PINCKNEYVILLE -- Pinckneyville Community Hospital was recently selected to participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program.
Through the program, the DRA (Delta Regional Authority) and FORHP (Federal Office of Rural Health Policy) have partnered to support rural communities with an opportunity to receive intensive technical assistance (TA).
The TA consists of various assessments, on-site consultations, workshops and educational trainings, which will be provided through a multiyear phased-in approach.
The program is designed to increase the efficiency of the local health care delivery system practices by focusing on care coordination, social services integration, emergency medical services access, and workforce recruitment and retention with the goal to:
• Improve financial position and increase operational efficiencies
• Implement quality improvements that support an evidenced-based culture for improved health outcomes
• Address workforce recruitment and retention needs
• Increase use of telemedicine to fill service gaps and access to care
• Ensure access to and availability of Emergency Medical Services
• Integrate social services to address socio-economic challenges
• Enhance coordination of care and develop a community care coordination plan
• Strengthen the local health care delivery system to position for population health
With the support of the DRA and FORHP, The Center is proud to recognize Pinckneyville Community Hospital for this outstanding accomplishment.
The Center looks forward to working with Pinckneyville Community Hospital and its community.
"In March, when we first heard about this grant, we immediately knew the great opportunity that this grant would offer to our hospital and community, states Randall Dauby, CEO of Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
"So, with high anticipations, we applied and nervously waited to see if we were one of the select few to be awarded. Today, we share our excitement and look forward to working with the DRA, FORHP and The Center on such a wonderful program."
To learn more about the DRA and FORHP collaboration to support rural communities through the DRCHSD Program, visit the Delta Regional Authority website.
