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Winter 20142 - 3Women’s ServicesIntegrated Healthcare 4 - 5First Baby of 2014Joint Commission Awards Gold Seal of Approval6 - 7JCH Foundation MemorialDonations8 - 12Girls on the Run Training Available at JCH Diabetes Education

Integrating Healthcare…

Enhancing Services

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Recent changes in the healthcare industry have prompted the governing board at Jersey Community Hospital to request permission to discontinue maternity services. As required by the State of Illinois, JCH has requested that the Health Facilities Planning Board approve the discontinuation of service, submitting a detailed analysis of volumes, financial information and community need.

Declining Birth Rates a Factor, Too“A combination of factors have led to this decision,” Jon Wade, CEO, said. “Birth rates have fallen dramatically around the area since 2008 when the hospital delivered over 200 babies a year. Last year, that number fell to 130, and the average daily census in the six-bed unit was less than one.”

He said that the hospital has always struggled with market share, competing against larger hospitals in Alton, St. Louis and Jacksonville. “We’ve been fortunate to preserve the quality and intimacy for our patients as long as we have,” Wade continued. “Although this is a move we didn’t want to make, we believe reducing our costs in this way will help us to set aside the funds for other services that could be of more benefit to our patients and community.”

Being Good Stewards, Ensuring Care“As good stewards of limited resources,” Wade added, “we continually assess the needs of the community and how we can make the greatest impact on the health of our patients. That’s why we’re working closely with other providers in our region to ensure gynecological services can continue to be offered locally and maternity services provided at a nearby facility.”

JCH Plans to Restructure Women’s Services

According to former JCH Administrator Larry Bear, community hospitals are in the midst of “the perfect storm,” with the level of governmental intervention “oppressive and getting worse.” He added that requirements dictated by the Affordable Health Care Act, reimbursement cuts at State and Federal levels, retroactive denials of Medicare admissions and the fiscal climate of Illinois are just a few of the obstacles community hospitals are currently facing. And with the Physician Clinic and OB unit experiencing a combined loss of nearly $1.4 million last year, Bear understands the necessity of the decision.

“These losses place stress on the overall performance of the hospital,” Bear continued, “but it’s important that people realize that the hospital’s focus remains on patients and the overall well-being of the community. That will not change, and so you can anticipate that whatever plans may be, they will be made with the desire to provide the best healthcare possible for our patients.”

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IMA and JCH Make Plans for Integrated Healthcare SystemThe hospital and Illini Medical Associates (IMA) are planning to integrate operations sometime this summer… with patients and community reaping the benefits.

IMA’s CEO, Michael McNear, M.D., indicates the two organizations expect a smooth transition as they work to meet all regulatory requirements. “JCH and IMA have longstanding track records of success, and we will be stronger by becoming an integrated system.”

JCH CEO Jon Wade agreed, “The goals of the new integrated delivery system will be to deliver the highest quality and safest patient care possible. Integrated delivery systems are in a better position to successfully navigate the challenges both organizations face in a dynamic and evolving environment. This new structure also develops exciting new possibilities for expansion of services in the future.”

What an Integrated Delivery System Means for YOU Integration is a way to improve services with greater access, quality, user satisfaction and efficiency. An integrated delivery system (IDS) translates into healthcare that is seamless, smooth and easy to navigate with a strong, united foundation that supports the healthcare needs of the community. Where healthcare is fragmented, with a lack of coordination, there is an inefficient allocation of resources. An IDS helps to eliminate waste from unnecessary care to improve overall quality and reduce costs through integration of healthcare services. By utilizing an IDS, JCH and IMA can provide a coordinated continuum of services that will benefit the community while remaining clinically and fiscally accountable.

Integrated for Greater Service IMA’s multispecialty practice is composed of pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery and adult psychiatry. JCH features a newly remodeled ER, state-of-the-art imaging, cardiopulmonary, laboratory and orthopedic departments; as well as many other diagnostic and treatment related services. Together, IMA and JCH will be able to offer an effective solution that is built upon more physician and hospital staff collaboration and coordination of patient care.

