services are also certified as swing beds. - CCH provides certified, dedicated medical interpreters to assist non-English speaking patients. The interpreters are available in-house or on-call 24/7 and serve as a liaison between the care providers and the patient. - The Hospital provides ICU, medical surgical, OB and orthopedic services, along with a variety of complimentary ancillary services. These ancillary services include wound care, diabetic education and cardiac rehab and also include clinical pharmacy services. To enhance patient safety, CCH uses bar-coded medication administration, smart pumps and computerized physician order entry. - So that area residents can receive care close to home, CCH offers rehabilitative services that include plysical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy as well as specialized multidisciplinary therapy programs such as Thrive Cancer Rehabiliation Care, Parkinson Wellness Program, Rock Steady Boxing, Concussion Management Team, Complete Decongestive Lymphedema Therapy Clinic, a Driver's Rehabiliation Program, Visual and Vestibular Rehab, Aquatic Therapy Program, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (male/female urinary incontinence and pelvic pain) Program. The hospital's wiggles and giggles therapy for kids offers pediatric physical, occupational and speech for children ranging in age from infants to adolescents. In November 2015, outpatient therapy services moved into first floor space with greater access for patients at the new Columbus Wellness Center and now patients are integrated and transitioned into medical wellness programs after discharge such as the Parkinson's Exercise Group, the Loud Crowd Voice Exercise Group, TBI, & Stroke Support Group, Spinefit Exercise Classes, AI CHI Exercise Classes, Aquatic Exercise Classes, and TAI CHI for better balanceclasses. - Nurses in the Hospital?s Same Day Services (SDS) Department prepare patients for surgery and care for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Department oversees several outpatient procedures, including 90 to 100 endoscopy procedures each month. SDS nurses also administer blood transfusions and chemotherapy infusions. - CCH offers some of the most advanced imaging services including MRI, CT, Digital Mammography and ultrasound. Radiologists are on campus and/or available 24/7. All images are digital, and the dictation used by radiologists is voice recognized and becomes part of the digital image. - The Hospital's laboratory performs an average of over 13,000 tests per month for both inpatients and outpatients. - The CCH Emergency Department (ED) employs highly trained emergency physicians and nurses, offering 24/7 care. Other Hospital departments providing support in the ED include Respiratory Care, Social Work, Laboratory, Medical Interpreters and Diagnostic Imaging. In May, 2006, the CCH Emergency Department was designated as a Level III Trauma Center. The Medical Staff and personnel in the Trauma Center have received specialized training to resuscitate and stabilize trauma patients. The Trauma Program provides systematic review of trauma care and participates in injury prevention activities throughout the community. - CCH opened wound care services in August, 2008, offering clinic hours one day per week. The identified service area includes a 45-mile radius around Columbus. By January 2009, a second day was added to support the demand. The program has exceeded the anticipated demand and provides a much needed service close to home. The clinic sees about 100 patients per month for wound care. - For services located in facilities off-site, the larger services are Home Health and Hospice. Home Health provides skilled health services for patients at their place of residence. The program is medically directed and must be ordered by the attending physician. Home Health is Medicare and Medicaid Certified and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission. Services provided within the program are: o Supervision and administration of medications o Intravenous therapy o Instructing patients in diabetic management o Nutritional assessmentso Home Health aides o Personal care services o Occupational, speech and physical therapies - Hospice services are provided to persons who are no longer receiving curative treatment and whose life expectancy is six months or less. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team which consists of the physician, nurse, social worker, therapist, Home Health aide, spiritual advisor, volunteer and other health professionals. - Our local Healthy Family Nebraska Program (HFN) targets young, primarily single, pregnant mothers and their families. Our voluntary HFN home visitation program targets the most vulnerable young women and their families by offering them intense, in-home education, support and resources. This home visiting program covers families in a four county area. The HFN requires each mother/family to actively participate in building an individualized family plan. This strength-based approach promotes self-improvement and enhances self-esteem and independence for our young parents that will help them make better decisions and break out of destructive cycles. - The CCH Sleep Lab offers complete polysomnographic sleep testing by trained and licensed sleep technicians for the purpose of diagnosing obstructive/central sleep apnea. Both daytime and night sleep studies are performed. - Occupational Health Services (OHS) offers a menu of health care services designed to prevent and treat injuries in the workplace. Partnering with employers in more than 800 companies and with other health care professions, OHS provides the Columbus and regional area businesses and industry with a comprehensive range of services designed to support and maintain a healthy, safe workforce while assisting them in meeting OSHA and DOT compliance regulations. Their full range of services include: o A comprehensive testing procedure called Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) that matches employees to the job and is designed to accommodate individuals with handicaps. The PCP system was developed by an orthopedic physician. Through use of this testing, musculoskeletal imbalances are detected which helps employers place employees in the appropriate job to minimize the potential of injury. o 24/7 drug and alcohol testing services o Pre-employment/post job offer physical assessments o On-site nursing serviceso Hearing/vision testing o Hearing conservation program management o Respiratory fit testingo Respiratory evaluation services o Flu shots and immunization programso Wellness programs - Lifeline, an in-home emergency response program, provides the vital safety net that many people need to continue living at home in familiar and comforting surroundings. The program is completely focused on ensuring the patient's independence, safety and well-being in their home. It operates with a bracelet worn by the patient with a button that can be pressed if help is needed. Pre-determined responders are summoned to their home or emergency transfer can be call if needed. - Meals on Wheels are prepared by the Nutrition Services Department and are delivered by community volunteers. Seniors and physically handicapped adults qualify for the program. Special diets can also be accommodated. Financial assistance is available through the Nebraska Department of Social Services. - The Hospital also participates in and has hosted county-wide natural disaster and pandemic drills. As a member of a larger preparedness team, RROMRS, CCH can assist or receive assistance from this region's Medicare providers. Through these drills and exercises, the Hospital is well-prepared to handle a natural disaster or pandemic should one arise. - To better service our community, Columbus Community Hospital has partnered with Columbus Children's Healthcare to create the Columbus Community Hospital Pediatric Hospitalist Program in May of 2017. This service is applicable to inpatient and observation care only to patients ages newborn to age 18. Pediatric Hospitalists routinely complete rounds in morning and evenings, and as census and acuity demands. Physicians from other communities who are not currently credentialed at Columbus Community Hospital may refer to the Pediatric Hospitalist group for admission.

PROVIDE UNCOMPENSATED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY. CCH CHARITY/FINANCIAL AID POLICY REFLECTS THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF CCH. IT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME, UNDERINSURED, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE FINANCIAL STATUS, UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S QUALIFICATION CRITERIA, MAKES IT IMPRACTICAL OR IMPOSSIBLE TO PAY FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL SERVICES. CCH HAS A FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THOSE WHO CAN PAY, AND EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO APPLY CONSISTENT, FAIR AND EQUITABLE FINANCIAL AID PRACTICES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. CCH FOLLOWS THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG) TO DETERMINE BOTH ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE, 100% OF FPG, AND DISCOUNTED CARE, 200% FPG. CCH ALSO OFFERS CATASTROPHIC CHARITY ASSISTANCE. APPLICANT MAY QUALIFY FOR PARTIAL CHARITY/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR TOTAL BALANCE WRITE-OFF ADDITIONAL WRITE-OFF WILL BE DONE AS OUTLINED BELOW: - REDUCE TO $1,200 - ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE DONE FROM OLDEST TO NEWEST.

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