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| 2008 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY |
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The programs funded in 2008 included a continuation of previously funded in-patient and outpatient programs. All programs are supported with the revenue/funds received from various concessions, grants, income and donations. However, in 2008, some revenue sources declined and some positions previously funded
by the Auxiliary, were transferred to the Bellevue payroll mid-year.
Programs funded by the Auxiliary in 2008 provided for a total of 80,853 patient encounters, visits or service units, depending upon the type of program. These patient services include:
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Activities Therapy General Hospital: 8,640 patient encounters for art and music therapy.
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Activities Therapy Psychiatry: 2,200 patients participated in recreational, seasonal and social activities.
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Alcohol Clinic and Sobriety Garden: 12,127 patient visits for gardening and photographic activities.
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Artist in Residence: 367 patients and 155 family members and staff received art therapy activities.
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Chaplaincy Services: 467 on call emergency services and Masses were provided.
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Geriatric Memory Program: 460 patients received Computer Memory sessions.
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HELP Program: 500 patients and families participated in Reach Out and Read waiting room activities to enhance reading skills..
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Interpreter/Navigator Program: 1,956 interpreter requests were provided for more than three languages.
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Psychiatry CSS/MICA: 82 patients participated in social and holiday parties.
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Patient Library: 13,730 patients were provided with library services, either in the 6th floor library, with the roving cart or via telephone.
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Power Program: 9,286 client visits were made for activities such as bingo, recreational trips and yoga sessions.
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Rehabilitation Medicine: 3,084 patient treatment/services were provided with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy equipment and beautician services.
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Social Work Clothing Room: 6,668 patients received clothing.
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Social Work Crime Victims Unit: 1,264 crime victims received services.
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Token Economy Programs 20E and 20S: 10,630 patient incentive services were provided for participation in social and behavioral activities.
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Vocational Rehabilitation – Psychiatry: 6,137 hours of work were funded for patients temporarily employed in various hospital departments.
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Volunteer Department: 5,070 patient visits and staff assists were provided for the period Jan. 1 to June 30, 2008.
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IN SUMMARY
Programs funded by the Auxiliary augment the care of patients at Bellevue Hospital by providing enhancements that are not provided by the hospital as part of routine patient care. In many cases these "little extras" can translate into a more caring and supportive hospital experience.
Calendar year 2008 was financially challenging for the Auxiliary, as it was for all charitable organizations. But we have managed to adapt to changing revenue conditions as well as innovate some cost cutting measures to maintain our program support level.
The next year, 2009, looks to be every bit as difficult, but the Auxiliary will strive to continue to carry out our motto of "Keeping the Humanity in Healthcare".
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