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JCH Welcomes First Baby of 2014!Kari and Cris Miller from Chesterfield, IL, became the proud parents of Lyric Robert Miller on January 2nd at 2:54 a.m. Weighing in at 7 lbs., 7 oz. and 19 inches long, Lyric was the hospital’s first birth of the new year.

Grandparents: Judith & Brian Bartels – Fosterburg, IL Robert & Cynthia Miller – Carlinville, IL Ric & Sheila Robinson – Ohio

Great-Grandparents: Mark Miller – Carlinville, IL Clara Miller – Bethalto, IL Judy McDannold – Tennessee

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Pictured: Kari, Cris & Baby Lyric Miller; Kathy Mourning-LPN, Kristen Sievers-RN, Pam VanMeter-RN, OB Manager

Congratulations to the Miller family on Lyric’s birth!

• Lula Bells

• Farmers State Bank

• First Mid-America Credit Union

• Great Clips

• IMO’s Pizza

• JCH Wellness Center

• Jersey Community Hospital

• Jersey Community Hospital Auxiliary

• Jersey Community Hospital Obstetrics Department

• Jerseyville United Methodist Church

• Pratt Family

• Prescription Shop

• Brenda Schreiber

• Super Wash

• Village Inn

Many thanks to these local businesses for donating items and money for the New Year’s baby.

Check Out Our Safety Ratings!

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JCH has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of

Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance

with their national standards for healthcare quality and

safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes

our dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint

Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. Last October, the

hospital underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey

by a team of Joint Commission experts. These surveyors

evaluated JCH for compliance with standards of care specific

to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and

control, leadership and medication management.

“In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, Jersey

Community Hospital has demonstrated its commitment

to the highest level of care for its patients,” Mark G.

Pelletier, R.N., M.S., chief operating officer of the Division

of Accreditation and Certification Operations at The Joint

Commission, said. “Accreditation is a voluntary process and

I commend JCH for successfully undertaking this challenge

to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the

community it serves.”

A Culture of Excellence“With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making

a significant investment in quality on a day-to-

day basis from the top down,” Jon Wade, CEO,

said. “Joint Commission accreditation provides us a

framework to take our organization to the next level

and helps create a culture of excellence. Achieving

this accreditation is a major step toward maintaining

excellence and continually improving the care we provide.”

The Joint Commission’s hospital standards address

important functions relating to the care of patients and

the management of hospitals. The standards are developed

in consultation with healthcare experts, providers,

measurement experts and patients. An independent,

not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is

the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and

accrediting body in healthcare. For more information,

check www.jointcommission.org.

The Joint Commission Awards JCH with Gold Seal of Approval®

Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) recently received an overall “B” for its Hospital Safety Score by

The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency. The Leapfrog Group

administers these scores, which are calculated under the guidance of an eight-member Leapfrog

Blue Ribbon Expert Panel of patient safety experts. The Group issues 28 scores on publicly available

hospital safety data, analyzes the data and determines the weight of each measurement based on

evidence, opportunity for improvement and impact. Some hospitals are exempt from reporting, so

averages are based only on those across the country that report.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent, national not-for-profit organization founded more than

a decade ago by the nation’s leading employers and private healthcare experts. The Group

strives to make giant “leaps” forward in the safety, quality and affordability of healthcare

in the U.S. by promoting transparency and value-based hospital incentives.

For more information, check www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

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One of the most thoughtful things a person can do is make a charitable gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one. These gifts have long-term returns for the present AND future generations through the careful stewardship of the JCH Foundation. By expanding the Jersey Community Hospital Medical Campus, the tri-county community is provided access to a growing, top-notch healthcare campus that is caring, compassionate AND close to home. The JCH Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their memorial gifts made in loving memory of a family member, friend or colleague:

