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Inspira Health Network Inc

EIN 22-2508425 · Bridgeton, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF A TAX-EXEMPT NOT-FOR-PROFIT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY WHICH INCLUDES INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC.; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE EXPERIENCE THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PLACING THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS AND SUPPORT OF OUR EMPLOYEES AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.

Income
$14.0 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$2.8 million, trustee - president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $3.7 million spent. EXPENSES INCURRED IN FUNCTIONING AS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC.; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.
  2. BACKGROUND ========== INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION OF INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK. INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OR STOCKHOLDER OF VARIOUS NOT FOR-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS") HAS RECOGNIZED INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. ("IMC") MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE EXPERIENCE THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PLACING THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS AND SUPPORT OF OUR EMPLOYEES AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO. VISION INSPIRA HEALTH INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY CREATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOST DESIRABLE PATIENT EXPERIENCE IN THE REGION. VALUES I.C.R.E.A.T.E.: INNOVATION, COMPASSION, RELIABILITY, EMPATHY, ACCESS, TEAMWORK, EMPOWERMENT. INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS ======================= IMC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C) (3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, IMC PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, IT OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF-PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. OPERATE ACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH ARE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR, INCLUDING A SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN THE VINELAND FACILITY; 3. MAINTAIN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF IMC RESTS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK, INC. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE OPERATIONS OF IMC AS SHOWN THROUGH THE FACTORS OUTLINED ABOVE AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE USE AND CONTROL OF IMC IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THAT NO PART OF THE INCOME OR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL NOR IS ANY PRIVATE INTEREST BEING SERVED OTHER THAN INCIDENTALLY. THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, THEY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA DEFINED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES. IMC MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. AS A LEADING PROVIDER OF HEALTH SERVICES, INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK MUST PLAY A KEY ROLE IN FOSTERING GOOD HEALTH IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. TO BE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN THIS ROLE, THE ENTIRE INSPIRA TEAM MUST SHARE A CORE SET OF VALUES AND BELIEFS - A CULTURE. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ====================== 1.) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES (AACN) GOLD-LEVEL BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - DEBORAH F. SAGER NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT VINELAND 2.) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER - STROKE GOLD PLUS - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS MULLICA HILL AND VINELAND - STROKE GOLD PLUS WITH TARGET: STROKE HONOR ROLL AND TARGET: TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL 3.) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MISSION LIFELINE GOLD AWARD - EMS 4.) BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND'S CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND'S PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER'S INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 5.) BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) BLUE DISTINCTION - INSPIRA BARIATRICS MULLICA HILL 6.) DNV CERTIFIED ACUTE STROKE READY - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER 7.) DNV CERTIFIED PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND 8.) GREATER PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS COALITION ON HEALTH (GPBCH) REGIONAL QUALITY AND SAFETY HOSPITAL AWARD - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL (GENERAL) - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND (GENERAL) - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER (MATERNITY) 9.) LEAPFROG SPRING AND FALL 2024 - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND RECEIVED AN "A" HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER RECEIVED AN "A" HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE - INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL RECEIVED AN "A" HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE 10.) PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION - INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER WOODBURY - INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER MULLICA HILL 11.) TOP DOCTOR AWARDS - JERSEY'S BEST CANCER CARE TOP DOCS - NEW JERSEY MONTHLY TOP DOCS - PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE 2024 TOP DOCTORS - SJ MAGAZINE TOP DOCS - SJ MAGAZINE TOP DOCS FOR KIDS - SJ MAGAZINE TOP FEMALE DOCTORS - SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE TOP DOCS - SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE TOP PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN - SUBURBAN FAMILY MAGAZINE 5 STAR PHYSICIANS 12.) TOP WORKPLACE AWARDS - NJ.COM 2024 NEW JERSEY TOP WORKPLACE - PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER 2024 PHILADELPHIA TOP WORKPLACE INSPIRING MEDICINE ================== INSPIRA HEALTH IS THE REGION'S LEADING NETWORK OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, DELIVERING THE FULL CONTINUUM OF PRIMARY, ACUTE AND ADVANCED CARE SERVICES. INSPIRA HEALTH IS A CHARITABLE NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. TRACING ITS ROOTS TO 1899, THE SYSTEM COMPRISES FOUR HOSPITALS, TWO COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTERS, NINE MULTI-SPECIALTY HEALTH CENTERS AND LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH JERSEY. INSPIRA'S SUR
  3. - HEALTH INFORMATION - ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT AND IHN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY ON ITS WEBSITE AND THROUGH PUBLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE COMMUNITY HAS MONTHLY ACCESS TO IHN MEDICAL EXPERTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS FEATURING MONTHLY SECTIONS LIKE "ASK THE DOCTOR", WHICH ALLOW READERS TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE RESPONSES ABOUT IMPORTANT HEALTHCARE ISSUES. INSPIRA'S WEBSITE OFFERS A WEALTH OF HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING FREE ACCESS TO LOOK, LISTEN AND LEARN, AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS COVERING A VARIETY OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES. - LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE - PROVIDED TO THOSE WHOSE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH. TO BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT, THE ETHNICITY OF THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN MUST BE LESS THAN 5% OF THE DEMOGRAPHIC POPULATION. IHN HAS BOTH PARTICIPATED IN AND CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES: - EFFICIENT AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE - AS THE LEADING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, IHN IS HIGHLY REGARDED FOR ITS QUALITY OF CARE AND SERVICES IN THE REGION. CLINICAL QUALITY AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE REMAIN TOP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. TO FURTHER INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF PATIENT CARE, IHN HAS TRANSITIONED TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS MAKING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN ITS CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL EXPAND ITS CORE QUALITY MEASURES BY PARTICIPATING IN SEVERAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE BENCHMARKING DATA AND TOOLS FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING CLINICAL QUALITY. - PATIENT SATISFACTION - IHN USES A PATIENT SATISFACTION TOOL CALLED PRESS GANEY. THIS STANDARDIZED SURVEY MEASURES OUR PATIENTS' PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THEIR HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDES FEEDBACK ABOUT HOW WE ARE DOING, BOTH GOOD AND BAD. THIS ASSISTS US TO CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE EVEN BETTER CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY BENEFIT EFFORTS ========================= DONATIONS/CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ---------------------------- EACH YEAR IHN SUPPORTS MANY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THAT OF ITS OWN BY PROVIDING DONATIONS OF BOTH CASH AND IN-KIND IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED WITH A CASH DONATION INCLUDED: AC JOSEPH MEDIA, AMI, ACENDA, ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NJ, ALICIA ROSE VICTORIOUS FOUNDATION, ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY / RK CHEVROLET, AMERICAN RED