Bellevue Hospital Center Inc. Auxiliary
Bellevue Hospital Center Inc. Auxiliary
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About this organization
Revenue
$571,380
Expenses
$561,688
Mission
To provide support for various recreational and therapeutic activities for patients of Bellevue Hopsital Center in New York City.
About
GENERAL HOSPITAL SUPPORTEQUIPMENT PURCHASEIn 2018 a peice of medical equipment (UltraSound Machine) was purchased and provided to Bellevue Hospital.PATIENT LIBRARYThe Patient Library provides reading material, including books, newspapers in several languages and periodicals to all patients. Also reading glasses are provided to patients who may need them. There is a Patient Library on the 6th floor of the hospital, as well as a roving cart to bring reading materials to the patient units and waiting rooms. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - WORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMEmotional well-being is just as important as physical health. Using Auxiliary funds, the Work Development Program at Bellevue, provides a work experience within the hospital for recovering psychiatric and addicted patients, resulting in rebuilding their confidence, gaining life skills and enhancing their vocational goals. Over 10,000 work hours (the equivalent of 285+ work weeks) were provided by approximately 20 patients quarterly. Various hospital departments, such as Human Resources, Environmental Services, Patient Transport, etc. benefitted from this extra help. ACTIVITY THERAPY MUSIC PROGRAM This program supports small configurations of musicians for intimate performances. Live music has been shown to alleviate anxiety, fear, depression and isolation associated with medical illness and disability. Patient referrals, from various units, are made by medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary team members to the Activity Therapy Director, who assigns the performers to specific units and referred patients. In 2018 170 patients and family members were able to listen to 96 hours of music sessions, creating a soothing atmosphere in a sometimes disruptive hospital environment. ACTIVITY THERAPY - PSYCHIATRYThree different areas are supported for Activities Therapy in Psychiatry, providing activities for patients which relieve stress and improve the quality of patient downtime:(1) Recreation and Sensory supplies for therapeutic group programming and individual patients such as journaling materials, stress balls, aromatherapy, etc. DVDs for educational and inspirational films are also supplied. (2) Special events, such as holiday and cultural occasions are funded for dance performances, picnics, Black History Month, Latino Heritage Month, festive decorations, etc. These activities greatly enhance the patient's treatment and well-being.(3) Emergency funds for replacing broken equipment like the ping pong table, etc. All nine Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units were able to supplement 2,750 group therapy sessions with appropriate adjunct materials, as well as helping 1,650 patients enjoy special activities like holiday celebrations and summer picnics. I-PAD MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER CENTERThe Cancer Center at Bellevue provides outpatient cancer treatments, including infusions and chemotherapy. Patients can receive these treatments over the course of two to eight hours over several weeks. The Auxiliary previously purchased I-pads with many apps so that patients can spend these hours viewing different forms of entertainment. This includes: movies, games, etc. as well as access to educational information sites. The I-pads need to be serviced and updated on an annual basis to ensure that they are in good working order for the patients to use them during their treatments. SOBRIETY GARDENPatients receiving treatment through the Alcoholism Clinic benefit from participation in the Sobriety Garden, which builds their sense of achievement and accomplishment. This year 371 patients benefitted from this program. The garden sits on a wedge of land flanked by the main hospital building and the FDR drive. It covers approximately 15,000 square feet. Part of it is cultivated in vegetables, much of it in flowers. Its paths are created from mosaics and stones, accented with folk sculptures made by the patients, creating an inspiring environment for all visitors. Photography activities are also provided to the patients. HEALTH EDUCATION AND LITERACY FOR PARENTS (HELP)This program addresses the health literacy needs of parents in the Pediatric Clinic Waiting Room to better understand their children's healthcare needs, specifically the prevention of childhood obesity. The materials are easy to read, culturally adapted booklets in English, Spanish and Chinese. Topics include: breast-feeding, portion size and age appropriate physical activity. The funds were used for the development of videos to comprehensively train the volunteers who will participate in this program, as well as, a tracking and reporting component to the web based delivery system. This will allow for the monitoring and assessment of the educational components to evaluate which are the most effective. CHAPLAINCYFunds are provided for the purchase of religious material for the Chaplains to distribute to patients of all faiths. Spiritual guidance is an integral part of patient care and the Auxiliary assists by providing the appropriate materials. During 2018, 1,882 patients were provided with materials such as bibles, qurans, rosary beads, etc. CLOTHING ROOM - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTThe Social Work Department at Bellevue Hospital provides clothing for patients in need during their inpatient stay and when they are discharged. Patients are sometimes admitted to Bellevue and their clothes must be cut off or disposed of. The Clothing Room is able to provide clothes to 2,958 patients, from the ER, Medicine, Psychiatry, etc., thus ensuring their dignity and ability to be discharged. DME FOR UNDOCUMENTED/UNINSURED PATIENTSFunds are provided for patients who do not have any type of medical insurance and are unable to purchase durable medical equipment (ie. wheelchairs, walkers, respiratory equipment, etc.). This can be a problem for patients who are unemployed, undocumented, of limited income, etc. because it often prevents them from being discharged home. The purchase of such equipment enables patients to go home safely. In 2018 four patients received such equipment.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To provide support for various recreational and therapeutic activities for patient of bellevue hospital center in new york city.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To provide support for various recreational and therapeutic activities for patients of bellevue hopsital center in new york city.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 462 First Avenue No A100, New York, NY, 10016.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 1 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $9,692.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1916.
- The organization pays $6,018 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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