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CHARITY CARE IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED PATEINTS WITH MINIMUM OR NO CHARGE. CARE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS: INPATIENT DAYS 3,367; EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS 18921; CLINIC VISITS 100,905, SKILLED NURSING DAYS 23,16, VISITING NURSE VISITS 5,053 104183994 true true false true false false false false true false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 83 0 true 819 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 13 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X JAMES SUVER 7604463351 1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 HEALTHY DESAI PHYSICIAN 50.00 0.00 657594 0 55242 JAMES SUVER President & CEO 60.00 0.00 X 616419 0 46699 HOPE ZISSOS PHYSICIAN 40.00 0.00 345268 0 53450 HANI CHAABO PHYSICIAN 40.00 0.00 355558 0 27294 BRENDA DIEL ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 0.00 287696 0 40783 JIXI HE PHYSICIAN 40.00 0.00 277833 0 1340 CHRISTOPHER ELLIS Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DANA LYONS Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHROOQ ABU-ISSA Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARGARET HANNON Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GEORGE HASLAM Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA HOPPUS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANITA READ Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES RIZZARDINI Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAIGE SORBO Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUDITH THARP Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE COSNER MD Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH DOSEN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA MULLIS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 2540368 224808 6 false true false PROLINK HEALTHCARE TRAVEL NURSE 3794579 REGIONAL ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES INC ANESTHESIAOLOGIST 2986148 SYNERGY SURGICALISTS PC SURGEONS 1690804 GHASSAN A MOHSEN CARDIOLOGIST 1621122 HEALTHCOMP INC HEALTH INSURANCE 1189432 69 1374075 1374075 AMBULANCE S-CORP 621910 -812762 -812762 OTHER SUPPORTING REVENUE 621910 1403606 1403606 PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621990 146094749 146094749 PHARMACY REVENUE 456110 -13813 -10913 -2900 146671780 1575537 1575537 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER NON-OPERATING REVENUE 362212 362212 RENTAL INCOME 532000 30820 30820 393032 150014424 147849654 -815662 1606357 X 0 0 0 0 663118 494107 169011 0 61194025 45597352 15596673 0 15039831 11206592 3833239 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31459013 25628403 5830610 0 0 0 0 3941531 3099623 841908 0 0 0 2095598 756366 1339232 0 0 1975837 775343 1200494 PURCHASED SERVICES 14009113 3142118 10866995 SUPPLIES 11550078 10155910 1394168 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 6933847 426983 6506864 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4432184 805600 3626584 2300411 2095597 204814 155594586 104183994 51410592 0 8183080 18943523 0 0 33060443 30925501 0 0 72404 0 2566247 2116799 4850222 3969374 171386945 113475172 62335611 57911773 15140694 15847617 0 0 1822917 1562500 16825370 8049278 144856988 139326365 17067594 24675730 580613 480234 75177 45701393 43038261 11376546 7990378 74801323 76184603 X 70055665 63141762 70055665 63141762 144856988 139326365 X -5580162 -2146503 812762 X false true X true true true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false true 120000 false false true 14362 134362 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDES 11.04% LOBBYING PORTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID TO THE CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND HOSPITAL OUNCIL - NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL ENVIRONMENT OF HOSPITALS AND PATIENTS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (WHICH INCLUDES ADVOCATING FOR CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE MATTERS). Part IV - Additional Information false true 3584584 3584584 112369637 70050074 42319563 52226895 43425098 8801797 3205829 3205829 57911773 OPERATING AND FINANCE LEASES NET 6021545 OTHER 2027733 PROG. AMBULANCE INTERCO. 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INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED WITH 8 KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. INDIVIDUALS CONSULTED INCLUDED 2 MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS WITH HIGH VISIBILITY AND INVESTMENT IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE RIDGECREST COMMUNITY AND 5 MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP OR MANAGEMENT TEAM. Facility: RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Part V, Section B, Line 11 THE FOLLOWING NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE 2022 CHNA AND WILL BE ADDRESSED THROUGH 2025: 1)ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE 2)MENTAL HEALTH 3)HEALTH EDUCATION/WELLNESS/DISEASE PREVENTION 4)SUBSTANCE USE OR ADDICTION 5)SEXUAL HEALTH 6)CHRONIC DISEASE 7)ELDER/SENIOR CARE THE HOSPITAL HAS CONTINUED TO MAKE PROGRESS IN 2024 TOWARDS THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHNA. THE FOLLOWING ACTION PLAN ITEMS AND STATUS TO DATE IS AS FOLLOWS: 1)ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE A.EXPAND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES: PEDIATRICS, FAMILY MEDICINE, ADULTMEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH/MATERNAL HEALTH. PEDIATRICS & WOMEN'S HEATH CLINIC IS ATCAPACITY AND MEETS DEMAND OFCOMMUNITY. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-IN CLINIC ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ACUTE PATIENTS. SCHEDULING HAS BEEN IMPROVED BY OFFERING A NEW FEATURE TO REQUEST APPOINTMENTS ONLINE. B.CONTINUE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS; INCLUDING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES. TWO PCPS JOINED IN 2023. RECRUITMENT EFFORTS CONTINUE TO FILL PRIMARY CARE ROLES. THE OB PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED SO MIDWIVES WERE NOT RECRUITED. C.INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS IN ALL PRIMARY CARE CLINICS IS IN PROGRESS. D.CONTINUE ESTABLISHING PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME MODELS IN CLINICS. BUSINESS PLAN IN PROGRESS. SERVICES EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN QUARTER 3 OF 2024. E.ESTABLISH HOSPITAL DISCHARGE CLINIC. NOT STARTED. F.INCREASE PROMOTION AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES THROUGH MARKETING AND ADVERTISING. INCREASED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. G.PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH BOTH FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES. VARIOUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE OUTLINED ON THE HOSPITAL WEBSITE. A REPRESENTATIVE IS AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH PATIENTS. FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS. H.INCREASE COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN RIDGECREST AND THROUGH HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PLANS. THE RRH WEBSITE NOW INCLUDES THIS INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS ALSO LOCATED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITALS/CLINICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS INCLUDE HIGHLIGHTING TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE VIA INSURANCE. 2)MENTAL HEALTH A.CONTINUE TO RECRUIT ADDITIONAL CLINICAL STAFF. B.ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT STAFF DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION. C.THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING SPACE, HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD DUE TO FUNDING. D.CONTINUE TO RECRUIT FOR ADDITION OF MD. E.WELLNESS GROUP PROGRAMMING IS RUNNING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. F.CREATING RELATIONSHIP WITH RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO CONSTRAINTS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT. 3)HEALTH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND DISEASE PREVENTION A.SEND LETTERS TO PATIENT WHEN THEY ARE DUE FOR ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS WITH HANDOUT STATING WHAT AN ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT IS, ALSO PROMOTE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PODCASTS AND LOCAL NEWSPAPER ADS. ANNUAL WELLNESS LETTERS WERE SENT, WELLNESS INFORMATION PROVIDED MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT HOSPITALS/CLINICS, AND VIA SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. B.PROVIDE MONTHLY WELLNESS ARTICLES TO THE COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON WELL-BEING AND PREVENTION. HOSPITAL NOW PROVIDES A MONTHLY WELLNESS ARTICLE IN NEWSPAPERS, WEBSITE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. C.PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND PRESENTATION AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY FOCUSED ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IMPLEMENTED EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY ON ADDED SUGARS, OFFERED A BREAKFAST MEAL PREP SEMINAR WITH COOKING DEMO AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION. D.PROVIDE DIABETES INFORMATION IN SPANISH. SPANISH DIABETES BOOKLETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED INDIVIDUAL OR THOSE REQUIRING INFORMATION. E.PROVIDED HEALTH PROMOTION MONTHS FOCUSED ON A PARTICULAR HEALTH CONCERNTO EDUCATE AND BRING AWARENESS. EACH MONTH A DIFFERENT TOPIC IS ADDRESSED, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, HEALTH TABLES THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL/CLINICS. F.PROVIDE ALL LOCAL RESOURCES ON THE RRH WEBSITE. THEY HAVE BEEN POSTED ON WEBSITE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. G.CONTINUE TO WORK WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. TO DATE RRH HAS PARTICIPATED WITH LOCAL GROUPS OR SPONSORED EVENTS THAT OFFER SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY. H.OFFER HEALTH COACHING SERVICES. COACHING SERVICES ARE OFFERED AND ARE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY. 4)SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR ADDICTIONA. A.ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS IS COMMUNICATED TO COMMUNITY BY BILLBOARDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA. B.OUTREACH IS ONGOING THROUGH MONTHLY COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS. HELD AN OPEN HOUSE. C.CA BRIDGE PROGRAM GRANT PROVIDED FUNDING. GRANT REQUIREMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY MET. D.HIRED A SUBSTANCE USE NAVIGATOR THAT COORDINATED ED PATIENTS WITH CLINIC SERVICES. E.SUBOXONE CLINIC HAS OPENED. ENABLES APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT WAIT TIMES. F.ADDITIONAL TRAINING OF ED DOCTORS IS CONTINUOUS. 5)SEXUAL HEALTH A.PROVIDED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF B.EDUCATION OF PROVIDERS IS ONGOING 6)CHRONIC DISEASE A.PROVIDE MONTHLY WELLNESS ARTICLES TO THE COMMUNITY. HOSPITAL NOW PROVIDES A MONTHLY WELLNESS ARTICLE IN NEWSPAPERS, WEBSITE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. B.PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY. IMPLEMENTED EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY ON ADDED SUGARS, OFFERED A BREAKFAST MEAL PREP SEMINAR WITH COOKING DEMO AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION. C.PROVIDE DIABETES INFORMATION IN SPANISH. SPANISH DIABETES BOOKLETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED INDIVIDUAL OR THOSE REQUIRING INFORMATION. D.PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION MONTHS FOCUSED ON A PARTICULAR HEALTH CONCERN TO EDUCATE AND BRING AWARENESS. EACH MONTH A DIFFERENT TOPIC IS ADDRESSED, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, HEALTH TABLES THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL/CLINICS E.PROVIDE ALL LOCAL RESOURCES ON THE RRH WEBSITE. THEY HAVE BEEN POSTED ON WEBSITE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. F.CONTINUE TO WORK WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. TO DATE RRH HAS PARTICIPATED WITH LOCAL GROUPS OR SPONSORED EVENTS THAT OFFER SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY. G.OFFER HEALTH COACHING SERVICES. COACHING SERVICES ARE OFFERED AND ARE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY. 7)ELDER/SENIOR CARE A.CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN TO GET THE WORD OUT REGARDING RESOURCES AVAILABLE. B.SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS INCLUDE REMINDERS OF SENIOR SCAMS, FOOD BANKS,CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, COOLING CENTERS AND OTHER INFORMATION USEFUL TO COMMUNITY. C.UPDATES TO WEBSITE WHEN HOURS CHANGE OR SERVICES. D.SENIOR SERVICES ENSURES PHYSICIAN'S OFFICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT HAS ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROVIDES BROCHURES TO COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NEEDS WERE BEST SERVED BY OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE THE EXPERTISE, CAPACITY AND ADEQUATE RESOURCES: 1)MATERNAL HEALTH 2)ACUTE ILLNESS AND INJURY 3)ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Facility: RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Part V, Section B, Line 13h UNINSURED, SELF-PAY PATIENTS WITH INCOMES AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE OFFERED FREE CARE. INSURED PATIENTS WITH HIGH MEDICAL COSTS (ANNUAL EXPENSES EXCEED 10% OF INCOME) AND INCOMES AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTED CARE. MONETARY ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY CARE, BUT NOT FOR DISCOUNTED CARE. Facility: RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Part V, Section B, Line 16j IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL PACKETS BEING PROVIDED TO EACH SELF-PAY PATIENT, IT IS ALSO PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING METHODS: A WEBSITE REFERENCE TO THE POLICY, AN ONSITE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR MADE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS, AND POSTING OF THE POLICY IN ALL PATIENT ACCESS AREAS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO POSTS A COMPREHENSIVE PRICING LIST AND TOP 25 PROCEDURES PRICING LIST ON THE WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.RRH.ORG/PATIENTS-VISITORS/BILLING/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-PROGRAM- POLICY/ RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 1111 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 RURAL HEALTH CLINIC BELLA SERRA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 1131 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PHYSICAL & SPEECH THERAPY 540 PERDEW AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY 1109 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 CENTER PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY SOUTHERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC 105 E SYDNOR AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 PRIMARY CARE CLINIC CHINA LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC 1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL URGENT C 1111 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 URGENT CARE RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSP VISITING NUR 1653 N TRIANGLE DR RIDGECREST CA 93555 VISITING NURSE SERVICES SOUTHERN SIERRA SPECIALTY - DERMATOLO 105 E SYDNOR AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 DERMATOLOGY CLINIC RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL OBSTETRI 1011 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 OBGYN CLINIC REHABILITATION SERVICES 540 PERDEW AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSP PAIN CLINIC 105 E SYDNOR AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 