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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jackson Healthcare?

What are the Hospital Charitable Service Awards?

Why is Jackson Healthcare recognizing the charitable services of hospital programs?

What types of hospitals/healthcare organizations are eligible for the Awards?

Can for-profit hospitals participate?

What types of charitable services will be recognized?

Will individual's contributions to programs be recognized?

Who can make nominations for the awards?

How do I nominate a hospital for an Award?

Can I nominate the same hospital for different charitable service programs?

When is the submission deadline?

How many hospitals will be recognized?

How often will awards be given?

When will the finalists and award recipients be announced?

What are the details for the 2014 Conference?

Do I have to attend the 2014 Conference?

Can I re-nominate a hospital for a future award?

 

Who is Jackson Healthcare?

Jackson Healthcare is the fourth largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S. and serves more than four million patients in over 1,300 healthcare facilities.  The company also provides technology solutions that enable total hospital efficiency.  

Jackson Healthcare has earned national media coverage by providing innovative solutions to healthcare challenges, in addition to championing local, national and international charitable work.  It has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for five consecutive years.

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What are the Hospital Charitable Service Awards?

The awards program seeks to recognize the accomplishments of hospital programs across the nation that rise above traditional community benefit set a new standard in serving the underserved.

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Why is Jackson Healthcare recognizing the charitable services of hospital programs?

Jackson Healthcare knows that hospitals give back to their communities in remarkable and innovative ways.  Often away from the spotlight and attention of the media and general public.  We want to elevate the reputation of hospitals by bringing attention to their charitable programs, and by rewarding outstanding efforts.

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What types of hospitals/healthcare organizations are eligible for the Awards?

All hospital-funded charitable community programs are eligible for the Hospital Charitable Service Awards.  We recognize the incredible work that independent health clinics and non-hospital private foundations are playing in communities across the nation; however, nominations are limited to hospitals at this time.

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Can "for-profit" and "government" hospitals participate?

Yes. Jackson Healthcare seeks to bring positive attention to the community-focused accomplishments of all U.S. hospitals.

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What types of charitable services will be recognized?

Jackson Healthcare is interested in hearing about all types of community services, but we will recognize those hospitals whose programs are designed to truly meet community needs rather than serve as marketing vehicles for the hospital.

Free care is one component of community service, but we're also looking for outreach innovation, medical mission efforts, support services and need-based education and screening services - just to name a few!

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Will individual employee contributions to programs be recognized?

The Hospital Charitable Service Awards are designed to award and recognize programs that make a corporate/organizational commitment to community benefit, not individual superstars within hospitals.

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Who can make nominations for the awards?

We ask that an official representative of the sponsoring hospital system complete, sign and submit an application on behalf of each program.

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How do I nominate a hospital for an Award?

We'd be happy to email you the official 2013 application. To request a copy, click here.

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Can I nominate different charitable service programs from the same hospital?

Absolutely. We encourage hospitals to nominate multiple programs within their system. But each program should be documented in a separate application form.

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When is the submission deadline?

The deadline for the first phase of the nomination process is midnight on Friday, August 23, 2013.  Click here to learn more about how the process works.

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How many hospitals will be recognized?

Each year, ten programs are named "Programs of Excellence" and awarded $10,000. During the 2012 season, the Advisory Board also awarded $2,500 "Programs of Promise" recognitions to four hospital programs that demonstrated clear visions for addressing underserved community health and prevention needs, but are too new to report sustainable impact data.

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How often will awards be given?

This is an annual awards program.

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When will the Finalists and Award Recipients be announced?

Finalists will be announced in mid-October 2013. These finalist will have the opportunity to update their nominations with new impact data and reference checks.

The Award winners will be announced and recognized at a special banquet immediately following the national Hospital Charitable Services Conference in February 2014.

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What are the details for the 2013 Conference?

Details can be found on the conference page.  Dress for the conference and banquet is business casual.

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Do I have to attend the 2014 Conference?

A representative from your hospital or program must be present at the national Hospital Charitable Services Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 to accept any award granted. For hospitals needing them, a limited number of grants are available to cover the cost of hotel expenses.

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Can I re-nominate a hospital for a future award?

Award winners, called "Programs of Excellence," will not be eligible for re-nomination; however, all other hospital programs, including "Programs of Promise," are eligible for re-nomination in subsequent years.

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