JCH Foundation Memorial Donations

September 2013 – December 2013

CAROLYN ALEXANDER Larry and Julie Alexander

ALBERTA BREITWEISERBob and Sharon DrainerJamie RitcheyBill Watts

JACKIE DANIELBonnie SawyerChad Sawyer

EVELYN GATESBill and Gwenda Rice

PHILLIP FRANKELarry and Francie BearHoward and Sue LandonRocky and Lynn Poglajen

KARL HENRYPaul and Theresa Long

STEVE LIGUSBonnie Sawyer

CARYL LYLESHoward and Sue Landon

ALBERTA “BERTIE” MILLERLarry and Francie Bear

MAX NOWAKConnie Blackorby

FOREST RINGHAUSENHoward and Sue Landon

THELMA MARIE SAUERWEINBarb Marshall

MARY SCHLOEMANVirginia RitterConnie Sawyer

ADDITIONAL MEMORIAL DONATIONS:

* HUBERT J. ALLENHugh and Susan Allen

* JANET BIRDMarian Lyons

* SLOKE BLACKORBYConnie Blackorby

* ROBERT BOWMANIrene Bowman

* JENNIFER COLEDavid Stine and Stephanie Abbajay

* HERBERT S. AND IMOGENE DABBSDarrell and Esther Kanallakan

* RODGER EGELHOFFAnn Egelhoff

* OMER AND LEAVETTA ERDMANPhyllis Rimbey

* ANNA GEISLERBill and Joann Beiermann

* JOHN GREGORY GIBBONSBill and Gwenda RicePat Staples

* MARY LOUISE HEIDERMildred Gettings

* FLOYD ISRINGHAUSENJane Isringhasusen

* MIKE “POPEYE” KALLALDenise and Deborah KallalNorman and Mary Kallal

* LESLIE AND KATHLEEN LANDONHoward and Sue Landon

* DALE LYONSMarian Lyons

* EDGAR AND FERN MCCLARYHoward and Sue Landon

* STEVE MILLION AND TIM MILLION

Hugh and Joetta Million

* JOHN AND CHARLOTTE ROTHEDavid and Sharon Knepper

* DENOTES ADDITIONAL MEMORIAL DONATION TO A PREVIOUSLY LISTED MEMORIAL

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* TERESA SCHLEPERBob and Mary Smith

* FRED SCHNEIDERDr. Albert VanWalleghen * THELMA SMITHBob and Mary Smith

* FRANCIS AND VIOLA STRAUCHRobbie and Terry Strauch

* BOB AND NIECE TONSORCindy Wittman

* TOM TRANTHAM Hugh and Susan Allen

* BOB YOUNGJean Young

IN HONOR OF LARRY BEARRita AllenDick and Helen GubserKim and Dave LoyRandy and Cheryl NewberryBill and Gloria StrangDr. Clyde and Ginny WielandAudrey Wilson

IN HONOR OF FIDUCIARY ADVISORSJohn and Diane Hefele

IN HONOR OF GINNI GRAHAM’S BIRTHDAYDolly Christiansen

IN HONOR OF GOOD HOSPITAL CARE GIVEN AT JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITALJim and Leona Walz

IN HONOR OF JAMIE MCEVERSIrma Allen

IN HONOR OF PATTY MOSSMANIrma Allen

IN HONOR OF LYNN POGLAJENRick and Judy Borger

Jersey Community Hospital Foundation would like to thank the following for recent donations:

ALL FALL FLING ATTENDEESAdvanced Imaging ConsultantsDr. Nadeem AhmedFloyd and Diane AlexanderAlexander and Gubser Funeral HomeGrace AllenHugh and Susan AllenIrma AllenSkip ArensmannRussell and Janis AshBill and Joann BeiermannConnie BlackorbyRick and Judy BorgerIrene BowmanCasscommCarole CotnerLu EdwardsAnn EgelhoffRobert and Mary Lou EislerJohn and Nancy FellJohn and Ruth FickerStephen and Karen FickerSharon FruehMildred GettingsLambert and Naomi HagenJohn and Diane HefeleLarry and Angie ImmingsJane IsringhausenEdward Jones, office of Don AvenDenise and Deborah KallalDarrell and Esther KanallakanAlan and Madonna KarcherThomas and Michelle KlasnerDavid and Sharon KnepperMarian LyonsJerry McIntyre Memorial Golf TournamentHugh and Joetta MillionJudy MundyBob and Mary Sue Norman