CROSS, APPEL FARM, BANCROFT, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CUMBERLAND SALEM, BILL BOTTINO CANCER FOUNDATION, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CUMB. CO., BRIDGETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BRIDGETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / ROTARY, BRIDGETON REDEVELOPMENT ASSOC., CEO GROUP, THE, CALVARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, CAMDEN COALITION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY NJ (GILDA'S CLUB), CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, COALITION FOR FOOD AND HEALTH EQUITY, COLLEEN SORBELLO BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ, COMMUNITY PLANNING & ADVOCACY COUNCIL, COMPLETE CARE, COOPER FOUNDATION, COOPER UNIV. HEALTH SECTION OF MILITARY, CUMBERLAND CO. IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, CUMBERLAND CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT., CUMBERLAND CO. WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME, CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, DEERFIELD TWP., DOOR DASH, EMMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION, FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTHWEST NJ, FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CNTRS./THREE LITTLE BIRDS, FOOD BANK OF SOUTH JERSEY, FRANCHESHINI FARMS, FRIENDS OF INDIA, FRONT RUNNER NJ, GARDEN STATE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, GLASSBORO, GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER, GLOUCESTER COUNTY HERO SCHOLARSHIP, GLOUCESTER COUNTY PRAYER COMMITTEE, GREATER MILLVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GREATER VINELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GREATER WOODBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GUIDANCE CENTER, THE, HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, GLOUC. CO., HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SALEM CO., HARRISON TWP., IBEW LOCAL 351, ITALIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LEIUKEMIA / LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, LOCAL 322, MAIN STREET WOODBURY, MARYVILLE INC., MILLVILLE PBA, NAACP (GLOUC. CO.), NJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NJBIZ, NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, NEMOURS, NEW JERSEY HEALTHCARE QUALITY INSTITUTE, NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOC., NEW JERSEY STATE NURSES ASSOC./INST. OF NURSING, NOR'EASTER NICK'S RAINY DAY PROJECT, OUTTA BOUNDZ MENTORING GROUP, PRAC OF SOUTHERN NJ, PAUL A VANHOUTEN - PINE STREET FAMILY PRACTICE, PAUL M DONAHUE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, PITTSGROVE TWP., RANCH HOPE, REVIVE SOUTH JERSEY, RON JAWORSKI FND.- JAWS YPB, ROWAN - VIRTUA SOM, ROWAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION, ROWAN COLLEGE FOUNDATON, ROWAN RIPPAC, ROWAN UNIVERSITY EMS, RURAL DEVELOPMENT CORP., RUTGERS UNIV. FOUNDATION, SALEM CO. MEALS ON WHEELS, SALEM CO. COMMISSION ON WOMEN, SALEM CO. FAIR COOPERATIVE ASSOC., SALEM CO. INTER AGENCY COUNCIL OF HUMAN SERVICES, SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, SALEM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SALEM COUNTY VOTECHNICAL FOUNDATION, SALVATION ARMY, SOUND MIND SOUND BODY NJ, SOUTH JERSEY DREAM CENTER, SOUTHERN JERSEY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SOUTHERN NJ DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY, SPIRIT & TRUTH MINISTRIES / VLD SOUP KITCHEN, STAND UP FOR SALEM, SWEDESBORO BUS. ASSOC., SWEDESBORO WOOLWICH DAY COMMITTEE, TEAM MB HUNT FOR THE CURE, VINELAND ROTARY, VIRTUA HEALTH, WHEATON ARTS, WOODBURY (CITY OF) AND YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS ------------------------------------------------- IHN IS MUCH MORE THAN A HEALTHCARE NETWORK; IT IS A COMMUNITY PARTNER DEDICATED TO IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. OUR PARTNERSHIPS LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHILE ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY-WIDE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. FOOD PANTRIES: IN
  4. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - IHN SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BY HOSTING FOUR BLOOD DRIVES EACH YEAR. THE RED CROSS IS THE LARGEST SINGLE SUPPLIER OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES, COLLECTING AND PROCESSING MORE THAN 40 PERCENT OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO SOME 3,000 HOSPITALS AND TRANSFUSION CENTERS NATIONWIDE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATION - IHN'S CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN BOTH THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY CIACC AND TRI-COUNTY CIACC THROUGHOUT 2024. THE CIACC GROUP IS MADE UP OF A VARIETY OF AGENCIES IN GLOUCESTER, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES, PLUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM THOSE SAME COUNTIES, WHO MEET REGULARLY TO COORDINATE SERVICES, COMMUNICATE REGARDING CHANGES IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COUNTIES AND ADVOCATE FOR PATIENT RIGHTS/SERVICES. IHN HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. VHA, INC. PATIENT QUALITY AND SAFETY INITIATIVES: MEDICATION RECONCILIATION COLLABORATIVE (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER); RAPID RESPONSE TEAM COLLABORATIVE (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER); AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE ICU AND TICU (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER). 2. INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT (IHI): MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT - 100,000 LIVES CAMPAIGN (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER); AND MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT - 5 MILLION LIVES FROM HARM CAMPAIGN (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER). 3. NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES: PARTICIPANTS IN THE NJHA PRESSURE ULCER COLLABORATIVE (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER); AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE NJHA RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS COLLABORATIVE (IMC - VINELAND & ELMER). EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - IHN READIES ITSELF FOR CATASTROPHIC DISASTER ABOVE AND BEYOND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. THIS INCLUDES AN INTERNAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM THAT RECIEVES SPECIALIZED TRAINING. IHN PARTNERS WITH OFFICES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LOCAL POLICE, AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY-WIDE MASS CASUALTY DRILLS AND PARTICIPATES IN STATE SPONSORED DISASTER PLANNING DRILLS TO REHEARSE HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS FOR MASS CASUALTY DISASTERS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL ACADEMY PROGRAMS ================================== - EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLASS - PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FOR PRE-HOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS ("PEPP") - PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT ("PALS") - PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT ("PHTLS") - HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR - CPR-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR - COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING - AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ("AED") & EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS - MICU GROUND SUPPORT - TACTICAL EMS EDUCATION - INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMS/STRUCTURE LEVEL 300 - INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMS/STRUCTURE LEVEL 400 - EMS SYMPOSIUM - GERIATRIC EDUCATION FOR EMS - IMPACT (INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR PRESCHOOL AND COMMUNITY TEAMING) WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN IHN AND THE VINELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION. IT PROVIDES HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND LITERACY PROGRAMS THAT TARGET THE NEEDS OF THE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. IT ALSO ADDRESSES ISSUES SUCH AS TEEN PREGNANCY, TEEN PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. EVERY YEAR, THE PROGRAM MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. - MAYOR'S CAMPAIGNS FOR HEALTHIER VINELAND, MILLVILLE AND BRIDGETON - VARIOUS IHN STAFF ARE ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE VINELAND, MILLVILLE AND BRIDGETON MAYOR'S CAMPAIGNS FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH IHN, THE LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE CENTER (FQHC), COMPLETECARE HEALTH NETWORK (CCHN) AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS, CO-HOST COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, FACILITATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS AND CONNECT THE MEDICALLY DISENFRANCHISED TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENCOURAGE UNINSURED RESIDENTS TO ENROLL IN AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. THE COMMITTEES ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR VINELAND, MILLVILLE AND BRIDGETON RESIDENTS BY MAKING RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH INCREASED AWARENESS AND ACCESS. - HEALTHCARE LIFELINE PROGRAM - AN IN-HOME PERSONAL RESPONSE SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS ITS SUBSCRIBERS TO GET HELP IMMEDIATELY AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. IHN STAFF CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY EXPLAINING THE BENEFITS OF LIFELINE TO PROSPECTIVE SUBSCRIBERS AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS. ALTHOUGH THE LIFELINE PROGRAM IS A PAID SERVICE, DISCOUNTED AND