PAIN CLINIC SSMC SPECIALTY CLINIC 105 E SYDNOR AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 SPECIALTY CLINIC RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERSONAL 1653 N TRIANGLE DR RIDGECREST CA 93555 PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER 1111 N CHINA LAKE BLVD-STE 220 RIDGECREST CA 93555 AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOSPICE 1653 N TRIANGLE DR RIDGECREST CA 93555 HOSPICE RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSP SENIOR SERVI 417 DRUMMOND AVE RIDGECREST CA 93555 SENIOR SERVICES TRONA RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 82820 TRONA RD RIDGECREST CA 93555 RURAL HEALTH CLINIC Part I, Line 7 - Explanation of Costing Methodology LINES 7A, 7B, 7G WERE CONVERTED TO COST BASED ON AN AVERAGE RATIO OF COSTS TO GROSS CHARGES ACCORDING TO COSTS ALLOCATED TO THE RELEVANT COST CENTERS ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. LINES 7E, 7F, AND 7I WERE BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES. Part I, Line 7, Column F - Explanation of Bad Debt Expense THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25(A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $ 5,193,437. Part III, Line 2 - Methodology Used To Estimate Bad Debt Expense LINE 2 INCLUDES IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS. IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS IS ESTIMATED BASED ON ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONEXPERIENCE WITHTHIS CLASS OF PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS. Part III, Line 3 - Methodology of Estimated Amount & Rationale for Including in Community Benefit THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THAT ABOUT 25% OF THEIR FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOT RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL. THEREFORE, THE HOSPITAL IS ESTIMATING APPROXIMATELY 25% OF THE IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS WOULD BE CONSIDERED CHARITY CARE IF THEY WERE COMPLETED. Part III, Line 4 - Bad Debt Expense SUBSEQUENT CHANGES THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE THE RESULT OF AN ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY ARE RECORDED AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE. BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT. Part III, Line 8 - Explanation Of Shortfall As Community Benefit ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF ANY SHORTFALL SHOULD BE TREATED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. A FACILITY MUST BE ABLE TO RECOVER ITS COSTS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE TO MEDICARE PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM KNOWING THAT NOT ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THESE SERVICES WILL BE RECOVERED. PROVIDING THESE SERVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO THESE PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AND INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THEREFORE, THE ENTIRE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE ARE BASED ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT IS COMPLETED BASED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES. Part III, Line 9b - Provisions On Collection Practices For Qualified Patients RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY BEFORE WE OR OUR AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES TAKE EXTRAORDINARY ACTIONS TO COLLECT YOUR BILL. RRH SHALL PROVIDE COLLECTION AGENCIES WITH THIS POLICY AND SHALL OBTAIN WRITTEN AGREEMENT THAT THE AGENCY SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. THE HOSPITAL SHALL NOT KNOWINGLY ASSIGN AN ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY IF THE PATIENT HAS A PENDING APPLICATION FOR A COUNTY, STATE, OR FEDERAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. FOR A PATIENT WHO LACKS INSURANCE COVERAGE OR A PATIENT WHO PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT HE OR SHE MAY BE A PATIENT WITH HIGH MEDICAL COSTS, NEITHER RRH, NOR ANY ASSIGNEE OF THE HOSPITAL OR OTHER OWNER OF THE PATIENT DEBT, INCLUDING A COLLECTION AGENCY, SHALL REPORT ADVERSE INFORMATION TO A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU OR ENGAGE IN EXTRAORDINARY DEBT COLLECTION ACTIVITIES ("ECA") AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO 180 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST BILLING, AND ONLY AFTER PROVIDING A THIRTY DAY NOTICE OF THE ECA THAT WILL BE COMMENCED. Part VI, Line 2 - Needs Assessment IN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL USES PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, ALONG WITH CONDUCTING BLOOD DRAWS AT HEALTH FAIRS. Part VI, Line 3 - Patient Education of Eligibility for Assistance SIGNS ARE POSTED IN REGISTRATION AREAS INFORMING PATIENTS OF ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR BILLS AND INCLUDES CITING A PHONE NUMBER TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS AREA.SELF-PAY PATIENTS ARE SENT A PACKET OF INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. Part VI, Line 4 - Community Information RURAL CALIFORNIA DESERT COMMUNITY LOCATED IN KERN COUNTY; MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE NEXT NEAREST HOSPITAL. THE POPULATION IS APPROXIMATELY 38,000 AND APPROXIMATELY 