Providence St Joseph Hospital

See schedule oat Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We pursue innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate health care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - today. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 52 hospitals, 1,085 clinics and a comprehensive range of services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence family includes: -Providence across seven western states -covenant health in west Texas -Providence facey medical foundation in los angeles, ca-hoag memorial Hospital presbyterian in Orange county, ca-kadlec in southeast Washington -pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish health services in seattle, wa 2021 was marked by three major surges in covid-19 volumes, a national shortage of health care personnel, as well as deferrals of non-emergent care. Even with these tremendous challenges, the Providence family of organizations continued to invest in our communities, guided by our strategic plan and our community benefit priorities.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... social, and governance standardsover the last two years, Providence advanced a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship. We updated our integrated strategic & financial plan to more clearly express our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in the communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy the assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. In 2021, our sustainable and inclusive purchasing program committed to increase our spend with women and minority owned business enterprises by over $300 million across the next five years. We also deploy an investing portfolio which includes shareholder advocacy, impact investing, and socially conscious portfolio screens. In 2021, Providence made progress towards its climate commitment to become carbon negative by 2030. We are implementing an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water use, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel.2021 program service accomplishments: (january 1 - december 31, 2021) in 2021, Providence St. Hospital Orange (sjo) continued its tradition of compassion and dedication to our communities by investing to address community need. In 2021, sjo focused on addressing mental health, health care access, housing and homelessness.priority 1: mental health covers all areas of emotional, behavioral, and social well-being for all ages. Includes issues of stress, depression, coping skills, as well as more serious health conditions such as mental illness and adverse childhood experiences. Substance use pertains to the misuse of all drugs, including alcohol, marijuana, opiates, prescription medication, and other legal or illegal substances. It does not encompass cigarette smoking, which was considered separately. Mental health challenges can impede people's abilities to realize their potential, cope with stresses, work productively and fruitfully, and make contributions to their communities. Providence St. Joseph Hospital worked on increasing awareness and services addressing mental health along with substance use.in 2021 this need was addressed by: 1. Each mind matters campaign - reduced stigma and increased awareness of mental health through "promises to talk" campaign, pivoted efforts to an online/web-based format to reach population during the covid pandemic. This is a regional effort by the three Orange county hospitals forming part of the Providence St. Joseph health system. 2. Post partum depression - each woman in labor & delivery was given the edinburgh postnatal depression scale to identify patients that are suffering from a depressive illness. 3. In patient and outpatient behavioral health services including a psychiatric emergency service unit (pes) a 23-hour emergency triage and stabilization unit assisted patients with alternatives to inpatient treatment and a hand-off was done to a lower level of care such as partial Hospital program or a provider in the community. 4. Year-round grants provided to la amistad federally qualified health center (fqhc) to provide mental health and psychiatry services to low income families and residents.priority 2: health care access increasing health care access as well as other resources for areas that have the biggest challenges.in 2021 this need was addressed by: 1. Providing year-round grant funds to la amistad federally qualified health center (fqhc) which provides medical, dental, mental, grief counseling and vision services to low-income families and residents.2. Covid vaccine clinics- partnered with school districts, community centers, parks & recreation department, mexican consulate, local supermarket, and community neighborhoods to provide available covid vaccines to low income underserved families and residents in three different languages (english, spanish and vietnamese). Over 11,000 vaccines were provided.priority 3: housing & homelessness primarily focused on the condition of homelessness, including helping homeless individuals, prevention of homelessness, and mitigating its impact on communities. Homelessness and affordable housing are significant needs in our communities. Homelessness has a ripple effect throughout the community; it impacts the availability of healthcare resources, crime and safety, the workforce, and the use of tax dollars. Affordable housing benefits our communities and creates stronger outcomes - in employment, health and education. We will be working to reduce chronic homelessness, support the number of persons entering bridge and supportive housing and strengthen affordable housing policies in the 2021-2028 housing element plans. Social determinants of health, like housing, have a substantial impact on health behaviors and health outcomes. Addressing housing instability, housing affordability, and preventing homelessness will improve health and the communities we serve.in 2021 this need was addressed by: 1. Jamboree housing grant - a multiple access approach to addressing the needs of the medicaid homeless population. Homelessness and mental health are deeply intertwined. Jamboree housing coordinated physical, behavioral health, and social services in a patient centered approach with the goals of improved health and well-being. Once a homeless patient was referred to jamboree housing, they were connected to wrap-around programs that included: one-on-one caloptima (Orange county medicaid health plan) personal care coordinator, permanent supportive housing, linkage to mental health and or substance use disorder treatment, and other community referrals. St. Joseph Hospital provided a certified addiction specialist.2. Homeless navigator program has a licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) helping patients experiencing homelessness connect to services.3. Hospital patients requiring housing and recuperative care were connected to illumination foundation. Illumination foundation provided case management and connects people experiencing homelessness with housing, medical care, mental health and workforce services.4. Provided grants to form and build capacity of the Orange county housing advocacy collaborative and the Orange county eviction prevention collaborative.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorglocationsstj...