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Highpoint Health Earns “ A ” Rating
Highpoint Health has received an “ A ” rating for health care quality and safety . Receiving an “ A ” rating means Highpoint Health is among the best in the country for putting patients and their safety first .
The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit organization , rated Highpoint Health as a part of its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades . Leapfrog ’ s Safety Grade assigns an A , B , C , D or F grade to hospitals based on their performance in preventing medical errors , infections and other harms among patients in their care . Highpoint Health was one of only 750 hospitals nationally out of 2500 hospitals to receive an “ A ” for meeting the highest safety standards .
Developed under the guidance of an Expert Panel , the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses twenty-seven measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to U . S . hospitals . The reviews , conducted twice per year , are peer-reviewed , fully transparent and free to the public .
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety , helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors , injuries , accidents , and infections .
“ We are extremely proud of the work done by our staff to achieve this recognition ,”
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812-537-0814 www . dearborncountychamber . org stated Michael W . Schwebler , Highpoint Health President , and Chief Executive Officer . “ Being awarded an ‘ A ’ is a testament to the exceptional work done each day at Highpoint Health to keep our patients safe and free from harm .”
“ The ‘ A ’ grade recognizes Highpoint Health ’ s commitment to providing a total quality experience for our patients , every time ,” added Dr . Nancy Kennedy , Highpoint Health Chief Medical Officer . “ We need to do all we can to make sure our patients ’ hospital visits are exceptional in all aspects of care .”
“ Leapfrog is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death , such as medical errors , infections , and injuries ,” said Leah Binder , President and Chief Executive Officer of The Leapfrog Group .
Highpoint Health ’ s full grade details and access to patient tips for staying safe in the hospital are available at www . hospitalsafetygrade . org .
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Long-Term Care Specialist Program offered by Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Health Care Association / Indiana Assisted Living Association ( IHCA / INCAL ) have developed a new credential , Long Term Care Specialist Certificate , to meet the increasing demand for bedside caregivers in long-term care facilities .
The looming workforce crisis has created a need to formalize career pathways for CNAs- those considered the backbone of long-term care . The Long Term Care Specialist certificate program will create a foundation for CNAs to continue their education in nursing or other health care related occupations .
The certificate program will offer individuals the opportunity to obtain their CNA and continue their education by earning certifications in dementia care , restorative care , qualified medical assistant , and meal planning . Combined , these certifications will result in the newly launched Long Term Care Specialist Certificate .
Ivy Tech collaborated with long-term care employer members of IHCA / INCAL to develop the stair-stepped approach for the sector ’ s entrylevel direct care employees . Individuals can move along a career pathway under one credit-bearing program that also offers them the ability to cross-walk existing on-thejob-training within a longterm care setting .
“ We are thrilled to work with IHCA / INCAL to create an opportunity to support and provide long-term care organizations with the skilled employees they need ,” said Mary Anne Sloane , vice president of healthcare at Ivy Tech . “ These additional credentials are valuable to the long-term care organizations and their residents , and will also result in a skilled workforce and higher wages . We are thankful for our partnership with IHCA / INCAL and the ability to work together to meet the workforce need .”
IHCA / INCAL members have the option to enroll their employees in this certificate program through Ivy Tech ’ s Achieve Your Degree ( AYD ) program at no additional cost to the employee . AYD allows employers to provide tuition reimbursement on a deferral basis to their employees , along with concierge services for enrollment , financial aid , and advising . More than three
hundred twenty students from long-term care have participated in Ivy Tech ’ s AYD program .
“ The need for talented and dedicated professionals to care for our state ’ s seniors has never been greater . Our seniors deserve to receive the highest quality care from the best-trained professionals in long-term care . IHCA / IN- CAL members and Ivy Tech ’ s administration and faculty worked collaboratively to assemble this program , which is a testament to the dedication we all have to providing great educational and employment opportunities ,” said Emily Berger , director of workforce development and member services , IHCA / INCAL .
Those interested in this program may contact their local Ivy Tech campus for enrollment information . This certificate is pending financial aid approval . However , individuals can still apply . Employees should check with their employers to determine AYD or tuition reimbursement eligibility .
Highpoint Health Sponsors Hospice Golf Scramble
Highpoint Health Foundation invited the community to join this year ’ s Highpoint Health Hospice Golf Outing . Celebrating its 24th year , the event took place on May 11 at the Dearborn Country Club .
A picnic lunch and registration started the day , followed by a noon shotgun start . Completing this wonderful afternoon was a delicious dinner with awards .
“ We are grateful for the support of all of our generous sponsors of the Highpoint Health Hospice Golf Outing . Proceeds help members of our community who are in great need during a most difficult time ,” stated Sarah Siegrist , Director of Charitable Development for Highpoint Health .
The Highpoint Health Hospice Golf Outing was supported by United Community Bank , Dearborn Savings Bank , DeVille Pharmacies , and many others .
Highpoint Health is an independent , non-profit , community healthcare provider dedicated to delivering quality and affordable care , improving the health of the community and embodying excellence . Highpoint Health does not receive federal , state or local subsidies . Financial resources for Highpoint Health come solely from providing quality care for the community and from the generosity of donors .
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Beacon
USINESS
NEWS ABOUT OUR
ADVERTISERS
Highpoint Health
Earns “A” Rating
Highpoint Health has
received an “A” rating for
health care quality and safe-
ty. Receiving an “A” rating
means Highpoint Health is
among the best in the country
for putting patients and their
safety first.
The Leapfrog Group, a na-
tional nonprofit organization,
rated Highpoint Health as a
part of its Leapfrog Hospital
Safety Grades. Leapfrog’s
Safety Grade assigns an A,
B, C, D or F grade to hos-
pitals based on their perfor-
mance in preventing medical
errors, infections and other
harms among patients in their
care. Highpoint Health was
one of only 750 hospitals na-
tionally out of 2500 hospitals
to receive an “A” for meeting
the highest safety standards.
Developed under the guid-
ance of an Expert Panel, the
Leapfrog Hospital Safety
Grade uses twenty-seven
measures of publicly avail-
able hospital safety data to
assign grades to U.S. hospi-
tals. The reviews, conducted
twice per year, are peer-re-
viewed, fully transparent and
free to the public.
The Leapfrog Hospital
Safety Grade assigns letter
grades to hospitals based on
their record of patient safety,
helping consumers protect
themselves and their families
from errors, injuries, acci-
dents, and infections.
“We are extremely proud
of the work done by our staff
to achieve this recognition,”
Credibility • Advocacy • Education • Visibility
What Can The Chamber
Do For You? Just Ask!
812-537-0814
www.dearborncountychamber.org
June 2018
Long-Term Care
Specialist Program of-
fered by Ivy Tech
stated Michael W. Schwebler,
Highpoint Health President,
and Chief Executive Officer.
“Being awarded an ‘A’ is
a testament to the excep-
tional work done each day at
Highpoint Health to keep our
patients safe and free from
harm.”
“The ‘A’ grade recognizes
Highpoint Health’s com-
mitment to providing a total
quality experience for our
patients, every time,” added
Dr. Nancy Kennedy, High-
point Health Chief Medical
Officer. “We need to do all
we can to make sure our
patients’ hospital visits are
exceptional in all aspects of
care.”
“Leapfrog is the only
national rating of how well
hospitals protect patients
from preventable harm and
death, such as medical errors,
infections, and injuries,” said
Leah Binder, President and
Chief Executive Officer of
The Leapfrog Group.
Highpoint Health’s full
grade details and access to
patient tips for staying safe
in the hospital are available
at www.hospitalsafetygrade.
org.
Life Improvement... It starts with a better nights sleep.
Featuring patented Beautyrest ® Pocketed Coil ® Technology.
Available with Aircool ® Memory Foam for comfort.
Harrison
Try a
®
BeautyRest
ar
with the Sm t
Motion base
Adjustable Sleep
System
593 Ring Road • Harrison
513-202-0731
Next to STAPLES
Store Hours: Wed-Fri 11-7 • Sat 11-6 • Sun 12-5
Closed Monday & Tuesday
F
R E
DELIV E
ERY
with
Mattre Beautyrest ®
ss se
*Ask fo t purchase
r detai
.
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*
MORE MATTRESS FOR YOUR MONEY!
Ivy Tech Community Col-
lege and the Indiana Health
Care Association/Indiana
Assisted Living Association
(IHCA/INCAL) have devel-
oped a new credential, Long
Term Care Specialist Certifi-
cate, to meet the increasing
demand for bedside caregivers
in long-term care facilities.
The looming workforce
crisis has created a need to
formalize career pathways for
CNAs- those considered the
backbone of long-term care.
The Long Term Care Special-
ist certificate program will
create a foundation for CNAs
to continue their education in
nursing or other health care
related occupations.
The certificate program will
offer individuals the oppor-
tunity to obtain their CNA
and continue their education
by earning certifications in de-
mentia care, restorative care,
qualified medical assistant,
and meal planning. Com-
bined, these certifications will
result in the newly launched
Long Term Care Specialist
Certificate.
Ivy Tech collaborated with
long-term care employer
members of IHCA/INCAL to
develop the stair-stepped ap-
proach for the sector’s entry-
level direct care employees.
Individuals can move along
a career pathway under one
credit-bearing program that
also offers them the ability to
cross-walk existing on-the-
job-training within a long-
term care setting.
“We are thrilled to work
with IHCA/INCAL to cre-
ate an opportunity to support
and provide long-term care
organizations with the skilled
employees they need,” said
Mary Anne Sloane, vice presi-
dent of healthcare at Ivy Tech.
“These additional credentials
are valuable to the long-term
care organizations and their
residents, and will also result
in a skilled workforce and
higher wages. We are thank-
ful for our partnership with
IHCA/INCAL and the ability
to work together to meet the
workforce need.”
IHCA/INCAL members
have the option to enroll their
employees in this certificate
program through Ivy Tech’s
Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
program at no additional cost
to the employee. AYD allows
employers to provide tuition
reimbursement on a defer-
ral basis to their employees,
along with concierge services
for enrollment, financial aid,
and advising. More than three
hundred twenty students from
long-term care have participat-
ed in Ivy Tech’s AYD program.
“The need for talented and
dedicated professionals to
care for our state’s seniors
has never been greater. Our
seniors deserve to receive the
highest quality care from the
best-trained professionals in
long-term care. IHCA/IN-
CAL members and Ivy Tech’s
administration and faculty
worked collaboratively to as-
semble this program, which is
a testament to the dedication
we all have to providing great
educational and employment
opportunities,” said Emily
Berger, director of workforce
development and member
services, IHCA/INCAL.
Those interested in this
program may contact their
local Ivy Tech campus for
enrollment information. This
certificate is pending finan-
cial aid approval. However,
individuals can still apply.
Employees should check with
their employers to determine
AYD or tuition reimburse-
ment eligibility.
Highpoint Health
Sponsors Hospice
Golf Scramble
Highpoint Health Founda-
tion invited the community
to join this year’s Highpoint
Health Hospice Golf Outing.
Celebrating its 24th year, the
event took place on May 11 at
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