4% OF THAT POPULATION IS UNINSURED. Part VI, Line 4 - Community Building Activities COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY COLLABORATION THROUGH SUPPORT AND OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS, PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT TO ENSURE BASIC AND SPECIALTY CARE IS AVAILABLE LOCALLY, AND COLLABORATED WITH OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES ON DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Part VI, Line 5 - Promotion of Community Health RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. THE HOSPITAL APPLIES ANY SURPLUS FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO OTHER QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY. RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL (RRH) OFFERS A VARIETY OF FREE OUTREACH CLASSES INCLUDING: 16 WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES TO SENIORS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, FREE OF CHARGE. A SENIORS GROUP IS ALSO OFFERED TWICE A MONTH CATERED TO FINDING JOY AND HAPPINESS IN LIFE WHILE SOCIALIZING AND BUILDING SUPPORT SYSTEMS. RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS 4 ROCK STEADY BOXING EXERCISE CLASSES PER WEEK FOR THOSE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE, FREE OF CHARGE AS WELL AS 2 TAI CHI CLASSES A WEEK FOR THOSE OF ANY AGE. RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL OFFERS THE DIABETES EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TM WORKSHOPS FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND A DIABETES GROCERYSTORE TOUR IS ALSO OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE COMMUNITY: ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, AND DIABETES. THE WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION, INCLUDING VIDEOS AND BOOKS. IN ADDITION, THE WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES NUTRITION PROGRAMS, COOKING CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, PARENTS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. A MONTHLY WELLNESS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS TO HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS OF WELL-BEING. RRH PROVIDES A BROCHURE WITH INFORMATION FOR LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTES THIS THROUGHOUT TOWN AND IS PROVIDED ON THE RRH WEBSITE. RRH ALSO HAD SEVERAL EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER AT THE LOCAL SALVATION ARMY AS BELL RINGERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. true X X X false true false false false false false false false BRENDA DIEL ADMINISTRATOR 287696 40783 328479 HANI CHAABO PHYSICIAN 334433 21125 12246 15048 382852 HEALTHY DESAI PHYSICIAN 588794 68800 20699 34543 712836 HOPE ZISSOS PHYSICIAN 318424 26844 14220 39230 398718 JAMES SUVER President & CEO 424325 192094 32186 14513 663118 JIXI HE PHYSICIAN 277833 846 494 279173 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS, CORPORATE MEMBERS AND AN HONORARY NONVOTING GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS CALLED EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAVE LIMITED RIGHTS. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED TO THIRTY (30) PERSONS, WHO MUST RESIDE IN THE HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA (AS SUCH SERVICE AREA IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP BY A VOTE OF THE CORPORATE MEMBERS PRESENT OR REPRESENTED AT A MEETING OF CORPORATE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a THE CORPORATE MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b UNDER THE BYLAWS, THE CORPORATE MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO: ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; FILL A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND RATIFY THE BYLAWS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO: REMOVE A DIRECTOR; APPROVE MOST AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; APPROVE A SALE OF ASSETS NOT IN THE USUAL AND REGULAR COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS; MERGE WITH ANOTHER ENTITY; AND DISSOLVE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THERE IS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES, AND CORPORATE MEMBERS. COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE CEO. ANY NOTED CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT MUST ABSTAIN FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO WAS DETERMINED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPENSATION COMPARISON PROVIDED BY HASC. FOR OTHER OFFICERS, THE HASC SALARY SURVEY IS USED TO COMPLY WITH PROHIBITION FROM DIRECT SOLICITATION OF SALARY INFORMATION DUE TO ANTI-TRUST REGULATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ALL PUBLIC DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCE IN S CORP = $812762 RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 46-4181603 1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 464181603 RAISING HOSPITAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUNDS CA 501(C)(3) 7 RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL true PROGRESSIVE AMBULANCE INC 1325 W RIDGECREST BLVD RIDGECREST CA 93555 330736730 AMBULANCE SERVICE CA RRH S CORP -812762 6641203 1.00000 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false true false false