2024-08-01T13:43:30-07:00 2023-09-30 990 2022-10-01 010246804 VNA Home Health & Hospice Northern Light Home Care & Hospice VNAH 2079739081 225 Gorham Road Ste 200 South Portland ME 04106 John J Doyle NLH VP of Finance 2024-08-01 false true 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z John J Doyle 40960410 false X www.northernlighthealth.org/homecare-hospice X 1921 ME VNA Home Health & Hospice d/b/a Northern Light Home Care & Hospice provides clinically excellent, compassionate home health and hospice care to individuals and families 16 13 616 150 0 1527492 787715 44123650 40169334 3032 -66778 0 45654174 40890271 0 0 36249240 39072434 0 0 12350786 12346781 48600026 51419215 -2945852 -10528944 14813371 16581623 8473053 20618512 6340318 -4036889 X VNA Home Health & Hospice d/b/a Northern Light Home Care & Hospice provides clinically excellent, compassionate home health and hospice care to individuals and families false false 48856203 40169334 Please see the following excerpt from the Northern Light Health Annual Report 2023 to the Community for details of community benefit projects at NLH members:Northern Light HealthAnnual Report 2023HOW ARE YOU?How are you is a simple question that we ask many times throughout the day, but its also a question that goes beyond conversation, an expression of genuine care and interest in the wellbeing of others. Its a foundation of the deeper, more meaningful relationships we build with our employees, patients, community members, and others. We hope this annual report illustrates how this question, while at the heart of our character, is one of the ways we guide our patients and their families through the healthcare experience. This year, we highlight ways our incredible employees and community partners work together to ensure we are making healthcare work for all people in Maine. From a nurse who provides healing care in the hospital and nourishing food in a restaurant, to helping community members combat opioid use disorder with Narcan training.Our commitment extends well beyond the walls of our facilities; we are training community organizations in psychological first aid and are collaborating with our local communities to promote health education and help create a healthier Maine. We extend our gratitude to our dedicated staff and community partners, and to the people of Maine who place their trust in us. We hope you take a moment to ask, How are you? and see how incorporating this simple but meaningful question into your daily interactions can positively affect our relationships and create meaningful connections.We hope you enjoy the 2023 Annual Report.Timothy J. Dentry, MBAPresident & CEONorthern Light HealthJohn RyanBoard ChairNorthern Light HealthHOW ARE YOUGOING TO SAVE A LIFE?Northern Light Healths Narcan Program: Saving Lives in Maine Andrew Mitchell found himself in a situation he never expected. He was outside a restaurant in Bangor one August afternoon in 2022 when a life changing experience convinced him of the importance of the overdose-reversing medication, Narcan. Mitchell, who received a Narcan kit at the Blue Hill Fair, was out with a friend when a woman across the street urgently called out that a man was overdosing. Quickly, Mitchell rushed to his truck, grabbed the Narcan kit, and administered the life-saving drug to the unconscious man, whose lips had turned blue. Thanks to his timely intervention, the man began to regain consciousness. Mitchell received his free Narcan kit from Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, which has been at the forefront of addressing Maines opioid epidemic. Employees handed out these kits to the public at the Blue Hill Fair in 2022 and 2023. Mitchell shares, I had no medical training at all, and if I can use Narcan, anyone else can use it too. Its straightforward, he shares. Northern Light Healths efforts extend beyond Narcan distribution to individuals. Hospitals across the system are engaging the community in a new and meaningful way. Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield provide training to community organizations on the use of Narcan. The hospitals training programs are part of a three-year federal grant program to reduce overdose deaths in Maine. Hanna Bouchard, a community health outreach coordinator with both hospitals, plays a vital role in this program. Her experience as an emergency medical technician, coupled with her dedication to the cause has made her a key figure in providing Narcan training to community partners, including Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. This program is not just about teaching people how to use Narcan; its about giving them the knowledge and tools to save lives, shares Bouchard. In the battle against opioid overdoses, data tells a compelling story. Maine experienced more than 700 overdose deaths in 2022, and while the numbers are alarming, Narcan is making a difference. Of the 9,394 reported non-fatal overdoses, 2,200 were reversed thanks to community members carrying Narcan. Now with Food and Drug Administration approval, this life-saving medication is available over the counter. Across Maine, the opioid crisis remains a significant challenge. These initiatives, whether distributing Narcan kits at the Blue Hill Fair or providing community trainings, are crucial steps towards reducing drug overdose deaths. These programs serve as beacons of hope, reminding us that every life is worth saving, and every intervention counts. A Vital Connection Are you monitoring your health? Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is one of the first home healthcare agencies to endorse and promote telehealth for patients who qualify. Through LiveConnected, Northern Lights telehealth program, monitors can be installed in a patients home. Our nurses train patients on how to read and record the information to monitor their condition, and the machine does the rest! More than 630 Mainers statewide use LiveConnected, including those who are not patients of Home Care & Hospice.The service uses monitoring equipment to provide daily readings of vital signs to registered nurses. The nurses work with the patient and their physician to maintain and adjust medications from the convenience of home. Each day at a pre-determined time, the machine guides the patient through the steps to monitor their health.Northern Light Home Care & Hospice uses a team approach to deliver care, educate our patients, and to better manage conditions like chronic heart and lung diseases. Often, managing chronic health conditions means frequent trips to the doctor or hospital to monitor vital signs. Using telemonitoring and offering care, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology to patients at home eliminates the stress of frequent trips and difficult access to transportation. Each Northern Light Home Care & Hospice patient receives a customized care plan that includes clinical home visits, telehealth monitoring, and education designed for the individual, allowing patients to manage their care from the comfort of home. To learn more about LiveConnected visit northernlighthealth.org/liveconnected.To find out if you qualify, please call 800-757-3326 to speak to a member of our Home Care & Hospice team.HOW ARE YOUAND YOUR BABY?Transforming Lives: Francis Warde Home For decades, Portland has been a destination for people seeking asylum; leaving their home countries, seeking safety and protection in a new place to call home. Sometimes, there are cracks in the social safety net for this vulnerable population, and some of the most vulnerable are pregnant women.One woman, who came to Northern Light Mercy Hospital on a cold rainy day in June, was five months pregnant, without shelter, and in dire need of care. Melissa Skahan, vice president of Mission Integration at Mercy, recounts her story, This woman was ill, had no home, and a discharge plan would potentially put her back out on the street or into another short-term shelter.Thankfully, Skahan was already working on a solution. Mercy Hospital had recently teamed up with the non-profit In Her Presence (IHP), to start a new, two-generational program for pregnant women who are seeking asylum. The new program would open soon, in the former Francis Warde Convent, a residence once owned by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and named after one of the original Sisters of Mercy.The Francis Warde Home was nearly ready to open, so instead of sending this pregnant woman back into uncertainty, hospital staff stepped in. Within 48 hours, they made a crucial decision that would change her life. Skahan adds, Our staff kept her here, and the program launch was timed so that we were able to move her quickly into Francis Warde.The Francis Warde program, as it is commonly referred to, ensures that vulnerable women in need of shelter, basic needs, and healthcare receive support. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Francis Warde program is Claudette Ndayininahaze, the co-founder and executive director of IHP. Ndayininahaze emphasizes, We are just beginning to understand how to see the whole person and serve the whole person. The IHP approach is creating long-term community and lifelong learners who give back. We need to integrate culture and ensure a true balance of power so that women from all over the world feel empowered to shape their healthcare.The program goes beyond providing shelter and healthcare. It extends to offering educational opportunities, including English language classes and workforce training at Northern Light Mercy Hospital. The women who benefit from the program go through a remarkable transformation.In Skahans words, Its transformative. Ive seen people who have been in the program for a few months, and they look like different people than when you first meet them because their basic needs are met, and they are constantly progressing and developing.The Francis Warde Home empowers those who have experienced hardship and displacement to influence their interactions with healthcare. The model reflects the specific needs