HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME UTILIZATION DATA
The HPCSWF collects monthly utilization data from licensed hospitals and nursing home facilities in all seven counties (Area 8). The data is analyzed by facility, month to month, and compares actual numbers and rates to the previous years’ same time period. Data is available in part or as a whole for all areas or subdistricts. See Data Brochure for more details.
The data is sent to annual data subscribers (hospitals, nursing homes, and consultants) that use the data in determining market share and identifying trends.
Beginning January 1, 2007, all hospitals and nursing homes will be required to submit utilization data using electronic forms: Hospital Data Form and Nursing Home Reporting Form. These forms are in Adobe and may require download of free updated reader software. 
COMMUNITY PLANNING 
The HPCSWF provides planning support, data and information, grant solicitation, and facilitated planning sessions for the local coalitions on a variety of health-related issues.
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Needs Assessments and Service Delivery Planning for persons with HIV/AIDS in Area 8;
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Collier County Health Care Access Coalition (now the Physician Led Access Network) is a coalition brought together under a community development grant to create a vision and plan to develop a cost-effective and efficient system of care for the uninsured and underinsured in Collier County;
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Lee County Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition (LeePAN) is supported by the HPCSWF and is a coalition of community leaders including the Lee County Health Department, Lee County School District, health care providers and parks and recreation participants whose mission is to positively impact health in Lee County by encouraging individuals, businesses and organizations to promote active living and healthy eating through education, policy and environmental change;
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Regional Domestic Security Task Force, supported by the HPCSWF and led by the Lee County Public Health Department, has developed a Catastrophic Incident Response Plan for a nine county area;
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HPCSWF is facilitating, supporting and/or participating in Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), a new approach to health planning, in the counties in Area 8.
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HPCSWF has developed a health profile document for each county in Area 8 showing key health status indicators and trends in our area.
CERTIFICATE OF NEED
The HPCSWF is under contract with the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) to provide program support for the Florida Certificate of Need (CON) Program. Such support includes conducting public hearings on proposed CON projects, monitoring approved projects and filing status reports to the AHCA.
For more information on CON activities in Area 8, please contact Ed Houck, President, at (239) 433-6700 or at edhouck@hpcswf.com.
