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Monday, December
30, 2002
Grants Available for Tobacco Control Programs
The Ohio Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Foundation (TUPCF) announced
the availability of $2 million to fund tobacco control programs
targeting high-risk individuals in minority and regional populations.
Grants will range from $100,000-$200,000 per year for a three-year
period. The grants awarded must be used to decrease tobacco use among
specific population groups and individuals at risk of tobacco use.
The mission of TUPCF is to produce an inclusive state and local effort to prevent and control tobacco use. Informational meetings regarding grants will be held from Jan. 16 through Jan. 24 and the grant letter of interest deadline is Jan. 31. For more information on deadlines and availability of funds visit www.standohio.org. (Lynne Ayres, lynnea@ohanet.org)
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(Editor’s note: The news clips are being password-protected on the OHA Web site. OHA members will be notified separately of the password. HEALTH e-NEWS Plus subscribers can still access news clips through the daily e-mail without a password.)
Tuesday,
December
31, 2002
Hospital Receives Critical Access
Designation
An additional Ohio hospital has been designated as a Critical Access
Hospital (CAH) through the federal program that entitles select small,
rural hospitals to Medicare cost-based reimbursement. The designation of
H.B. Magruder Memorial Hospital in Port Clinton as a CAH brings the
total in Ohio to 15. A complete list of Ohio CAHs is available at www.ohanet.org/about_oha/cah.asp.
(David Hendershot, davidh@ohanet.org)
OHA
Congratulates
Associates
OHA congratulates Stacey
Walton, who was recently named state policy and advocacy specialist. In
her new role with OHA, Stacey will coordinate special projects for the
state advocacy team. She will work with member hospitals on grassroots
advocacy efforts and assist the state issue team in coordinating its
advocacy efforts. Stacey can be reached at 614.221.7614 or staceyw@ohanet.org.
In addition, OHA’s Charles Cataline has been promoted to senior director of health care policy. He is responsible for Medicare, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation policy and reimbursement, Medicaid reimbursement and all finance, admitting and patient financial services policies and procedures. Charles can be contacted at 614.221.7614 or charlesc@ohanet.org.
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(Editor’s note: The news clips are being password-protected on the OHA Web site. OHA members will be notified separately of the password. HEALTH e-NEWS Plus subscribers can still access news clips through the daily e-mail without a password.)
Wednesday,
January 1, 2003
OHA is closed to celebrate New Year's Day.
Publication will resume Jan. 2, 2003.
Thursday,
January 2, 2003
Worker’s Comp to Cover Providers Vaccinated for
Smallpox
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced that smallpox
health care response team volunteers who suffer serious or
life-threatening effects will be covered by workers’ compensation. In
December, President George Bush announced a three-phase plan for
beginning smallpox vaccinations in defense of a biological attack.
According to the Ohio Department of Health, the first phase of the
vaccinations will include 5,000 to 13,000 Ohio health care workers and
nearly 400,000 health care workers nationally.
Most people receiving the vaccine will experience localized swelling, redness, fever, muscle pain and swollen lymph nodes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To receive workers’ compensation, health care workers must show proof of participation in a hospital’s smallpox response team. For more information on workers’ compensation eligibility and claim filing procedures visit www.ohiobwc.com. For more information on smallpox, visit OHA’s smallpox information center at www.ohanet.org/smallpox/default.htm. (Carol Jacobson, carolj@ohanet.org)
Trauma Centers Designated
Under New Ohio Law
Ohio’s new trauma law, which created a
system for pre-hospital transport, went into effect last November and
has resulted in nine hospitals becoming newly designated provisional
trauma centers and three hospitals becoming newly verified trauma
centers. The additions bring the total number of trauma centers in Ohio
to 37.