of immigrant women and their children across the continuum of care. Through this program, Mercy Hospital, in partnership with IHP, is creating a healthier, more inclusive society where vulnerable individuals can thrive. Other collaborating agencies in this endeavor include Community Housing of Maine, JTG Foundation, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, and the State of Maine.Our Climate Health PledgeHow can we Improve our Planets Health?We know that climate change can translate into poorer health outcomes for people across the planet and right here in Maine. To create a healthier environment for everyone, Northern Light Health has pledged to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In 2021, we began to gather data on things like direct emissions related to our use of heating fuels, vehicles, and even anesthetic gases.We also looked at indirect emissions from our electricity usage. Weve converted to electric vehicles, built more energy efficient hospitals, and began outsourcing our electricity from more renewable sources. In year one of our pledge, weve already reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by more than ten percent! We know there is a long way to go, but were pleased that we are off to such a positive start!We have some exciting new projects planned for 2024 including improvements to our supply chain, a food waste program, and a new podcast series on climate sustainability.To learn more, visit Northernlighthealth.org/Sustainability HOW ARE YOUSHARING YOUR CULTURE?A Journey of Nursing and NourishingIts just before 9 am when Hope Moneke and one of her daughters arrive in Veazie, a suburb of Bangor, to start cooking for their restaurant where they serve delicious African cuisine each Friday through a shared kitchen arrangement. Moneke and her family made the life-changing decision to move to Maine a decade ago, seeking new opportunities and a better life. With an innate desire to help people, Moneke went to school and became a nurse, something that was not easily accessible to her in Nigeria.Now, she works on a busy cardiac floor at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Little did Moneke know that her journey would lead to the creation of a unique blend of cultures, where her roles as a nurse and a chef would intertwine to bring joy, comfort, and a taste of home to her new community. Like many new Mainers, Moneke and her family missed the food and flavors of home. This became an opportunity for Moneke to pursue her other great passion: cooking. Growing up in Nigeria, she had honed her culinary skills, and now she had the chance to share her culture through food. Monekes flexible nursing schedule allows her to dedicate time to both her patients and her restaurant. She works three days a week at the medical center, where she finds immense fulfillment caring for patients. This role as a nurse is not just a job for Moneke; its a calling.Monekes face lights up when she describes the joy she finds in patient care and how her culinary artistry is an extension of her nurturing spirit as a nurse. I feel a deep sense of accomplishment in caring for my patients, and then being able to share my culture with this community through food, says Moneke.For Moneke, both her roles, nurse, and chef, are intertwined. She is a healer in both settings and finds great satisfaction in serving and making a difference in peoples lives.Her gift is not just about the food she serves; its about the connections she creates and the joy she brings to those whose lives she touches. Her story is a reminder that no matter where we come from, we all share the common human experience of wanting to make a difference and finding fulfillment on our journeys. Moneke has achieved just that, with a warm smile and a plate full of delicious African cuisine.People come here, and they tell me my food is delicious, and that makes me very happy, says Moneke. I feel so proud of myself that I accomplished this, and I get to make a difference in peoples lives, that is the most important thing.HOW ARE YOURSTUDIES GOING?Bringing Education to Rural CommunitiesRural hospitals play a vital role in providing essential medical services to underserved communities. However, these hospitals often face significant challenges in recruiting and retaining nurses. To understand the transformative power of innovative programs designed to attract and keep nursing talent in rural areas, look no further than the inspiring story of Danielle Craig, RN, Northern Light Mayo Hospital.Craig represents the heart and soul of rural healthcare in Maine. Her remarkable journey into the nursing profession and her unwavering commitment to serving her community highlight the positive effects of programs designed to recruit and retain nurses to rural Maine.As the mother of six children, Craig faced a unique set of challenges when considering a career in nursing. The need to balance her familys well-being with her professional aspirations was a significant concern. Rural living often comes with