2025-05-29T11:40:34-05:00 2024-12-31 994625061 CRI ADVISORS LLC 600 CLEVELAND STREET SUITE 1000 CLEARWATER FL 33755 990 2024-01-01 591751535 MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC MORT 7274627036 2536 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD SUITE 600 CLEARWATER FL 33763 KATRINA MASON PRESIDENT & CEO 7274627036 2025-05-28 1 0 CATHERINE HAUG P01395474 7274460504 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X KATRINA MASON 2536 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD SUITE 600 CLEARWATER FL 33763 39675296 0 X WWW.MPMF.ORG X 1977 FL RAISING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AT FOUR HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE. 25 24 0 110 0 0 6455727 6889934 0 0 3556658 4947513 142884 98147 10155269 11935594 9542232 10636826 0 0 1645567 1822405 0 0 1612163 1001414 1085744 12189213 13544975 -2033944 -1609381 116793570 122669000 4670081 4534854 112123489 118134146 X MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY INSPIRING PEOPLE TO INVEST IN EXTRAORDINARY, COMPASSIONATE CARE. 1 1 7510937 7375754 PROVIDING CAPITAL SUPPORT TO THE HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE, INCLUDING: UPGRADED INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY SUITES AT MORTON PLANT AND MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITALS FOR COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CARE; DESIGNATED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING X-RAY IN MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL'S ER; LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING A HYSTERECTOMY; PORTABLE VISUAL MONITORING UNITS HELPING WITH PATIENT SAFETY; CARELIFT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE GETTING PATIENTS TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS; JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER. SEE SECTION O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH CAPITAL GRANT REQUESTED BY THE HOSPITALS. 2294305 2261712 PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CLINICAL CARE FROM MORTON PLANT MEASE NURSES, PHYSICIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING: VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION TRAINING FOR OUR NURSES TO PRACTICE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT; REGISTERED DIETITIAN EDUCATING PATIENTS ABOUT NUTRITION'S ROLE IN DISEASE MANAGEMENT; CANCER-RELATED CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES MANAGED BY RADIATION ONCOLOGY NURSE; DR. GEORGE MORRIS EARN AS YOU LEARN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS; FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY CLINICAL TRAINING; AND NURSING ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS. SEE SECTION O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROGRAM REQUESTED BY THE HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE. 1017676 999360 PROVIDING DISEASE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS TO UTILIZE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER TREATMENT; COGNITIVE TRAINING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING BRAIN FUNCTION; MAMMOGRAPHY VOUCHER PROGRAM PROVIDING BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS; MEDICAL FITNESS PROGRAM TARGETING CHRONIC DISEASE; NEWBORN SAFE SLEEP PRACTICE EDUCATION; INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT; AND MADONNA PTAK CENTER FOR ALZHEIMER'S AND MEMORY LOSS DISORDERS. SEE SECTION O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROGRAM REQUESTED BY THE HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE. 10822918 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 137 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 24 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL X X X MS KATHRYN LANE 7274627036 2536 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD SUITE 600 CLEARWATER FL 33763 SYDNEY NIEWIERSKI CHAIRWOMAN 6.00 X X 0 0 0 JON M BRETHAUER VICE CHAIR 6.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS J KUREY III TREASURER 6.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY PAIKOFF SECRETARY 6.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID ABELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRED AHARI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BARRY MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAY BOUCHARD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLIE CANTONIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN L CASS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN DONOGHUE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 YVES GABRIEL MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANE GOBO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GERRY GOLDHAMMER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY JENSEN DO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA JOHNSON R N DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES A OSTROSKY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN C PERROTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRKSAK JAY POONKASEM MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY CROY RAMEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SORENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HALEY B TODSON DO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 M JAVIER ZUNIGA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LOU P GALDIERI DIRECTOR 1.00 45.00 X 0 1092711 88784 ERNESTINE MORGAN CFRE PRESIDENT AND CEO 60.00 X 415653 0 61028 KATHRYN LANE VP OF PHILANTHROPIC OPERATIONS 50.00 X 115948 0 28829 ERIC BARSEMA VP OF PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT 50.00 X 111014 0 17184 642615 1092711 195825 3 0 1 0 0 441969 6447965 1281909 6889934 2781256 2781256 29568201 27401944 2166257 2166257 2166257 435905 441969 337758 98147 98147 11935594 0 0 5045660 10636826 10636826 476681 143004 47668 286009 1044543 334435 710108 57147 25728 31419 149747 11454 43523 94770 94287 8250 26518 59519 7662 3831 3831 68188 68188 396791 396791 254695 3488 23384 227823 33823 3382 10238 20203 69531 1917 49101 18513 147447 12861 41432 93154 2395 554 1841 36968 7732 29236 19840 1736 5580 12524 RETREAT 40701 24421 16280 PROSPECT RESEARCH 7703 770 6933 13544975 10822918 1109894 1612163 550 553 512514 1670322 3526348 2386093 367642 299237 1676689 1351268 336422 325421 84015747 88315753 28034347 29671621 116793570 122669000 363925 450401 4306156 4084453 4670081 4534854 X 35806640 38287256 76316849 79846890 112123489 118134146 116793570 122669000 X -1609381 5734398 47247 1838393 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4290245 15490066 5844848 5913775 6447965 37986899 4290245 15490066 5844848 5913775 6447965 37986899 6373173 31613726 2034005 2177417 2326046 2617675 2781256 11936399 49923298 2402982 0.63320 0.63450 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 30913215 2938414 33291998 29383584 1529631 30913215 32932243 -3548659 29383584 31401520 1530723 32932243 30053865 1347655 31401520 1.00000 1 0 272045 272045 510729 510729 0 676678 633995 42683 130481 122370 8111 86756 84174 2582 325421 CASH SURRENDER VALUE LIFE INSURANCE 5255560 EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED ENDOWMENTS 18883679 INTEREST RECEIVABLE 87138 OTHER ASSETS 59780 REMAINDER INTEREST IN TRUST AND ESTATES 5385464 29671621 GIFT ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS 3296107 LIABILITY UNDER TRUST AGREEMENTS 788346 4084453 X 19158842 5734398 47247 1838393 7620038 11538804 396790 396790 11935594 13148185 0 13148185 396790 396790 13544975 PART V, LINE 4: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES INCOME FROM CERTAIN ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT ARE NEITHER IN THE FOUNDATION'S POSSESSION NOR UNDER ITS CONTROL. THESE EXTERNAL ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE HELD IN PERPETUITY AND ARE INVESTED AND MANAGED BY OUTSIDE TRUSTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRUST INSTRUMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE DONORS. THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 