FREE INSTALLATIONS OCCUR FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS. CANCER SERVICES =============== THE INSPIRA FRANK AND EDITH SCARPA REGIONAL CANCER PAVILION IS A ONE-STOP EXPERIENCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS, EXPANDS ACCESS TO CLINICAL TRIALS, CONSOLIDATES SERVICES AND BRINGS TOGETHER A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM, INCLUDING MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND SURGICAL ONCOLOGY TO PROVIDE THE LATEST AND HIGHEST QUALITY CANCER CARE IN THE REGION. INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS COMMISSION ON CANCER AS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CANCER PROGRAM AND THE BREAST PROGRAM IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS. THE CENTER HOUSES A 6-CHAIR INFUSION CENTER WHICH PROVIDES CHEMOTHERAPY AND SUPPORTIVE DRUG THERAPIES, AS WELL AS BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, NON-ONCOLOGIC INFUSIONS, AND MEDICATION INJECTIONS. THE RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT FEATURES (2) LINEAR ACCELERATORS AND PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF RADIATION SERVICES INCLUDING EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION, IMRT & IGRT (IMAGE GUIDED RADIATION), STEREOTACTIC BODY THERAPY AND STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY, AS WELL AS BRACHYTHERAPY SERVICES. THE CENTER ALSO INCLUDES OFFICES FOR BOARD CERTIFIED, FELLOWSHIP TRAINED SURGICAL SUB-SPECIALISTS, AS WELL A PRIVATE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY GROUP, MAKING ACCESS TO MULTIPLE PHYSICIANS AVAILABLE WITH A SINGLE APPOINTMENT. THE LEADING EDGE CANCER CENTER AT INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL OPENED IN MARCH 2020. THIS COMPREHENSI
  5. INSPIRA OFFERS INNOVATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER. INSPIRA INTRODUCED SOZO TECHNOLOGY, A BIOIMPEDENCE DEVICE THAT ALLOWS FOR THE DETECTION OF PRE-CLINICAL LYMPHEDEMA (OFTEN A SIDE EFFECT OF BREAST CANCER SURGERY) AND ENABLES CLINICIANS TO INTERVENE EARLY, LEADING TO BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES. ADDITIONALLY, INSPIRA IS UTILIZING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT THE CANCER PROGRAM. AI IS USED TO CONNECT NEWLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS WTH NAVIGATION SERVICES. IT IS ALSO USED TO IDENTIFY INCIDENTAL LUNG NODULES AND ENABLE INSPIRA TO CONNECT THESE PATIENTS TO FOLLOW UP CARE. INSPIRA WAS THE FIRST IN THE REGION TO OFFER BREAST CANCER PATIENTS SAVI SCOUT, A NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT TARGETS BREAST LUMPS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR NEEDLE OR WIRE TUMOR LOCALIZATION. INSPIRA ALSO OFFERS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN DIAGNOSTICS FOR LUNG CANCER AND FEATURES A MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL SUITE, INCLUIDNG ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, ALLOWING OUR SURGICAL CANCER PATIENTS MANY OPTIONS FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. - GARDEN AHEC PROGRAMS - THROUGH ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, GARDEN AHEC PROVIDES HEALTH CAREER RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS AND INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. GARDEN AHEC ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE NEEDS BY INTRODUCING STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO HEALTHCARE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING SITES FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. ITS FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS AND TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. BY WORKING TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND MAINTAIN LOCAL HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE, GARDEN AHEC ADDRESSES DEFICIENCIES IN ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE SERVICES IN SOUTH JERSEY. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS GARDEN AHEC IS WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE SOUTH JERSEY AREA. - FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS A GARDEN AHEC HEALTHY EATING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT RECENTLY REPLACED STEPS FOR KIDS. FOOD FOR THOUGHT INVOLVES LIVE IN-PERSON EDUCATION TO STUDENTS FROM A LICENSED DIETICIAN, AS WELL AS ONLINE EDUCATION (ENTITLED HEALTHY HABITS) THROUGH ONLINE TEACHING PLATFORMS. HEALTHY HABITS ONLINE FOCUSES ON HOW TO EAT HEALTHY FOODS ON A BUDGET, HOW TO CREATE LOW-CALORIE MEALS, HYDRATION, HOW TO MAKE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND MORE. THIS EDUCATION WAS DEVELOPED BY A LICENSED DIETICIAN. FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS COMPLETLEY FUNDED AND RUN BY IMC THROUGH ITS GARDEN AHEC DEPARTMENT. GARDEN AHEC IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. - HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS - A NUMBER OF HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED HEALTH SCREENING EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT 2024. IHN STRIVES TO TEACH HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES, PROMOTE SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH VARIOUS DISEASES, AND ATTEMPT TO REACH AS MANY UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED AS POSSIBLE. IHN ALSO REACHES OUT TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO DO NOT REGULARLY COME THROUGH THE DOORS OF OUR MEDICAL CENTERS. IHN REACHES OUT TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS BY PARTICIPATING IN ON-SITE HEALTH FAIRS AND EVENTS TO OFFER VALUABLE HEALTH INFORMATION TO OUR NEIGHBORS. - MOBILE OUTREACH - INSPIRA EXPANDED MOBILE OUTREACH TO BRING CLINICAL STAFF TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH USE OF OUR MOBILE UNIT AND PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. COMMUNITY IMPACT 2024 OUTCOMES: - TOTAL MOBILE SCREENINGS - 703 - TOTAL SCREENING/OUTREACH/EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - 120 - HEALTH LITERACY (INDIVIDUALS REACHED WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND INSPIRA SERVICES) - 25,026 INSPIRA CANCER GRANT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: - BETWEEN 2022-2024 BELOW. WE HAVE FACILITATED OVER 4,000 TRANSPORTS FOR INSPIRA CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH THE INSPIRA CANCER GRANT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. NJCEED - FOR THE NEW JERSEY CANCER EDUCATION AND EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (NJCEED), WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CANCER OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND FREE SCREENINGS TO UNDERSERVED AND UNINSURED RESIDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING SERVICES. IHN ALSO HAS A DEDICATED STAFF THAT GOES OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO SPEAK ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE SCREENINGS AND THE CEED PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THE CEED PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE AND SCREEN UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY, PARTICULARLY MINORITIES, WHO EARN LESS THAN 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN PART BY GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. INSPIRA NJCEED PROGRAM OUTCOMES: - 1,396 TOTAL CANCER SCREENINGS COMPLETED AMONG UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS CUMBERLAND, SALEM, AND GLOUCESTER COUNTIES DURING FY24. INSPIRA QUIT CENTER PROGRAM OUTCOMES: - 199 TOTAL NEW PATIENT ASSESSMENTS WERE COMPLETED DURING FY24. - 179 PATIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE FOR A LUNG CANCER SCREENING. - SUPPORT GROUPS - TO HELP ADDRESS SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR EMOTIONAL ISSUES RELATED TO DISEASES AND HEALTH ISSUES, IHN OFFERS A VARIETY OF FREE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN'S CANCER, DIABETES, CARDIOPULMONARY HEALTH, PROSTATE CANCER, SMOKING CESSATION, STROKE AND FIVE LEVELS OF BARIATRIC SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, IHN DONATES THE USE OF SPACE IN ITS FACILITIES FOR EXTERNAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUCH AS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. - COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES - IHN OFFERS FREE EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. TRAINING CLASSES ARE REGULARLY AVAILABLE ON SUCH TOPICS AS CHILDBIRTH, BREAST-FEEDING, NEWBORN CARE, UNDERSTANDING DIABETES, CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION), ACLS (ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT), PALS (PEDIATRIC A
  6. SYMPOSIA - IHN IS PREPARING FOR THE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE BY SUPPORTING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS OF PHYSICIANS AND ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH ON TOPICS SUCH AS CANCER, CRITICAL CARE, NEPHROLOGY, PEDIATRICS AND OBSTETRICS. THESE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND PHYSICIANS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE REGION THE ABILITY TO MEET AND DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY. PROGRAM TOPICS PROVIDED ARE BASED ON PERIODIC CME IN-TAKE FORMS AND EVALUATIONS. GARDEN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER ("AHEC") - A PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE WHICH FACILITATES IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES LINKING NEEDS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. TARGETING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF NURSES AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, GARDEN AHEC OFFERS ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS AUTISM, DERMATOLOGY, DIABETES, DIALYSIS, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, LEGAL