lengthy commutes to educational institutions and healthcare facilities, making it difficult for individuals like Craig, with a growing family, to pursue their dreams.Craigs journey took a fateful turn when she stumbled upon an ad in the Piscataquis Observer for a nursing program in Dover-Foxcroft and a distance learning program offered by Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) in Bangor, a unique program bringing education closer to home for rural residents. EMCC held the classes at the Piscataquis County Technical Center in Dover-Foxcroft. Craig recalls, I had children at home, so less time on the road meant more time with them outside of class and less need for childcare.The programs innovative approach included video conferences, allowing students to access the same instructors and the same classes available on campus, and dedicated in-classroom support from nursing professionals like Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, vice president of Quality and Education, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, who played an integral role in Craigs journey. Craig recalls, We had Nikki in the classroom to help support us, answer any questions we had, and she took us to our clinicals right in town at Mayo Hospital.For Craig, this educational opportunity was not only life-changing but also transformative for her family. She emphasizes, Before I became a nurse, we were a one-income family with six children. By providing access to education to rural communities, youre bringing those families up, and that will bring the entire community up.Umbrella Sky ProjectAre you inspired?Art inspires imagination and wonder. It takes us to new places and makes us feel curious and excited. The Umbrella Sky Project, sponsored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, inspired by Mary Poppins, is an outdoor art exhibit installed around the world that took over downtown Bangor in summer 2023. The display of whimsy, exuberance, energy, and maybe a little bit of protection from the rain and sun came to Cross Street, the corridor between Main Street and Columbia Street. If you missed it, dont worry; the installation returns in summer 2024. Be sure to come visit and when we ask, How are you? we hope you will reply, Practically perfect in every way! 48856203 true true false true false false false false false true true false false true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false true 29 0 true 616 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 13 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false ME X X X John Doyle 2079739081 43 Whiting Hill Rd Brewer ME 04412 Tim Dentry Ex-Officio 1.00 50.00 X X 0 1509740 62092 Anthony Filer Treasurer 1.00 50.00 X 0 695430 64042 Paul Bolin SVP & CPO 1.00 50.00 X 0 543269 110033 George Eaton Secretary 1.00 50.00 X 0 444533 50549 Colleen Hilton Ex-Officio 40.00 0.00 X X 435693 0 42383 Glenn Martin Former SVP-Chief Legal Officer 1.00 50.00 0 363438 106106 David Jones Med Dir-Hospice 40.00 0.00 265463 0 31365 Alexandra Barr Physician-Hospice 40.00 0.00 156168 90655 4936 Joseph Kellner VP Fin & Bus Op 32.00 18.00 X 127676 71818 37797 Teresa Vieira Director 1.00 40.00 X 0 191507 9274 Leah Gordon VP Nursing & Pt 40.00 0.00 X 148969 0 39022 Leigh Ann Howard VP Clinic Excel 40.00 0.00 X 143859 0 41134 Suzanne Moreshead VP Operations 40.00 0.00 X 21964 123874 32410 Donna Marie Curley AVP-Home Health 40.00 0.00 119154 0 31987 Melissa Salter Dir-Patient Access 40.00 0.00 113796 0 35257 Christine Turner AVP Hospice Care 40.00 0.00 143789 0 5201 Ann Marie Briggs Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dianne Rodrigue Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Anderson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jo Cooper Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Quinlan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joanne Hale Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Douglas Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Reddy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Edward Gould Esq Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patricia Small Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debra D Taylor Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Boyne Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Troy Heald Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1676531 4034264 703588 17 true true false Avant Healthcare Professionals PO Box 744554 Atlanta GA 303744554 Temp Staffing 192042 SimpliFi 5020 Northshore Drive Ste 2 North Little Rock AR 72118 Temp Staffing 1883224 American Medical Alert Corp PO Box 821380 Philadelphia PA 191821380 Monitoring Services 148772 Simitree Healthcare Consulting 400 North Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60611 Coding Services 442766 Intellatriage LLC 8011 Brooks Chapel Road Brentwood TN 37027 Triage Services 303337 5 395216 278945 113554 550 787715 Net Home Care Revenue 621610 40169334 40169334 40169334 3361 3361 0 0 0 70139 -70139 -70139 -70139 0 0 0 0 40890271 