26 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE ENDOWMENTS ARE ALL DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION HAS INTERPRETED THE FLORIDA UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT (FUPMIFA) AS REQUIRING THE PRESERVATION OF THE FAIR VALUE OF THE ORIGINAL GIFT AS OF THE GIFT DATE OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ABSENT EXPLICIT DONOR STIPULATIONS TO THE CONTRARY. AS A RESULT OF THIS INTERPRETATION, THE FOUNDATION CLASSIFIES AS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (A) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF GIFTS DONATED TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (B) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF SUBSEQUENT GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (C) ACCUMULATIONS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE APPLICABLE DONOR GIFT INSTRUMENT AT THE TIME THE ACCUMULATION IS ADDED TO THE FUND, AND (D) FOR ENDOWMENTS INSTRUMENTS THAT ARE SILENT AS TO THE RESTRICTION OF THE EARNINGS, THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED TO RECORD ALL REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES THROUGH TEMPORARILY OR UNRESTRICTED DEPENDING ON THE PURPOSE RESTRICTION OF THE ENDOWMENT. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. USING THAT GUIDANCE, TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,838,393. GOLF & PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 226801 128591 98210 29650 37480 400 34382 NORTH BAY CELEBRATION 99275 74450 24825 26908 8100 26430 13 294829 238928 55901 5400 82260 3595 83151 620905 441969 178936 5400 29650 146648 12095 143963 337756 -158820 1 MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC 300 PINELLAS STREET CLEARWATER FL 33756 590624462 501(C)(3) 7960174 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR GRANT DESCRIPTIONS TRUSTEES OF MEASE HOSPITAL INC 300 PINELLAS STREET CLEARWATER FL 33756 590855412 501(C)(3) 2577652 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR GRANT DESCRIPTIONS BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC 3503 E FRONTAGE ROAD TAMPA FL 33607 593140335 501(C)(3) 99000 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR GRANT DESCRIPTIONS 3 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE PURPOSE OF THE MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. D/B/A MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL AND MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL, AND TRUSTEES OF MEASE HOSPITAL, INC. D/B/A MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL. GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS OR THEIR AFFILIATES TO FURTHER THEIR MISSIONS AND EXEMPT PURPOSES. X X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LOU P GALDIERI DIRECTOR 0 981039 0 0 0 111672 0 60481 0 28303 0 1181495 0 0 ERNESTINE MORGAN CFRE PRESIDENT AND CEO 306532 0 26173 0 82948 0 53269 0 7759 0 476681 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 SALARIES OF ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WERE ALIGNED WITH INDEPENDENT MARKET STUDIES THROUGH SULLIVAN, COTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND DEEMED REASONABLE BASED ON EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE OF INDIVIDUALS. THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEY. PART I, LINE 4B LINE 4B: 457(F) NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN, 2024 CONTRIBUTIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS: ERNESTINE MORGAN $99,184 & LOUIS GALDIERI $111,672. X 16 1281909 AVG PRICE ON TRANSFER 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN DIETITIAN AND PERX PROGRAM ($150,634) THIS GRANT PROVIDED A FULL-TIME PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT AND A FULL-TIME REGISTERED DIETITIAN AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER. THE JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN WILL BE A LEARNING LABORATORY FOR LIFE SKILLS THAT OFFERS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND CLASSES FOCUSED ON TEACHING PATIENTS HOW TO COOK HEALTHY MEALS THAT ARE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND BUDGET FRIENDLY. THE PERX PROGRAM PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH A PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM THEY CAN CONTINUE AT HOME TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL FITNESS OR TO REHABILITATE MINOR MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES. BIRDIES FOR BABIES: SLEEP SACKS AND BABY WRAP CARRIERS ($100,000) THE ANNIKA LPGA GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE PELICAN DONATED $100,000 AS PART OF ITS 'BIRDIES FOR BABIES' CHARITABLE PROGRAM. THIS GRANT WILL HELP SEND DISCHARGED FAMILIES HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH EDUCATION AND A SLEEP SACK TO PROMOTE SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES AND REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. SLEEP SACKS CAN BE USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SWADDLING INFANTS TO PROMOTE SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES AND REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM ($61,244) THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS RELEASED A NEW STANDARD REQUIRING ACCREDITED CANCER CENTERS TO OFFER EXERCISE ONCOLOGY AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS. THE CHEEK-POWELL FITNESS CENTER HAS PARTNERED WITH MAPLE TREE ALLIANCE TO CREATE AN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS TO UTILIZE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT. NURSING SIMULATION TECHNICIAN POSITION ($60,000) THE USE OF SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY HAS STEADILY INCREASED WITHIN OUR HOSPITALS, AND WITH THE PRESENT STATE AND EXPECTED CONTINUAL GROWTH, SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONS. THE SIMULATION TECHNICIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING COMPUTER AND AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING THE MANIKIN AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. HAVING A SIMULATION TECHNICIAN ON THE TEAM DURING SIMULATION TRAINING ALLOWS THE EDUCATORS TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY DO BEST TEACHING. MACIK CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION ($49,000) THE VISION IS TO CREATE A DYNAMIC AND INTERCONNECTED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY WHERE PROFESSIONALS FROM DIVERSE DISCIPLINES WORK TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY, SHARING KNOWLEDGE, BEST PRACTICES, AND INNOVATIONS TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE, IMPROVE OUTCOMES, AND DRIVE THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH CARE. THIS CENTER WILL CATER TO PHYSICIANS, NURSES, THERAPISTS, PHARMACISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. VIRTUAL REALITY FOR NURSING EDUCATION ($47,840) SIMULATION TRAINING TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR NURSES TO PRACTICE SKILLS IN A REALISTIC SITUATION LEADING TO HIGHER PROFICIENCY LEVELS IN A SETTING FREE OF PATIENT HARM. VIRTUAL REALITY IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW LEARNERS TO OBTAIN HANDS-ON TRAINING WITHOUT REAL-LIFE IMPLICATIONS WHERE THE NURSE IS IMMERSED IN AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. ONCE THE SIMULATION ACTIVITY HAS ENDED, LEARNERS REFLECT ON WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE SIMULATION, SAFELY LEARNING FROM THEIR MISTAKES. NURSING SIMULATION PROGRAM ($42,531) SIMULATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LEARNER TO REPEATEDLY PRACTICE SKILLS IN A REALISTIC SITUATION OR ENVIRONMENT, LEADING TO PROFICIENCY LEVEL IN A SETTING FREE OF RISK AND PATIENT HARM. THIS GRANT HELPED PURCHASE NEW SIMULATION EQUIPMENT TO HELP CREATE A REALISTIC CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR TEAM MEMBERS TO PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS IN THE CLINICAL SETTING. POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND (POCUS) DEVICES ($27,888) POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND PROVIDES REAL-TIME DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AT THE PATIENT'S BEDSIDE. THIS GRANT FUNDED SIX BUTTERFLY IQ DEVICES FOR OUR FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM WHICH WILL ENHANCE PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH STREAMLINED AND EFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND ELIMINATION OF TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. THE DEVICES' PORTABLE AND VERSATILE NATURE ALLOWS ON-SITE ULTRASOUNDS, ENABLING QUICKER ASSESSMENTS AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSES. PROJECT AUSTIN FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ($25,000) CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS HAVE UNIQUE MEDICAL HISTORIES AND REQUIRE SPECIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT. IN AN EMERGENCY, MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE FIRST CARED FOR BY LOCAL EMS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS THAT MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS, LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF DELAYED TREATMENT, UNNECESSARY TESTS, AND EVEN SERIOUS PREVENTABLE ERRORS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY OF CARE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THE HOSPITAL TO HOME BY EDUCATING LOCAL EMS AND OUR NURSES. MADONNA PTAK REHABILITATION CENTER ARTWORK ($20,000) THE MADONNA PTAK MORTON PLANT REHABILITATION CENTER IS A 120-BED FACILITY OFFERING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY, AS WELL AS SKILLED NURSING, WOUND CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND MANY OTHER SERVICES. THIS GRANT PROVIDED NEW ARTWORK AND PLAQUES TO HELP REVITALIZE THE CENTER. BRAINHQ COGNITIVE TRAINING PROGRAM ($15,000) JUST AS OUR BODIES REQUIRE CARE AND EXERCISE OVER THE COURSE OF LIFE, SO DO OUR BRAINS. BRAINHQ PROVIDES THE EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN NEEDS TO BE AT ITS SHARPEST. BUILT BY A TEAM OF TOP NEUROSCIENTISTS, WITH EXERCISES PROVEN IN DOZENS OF PUBLISHED STUDIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRAIN FUNCTION, OUR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WILL NOW BE ABLE TO OFFER THEIR PATIENTS BRAINHQ. OYAMA WELLNESS ROOM AT TURLEY HEALTH CENTER ($10,000) PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING ARE CRITICAL IN DEVELOPING A COMPETENT, CARING, AND RESILIENT PHYSICIAN AND REQUIRE PROACTIVE ATTENTION TO LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MEDICINE. THIS GRANT TRANSFORMED THE EXISTING SPACE WITHIN THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INTO A WELLNESS SPACE THAT CAN BE USED FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF RELAXATION OR MORE INFORMAL MEETINGS SUCH AS RESIDENT SUPPORT GROUPS. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INTERN SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000) CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION IS AN ACTIVE CHAPLAIN TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS GRANT REQUEST PROVIDED FIVE STUDENTS WITH A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP RECRUIT THE BEST. THE $1,000 WILL BE USED TO OFFSET LIVING AND COMMUTING EXPENSES. EACH INTERN WILL SERVE A MINIMUM OF 300 HOURS CARING FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY, AND STAFF. JANICE WOHLFORD HOHIDER FUND ($3,000) THIS GRANT PAID FOR REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, HOTEL AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR SEVEN NURSES AT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN THEIR AREA OF SPECIALTY, SUCH AS (1) MED SURG, (2) CRITICAL CARE NURSING, (3) ASSOCIATION OF OR NURSES, (4) WOMEN'S SERVICES OR PEDS NURSING, (5) EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION, AND (6) WOUND OSTOMY. THE NURSE AND ORGANIZATION BENEFIT BECAUSE EVIDENCE-BASED KNOWLEDGE IS ACQUIRED AND SHARED WITH OTHER BEDSIDE NURSES. INDIGENT CLOTHES CLOSET AT MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY ($2,873) MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL SERVES MANY HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. THESE PATIENTS OFTEN COME TO THE HOSPITAL WITH TORN OR SOILED GARMENTS THAT CANNOT BE WORN AGAIN, AND THE HOSPITAL CANNOT DISCHARGE THESE PATIENTS WITHOUT CLOTHES TO COVER THEMSELVES UP AND SHOES TO PROTECT THEIR FEET. THE HOSPITAL'S CLOTHES CLOSET STOCKS EASY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES FOR HOMELESS AND INDIGENT PATIENTS. SURGICAL TECH CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,900) THIS NEW GRANT ALLOWED OUR SURGICAL TECHNICIANS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN DENVER. THE CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON THE LATEST SURGICAL INNOVATIONS AND SUPPORTS THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSION IN OUR OPERATING ROOMS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 ADVANCING PARAMEDICS AND LPNS TO REGISTERED NURSES ($122,800) CURRENTLY, MANY PARAMEDICS AND LPNS WITHIN OUR HOSPITALS ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NURSE. THESE PARAMEDICS AND LPNS, UPON COMPLETING THE PROGRAM, WILL FILL NURSING VACANCIES AT ALL FOUR OF THE HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE. THIS PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE, IS AIMED AT HELPING THE CURRENT NURSING SHORTAGE. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE SPECIALIST ($117,312) EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (EBP) IS A PROCESS THAT INVOLVES SHARED CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING TO GUIDE POLICY AND PRACTICE DECISIONS, BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE RESEARCH, DATA, CLINICAL EXPERTISE, AND PATIENT PREFERENCES TO IMPROVE THE CARE FOR ALL WE SERVE. FROM THE PATIENT CARE SIDE, THE POSITION IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE, DECREASING HOSPITAL READMISSIONS, DECREASING LENGTH OF STAY, AND DECREASING HOSPITAL-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS AND MORTALITY. WELLNESS IS EVERYTHING PHYSICIAN ENGAGEMENT ($111,500) PHYSICIAN BURNOUT IS A KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO THE EVER-GROWING PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE SHORTAGE. NOWHERE IS THAT STRAIN MORE APPARENT THAN WITHIN LARGE MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUPS. BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM'S PHYSICIAN PRACTICE GROUP, BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP (BMG), EMPLOYS 544 PHYSICIANS AND 180 ADVANCE CARE PRACTITIONERS (ACPS) ACROSS WEST-CENTRAL FLORIDA. BMG DEVELOPED A PILOT PROGRAM INCORPORATING THREE KEY STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AMONG PHYSICIANS AND ACPS TO PREVENT BURNOUT. NEUROSURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT RESIDENCY PROGRAM ($100,000) FROM CRANIAL NEUROSURGERY, SPINE SURGERY, STROKE, AND INTERVENTIONAL NEURORADIOLOGY, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL REMAINS THE COMMUNITY LEADER IN NEURO-INTERVENTIONAL CARE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, THIS NEW PILOT PROGRAM IS A ONE-YEAR, ACCREDITED PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO PREPARE THE RESIDENTS TO PERFORM THE TASKS OF AN EXPERIENCED PA IN NEUROSURGERY INCLUDING PARTICIPATING IN HOSPITAL ROUNDS. SLEEP DISORDERS HOME SLEEP TESTING PROGRAM ($100,000) AFTER THE COVID PANDEMIC, OUR HOSPITALS ARE TRANSITIONING SLEEP TESTS TO HOME SLEEP TESTING. TO SCHEDULE A PATIENT WITH A CURRENT ORDER FOR AN IN-LAB TEST SLEEP STUDY, THE WAIT IS CURRENTLY OVER THREE MONTHS, AND THE AVERAGE TURNAROUND TIME FOR HOME DEVICES IS SEVEN DAYS. THIS GRANT WILL HELP IMPROVE PATIENT SATISFACTION BY PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES QUICKER, NOT WASTING RESOURCES ON A MORE EXPENSIVE IN-LAB TEST, NOT HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, TESTING IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT, AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S SCHEDULING PROCESS. PLASMA AMYLOID TESTING FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS ($50,000) DEMENTIA IS A GENERALIZED TERM REFERRING TO COGNITIVE DECLINE INTERFERING WITH DAILY FUNCTIONING. EARLY DETECTION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE DISEASE COURSE DUE TO ITS PROGRESSIVE NATURE. CURRENTLY, THE MOST ACCESSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL TO DETECT AMYLOID BETA PEPTIDES, THE PROTEINS DEPOSITED IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASED BRAINS, IS A LUMBAR PUNCTURE, WHICH CAN BE AN INVASIVE TEST. THIS GRANT REQUEST WILL PROVIDE COST-FREE PLASMA AMYLOID TESTING TO DEMENTIA PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS. WOW! AWARDS ($50,000) CELEBRATED DURING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK AND HOSPITAL WEEK IN MAY, THE WOW! NURSING AND TEAM MEMBER EXCELLENCE AWARDS HONORS OUR COMPASSIONATE NURSES AND TEAM MEMBERS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, TEAMWORK, AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. WINNERS ARE NOMINATED BY FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS AND ARE SELECTED BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF A CROSS-SECTION OF TEAM MEMBERS, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP AND PEERS. VIRTUAL NURSE PILOT PROGRAM ($29,500) MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL PILOTED A VIRTUAL NURSE PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS THAT OFTEN BURDEN THE FRONTLINE NURSING TEAM. THE PURPOSE OF THE VIRTUAL NURSE PROGRAM IS TO COMPLEMENT THE BEDSIDE NURSE, NOT REPLACE THEM. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE NURSING SATISFACTION, ENHANCE THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE, AND REDUCE PATIENT HARM. THE VIRTUAL NURSE WILL BE FOCUSED ON HELPING WITH ADMISSIONS, DISCHARGES, PATIENT EDUCATION, OR FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALLS. MATERNITY BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS ($28,570) HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS DURING PREGNANCY ARE A LEADING CAUSE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY WORLD-WIDE. THIS PROJECT WILL FUND HOME-MONITORING BLOOD PRESSURE KITS FOR WOMEN AT HIGHEST RISK FOR DEVELOPING PREECLAMPSIA AND OTHER HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY BY EDUCATING, SUPPORTING, ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVING HEALTH CARE PRACTICES. PEACE MEMORIAL JOSEPH CLAPP SCHOLARSHIP ($20,000) RESEARCH CONTINUES TO PROJECT THAT DESPITE THE CURRENT EASING OF THE NURSING SHORTAGE, THE US NURSING SHORTAGE IS PROJECTED TO NEED 525,000 REPLACEMENTS NURSES IN THE WORKFORCE BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF JOB OPENINGS FOR NURSES DUE TO GROWTH AND REPLACEMENTS TO 1.05 MILLION BY 2025. "GROWING OUR OWN" WILL BE LESS EXPENSIVE IN THE LONG RUN. THE EAYL PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES EMPLOYEE LOYALTY AND INCREASES RETENTION. INFANT AND CAR SEAT SAFETY TRAINING ($12,000) MORTON PLANT AND MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITALS WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE THEIR CAR SEAT EDUCATION AND DISTRIBUTION CLASSES WHERE PARENTS COULD ATTEND IN THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT INFANT SAFETY AND LEAVE WITH A NEW CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT THAT WILL GROW WITH THE INFANT INTO CHILDHOOD, WHICH WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED PROPERLY WITH THE SUPERVISION OF A TRAINED CAR SEAT INSTALLER. IT IS PROJECTED TO GIVE OUT ABOUT 100 CAR SEATS BETWEEN THE CLASSES AND THOSE NEEDING THEM IN THE MOM-BABY UNITS AT MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL AND MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL. SUPPORTIVE BEREAVEMENT RESOURCES & MEMORY MAKING ($9,020) THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN ADULT ICU AND FETAL DEMISE CONSULTS TO PROVIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO CHILDREN SUFFERING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THIS HAS LED TO NEEDING ADDITIONAL BEREAVEMENT RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT DURING THESE CONSULTS. ITEMS WILL EQUIP THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES TO AID COPING IN THEIR GRIEF JOURNEY. DAISY AWARD PROGRAM FOR EXTRAORDINARY NURSES ($5,500) THE DAISY AWARD IS AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THAT REWARDS AND CELEBRATES THE EXTRAORDINARY CLINICAL SKILL AND COMPASSIONATE CARE GIVEN BY NURSES EVERY DAY. MORTON PLANT MEASE IS PROUD TO BE A DAISY AWARD PARTNER, RECOGNIZING ONE OF OUR NURSES WITH THIS SPECIAL HONOR EVERY MONTH. NURSES ARE NOMINATED FOR THE AWARD BY PATIENTS, FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS AND/OR CO-WORKERS. FLEECE BLANKETS FOR PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENTS ($4,000) THE SEWING ROOM CURRENTLY MAKES FLEECE BLANKETS FOR OUR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS OR VISITORS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. GRANT DOLLARS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE MORE FLEECE FABRIC TO CONTINUE THIS SPECIAL GIFT FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR ERS. THIS GIFT HELPS TO ALLEVIATE SOME STRESS AND PROVIDE COMFORT TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WHILE IN OUR CARE. THE DIANE RAUCH CAMP NURSE JR. ($1,040) THE CAMP IS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH OR 8TH GRADE AND WILL BE HELD AT THE SALLY L. BAILEY EDUCATION CENTER ON THE MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL CAMPUS. THE HANDS-ON CAMP ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NURSING AND VARIOUS OTHER HEALTH CARE CAREERS IN A FUN AND INTERACTIVE SETTING. THE CAMP IS NAMED IN HONOR OF DIANE RAUCH, A DEDICATED PEDIATRIC OR NURSE AND THEN A PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL NURSE. PART V, LINE 2A ALTHOUGH MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION DOES HAVE EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE SALARIES, THEY ARE PAID BY BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM AND RECEIVE A W-2 FROM BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM. THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES BAYCARE ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR ALL PAYROLL EXPENSES. THEREFORE, THERE ARE NO W-2'S ISSUED BY MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS DONE DURING AN ANNUAL MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE APPROVED FORM 990 IS THEN SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE TREASURER, WHO IS ALSO CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THEN REVIEWS THE RETURN WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. AT ALL BOARD MEETINGS, THE CHAIRPERSON WILL ASK IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARIES OF ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALIGNED WITH INDEPENDENT MARKET STUDIES THROUGH SULLIVAN, COTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND DEEMED REASONABLE BASED ON THE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE INDIVIDUALS. THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SALARIES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH A REQUEST VIA MAIL OR E-MAIL, OR UPON VERBAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND EXTERNAL WEBSITES SUCH AS GUIDE STAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,838,393. PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDIT REPORT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE AUDITORS THEN PRESENT THE AUDIT REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING WHERE IT IS REVIEWED. A COMPLETE COPY IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS OF MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING MORTON PLANT (CLEARWATER); MEASE DUNEDIN, (DUNEDIN); MEASE COUNTRYSIDE, (SAFETY HARBOR) AND MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY, (NEW PORT RICHEY). THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S PHILANTHROPIC GENEROSITY, MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION GRANTED $10.6 MILLION IN 2024. STAYING TRUE TO OUR MISSION AND REMAINING STEADFAST IN OUR COMMITMENT, $10.6 MILLION IN 2024 WAS INVESTED IN 38 PROGRAMS AND 12 CAPITAL PROJECTS. GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY HELP PURCHASE CUTTING-EDGE, LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT, BUILD STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES, AND SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF GRANTS FROM 4A (CAPITAL GRANTS): $7,375,754 CAPITAL GRANTS MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE HOSPITALS WITH VARIOUS CAPITAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND FACILITY UPGRADES. IN 2024, THESE CAPITAL FUNDS PURCHASED THE FOLLOWING: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY SUITE AT MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ($3,845,000) MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL RECENTLY COMPLETED THE FIRST PHASE OF ITS MULTIYEAR PROJECT TO ENHANCE ITS INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (IR) SUITE, WHICH INCLUDED FUNDING A NEW NEURO-INTERVENTIONAL BIPLANE IMAGING SYSTEM. DESIGNATED AS A COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER, THE HOSPITAL CAN TREAT TWO STROKES SIMULTANEOUSLY. TO ACCOMMODATE THE INCREASE IN PATIENT VOLUME, THE SECOND PHASE OF ITS IR PROJECT WILL EXPAND THE PRE- AND POST-RECOVERY AREAS, PURCHASE A NEW BIPLANE IR SUITE AND SINGLE-PLANE IR SUITE, AND BUILD ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGICAL GROWTH. INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY SUITE AT MEASE COUNTRYSIDE ($1,500,000) THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL WILL SOON EXPAND ITS INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY SUITE TO BETTER TREAT COMPLEX NEUROVASCULAR CASES, VASCULAR, AND A RANGE OF NON-VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES. THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY WOULD INCORPORATE BIPLANE IMAGING, WHICH USES TWO ROTATING CAMERAS ON EACH SIDE OF THE PATIENT TO TAKE SIMULTANEOUS IMAGES. 3-D BIPLANE IMAGING HELPS DOCTORS MAP BLOOD FLOW THROUGH VESSELS, LOCATE BLOCKAGES THAT CAUSE STROKES, AND DETERMINE THE BEST TREATMENT METHOD. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING X-RAY AT MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL ($1,031,437) MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL RECENTLY BUILT THE SPACE FOR NEW X-RAY EQUIPMENT IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, WHICH HELPS PREVENT PATIENTS NEEDING TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE IMAGING DEPARTMENT. THIS WILL ALLOW MORE X-RAYS TO BE PERFORMED PER HOUR AND IMPROVE THROUGHPUT. THIS X-RAY MACHINE WILL BE DEDICATED TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS, WHEREAS THE MACHINES IN THE IMAGING DEPARTMENT ARE USED PRIMARILY FOR THE HOSPITAL'S INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS. JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER ($702,533) THE NEWLY OPENED JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN AT TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER WILL EQUIP CLINICIANS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATE THEIR PATIENTS ABOUT NUTRITION'S ROLE IN DISEASE MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE COOKING CLASSES WILL FOCUS ON TEACHING PATIENTS HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY, NUTRIENT-DENSE MEALS THAT ARE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY AND WILL EMPOWER PATIENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS FOR SELF-MANAGING AND PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE. POWELL CHILD CARE CENTER EXTERIOR UPGRADE ($79,723) THE POWELL CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024. THIS GRANT HELPED UPGRADE THE CURRENT OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE A NEW AND EXPLORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CENTER'S CHILDREN AND TEAM MEMBERS. THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CHILDREN AND TEAM MEMBERS AT THE CENTER BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUIET SPACES AND INTERACTIVE STATIONS TO INCREASE THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FURNITURE FOR NORTH BAY RECOVERY CENTER ($60,000) RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT A POSITIVE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT IN TREATMENT AND HELPS THEM ON THEIR ROAD TO WELLNESS AND RECOVERY. THIS GRANT HELPED REPLACE ALL EXISTING BEDROOM AND DAY-ROOM FURNITURE AT NORTH BAY RECOVERY CENTER, A FACILITY THAT PROVIDES NURSING CARE TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS. IT INCLUDES A 72-BED INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC UNIT FOR ADULTS AND 25 PEDIATRIC BEDS FOR CHILDREN. MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL MEDSITTER VISUAL MONITORING ($47,701) VISUAL MONITORING HAS PROVEN TO BE AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURE IN PREVENTING SAFETY EVENTS. ONLY A PORTION OF THE NURSING UNITS HAVE VISUAL MONITORING CAPABILITY, AND PATIENTS ARE MOVED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL TO ACCOMMODATE THE GROWING DEMAND. REDUCING THE NUMBER OF TRANSFERS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL WILL MAINTAIN THE CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS IN AN UNFAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT WHILE REDUCING THE BURDEN ON THE HOSPITAL'S TEAM MEMBERS. VOLUNTEER CARELIFT VAN TRANSPORTATION ($40,000) CARELIFT IS OUR HOSPITALS' FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO GET PATIENTS TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AS WELL AS RIDES FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL. THE SERVICE BEGAN MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO WHEN VOLUNTEERS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT PATIENTS WHO WERE TOO SICK TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL AND LACKED NEARBY FAMILY TO DRIVE THEM. THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM BOASTS SEVERAL MINIVANS STAFFED WITH MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE AS DRIVERS, AIDES AND DISPATCHERS. LABOR AND DELIVERY PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY ($30,000) THANKS TO A GRANT FROM WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY, THE LABOR AND DELIVERY OPERATING ROOMS AT MORTON PLANT AND MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITALS ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH THE VALLEYLAB ENERGY PLATFORM-LIGASURE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR PATIENTS WHO EXPERIENCE A POST-PARTUM HEMORRHAGE AND REQUIRE A HYSTERECTOMY AS A LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTION. THIS NEEDED EQUIPMENT PROVIDES THE TOOLS NEEDED TO REDUCE THE MORTALITY RATE AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG) MACHINE ($20,000) TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE AND PREVENT UNNECESSARY TRANSFERS, THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED TO IMPLEMENT EEG VIDEO AND EMG/NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY STUDIES WITHIN MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL'S DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES. THESE MODALITIES OFFER ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS THAT CAN SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO ACCURATE AND TIMELY ASSESSMENTS OF NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS, ULTIMATELY REDUCING THE NEED FOR TRANSFERS AND IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES. NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS OFTEN PRESENT COMPLEX AND VARIED SYMPTOMS, MAKING ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS CHALLENGING. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INPATIENT TEAMS ROOM AT MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ($19,360) IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING DEMAND FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES, CREATING A DEDICATED AND COMFORTABLE SPACE FOR INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS TO UTILIZE TELEHEALTH PLATFORMS EFFECTIVELY IS ESSENTIAL. ESTABLISHING A MICROSOFT TEAMS ROOM PROVIDES A SECURE AND USER-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS TO ENGAGE IN TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS WITH THEIR PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS WITHOUT NEEDING A TEAM MEMBER TO BE PRESENT. FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF GRANTS FROM 4B (ENHANCING CLINICAL CARE): $2,261,712 FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM ($525,000) THE FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF), PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE RESIDENT PHYSICIANS AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMPASSIONATE FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS. THIS EDUCATION WILL HELP PROVIDE A WIDER VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, WHICH IS A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME. ELEANOR THOMPSON NURSING SCHOOL ($390,500) PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS (PCTS) ARE VITAL MEMBERS OF THE PATIENT CARE DELIVERY TEAM. THEY PROVIDE DIRECT PATIENT CARE AND SPEND MOST OF THE TIME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. THANKS TO THIS PROGRAM, MORTON PLANT MEASE HAS BEEN ABLE TO SELECT AND TRAIN MORE THAN 450 QUALIFIED PCTS OVER THE PAST DECADE. WHEN TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE THE PROGRAM, THEY ARE GUARANTEED A PATIENT CARE POSITION IN AN INPATIENT UNIT. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PROGRAM ($161,540) EMPLOYMENT OF RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS IS PROJECTED TO GROW 23% FROM 2020 TO 2030, MUCH FASTER THAN THE AVERAGE FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A SIGNIFICANT SHORTAGE OF RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS THROUGHOUT OUR HOSPITALS. THIS GRANT PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR UP TO 10 GRADUATES WHILE FUNDING ONE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR FOCUSING EXCLUSIVELY ON OVERSEEING AND COORDINATING OVERSIGHT OF RESPIRATORY THERAPIST STUDENTS. CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY ($153,018) A FULL-TIME CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE SUPERVISOR WAS ASSIGNED TO SUPPORT RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND HAS EXPANDED NEW CLINICAL TRIALS AT MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL. TWO NEW MOFFITT-PHYSICIAN-INITIATED TRIALS STARTED IN 2023 WHILE MAINTAINING FIVE ALLIANCE RADIATION ONCOLOGY TRIALS, ENROLLING 14 PATIENTS. MORTON PLANT MEASE IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON CANCER, A DISTINCTION THAT RECOGNIZES OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING CANCER PATIENTS' SURVIVAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE. JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN DIETITIAN AND PERX PROGRAM ($150,634) THIS GRANT PROVIDED A FULL-TIME PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT AND A FULL-TIME REGISTERED DIETITIAN AT THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER. THE JACOBSEN TEACHING KITCHEN WILL BE A LEARNING LABORATORY FOR LIFE SKILLS THAT OFFERS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND CLASSES FOCUSED ON TEACHING PATIENTS HOW TO COOK HEALTHY MEALS THAT ARE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND BUDGET FRIENDLY. THE PERX PROGRAM PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH A PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM THEY CAN CONTINUE AT HOME TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL FITNESS OR TO REHABILITATE MINOR MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES. DR. GEORGE MORRIS EARN AS YOU LEARN NURSING PROGRAMS ($135,358) THE DR. GEORGE MORRIS EARN AS YOU LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NURSE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE AND WORK PART-TIME IN ONE OF OUR HOSPITALS. THE PROGRAM HELPS FOSTER THE GROWTH OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS TO ENTER OR ADVANCE IN THE NURSING PROFESSION BY PROVIDING BOOKS AND ACCESS TO NEEDS-BASED FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS SO THEY CAN BETTER FOCUS ON SCHOOL WHILE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILY CARE FUND ($134,853) WHEN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIES AND EVENTS OCCUR IN OUR LIVES, MEETING OUR EVERYDAY NEEDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CAN BECOME DIFFICULT. ASSISTANCE TO TEAM MEMBERS FACING THESE UNANTICIPATED AND UNUSUAL SITUATIONS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FAMILY CARE FUND. LAST YEAR, THE FUND APPROVED OVER 100 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDED OVER $125,153 TO TEAM MEMBERS WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. SALLY L. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP ($100,000) NURSING STUDENTS OFTEN HAVE MORE FINANCIAL NEEDS THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY BAYCARE TUITION ASSISTANCE. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NEED-BASED TO ASSIST WITH LIVING EXPENSES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND TUITION/ BOOKS NOT COVERED BY TUITION ASSISTANCE. PROSPECTIVE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR STUDIES, CARE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS PATIENTS AND THE ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. LOIS ODENCE PLANTERS ENDOWMENT ($72,000) THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MORTON PLANT MEASE NURSING STUDENTS AND IS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND NOT ACCORDING TO OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES FOR TUITION AND BOOKS. THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WILL ASSIST IN THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF NURSING SCHOOL, WHICH WILL, IN TURN, HELP FILL VACANCIES IN NURSING UNITS AND CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS. IN 2024, THIS SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO 17 NURSING STUDENTS. NURSING SIMULATION TECHNICIAN POSITION ($60,000) THE USE OF SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY HAS STEADILY INCREASED WITHIN OUR HOSPITALS, AND WITH THE PRESENT STATE AND EXPECTED CONTINUAL GROWTH, SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONS. THE SIMULATION TECHNICIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING COMPUTER AND AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING THE MANIKIN AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. HAVING A SIMULATION TECHNICIAN ON THE TEAM DURING SIMULATION TRAINING ALLOWS THE EDUCATORS TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY DO BEST TEACHING. AL EADDY FAMILY MEDICINE RESEARCH CENTER ($50,000) THIS GRANT PROMOTES RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATION AND STRUCTURED CLINICAL STUDIES FOR THE FAMILY MEDICINE FACULTY AND RESIDENTS. SCHOLARLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS PROVIDED THROUGH THIS FUNDING DISTINGUISH OUR FACULTY AND RESIDENTS REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY, AS WELL AS ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SCOPE OF PATIENT CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY. GRANT DOLLARS OFFSET PHYSICIAN SALARIES, DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION SUPPLIES. BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR ($50,000) THE BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR SUPPORTING PATIENT FAMILIES, TEAM MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN TIMES OF GRIEF. THE BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VALUABLE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE WHILE IN OUR CARE. THIS GRANT FUNDS A PART-TIME BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR WHO ASSISTS IN CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM. MACIK CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION ($49,000) THE