Pathology AssociatesMarion and Donna PhippsEric and Lisa PistoriusThe Prescription Shop, Randy NewberryMaxine PrillPhyllis RimbeyAlley and Sarah RinghausenDr. Thomas and Katherine RyanBonnie SawyerBill and Kathryn SchimpfShirley SchultzEd and Cindy SettlesBob and Mary SmithJoe and Leisa SoerStine Woodworking (David Stine and Stephanie Abbajay)Robbie and Terry StrauchDr. Albert VanWalleghenDr. Randy and Karen VoigtsJim and Leona WalzPaul and Cece WeinerMartha Jean WielandCindy WittmanBarbara ZipprichStacey Zipprich

FEBRUARYValentines Massage Special: Feb. 1-28: (3) 1-hour $134 & (3) ½-hour $79

Kettlebell Bootcamp: Feb. 23 & March 30:

2:15-3:15 p.m. w/ Amy Lowis

MARCHTax Return Special:Receive a FREE t-shirt when you take

advantage of this special!

March 1- April 30Individual - $210

Couple - $270

Family - $313

Senior - $156

Senior Couple - $210

WellnessCenter

3-month Summer Membership Special begins May 1stStudent - $99

Individual - $132

Couple - $164

Family - $184

Senior Individual - $112

Senior Couple - $134

EVENTSBike-a-Thon: Date TBA

CASA Triathlon: March 2

Health Fair: March 13

Community Weight Loss Challenge: April 3-May 30

Spring Training Incentive Program: April 14-June 8

Closed Sunday, April 23rd: Happy Easter!

Take Part in the Indoor CASA Triathlon on March 2! On Sunday, March 2 at 1 p.m., participants can join JCH Wellness Center for an indoor triathlon to

benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children! Register for only $20 and receive a

t-shirt (available starting Feb. 26), as well as refreshments during the triathlon. Recognition is given

to the top male and female individuals, top three teams and top male and female finishers in each

category (swim, bike, run). For more information, call the JCH Wellness Center, (618) 498-3500.

Upcoming Events & Classes

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It’s Time for Girls on the Run®!Hey, girls! Now you can join a running team where it doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, just as long as you’re having

fun. Girls on the Run (GOTR) play fun running games and talk about things that are important to girls in third through

fifth grade. A positive youth development program, GOTR combines life skill lessons with training for a 5k run – all in

a creative, interactive and incredibly FUN way! Plus, it instills confidence and equips girls with tools to empower them

for a lifetime of healthy living!

The 10-week GOTR and Girls on Track programs are offered twice a year (fall and spring). Participants meet Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. and culminate with the 5k event (May 10) where all participants in the region

come together to accomplish their goal and celebrate their achievements together. Practices run late February through

early May.

For more information, contact Jen Rogers at (618) 498-3500 or visit girlsontherunstlouis.org.

THE JCH HOPE CHEST RESALE SHOP is celebrating its 5th birthday in

February! Through countless volunteer hours and many, many sales,

plus generous donations, two expansions and a vast amount of shopping

bargains, the shop is pleased to announce that it has now donated

$200,000 to Jersey Community Hospital. What a huge difference a caring

community can make in the health and well-being of its citizens!

This amazing synergy of effort and energy to grow a community

cornerstone like Jersey Community Hospital could only be attained with

the help of all involved. Thank you all for your donations, purchases, words

of encouragement and volunteer help! We look forward to celebrating

with you at the shop located at 109 North State St. in historic downtown

Jerseyville. Business hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and

Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Resale Shop Celebrates Five Years of Business!

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Lifeguard Training ($200 includes mask and course materials)Registration/Prerequisite Skills Test: Saturday, February

22nd, 8-9:30 a.m.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course

is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to

prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and

care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and

sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS)

personnel take over. This training certifies participants as an

American Red Cross Lifeguard and also includes certification

in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

This will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and nobody

will be allowed to sign up prior to that day. The first 12

kids* who sign in and competently complete the skills

listed below without struggle will be accepted into the

program. Once accepted, the full fee is due at the time –

no exceptions. Cash or checks only; checks can be made out

to Jennifer Rogers.

