Program areas at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation
the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation's mission is to support the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific through private gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. the Foundation provides funding to support the purchase of vital medical equipment, clinical staff education and training, patient care programs, the Hospital's financial assistance program, capital improvements and special projects focused on the Hospital's annual area of highest need. In fiscal year 2023, rehab serviced over 8,000 patients in its inpatient and outpatient programs. the following areas are descriptions of Hospital programs that benefited from Foundation's support: financial assistance program: - the Foundation supports the Hospital's financial assistance program which allows eligible uninsured and underinsured patients to receive support for eligible medical care, equipment, supplies and medications. In fiscal year 2023, Foundation provided approximately $260,000 of support for financial assistance including under and uncompensated care for low-income or financially needy patients. Clinical staff education and training: - Foundation supports ongoing education and training for clinical staff to ensure the highest quality specialized Rehabilitation care is given to each patient. Cost-effective clinical education is provided to staff through online and webcast technologies and multi-user settings when available. Resources are leveraged to maximize staff access to current resources and industry best practices. In fiscal year 2023, Foundation provided approximately $15,000 of support for clinical education and training helping 27 employees attend 24 different seminars, conferences and training sessions and making online education courses available to all therapy and nursing employees. Renovations, maintenance and repairs: - in fiscal year 2023, Foundation provided approximately $92,000 of support to the Hospital to renovate, enhance and maintain its facilities and equipment to ensure optimal resources for 24/7 patient-centered care. Foundation supported the uvc lighting systems project and general renovations in the nuuanu clinic. Clinical programs and services: - Foundation supports Hospital programs that provide a continuum of Rehabilitation services advanced through education, technology and research in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Specialized treatments are designed to support patients in their daily life at home and in the community with supporting tasks that require more complex interaction than basic survival and well-being. In fiscal year 2023, Foundation provided approximately $27,000 to support Hospital programs and services including the cancer Rehabilitation program, pulmonary program, and other outpatient clinic programs. Intended use of endowment funds: - endowments are held in perpetuity and a portion of investment earnings are used annually to support the donor designated restricted mission purpose. Endowments are held for the following areas: charity care, financial assistance and support for uninsured and underinsured patient care: rehab financial assistance program which allows low-income, financially needy, eligible uninsured and underinsured patients to receive eligible medical care, equipment, supplies and medications. Patient care, programs and equipment: programs and therapies that support the highest quality patient care and specialized rehabilitative equipment and resources. Building renovation, maintenance and repairs: support of renovation, expansion, repairs and maintenance of Hospital facilities. Clinical education, training and research: - education, training and research for clinical staff to ensure a commitment to excellence in the field of medical Rehabilitation. Foundation endowments: - support the mission activities of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation. Research for clinical staff to ensure a commitment to excellence in the field of medical Rehabilitation.