VISION IS TO CREATE A DYNAMIC AND INTERCONNECTED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY WHERE PROFESSIONALS FROM DIVERSE DISCIPLINES WORK TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY, SHARING KNOWLEDGE, BEST PRACTICES, AND INNOVATIONS TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE, IMPROVE OUTCOMES, AND DRIVE THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH CARE. THIS CENTER WILL CATER TO PHYSICIANS, NURSES, THERAPISTS, PHARMACISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. VIRTUAL REALITY FOR NURSING EDUCATION ($47,840) SIMULATION TRAINING TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR NURSES TO PRACTICE SKILLS IN A REALISTIC SITUATION LEADING TO HIGHER PROFICIENCY LEVELS IN A SETTING FREE OF PATIENT HARM. VIRTUAL REALITY IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW LEARNERS TO OBTAIN HANDS-ON TRAINING WITHOUT REAL-LIFE IMPLICATIONS WHERE THE NURSE IS IMMERSED IN AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. ONCE THE SIMULATION ACTIVITY HAS ENDED, LEARNERS REFLECT ON WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE SIMULATION, SAFELY LEARNING FROM THEIR MISTAKES. NURSING SIMULATION PROGRAM ($42,531) SIMULATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LEARNER TO REPEATEDLY PRACTICE SKILLS IN A REALISTIC SITUATION OR ENVIRONMENT, LEADING TO PROFICIENCY LEVEL IN A SETTING FREE OF RISK AND PATIENT HARM. THIS GRANT HELPED PURCHASE NEW SIMULATION EQUIPMENT TO HELP CREATE A REALISTIC CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR TEAM MEMBERS TO PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS IN THE CLINICAL SETTING. KATHERINE T. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ($36,000) THE KATHERINE T. SMITH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND IS AVAILABLE DUE TO THE GENEROSITY AND LOVE OF NURSING THAT KATHERINE T. SMITH POSSESSED THROUGHOUT HER PROFESSIONAL NURSING CAREER. TO ADVANCE NURSING EDUCATION, THIS GRANT REQUEST OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP MONIES TO QUALIFIED NURSES WHO HAVE ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE TO PARTICIPATE IN BSN, MSN, PHD (NURSING), OR DNP DEGREE PROGRAMS. NURSE WELLNESS PROGRAM AT MEASE COUNTRYSIDE ($32,000) HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE BURNOUT RATES, TURNOVER, AND GENERAL LACK OF ENGAGEMENT HAVE SURGED RECENTLY. THE GOAL OF THIS PILOT PROGRAM IS TO HELP REDUCE THE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND FATIGUE OF OUR NURSES AND INVEST IN THEIR WELL-BEING BY FUNDING OUR OWN NURSE LEADERS AT MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFIED NURSE COACH TRAINING PROGRAM TO BETTER PROVIDE OUR TEAM WITH SUPPORT ON-SITE, COPING MECHANISMS AND MENTORSHIP FROM PEERS. VOLUNTEER NURSE INITIATIVE ($19,338) NURSE MANAGERS HAVE REPORTED A CONTINUING NEED FOR INDIVIDUALIZED PATIENT ATTENTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES. VOLUNTEER NURSES SERVE AS "AMBASSADORS OF CARE" PROVIDING POSITIVE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. THEY CONTRIBUTE TO PATIENT SATISFACTION BY ASSISTING WITH MEALS, HYGIENE, PROCEDURES, COMFORT, DIVERSIONS, THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION, PATIENT ADVOCATES, AND PATIENT EDUCATION. FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS JOAN CLOW SEMINAR FUND ($16,600) THE JOAN CLOW SEMINAR FUND PAYS FOR REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, HOTEL AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR SEVEN NURSES AT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN THEIR AREA OF SPECIALTY, SUCH AS (1) MED SURG, (2) CRITICAL CARE NURSING, (3) ASSOCIATION OF OR NURSES, (4) WOMEN'S SERVICES OR PEDS NURSING, (5) EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION, AND (6) WOUND OSTOMY. THE NURSE AND ORGANIZATION BENEFIT BECAUSE EVIDENCE-BASED KNOWLEDGE IS ACQUIRED AND SHARED WITH OTHER BEDSIDE NURSES. CHRISTENSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ($10,000) THE DALE AND CAROLE CHRISTENSEN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CHRISTENSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION AS A WAY TO HONOR DALE WHO PASSED AWAY FROM PROSTATE CANCER AT MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL. AS A WAY TO GIVE BACK, THE FAMILY ESTABLISHED THIS SCHOLARSHIP TO ASSIST TEAM MEMBERS WHO ARE PURSUING A NURSING CAREER OR ARE CURRENTLY STRIVING TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. ALL GRANT DOLLARS GO TO FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS. OYAMA WELLNESS ROOM AT TURLEY HEALTH CENTER ($10,000) PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING ARE CRITICAL IN DEVELOPING A COMPETENT, CARING, AND RESILIENT PHYSICIAN AND REQUIRE PROACTIVE ATTENTION TO LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MEDICINE. THIS GRANT TRANSFORMED THE EXISTING SPACE WITHIN THE TURLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INTO A WELLNESS SPACE THAT CAN BE USED FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF RELAXATION OR MORE INFORMAL MEETINGS SUCH AS RESIDENT SUPPORT GROUPS. BLUMENTHAL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($5,600) THE BLUMENTHAL FAMILY EARN AS YOU LEARN (EAYL) NURSING SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE BLUMENTHAL FAMILY. THE BLUMENTHAL FAMILY HAS A PASSION FOR NURSING AND WANTED TO ASSIST AN EAYL REGISTERED NURSE WITH THEIR LIVING EXPENSES WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO DESERVING EAYL NURSING STUDENTS WHO REMAIN IN EXCELLENT STANDING AT SCHOOL AND WORK. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INTERN SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000) CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION IS AN ACTIVE CHAPLAIN TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS GRANT REQUEST PROVIDED FIVE STUDENTS WITH A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP RECRUIT THE BEST. THE $1,000 WILL BE USED TO OFFSET LIVING AND COMMUTING EXPENSES. EACH INTERN WILL SERVE A MINIMUM OF 300 HOURS CARING FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY, AND STAFF. JANICE WOHLFORD HOHIDER FUND ($3,000) THIS GRANT PAID FOR REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, HOTEL AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR SEVEN NURSES AT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN THEIR AREA OF SPECIALTY, SUCH AS (1) MED SURG, (2) CRITICAL CARE NURSING, (3) ASSOCIATION OF OR NURSES, (4) WOMEN'S SERVICES OR PEDS NURSING, (5) EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION, AND (6) WOUND OSTOMY. THE NURSE AND ORGANIZATION BENEFIT BECAUSE EVIDENCE-BASED KNOWLEDGE IS ACQUIRED AND SHARED WITH OTHER BEDSIDE NURSES. SURGICAL TECH CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,900) THIS NEW GRANT ALLOWED OUR SURGICAL TECHNICIANS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN DENVER. THE CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON THE LATEST SURGICAL INNOVATIONS AND SUPPORTS THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSION IN OUR OPERATING ROOMS. FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF GRANTS FROM 4C (DISEASE SPECIFIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH): $999,360 MADONNA PTAK CENTER FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND MEMORY DISORDERS ($261,500) ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF DEMENTIA A GENERAL TERM FOR THE LOSS OF MEMORY AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES SERIOUS ENOUGH TO INTERFERE WITH DAILY LIFE. THE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER MEMORY LOSS DISORDERS USING A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF MEMORY DISORDERS AND HELPING THE PATIENT LIVE A MORE FUNCTIONAL LIFE. PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES ($250,000) AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SPECIALTY THAT FOCUSES ON PREVENTING AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND ON SUPPORTING THE BEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING SERIOUS ILLNESSES. IT IS A PERSON