Nine provisional trauma centers:
- Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati
- Clinton Memorial Hospital, Wilmington
- Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville
- Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights
- MedCentral Health System, Mansfield
- Mercy Medical Center, Canton
- Middletown Regional Hospital
- Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna
- St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon
Three verified trauma centers:
- Lima Memorial Health System
- Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge
- The Children’s Medical Center, Dayton
To receive provisional trauma center status, hospitals must complete a consultation with the American College of Surgeons to develop a plan of action to address any deficiencies regarding new transfer agreements and trauma protocol regulations.
Level I trauma centers provide the most complete trauma care. Level II trauma centers offer most, but not all services provided by Level I trauma centers and Level III trauma centers perform assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, emergency surgery, and arrange for transfer of patients to Level I or II trauma centers. For more information on the trauma law and provisional status visit www.ohanet.org and select “Ohio Trauma.” For a complete list of trauma centers in Ohio visit www.state.oh.us./odps/default and select “Emergency Medical Services.” (Bridget Gargan, bridgetg@ohanet.org)
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Friday,
January 3, 2003
Hospitals Lead the Way
Eleven Ohio hospitals made the annual 100 Top Hospitals: National
Benchmarks for Success ranking in 2002. The top 100 hospitals were
complied by evaluating quantitative performance data based on clinical,
operational and functional performance. The study separated hospitals
into five categories determined by teaching status and number of beds.
For more information regarding the top 100 hospitals visit www.100tophospitals.com.
The eleven Ohio hospitals recognized by Solucient and Modern Healthcare magazine include:
- Summa Health System, Akron
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Christ Hospital, Cincinnati
- Mercy Medical Center, Canton
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
- EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria
- Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown
- Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark
- Henry County Hospital, Napoleon
- UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital, Chardon
- Van Wert Count Hospital
Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, was named one of six Press Ganey Success Story award winners in 2002. All winners of the award will be invited to present their experiences to other health care professionals at the National Client Conference in November. For more information visit www.pressganey.com.
Parma Community General Hospital was selected as the first-ever recipient of the Legacy Award for continued tradition of outstanding community service. The hospital received the annual Pillar Award two years ago, which is presented by SBN Magazine and sponsored by Medical Mutual. Parma Community was chosen from 12 finalists for the Legacy Award, which was determined by the community service accomplished by the hospital since winning the Pillar Award.
The Resource Mothers Program of Community Health Partners, Lorain, was honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award for Community by co-sponsors of the award, Modern Healthcare magazine and Sodexho Health Care Services. The program is being recognized for helping high-risk pregnant women develop healthier lifestyles.
Injury Prevention Grants On The Table
The Ohio Department
of Public Safety (ODPS) is accepting applications for its 2003-04 injury
prevention research grants. Hospitals are eligible to apply and are
encouraged to include local EMS in the proposed projects.
Grants of up to $20,000 per project will be awarded from the $300,000 in available funds. Eligible proposals must include plans to continue or create an injury prevention project and to implement community-based injury prevention activities for a specific population. They must address an injury risk area, employ an innovative intervention, contain letters of support and describe plans for evaluation.
Look for an upcoming press release on the grants at www.state.oh.us/odps/news/media_releases.htm. Contact Laura Tiberi at ODPS at 614.466.9447 or 800.233.0785 for more information.
Trauma Subcommittee Seeks Hospital Rep
The Trauma Registry
Advisory Subcommittee (TRAS) is seeking a hospital representative to
serve a three-year term. TRAS oversees the trauma registry, which was
created to collect and analyze data necessary to evaluate the delivery
of trauma care within the state.
Along with other state organizations, OHA is eligible to submit three nominees for the subcommittee seat. If you would like to nominate yourself or any individual from your hospital, please contact Bridget Gargan at OHA at 614.221.7614 or bridgetg@ohanet.org. OHA must submit nominations no later than Jan. 27 for the EMS Board’s consideration during its Jan. 30 meeting.
DAILY NEWS CLIPS
(Editor’s note: The news clips are being password-protected on the OHA Web site. OHA members will be notified separately of the password. HEALTH e-NEWS Plus subscribers can still access news clips through the daily e-mail without a password.)