2 JEWISH ASSOCIATION ON AGING THE JEWISH ASSOCIATION ON AGING Created a more comprehensive continuum of care through an affiliation with The New Riverview senior living apartments on JAA’s campus. Established an organization-wide ethics committee to educate, review policy, and consult on issues related to end-of-life decisions made between our residents, their families, and our staff. Partnered with Global Links, joining its Community Collection Network whereby donations of much-needed medical supplies, walkers, and wheelchairs can be made right on campus. Through our Capital Campaign, grew our endowment by $4.1 million that includes a matching challenge from the Giant Eagle & Beacon Foundations. CHARLES M. MORRIS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Achieved an overall five-star rating in June 2018, as rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Participated in a nationwide study on antibiotics and infection and in the national Medicaid Care Coordination Model to advocate for more federal funding of Medicaid. Completed renovations to Allderdice Memory Care Center of Excellence within the Charles Morris Center. Continued to enhance the use of RistCall’s wearable call bell system. HOME HEALTH Implemented a “Fast Track” referral process fo r physicians to make direct referrals to our Home Health program more efficiently. Enhanced care coordination to reduce avoidable hospital admissions through telemedicine in the home. Increased regional Home Health service sessions by 57%. 57% Home Health Sessions INCREASE IN REGIONAL Five-Out-of-Five Star Rating Maintained for Overall Quality throughout the entire fiscal year WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2018 CHARLES MORRIS CENTER