40169334 -66778 0 0 0 0 1029810 399868 629942 0 29773718 29090076 683642 984759 962425 22334 5077166 4929647 147519 2206981 2157581 49400 0 3485 3485 24011 24011 0 0 0 4544663 3612510 932153 111961 111961 1071136 1052983 18153 870981 851228 19753 0 973298 951224 22074 1858642 1856605 2037 0 64173 64173 1339 1309 30 0 120050 117328 2722 283227 276803 6424 Medical Supplies Expense 2205842 2205842 Miscellaneous 106395 104060 2335 Dues and Subscriptions 81783 81726 57 Repairs & Maintenance 18824 18398 426 6971 6971 51419215 48856203 2563012 0 1359895 15711 0 1522 465 4969008 5915668 0 0 2869 4269 0 231734 881088 1221513 732824 537720 488689 0 0 0 0 7710623 9275733 14813371 16581623 5950980 16353162 63654 2522073 4201696 8473053 20618512 X 4446894 -5840762 1893424 1803873 6340318 -4036889 14813371 16581623 X -10528944 151737 X false true X true true true X 203688 220029 250978 1527492 787715 2989902 48384352 49544210 50316053 44123650 40169334 232537599 0 0 0 48588040 49764239 50567031 45651142 40957049 235527501 0 0 235527501 5880 5064 1831 3032 3361 19168 0 5880 5064 1831 3032 3361 19168 0 0 48593920 49769303 50568862 45654174 40960410 235546669 0.99990 0.99990 0.00010 0.00010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false true 10743 10743 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - 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Endowment Funds are designated for purposes that align within the organization's exempt purpose. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Northern Light Health, its hospitals, and certain other affiliates have been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax-exempt charitable organizations as described in Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and, accordingly, are exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements for these organizations.Tax-exempt charitable organizations could be required to record an obligation for income taxes as the result of a tax position they have historically taken on various tax exposure items including unrelated business income or tax status. Under guidance issued by FASB, assets and liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions taken or positions expected to be taken in income tax returns when such positions are judged to not meet the "more-likely-than-not" threshold, based upon the technical merits of the position. Estimated interest and penalties, if applicable, related to uncertain tax positions are included as a component of income tax expense. Northern Light Health has evaluated its tax position taken or expected to be taken on income tax returns and concluded the impact to be not material.Certain of Northern Light Health's affiliates are taxable entities. Deferred taxes related to these entities are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets and liabilities for these entities are not material. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Revenue Reclass to Expense $178787 X true true true true false false false false false false false Alexandra Barr Physician-Hospice 149984 90655 6000 184 2466 1002 1229 239 159863 91896 Anthony Filer Treasurer 597838 82139 15453 27450 36592 759472 Colleen Hilton Ex-Officio 270635 156927 8131 26778 15605 478076 David Jones Med Dir-Hospice 256198 9265 6624 24741 296828 Donna Marie Curley AVP-Home Health 109915 9239 1763 30224 151141 George Eaton Secretary 360612 60144 23777 26795 23754 495082 Glenn Martin Former SVP-Chief Legal Officer 238691 124747 88673 17433 469544 77993 Joseph Kellner VP Fin & Bus Op 119362 67141 4480 2520 3834 2157 7692 4326 16498 9281 151866 85425 Leah Gordon VP Nursing & Pt 144475 4494 5990 33032 187991 Leigh Ann Howard VP Clinic Excel 141895 1964 5846 35288 184993 Paul Bolin SVP & CPO 386106 127480 29683 82758 27275 653302 Suzanne Moreshead VP Operations 20245 114373 1719 9501 1549 8797 3371 18693 26884 151364 Teresa Vieira Director 77470 91001 23036 2052 7222 200781 Tim Dentry Ex-Officio 1180115 308222 21403 27450 34642 1571832 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Teresa Vieira, director, received a retirement gift of $507.The following received a wellness program incentive:Leigh Ann Howard, officer $100 David Jones, highest compensated employee 100 The benefit is available for all employees. William Hilton fam mem=officer 13720 compensation false Melanie Wright fam mem=officer 14118 compensation false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information William Hilton is a family member of a board member/officer and is an employee of Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. There is a signed conflict of interest management agreement.Melanie Wright is a family member of an officer and is an employee of Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: HOW ARE YOUPUTTING YOUR HEALTH FIRST?Assembling the Puzzle:Integrated Womens HealthIn todays fast-paced world, women often find themselves juggling a multitude of responsibilities, from caring for family to excelling in the workplace. Amidst this balancing act, the