Columbus Regional Auxiliary
Columbus Regional Auxiliary
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About this organization
Mission
SERVING COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT.
About
THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VALUABLE SERVICES TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES. COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY ALSO SUPPORTS AND DIRECTS FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES AT THE MEDICAL CENTER AND HUGHSTON HOSPITAL, -- THE TWO AFFILIATE HOSPITALS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.THE AUXILIARY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1963 AND WAS KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY. ON APRIL 1, 2013, THE AUXILIARY MERGED WITH AFFILIATE, DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO FORM COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER IN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ASSIST WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED BY COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:BOOK CART- VOLUNTEERS TAKE MAGAZINES AND BOOKS TO THE PATIENTS' ROOMS AND WAITING AREAS. ALL BOOKS AND MAGAZINES ARE DONATED.JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER - INFUSION CENTER - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AND COMFORT THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES BY ASSISTING IN THE CHEMOTHERAPY SUITE.JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER INFORMATION DESK - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME EVERYONE WHO ENTERS, GIVE DIRECTIONS, WALK WITH NEW PATIENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT THEY NEED TO GO TO AND ANSWER THE PHONE. JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER NAVIGATORS - VOLUNTEERS GREET PATIENTS AS THEY EXIT THE ELEVATOR; MONITOR THE WAITING ROOM EVERY 30 MINUTES; DETERMINE WHO NEEDS HELP, WHO HAS EXPERIENCED A DELAY, AND ASSIST WITH SPECIAL REQUESTS; AND ESCORT PATIENTS WHEREVER THEY NEED TO GO. CHILDREN'S CENTER PLAY PALS - PLAY PAL VOLUNTEERS SPEND TIME PLAYING WITH AND HOLDING SICK CHILDREN. VOLUNTEERS ALSO TAKE ACTIVITIES TO THE CHILD'S BEDSIDE. WHEN THE CHILD CAN GO TO THE ACTIVITY ROOM, VOLUNTEERS PLAY WITH THE CHILDREN. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST THE NURSING STAFF. EMERGENCY TRAUMA CENTER - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF; ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS TO NURSING UNITS; MINIMIZE PATIENT AND FAMILY ANXIETIES IN EMERGENCY ROOM SITUATIONS; AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS ANSWER THE PHONE; GET MEDICAL RECORDS OR FOOD TRAYS; TAKE PATIENTS TO C.T. AND ULTRA SOUND.FAMILY ROOM DESK - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH FAMILIES OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AND MONITOR THEIR VISITS. SOME FAMILIES ARE FROM OUT-OF-TOWN AND THE HOSPITAL BECOMES THEIR HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHILE THEIR LOVED ONE IS IN THE HOSPITAL. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SOMEONE TO TALK TO AND HELP MAKE THEM AWARE OF LOCAL FACILITIES.FOOD SERVICES - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST BY DELIVERING LATE TRAYS AND NOURISHMENTS TO THE FLOORS; CONDUCTING PATIENT SURVEYS; FILLING BEVERAGE ORDERS; SERVING ON THE CAFETERIA LINE; CLEANING THE TABLES IN THE FOUNTAIN FOOD COURT; RESTOCKING SUPPLIES; AND PERFORMING CLERICAL DUTIES.GUEST RELATIONS DESK - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST BY GIVING DIRECTIONS, PATIENT CONDITION REPORTS, AND ROOM NUMBERS TO GUESTS AND VISITORS. GIFT SHOPS - VOLUNTEERS HELP CUSTOMERS WITH IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WHEN THEY NEED TO PICK OUT JUST THE RIGHT ITEM TO BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY OR PICK THE PERFECT BABY GIFT TO CELEBRATE THIS HAPPY OCCASION. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES ARE DONATED TO THE HOSPITALS AND AFFILIATES IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR TAX- EXEMPT MISSIONHEALING NOTES - INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS OR GROUPS ARE INVITED TO PERFORM. VOLUNTEERS SHARE THEIR MUSICAL TALENT. LABORATORY - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH CLERICAL DUTIES AND DISTRIBUTION OF REPORTS. THEY INTERACT WITH THE STAFF AS WELL AS WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. LIBRARY - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE LIBRARIAN WITH MAINTAINING BOOKS AND FILES; SEND FAXES TO INDIVIDUALS ASKING FOR INFORMATION; AND MAINTAIN TAPE FILES. VOLUNTEERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO LIFT A HEAVY BOOK ONTO AN UPPER SHELF, CLIMB A SMALL LIBRARY STOOL, AND HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF FILLING. MEDICAL RECORDS - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST BY ANSWERING THE PHONE, TYPING, FILING, WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER, AND PERFORMING OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES. NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME PARENTS