AND FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO CARE FOCUSED ON EXPERT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT OF CAREGIVER NEEDS, AND COORDINATION OF MEDICAL, SOCIAL, AND PRACTICAL SERVICES. PALLIATIVE CARE ATTENDS TO THE PHYSICAL, FUNCTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PRACTICAL, AND SPIRITUAL CONSEQUENCES OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS. BIRDIES FOR BABIES: SLEEP SACKS AND BABY WRAP CARRIERS ($100,000) THE ANNIKA LPGA GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE PELICAN DONATED $100,000 AS PART OF ITS 'BIRDIES FOR BABIES' CHARITABLE PROGRAM. THIS GRANT WILL HELP SEND DISCHARGED FAMILIES HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH EDUCATION AND A SLEEP SACK TO PROMOTE SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES AND REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. SLEEP SACKS CAN BE USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SWADDLING INFANTS TO PROMOTE SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES AND REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. MEDICAL FITNESS PROGRAM ($100,000) THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ESTIMATE THAT 6 OF EVERY 10 ADULTS IN THE US SUFFER FROM A CHRONIC DISEASE SUCH AS HEART DISEASE, CANCER, LUNG DISEASE, STROKE, OR DIABETES WITH LOW LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEING A KEY CONTRIBUTOR. THE MEDICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED AT THE BAYCARE FITNESS CENTERS FOCUS ON PATIENTS WITH DIABETES, BONE LOSS PREVENTION, BALANCE PROGRAMS, AND FIT-4-SURGERY A PRE- AND POST- SURGERY EXERCISE PROGRAM. EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM ($61,244) THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS RELEASED A NEW STANDARD REQUIRING ACCREDITED CANCER CENTERS TO OFFER EXERCISE ONCOLOGY AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS. THE CHEEK-POWELL FITNESS CENTER HAS PARTNERED WITH MAPLE TREE ALLIANCE TO CREATE AN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS TO UTILIZE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS ($50,000) INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ADDRESSES ALL ASPECTS OF A PATIENT'S HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE, INCLUDING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW THE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC TO ASSIST PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, WITH FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS, THROUGH SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING ACUPUNCTURE, AURICULOTHERAPY, BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS. MAMMOGRAPHY VOUCHER PROGRAM ($40,000) THIS PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2000 TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE BARRIERS LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PINELLAS COUNTY WOMEN UNDER THE AGE OF 50 FACED IN OBTAINING BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS, DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS, AND BREAST CANCER TREATMENT AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT. A CRITICAL COMPONENT IS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO THESE WOMEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MONTHLY SELFBREAST EXAMS, AREA RESOURCES, BREAST CANCER, AND THE STEPS THEY CAN TAKE TO MINIMIZE THEIR RISKS OF SUCCUMBING TO THE DISEASE. POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND (POCUS) DEVICES ($27,888) POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND PROVIDES REAL-TIME DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AT THE PATIENT'S BEDSIDE. THIS GRANT FUNDED SIX BUTTERFLY IQ DEVICES FOR OUR FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM WHICH WILL ENHANCE PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH STREAMLINED AND EFFICIENT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND ELIMINATION OF TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. THE DEVICES' PORTABLE AND VERSATILE NATURE ALLOWS ON-SITE ULTRASOUNDS, ENABLING QUICKER ASSESSMENTS AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSES. PROJECT AUSTIN FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ($25,000) CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS HAVE UNIQUE MEDICAL HISTORIES AND REQUIRE SPECIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT. IN AN EMERGENCY, MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE FIRST CARED FOR BY LOCAL EMS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS THAT MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS, LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF DELAYED TREATMENT, UNNECESSARY TESTS, AND EVEN SERIOUS PREVENTABLE ERRORS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY OF CARE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THE HOSPITAL TO HOME BY EDUCATING LOCAL EMS AND OUR NURSES. LIVING SPRINGS CANCER RETREAT ($24,375) VOLUNTEER RESOURCES HOSTED THE LIVING SPRINGS RETREAT TO PROMOTE CAMARADERIE, RELAXATION, AND SHARED EXPERIENCES WHILE NURTURING THE SPIRIT OF THOSE TOUCHED BY CANCER. THE WEEKEND CONSISTED OF SPA SERVICES AND EVENING ENTERTAINMENT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS RELAX AND UNWIND. IT ALLOWED PATIENTS AND TWO PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED THEM THROUGH THEIR CANCER JOURNEY TO HAVE A CARE-FREE WEEKEND TOGETHER. GLADYS DOUGLAS FOREVER FIT ($21,480) THE FOREVER FIT PROGRAM IS A SUPERVISED, PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED A FITNESS PROGRAM BASED ON CARDIOVASCULAR, STRENGTH, BALANCE AND AGILITY IMPROVEMENT, AS WELL AS FALL PREVENTION. HELPS PARTICIPANTS BEGIN OR CONTINUE A FITNESS PROGRAM AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS AND SKILL TO TRANSITION INTO EXERCISING. MADONNA PTAK REHABILITATION CENTER ARTWORK ($20,000) THE MADONNA PTAK MORTON PLANT REHABILITATION CENTER IS A 120-BED FACILITY OFFERING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY, AS WELL AS SKILLED NURSING, WOUND CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND MANY OTHER SERVICES. THIS GRANT PROVIDED NEW ARTWORK AND PLAQUES TO HELP REVITALIZE THE CENTER. BRAINHQ COGNITIVE TRAINING PROGRAM ($15,000) JUST AS OUR BODIES REQUIRE CARE AND EXERCISE OVER THE COURSE OF LIFE, SO DO OUR BRAINS. BRAINHQ PROVIDES THE EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN NEEDS TO BE AT ITS SHARPEST. BUILT BY A TEAM OF TOP NEUROSCIENTISTS, WITH EXERCISES PROVEN IN DOZENS OF PUBLISHED STUDIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRAIN FUNCTION, OUR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WILL NOW BE ABLE TO OFFER THEIR PATIENTS BRAINHQ. INDIGENT CLOTHES CLOSET AT MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY ($2,873) MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL SERVES MANY HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. THESE PATIENTS OFTEN COME TO THE HOSPITAL WITH TORN OR SOILED GARMENTS THAT CANNOT BE WORN AGAIN, AND THE HOSPITAL CANNOT DISCHARGE THESE PATIENTS WITHOUT CLOTHES TO COVER THEMSELVES UP AND SHOES TO PROTECT THEIR FEET. THE HOSPITAL'S CLOTHES CLOSET STOCKS EASY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES FOR HOMELESS AND INDIGENT PATIENTS. MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC 300 PINELLAS STREET CLEARWATER FL 33756 590624462 HOSPITAL FL 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE INC 0 TRUSTEES OF MEASE HOSPITAL INC 300 PINELLAS STREET CLEARWATER FL 33756 590855412 HOSPITAL FL 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE INC 0 MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE INC 300 PINELLAS STREET CLEARWATER FL 33756 592374556 HOSPITAL FL 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY 0 BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC 3503 E FRONTAGE RD TAMPA FL 33607 593140335 HOSPITAL FL 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY 0 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (6) INVESTMENT FL MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0