Auxiliary Of The Good Samaritan Hospital Of Santa Clara Valley

SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.

DURING 2021 THE AUXILIARY, INCLUDING THE GIFT SHOP AND ACCESS, HAD APPROXIMATELY 264 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED OVER 4,186 HOURS OF NON-CLINICAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND VISITORS IN OVER 40 SERVICE AREAS OF THE MAIN HOSPITAL AND IN THE MISSION OAKS FACILITY. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, PATIENT AMENITIES, TOYS, AND GAMES.THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES RETAIL AND SUNDRY ITEMS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND VISITORS. THERE IS 1 PART-TIME (EMPLOYED) MANAGER AND A CONTRACTED (1099) BOOKKEEPER.THE MISSION OF ACCESS IS HELPING FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE CRISIS OF HOSPITALIZATION. ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF BABIES AND CHILDREN IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU), IT NOW PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF BABIES AND CHILDREN AS WELL HOSPITALIZED ADULTS INCLUDING OUTPATIENT CANCER SURVIVORS. THIS INCLUDES AN ON-CAMPUS RV AND EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT STAYS IN NEARBY HOTELS, SO FAMILIES LIVING FAR AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL HAVE SUPPORTIVE PLACES TO STAY AND THEY CAN FOCUS ON THEIR LOVED ONES DURING HOSPITALIZATION.ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR FAMILIES AND ONCOLOGY PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT; FOOD IN FAMILY WAITING ROOMS; EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND BRIEF CHILDCARE FOR SIBLINGS OF PATIENTS. FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR VOUCHERS FOR GAS, MEALS AND EMERGENCY HOTEL OVERNIGHTS. A BI-WEEKLY CAR SEAT FITTING SERVICE HELPS KEEP BABIES AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY SAFE IN THEIR VEHICLES. THERE IS 1 PART-TIME (EMPLOYED) DIRECTOR.SUPPORTING FAMILIES DEALING WITH THE CRITICAL ILLNESS AND HOSPITALIZATION OF THEIR LOVED ONES AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, AS WELL AS IMPROVING CAR SEAT SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT HOSPITALIZATION AND FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT CAN BE FRIGHTENING AND STRESSFUL FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACCESS PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND STABILITY, ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON HELPING THEIR LOVED ONE BECOME HEALTHY. ACCESS IS A PROGRAM OF THE AUXILIARY OF GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. THE AUXILIARY MAKE THE LIVES OF PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS BETTER THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE.ACCESS SERVICES: CAR SEAT FITTING INSPECTIONS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY; OUR TECHNICIANS HELP TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO CORRECTLY USE AND INSTALL CAR SEATS. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR GSH FAMILIES AND ONCOLOGY PATIENTS. FOOD IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) PARENT ROOM AND ONCOLOGY FAMILY LOUNGE. 1 HOUR OF CHILDCARE FOR SIBLINGS PER HOSPITAL VISIT. OVERNIGHT STAYS IN OUR ON-CAMPUS RV. OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE ACCESS APARTMENT, LOCATED NEAR GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. FAMILIES STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY MAY ALSO RECEIVE VOUCHERS FOR GAS, MEALS AND EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT HOTEL STAYS.