Requirements are:• Minimum age 16

• Swim 300 yards (6 laps down and back) continuously,

demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing

using either front crawl, breaststroke or a combination

of both (there is no time requirement for this skill, but

putting your feet down, resting or swimming with your

face out of water are not options). Goggles are allowed

and recommended.

• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

• In 1 minute, 40 seconds, swim 20 yards using front crawl

or breaststroke, surface dive to a minimum depth of 6

feet, retrieve a 10 lb. object, return to surface, and swim

back to starting point keeping both hands on the object,

keeping your face above the water and exiting without

using a ladder or steps.

Class Dates: February 28th-March 3rd (You must attend all sessions to be certified)Friday, February 28th 4-8 p.m., Saturday, March 1st

8-4 p.m., Sunday March 2nd 10-5 p.m., Monday

March 3rd 5-8 p.m. NO makeups will be allowed. This

will be the only class taught for 2014. For further

questions, contact Jennifer Rogers (618) 498-3500 or

(618) 971-6416.

*We may have 20 kids show up, but it will be the first 12 who sign in and pass. If you are #13 on the list and someone ahead of you cannot complete the skills, you will be given a chance in the order you came.

Take Advantage of the Training Available at JCH!

EMS ClassesFirst Aid, Heart Saver AED and additional classes will

be taught if class registration is adequate. To be put on

a waiting list or for more information, contact the EMS

Coordinator at (618) 498-8449.

When: What: Where: Time

Monday, March 10 Healthcare Provider EMS Classroom 6 p.m.

Friday, March 21 PALS Classroom 8 a.m.

Monday, April 14 Healthcare Provider EMS Classroom 6 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Healthcare Provider EMS Classroom 6 p.m.

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently awarded

its prestigious Education Recognition Certificate for a

quality diabetes self-management education program to

the JCH Diabetes Education Services program. The ADA

believes the program, which was originally recognized in

November of 2003, offers high-quality education that is an

essential component of effective diabetes treatment.

This certificate assures that educational programs meet

the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management

Education Programs. Achieving this recognition means that

the hospital’s program has a knowledgeable staff who can

provide participants with comprehensive information about

diabetes management.

“The process gives professionals a national standard by

which to measure the quality of services they provide,”

Cindi Barrett, JCH certified diabetes educator, said. “And, of

course, it assures patients that they will likely receive high-

quality service.” Awarded for four years, this recognition is

also verified by an official ADA certificate.

According to the ADA, there are 25.8 million people (8.5%

of the population) in the U.S. who have diabetes. While an

estimated 18.8 million have been diagnosed, 7.0 million

are not aware that they have this disease. About 5,205

people are diagnosed with diabetes each day, but many

only learn they have the disease when they are treated for

one of its life-threatening complications – heart disease

and stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and nerve disease and

amputation. Diabetes is currently the seventh leading cause

of death in this country, with the risk of death twice that

of people of similar age without diabetes. The ADA is the

nation’s leading non-profit health organization supporting

diabetes research, advocacy and information for health

professionals, patients and the public.

Diabetes Education Program Recognized by American Diabetes Association

The JCH Diabetes Support Group meets the third Monday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Women’s Center Classroom at the hospital. Upcoming programs: March 17 – “Nature Bottled: Dietary Supplements, Vitamins & Diabetes”

April 21 – “Diabetes Meals: It’s All About the Carb”

May 19 – “Diabetes and Neuropathy”

Check our website at jch.org for the complete list!

400 Maple Summit Rd.Jerseyville, IL 62052www.jch.org

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Join us March 13 at the JCH Wellness Center!Enjoy over 40 vendors and take advantage of a variety of screenings offered at a reduced price.

Discounted Screenings:• Lipid Panel/Cholesterol - $20

(12 hour fasting)

• Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA) - $10• Thyroid Screening (TSH) - $10• A1C Test - $10

JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Health Fair

Explore, Modify, Get in the Groove!We invite you to explore all that Jersey Community Hospital and JCH Wellness Center has to offer. Your health and vitality is important to us!

For more information about the Health Fair, please call the Community Relations Department at (618) 498-8466.

Free Screenings: • Blood Pressure• Blood Sugar • Foot Screening• Hearing