AND VISITORS AND HELP VISITORS NAVIGATE THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ALSO TEACH AND MONITOR HAND HYGIENE TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE UNIT. NURSING UNITS AT NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST BY ANSWERING THE PHONE AND PATIENT CALL LIGHTS AND BY PROVIDING THE PATIENT'S NON-CLINICAL NEEDS. PLAY PAWS - "DELTA SOCIETY CERTIFIED" PET HANDLERS AND THEIR DOGS VISIT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AND NURSING HOMES. THESE VOLUNTEERS AND DOGS PROVIDE INCREASED SOCIALIZATION, ENHANCE THE PATIENT'S ACTIVITY LEVEL, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAUGHTER AND PLAY.OFFICE ASSISTANT - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES OFFICE BY ANSWERING THE PHONE, TYPING, FILING, WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER, AND PERFORMING OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES. PASTORAL CARE - VOLUNTEERS WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE HOSPITAL PASTOR. VOLUNTEERS CONTACT NEWLY ADMITTED PATIENTS AND PRE-SURGERY PATIENTS, VISIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IDENTIFY ANY PASTORAL NEEDS THE PATIENT MAY HAVE. PATIENT REGISTRATION - VOLUNTEERS ADMIT AND TRANSPORT PATIENTS. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER TRANSFER PAPERS AND ESCORT NEW PATIENTS TO THEIR ROOMS OR DEPARTMENT.RADIOLOGY - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST PATIENTS IN WAITING ROOMS, ESCORT PATIENTS, PICKUP RECORDS, PREPARE FILMS, AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL DUTIES. SHOP CART - VOLUNTEERS CIRCULATE AMONG THE ROOMS OFFERING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ITEMS SUCH AS, TOILETRY ITEMS, TOYS, MAGAZINES, "SWEETS AND TREATS" PLANTS, ETC. STITCHES - CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE GOOD WITH THEIR HANDS OR CAN SEW, CROCHET, OR KNIT ARE NEEDED TO MAKE "HEART PILLOWS" FOR THE BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS AND FUN PRINT PILLOW CASES FOR THE CHILDREN'S CENTER, CAPS AND BOOTIES FOR HIGH RISK NURSERY BABIES, OR YOUR OWN SPECIAL TALENT. SOME SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE AUXILIARY WORKROOM. SURGERY - VOLUNTEERS ESCORT PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE SURGERY DEPARTMENT, ASSIST IN THE FAMILY WAITING ROOM, ACT AS LIAISONS FOR THE FAMILIES, KEEP THE PATIENTS' LOGBOOK, AND PERFORM OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES. THIS SERVICE INCLUDES SURGERY, OUTPATIENT SURGERY, RECOVERY ROOM AND ENDOSCOPY.WOMEN HELPING WOMEN - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS DO A MYRIAD OF DUTIES, SUCH AS, ANSWER THE PHONE; GET MEDICAL RECORDS, FOOD TRAYS, AND ANYTHING THAT FREES THE NURSES AND DOCTORS TO BE ABLE TO HELP PATIENTS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. WOUND CARE CENTER - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE PATIENTS AND STAFF BY PERFORMING CLERICAL DUTIES, ESCORTING PATIENTS, AND ACCEPTING DELIVERIES. SPECIAL EVENTS - THESE EVENTS ARE FOR WHEN VOLUNTEERS CANNOT VOLUNTEER ON A REGULAR BASIS. VOLUNTEERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THESE EVENTS. SOME OF THESE EVENTS ARE BLOOD DRIVES, BOOKS ARE FUN, JEWELRY SALE, SWEETS & TREATS, AND DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK TELETHON, TREE OF LIGHT, AND SENIOR FOCUS PROGRAMS. IT'S FUN AND A GREAT WAY TO MEET OTHER VOLUNTEERS. CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR THESE EVENTS AND SIGN UP.UNIFORM SHOP - EVERYONE LOVES SCRUBS AND MOST MEDICAL PERSONNEL MUST WEAR THEM. THE UNIFORM SHOP IS STOCKED FULL OF EVERYTHING THE STAFF NEEDS AND COULD EVER WANT. VOLUNTEERS ARE THERE TO ASSIST STAFF AS THEY SELECT WHAT THEY NEED. THERE'S SELDOM A DULL MOMENT AS DUTIES CAN VARY FROM WAITING ON A CUSTOMER TO RESTOCKING MERCHANDISE. FUND-RAISING - THE AUXILIARY'S PREMIER FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY IS THE ANNUAL "TREE OF LIGHT," WHICH HAS BECOME A HOLIDAY TRADITION IN THE COMMUNITY. "TREE OF LIGHT" PROCEEDS SUPPORT PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES IN THE MEDICAL CENTER 'S HIGH RISK NURSERY. ALL REVENUES RAISED BY THE AUXILIARY ARE USED TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE MISSIONS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER, HUGHSTON HOSPITAL AND AND COLUMBUS REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The mission of columbus regional auxiliary is to serve the columbus regional healthcare system, inc. with compassion and respect.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Serving columbus regional health patients and the community with compassion and respect.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as GA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 707 CENTER STREET, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 0.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $85,726.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1963.
- The organization pays $238,374 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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