importance of their own health often takes a back seat. Fortunately, healthcare providers like Behnoosh Dashti, MD and Danielle Agrella, WHNP, of Northern Light Womens Health, recognize this challenge and are offering a holistic approach to womens health.The concept centers around an integrated care setting, one that combines primary care and obstetrics/gynecology services in a seamless and convenient way: essential healthcare components under one roof, delivering a unique and cohesive healthcare experience.Dr. Dashti compares it to assembling pieces of a puzzle. We make sure that all pieces are beside each other in the same frame. I think the clinic could be seen as a frame that brings all the pieces of the puzzle of healthcare together for women all in the same place.The Womens Health Center is conveniently located within Northern Light AR Gould Hospital. Dr. Dashti points out, If they need blood tests or imaging, we can arrange that at the hospital, in some cases even on the same day. This minimizes the need for patients to travel for different tests and procedures, making care accessible and efficient.The advantages are even more apparent when considering the rural setting of Maine. Harsh winter weather can hinder travel. Patients no longer need to brave challenging conditions to access healthcare services scattered across town. Instead, they can find the care they need all in one place, says Agrella.This care model goes beyond just providing healthcare services; it empowers women to make themselves a priority. It serves as a reminder to all to place their health first so that they are better equipped to face the demands of life, for themselves and for those they love. Highlighting the importance of patient-centered care and the profound effect it can have on individual lives and the community as a whole, the collaborative spirit of these providers sets a new standard for healthcare delivery in their community, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need and deserve.Self-scheduling your MammogramAre you taking charge of your schedule?Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. When detected early, 98 percent of patients survive. Breast cancer can be detected in a mammogram up to three years before patients can feel any changes. Screening mammograms, starting at age 40, are a crucial part of breast cancer prevention and early detection, and online self-scheduling makes it easier than ever to make sure youre up to date.Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can schedule your screening mammogram whenever its convenient for you. Since beginning in June of 2022, more than 2,600 people have self-scheduled their mammogram at a Northern Light Health hospital.Visit NorthernLightHealth.org/ScheduleAMammogram to schedule your screening mammogram today.ARE YOU OK TODAY?Psychological First Aid Training: A Resource for our CommunitiesIts a warm morning in August and as the sun rises over the lake at Camp Jordan in Ellsworth; campers and counselors begin their day with a quick swim. While memories of summer camp can be some of the best, its important to be prepared if a child needs extra support. Children are facing an increasing amount of stress and emotional challenges; providing psychological first aid (PFA) training is one way were helping community organizations in our region prepare to provide support. Northern Light Acadia Hospital, in collaboration with other Northern Light Health members, provides training sessions to community partners including camp counselors, hospitals, and local schools.Jennifer Laferte-Carlson, community health manager, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, together with a team of colleagues offer the training at no cost to organizations and leaders throughout Maine.This training allows there to be a bridge to keep people safe until they can be connected with resources, says Laferte-Carlson. Training includes providing skills to identify and respond to those who have experienced trauma, being able to connect those individuals to resources and provide them with skills for self-care.Among the counselors to receive training at Camp Jordan in Ellsworth was Blair Hudson, the arts and culture director at the camp. Hudson, who is in her seventh year as a camp counselor, says the training has allowed her to be more proactive in identifying early signs of emotional distress in campers. The newfound skills help her create a safer and more supportive environment for the kids and teens under her care.I had never had any type of training in mental health or psychological first aid, so this was a great addition to my skill set, says Hudson. I came out of the training with a lot more confidence to handle certain situations on my own, and Ive been able to use it on a couple occasions over the course of the summer, specifically with children having panic attacks or experiencing other signs of trauma.Now more than ever, this training is essential for members of our communities to be equipped with the skills to recognize and address emotional distress, adds Laferte-Carlson.In a time of crisis, PFA training empowers community members to feel confident and capable in supporting others emotional well-being. It plays a significant role in reducing the stigma around seeking mental health support and enabling early intervention.For more information about psychological first aid training call the Northern Light Acadia Hospital Behavioral Health Resource Center at 207.973.6100. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: COMMUNITY BENEFITTotal Community Investment by CategoryCommunity Health $2,490,559Improvement Services Health Professions Education $4,022,229Research $1,996,124Cash and In-Kind Contributions $371,121Community Building Activities $956,392Community Benefit Operations $3,248,526Traditional Charity Care $12,624,507Unpaid Cost of Public Programs: Medicaid $104,192,288 Medicare $205,297,947Total Systemwide $335,199,693To learn more, go to: northernlighthealth.org/Community-Health-Needs-Assessment/Community-Benefit-ReportsNorthern Light Health Member Community BenefitAcadia Hospital $15,155,781AR Gould Hospital $21,201,384Blue Hill Hospital $2,708,150CA Dean Hospital $237,239Eastern Maine Medical Center $210,812,481Home Care & Hospice $822,464Inland Hospital $13,996,973Maine Coast Hospital $11,704,985Mayo Hospital $1,435,371Mercy Hospital $54,402,571Northern Light Health Home Office $742,021NORTHERN LIGHT HEALTH FOUNDATIONDONOR SPOTLIGHTCarla and Danny LafayetteWith more than a 22 year history of supporting Northern Light Health, Danny and Carla Lafayette have been instrumental in helping us provide vital resources to those facing cancer, behavioral health disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. In recognition of their long-standing philanthropic support of Northern Light Health, they were awarded with the inaugural True North Philanthropy Award.John Marshall WebberNorthern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is honored to be a beneficiary of the late John M. Webbers estate. This $9,000,000 gift is the largest in the history of Eastern Maine Medical Center and will influence healthcare in the greater Bangor community for generations to come. An additional distribution of several million dollars is anticipated following the settlement of the estate. Steven Spetnagel, nephew of John Marshall Webber, visited Bangor in May to present a check to both Eastern Maine Medical Center and to St. Joseph Hospital.Master Facility Plan UpdatesNorthern Light Health partners with donors to invest in rural healthcare.CA DeanThe new, modern Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is scheduled to open February 27, 2024.AcadiaThe new Pediatric Day Treatment Center and renovated Mood and Memory Clinic opened in August 2023.The new inpatient pediatric wing opened to patients on January 8, 2024.Blue HillNorthern Light Blue Hill Hospital welcomed the first new patients in its new hospital on August 23, 2023.Maine CoastNorthern Light Maine Coast Hospital opened the Dixon Family Birthing Center in January 2023 and construction is nearing completion for renovation of modern, private rooms with better space for care teams and families.Giving by OrganizationAcadia Hospital $1,148,591.57AR Gould Hospital $123,530.42Blue Hill Hospital $1,645,744.38CA Dean Hospital $534,958.20Eastern Maine Medical Center andChildrens Miracle Network Hospitals $11,028,894.19Home Care & Hospice $324,360.95Inland Hospital $199,560.96Maine Coast Hospital $343,392.03Mayo Hospital $137,497.20Mercy Hospital $2,890,815.48Northern Light Health $3,715.07Northern Light Health Foundation $129,335.08Sebasticook Valley Hospital $156,025.48Total $18,666,421.01To learn more about how donors Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 VNA Home Health & Hospice d/b/a Northern Light Home Care & Hospice (the Corporation) is a Maine nonprofit corporation. Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems d/b/a Northern Light Health (NLH), also a Maine nonprofit corporation, is the sole voting corporate member of the Corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Each year at their annual meeting, the directors elect replacements for those directors whose terms are expiring. Election of directors is subject to ratification by the NLH Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The NLH President has authority to appoint and remove the SVP, President of the Corporation. NLH also has joint and superior authority to approve, disapprove or initiate action with respect to the following matters: I. amendments to the corporations Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;II. changes in legal form of organization of the Corporation;III. election of the Directors/Trustees of the Corporation;IV. action concerning the Corporations operating budget and capital expenditures;V. the Corporations acquisition of assets or assumption of liabilities of an unaffiliated third party;VI. transfer of 5% or more of the assets of the Corporation;VII. financing transactions concerning