DOCUMENTATION, DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES, CARE FOR THE DETERIORATING PATIENT, SEIZURE DISORDERS, WOUND CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, AND MANY OTHERS. RESIDENCY PROGRAMS - THE ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE HAS DESIGNATED IHN AS A MAJOR CLINICAL AFFILIATE OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL. THIS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND & MULLICA HILL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO ADDRESS THE ANTICIPATED PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE IN OUR REGION BY TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHYSICIANS RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE MEDICAL SCHOOL GRADUATES WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH EXPERIENCED MEMBERS OF THE IMC MEDICAL STAFF IN PODIATRY, SPORTS MEDICINE, URO-GYNECOLOGY, CRITICAL CARE, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, FAMILY MEDICINE, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL ROTATING INTERNSHIP, EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND GENERAL SURGERY. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY ENHANCE PATIENT CARE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LATEST TREATMENTS AND PHILOSOPHIES MEDICINE HAS TO OFFER. THEY ALSO BRING A LEVEL OF INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY THAT STRENGTHENS OUR CARE TEAMS AND BENEFITS OUR PATIENTS. INSPIRA TRAINED 283 MEDICAL RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS IN 16 NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAMS. RESEARCH ======== INSPIRA HEALTH ROUTINELY CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF COOPERATIVE GROUP (NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE), INDUSTRY SPONSORED, AND ORIGINAL (ACADEMIC) RESEARCH STUDIES. INSPIRA CHOOSES INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVE GROUP TRIALS THAT WILL BE OF THE MOST BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. WHEN EXAMINING POTENTIAL ONCOLOGY STUDIES, INSPIRA IS ALWAYS SURE TO PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON CANCER CARE DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES, IN ADDITION TO TREATMENT STUDIES, THAT WILL AID IN ADDRESSING THE CONCOMITANT HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. FOR EXAMPLE, INSPIRA RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN STUDIES THAT SOUGHT TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN MAINTAINING ADHERENCE WITH THEIR PRESCRIBED MEDICATION REGIMEN AND THAT HELPED FACILITATE SMOKING CESSATION AND RECENTLY CONCLUDED A DEVICE TRIAL WHICH SEEKS TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF ORAL MUCOSITIS SECONDARY TO STOMATOTOXIC CHEMOTHERAPIES. INSPIRA'S ACADEMIC AND ORIGINAL RESEARCH STUDIES ARE UNFUNDED STUDIES THAT ARE DEVELOPED INTERNALLY TO ADDRESS UNIQUE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FOR WHICH EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS ARE NOT IN EXISTENCE OR TO INCREASE THE BODY OF EXISTING KNOWLEDGE IN HOT-TOPIC AREAS. THESE STUDIES ARE DRAFTED AND CONDUCTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEER RESEARCH MENTORS FROM AMONG THE NURSING AND MEDICAL STAFF. INSPIRA ALSO ASSISTS MEDICAL RESIDENTS, PHARMACY RESIDENTS, AND NURSING DOCTORAL CANDIDATES IN COMPLETING ACADEMIC STUDIES AS PART OF FULFILLING THEIR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. EXAMPLES OF THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS THE CAUSES OF LOW HPV UPTAKE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND DETERMINING BEST PRACTICES FOR TRIGGER FINGER INJECTION TECHNIQUES. EACH OF THESE ORIGINAL STUDIES IS REVIEWED BY THE INSPIRA INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REVIEW ALL PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECTS TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS, WELLBEING, AND WELFARE OF HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS IS PROTECTED. NO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR WITHOUT REVIEW BY AN ACCREDITED IRB AND PROJECTS (WHICH MEET CRITERIA) ARE RE-REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS AS REQUIRED BY REGULATORY GUIDANCE. MEMBERS OF THE IRB VOLUNTEER FOR THE ROLE AND RECEIVE SPECIAL TRAINING ON HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTION. THE IRB INCLUDES BOTH EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN THE CASES OF INDUSTRY SPONSORED TRIALS, WHEN A CENTRAL IRB MAY BE USED, INSPIRA COMPLETES A RELIANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL IRB ONLY AFTER THE POTENTIAL PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, THE AVP FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, AND THE IRB CHAIR HAVE AGREED THAT THE BENEFITS OF THE STUDY OUTWEIGH THE RISKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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