Island Hospital Foundation
Creating a healthy community, together.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Island Hospital Foundation's mission is to raise funds to support Island Hospital and its commitment to community health. With a predominately senior community, Island Hospital’s patient demographics create a low payer-reimbursement mix consisting of 80% Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare coverage. For every dollar of services Island Hospital provides, the reimbursement received from both patients and insurance policies only amount to $0.40. The Foundation strives to relieve this reimbursement shortfall and provide programs and services that Island Hospital's operating budget is unable to be sustain.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Patient Support Programs
o Medical Relief and Cancer Relief grants assist patients in our community with needed financial support when they are experiencing medical challenges. Other patient programs we support include: Cancer Patient Lodging Program; Hip, Spine, and Knee Kits to assist patients post-surgery; Cardiopulmonary Patient Access Fund; Clothing Kits for those in need of clothing or shoes upon discharge; Baby Books and Blanket Bundles for families of newborns.
Medical Arts Pavilion Pledge
The Foundation pays $100,000 annually for this capital project that houses the Merle Cancer Care Center, wound therapy, and the physical, speech, and occupational therapy programs.
Free & Low Cost Monthly Health Screenings
From weekly blood pressure, improving aging memory and clinical breast exams, to Vitamin D testing, stress relief and meditation, the Island Hospital Foundation provides funding for over 74 classes and 15 health screening offered annually at a free or reduced cost to our community.
New Technology & Equipment
o The Foundation is dedicated to providing the most advanced technology available and improving patient outcomes. Funds were raised for capital equipment items in 2018 include new infusion chairs, IV pumps, carboxyhemoglobin monitor, ultrasound machine, operating table, two rapid infusion pumps, 10 new gurneys and a breast coil for the MRI machine.
Anacortes Schools Mental Health Intervention
The award-winning partnership program with the Anacortes School District places a licensed mental health therapist in the middle and high schools.
Health Resource Center
Guiding patients through each step of their care from diagnoses to recovery, the Island Hospital Foundation funds the Health Resource Center so community members can receive guidance and information they need in a kind and confidential manner. The Health Resource Center also offers health insurance counseling and Medicare related classes.
Chaplain Services
Island Hospital chaplains are skilled area clergy and lay ministers who receive additional training in the special needs of the healthcare environment. They provide emotional and pastoral support to patients, family members and staff in times of medical crisis.
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Island Hospital Foundation aims to raise money to fill gaps in Island Hospital’s revenue so that Island Hospital can deliver top-notch healthcare to Anacortes and the surrounding area. To enable Island Hospital to continue its standard of excellence, Island Hospital Foundation provides funds to purchase needed equipment upgrades, training opportunities that develop the skills and knowledge of hospital staff, and make available scholarship funds for staff who desire further education. Community programs such as the Mental Health Intervention Program in Anacortes schools, the Cancer Patient and Medical Relief Funds, and Free and Low Cost Health Screenings are a few of the highly impactful, completely donor-funded programs Island Hospital is able to offer because of the fundraising efforts of the Island Hospital Foundation.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our fundraising is accomplished by securing grants, individual donations, and engaging in direct fundraising efforts. We generate revenue by holding two large annual events, the Gala of Hope and the Island Hospital Golf Classic Tournament; a spring and holiday direct mail appeal; Island Hospital employee giving campaign; miscellaneous small fundraisers throughout the year; distributing informational materials through patient and community programs; and stewarding giving programs such as honor or memorial dedications, planned giving.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Island Hospital Foundation is a growing nonprofit, with revenue increases every year since 2014. In fact, Island Hospital Foundation has seen a 142% increase in revenue since 2014. Most recently, IHF saw a 4.94% increase from 2018 to 2019. Both major annual fundraising events - the Gala of Hope and the Golf Classic - have yielded more revenue due to increased participation levels and expense reduction. The future focus is to enable and foster individual donors by relationship building with the help of each Board member. In 2019, the Island Hospital Foundation exceeded projected income levels and performed below projected expense levels relative to the 20198 budget. With growing needs from the community and hospital, the Foundation is strategically focused to meet those increasing demands every year.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished the most successful fundraising years the Island Hospital Foundation has had since its inception in 1978. More important than dollars raised are all of the patients, staff and community members who have been aided by the programs and services of Island Hospital. Some notable accomplishments include: the highest grossing and attended Gala of Hope; the funding for 16 new telemetry machines to save lives in the Emergency Department and ICU; increased monetary amount for grants for cancer patients in need; expanded the Mental Health Intervention program to four days per week and to year-round access; launched a Diabetes Education program, and sustained funding for free or low-cost health screenings for the community, to name a few.
However, with Island Hospital taking on big projects and looking ahead at future development, the hospital's needs from the Foundation continue to expand. Among many goals, we hope to create a new Outpatient Procedure Center, in addition to maintaining our current commitments to Island Hospital's departments and programs.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Our Foundation serves anyone needing medical or behavioral healthcare, through the services of Island Hospital. Island Hospital collects data and feedback from patients using Press Ganey.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Community meetings/Town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Our community needs assessment indicated a need for health and wellness-related services, including preventative health screenings and educational resources, from our patients. In response to this feedback, our organization has committed to opening a new Health & Wellness center that will meet these needs.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback,
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Island Hospital Foundation
Board of directorsas of 11/15/2021
James Tangaro
President - Island Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
Term: 2017 - 2022
Laura Brown-Snider
Vice President - Island Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
Term: 2018 - 2023
Don Schmude
Texaco U.S.
James Tangaro
Andeavor
Gina Walsh
Peoples Bank
Laura Brown-Snider
Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Brian Hayes
Connie Miller
Broadcast Tools
Bill Rabel
Dianne Kuhn
Dana Andrich
RIS Insurance
Paul Hammer
Island Hospital
Shirley Vacanti
Elliott Johnson
Haven Financial
Troy Kunz
Edward Jones
Gary Thebault
Sherle Webb-Robins
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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