SHIP (Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program)

Impact

Since the program began (2002) each of North Dakota’s 33 eligible small rural hospitals has received an average of $9,000 each year. To date, the total impact to North Dakota is $2 million. The Annual SHIP Report for 2006-2007 is now available.

PPS

• Chargemaster review
• Staff training
• Computer software upgrade for billing and coding
• Internet server and fire wall software

HIPAA

• Consultant fees
• Security/Privacy stations
• Keyless entry pads
• Video cameras/monitors
• Dividers for privacy
• Computer equipment
• Software upgrades
• Hardware upgrades
• Specific software
• Staff training
• Travel costs, registration fees
• Educational materials
• Other supplies

Reduction of Medical Errors and Quality Improvement

• Staff training- quality initiative meetings, quality improvement collaborations
• Travel costs, registration fees, salaries to attend trainings
• In-services
• Training software and educational material
• Computer equipment
• Software upgrades
• Hardware upgrades
• Specific software for departments
• Other equipment