the Corporation; VIII. merger, consolidation, sale, lease, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or substantially all assets of the Corporation; IX. add or revise a health care service of the Corporation;X. discontinue or close a health care service of the Corporation;XI. action concerning the Corporations role in the NLH Strategic Plan;XII. action concerning the Corporations participation in key strategic affiliations with third parties not affiliated with NLH; andXIII. dissolution of the Corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the VP of Finance & SVP, President of Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. It is also provided to each board member either electronically or in hard copy with an opportunity to ask questions prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization requests updates of potential conflicts and relationships from the officers and Board members on an annual basis. The request requires disclosure of all business relationships, board memberships, and family relationships. A database is maintained that is compared to payroll records and the accounts payable vendor list to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Transactions are reviewed for reasonableness as an arm's length transaction.The first agenda item for board meetings and board committee meetings is for members to declare any conflict of interest with upcoming agenda items or deliberations. At any point when consideration is being given to purchase/contract with a party in interest, the member with the conflict is either excused from the discussion and consideration process or abstains from voting on the matter.All transactions identified with parties in interest are disclosed within the Form 990. All are deemed to be arm's length transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The SVP, President of Northern Light Home Care & Hospice and the system Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who serves on the board ex-officio are employed by the system parent, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems d/b/a Northern Light Health (NLH).The NLH Executive Performance Management Committee (the Committee) is responsible to monitor and evaluate the performance of the NLH CEO. It shall have authority to set the compensation of the NLH CEO, and to review the recommendations of the NLH CEO with respect to the compensation of the Presidents of the Member Organizations and other key management personnel. The Committee is comprised entirely of independent Directors per NLH bylaws.Process:The Committee meets regularly throughout the fiscal year at the discretion of the Committee chair as well as on call of the Chair of the NLH board. In carrying out its duties pursuant to the Bylaws, the Committee:-Assures that the executive compensation program is administered in a manner consistent with the NLH executive compensation philosophy.-Reviews and updates the NLH executive compensation philosophy which serves as the foundation on which all current and future executive compensation decisions are made.-Assures that value of compensation provided by NLH does not exceed the value of services provided by the executive.-Reviews annual incentive compensation criteria for eligible executives, as defined by the NLH CEO.-Reviews periodic compensation survey information and provides expert input to proposed changes to the executive compensation program.-Assures that a formal and timely performance management system is in place for executives.-Reviews incentive compensation criteria scoring and associated pay schedules for officers and key employees.-Provides any public statements regarding executive compensation practices at NLH deemed appropriate.-Maintains minutes of the meeting and communicates actions to the NLH Board of Directors.To accomplish this, the committee uses an external consultant with access to comparative data from independent sources and include national as well as regional data points. The NLH CEO reviews all direct report compensation actions with the committee. In addition, the NLH CEO ensures that any subsidiary policies and practices governing executive compensation are consistent with the committee's philosophy and practices statement.Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b - Compensation Review & Approval Process for Officers & Key EmployeesCompensation of other officers and key employees of the organization is established by the Human Resources department who utilize external market research to establish compensation ranges for specific positions. On an annual basis, the compensation ranges are compared to the updated survey information.The hiring manager will determine where the employee will fall within the ranges established by the Human Resources department based on experience and credentials. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Northern Light Home Care & Hospice makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. 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