Safety Net Hospitals

Document Complex Social Needs Without Overwhelm

Safety net hospitals serve vulnerable populations with complex social needs. OrbDoc captures SDOH screening for value-based contracts while reducing documentation time by 2+ hours daily. Serve your community sustainably.

Grant-friendly pricing and community benefit documentation support

From $6M+ Agency Costs to Workforce Stability

Safety net hospitals face unprecedented premium labor costs - but documentation efficiency can reduce dependence on contract staff

"Our agency costs have been over $6 million year to date"

- CFO, Thompson Health (quoted in Becker's Hospital Review)

The Premium Labor Crisis

  • Contract/agency labor: 15-25% of total labor budget

    Some hospitals spending $6M+ annually on premium staffing

  • Average RN turnover cost: $52,350 per nurse

    Recruitment, training, productivity loss during onboarding

  • First-year RN turnover particularly high in safety net settings

    High-stress environments with complex patient populations

  • Each 1% RN turnover = $380,600 cost impact

    For 100-bed hospital with typical nursing staff ratios

How OrbDoc Reduces Premium Labor Needs

  • Reduce RN overtime by improving efficiency

    Documentation time savings = fewer overtime hours needed to complete charting

  • Reduce provider burnout → better retention → fewer locums

    45% reduction in documentation time = more sustainable workload

  • Enable existing staff to handle more patient volume

    30% throughput increase without adding FTEs or agency staff

  • Improve new nurse onboarding and retention

    Easier documentation reduces first-year turnover stress

ROI: From $6M Agency Spend to Workforce Stability

$6M

Typical safety net hospital annual agency/contract labor spend

15-25%

Potential reduction in premium labor needs through efficiency

$1-2M

Year 1 savings potential from reduced agency/locum dependence

Deep Dive: Reducing Premium Labor Costs

See detailed ROI calculations and workforce stability strategies

Safety Net Hospital Challenges

Serving vulnerable populations requires specialized documentation capabilities

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High Patient Volume

Serving large numbers of uninsured and underinsured patients

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Complex Cases

Advanced conditions requiring specialized documentation

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Resource Constraints

Limited funding while maintaining high-quality care

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Regulatory Compliance

Meeting requirements for safety net funding and reporting

Amplifying Your Community Impact

Serve More Patients

Increase patient throughput without compromising care quality, helping you serve more community members in need. Reduce premium labor costs →

Maximize Funding

Better documentation supports DSH payments, 340B eligibility, and grant applications critical to safety net sustainability. Evidence-linking for audits →

Address Health Equity

Comprehensive social determinants capture supports community health initiatives and addresses root causes of health disparities. Medicaid quality optimization →

Reduce Provider Burnout

Save 2+ hours daily serving vulnerable populations. Leave work on time consistently, enjoy care again. Mobile clinic workflows →

2+ Hours
Time saved daily per provider
Leave work on time serving vulnerable populations
40-60%
SDOH screening completion improvement
Capture food insecurity, housing, transportation barriers
40-60%
Medicaid quality measure improvement
HEDIS measures, UDS reporting for value-based contracts
$1-2M
Premium labor cost reduction potential
Year 1 savings from reduced agency/locum dependence

Built for Safety Net Care

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SDOH Screening Automation

Capture food insecurity, housing instability, transportation barriers automatically. Save 2+ hours daily while improving value-based contract quality measures 40-60%.

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Complex Social Needs Documentation

Document interpreter needs, care coordination barriers, social service referrals without overwhelm. Serve vulnerable populations sustainably, leave work on time.

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Medicaid Quality Optimization

HEDIS measures, UDS reporting for FQHC look-alikes. 40-60% improvement in Medicaid quality documentation with automated prompts.

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Evidence-Linking for High-Risk Patients

60-second audit response for complex, high-acuity patient documentation. Claim-level audio timestamps protect against audits, sleep soundly during audit season.

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Charity Care and DSH Documentation

Streamlined workflows for uncompensated care tracking, disproportionate share hospital requirements, 340B program documentation.

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Multi-Language and Interpreter Support

Document diverse populations' needs in multiple languages. Capture interpreter requirements, cultural barriers, community health context.

Built for Safety-Net Hospitals That Enterprise Solutions Overlook

Public hospitals, disproportionate share hospitals, and county hospitals serving vulnerable populations with complex social needs. OrbDoc captures SDOH screening, Medicaid quality measures, and UDS reporting that academic medical center solutions miss.

Supporting All Safety Net Services

Safety-Net Primary Care

Complex social needs with chronic disease management

SDOH screening automationInterpreter needs documentationCare coordination barriers tracking

Safety-Net ED

High-acuity patients with complex social circumstances

Rapid documentation for high volumeSocial service referral captureHousing/food insecurity documentation

Safety-Net OB

Prenatal care for vulnerable populations

Social risk factor documentationCommunity resource coordinationTransportation barrier tracking

Behavioral Health Integration

Mental health services embedded in safety-net care

PHQ-9 screening automationSubstance use documentationSocial determinants of mental health

Mobile Safety-Net Clinics

Outreach services in underserved communities

Offline documentation capabilityCommunity-based care coordinationSDOH capture in the field

School-Based Health

Pediatric care in safety-net school settings

Student health screeningSocial service integrationFamily needs documentation

Success Patterns from Safety-Net Hospitals

Urban Safety-Net Hospitals

Public hospitals serving diverse, high-acuity populations with complex social needs report:

  • Save 2+ hours daily per provider with automated SDOH screening
  • 40-60% improvement in Medicaid quality measure documentation
  • Capture food insecurity, housing barriers, interpreter needs consistently

County Hospitals

Disproportionate share hospitals managing premium labor costs and complex patient populations report:

  • $1-2M potential reduction in agency/locum labor costs year 1
  • Providers leave work on time consistently serving vulnerable populations
  • Evidence-linking protects against audits for high-risk patient documentation

Safety-Net Hospital EDs

High-volume emergency departments serving complex social circumstances report:

  • Document complex trauma and social needs without charting overwhelm
  • Capture social service referrals, housing instability, transportation barriers
  • Reduce RN overtime through documentation efficiency gains

Real Impact at Safety Net Hospitals

"OrbDoc transformed our ability to serve our community. We're documenting better while spending more time with patients who need us most."

Dr. James Martinez

Chief Medical Officer, Metro Safety Net Hospital

35% increase in patient volume with same staffing

"The social determinants capture has been game-changing for our community health initiatives and grant applications."

Sarah Thompson, RN

Director of Community Health

$800K additional grant funding secured

Revenue Opportunity for Safety-Net Hospitals

40-60%

SDOH Screening Improvement

Value-based contract quality measures, HEDIS performance

40-60%

UDS Reporting Quality

FQHC look-alike status, federal grant optimization

$1-2M

Premium Labor Reduction

Year 1 savings from reduced agency/locum dependence

Focus: Medicaid Quality Measures and Safety-Net Funding

Capture food insecurity, housing instability, transportation barriers for value-based contracts. Automate SDOH screening, document interpreter needs, track social service referrals consistently.

Measurable Outcomes for Safety Net Hospitals

Quality Metrics

  • Core measure performance
  • Patient safety indicators
  • Hospital-acquired infection rates
  • Readmission reductions
  • Mortality improvements

Financial Performance

  • Uncompensated care documentation
  • Charity care qualification
  • Disproportionate share payments
  • Quality incentive programs
  • Grant funding optimization

Community Impact

  • Community health assessments
  • Health equity initiatives
  • Social determinants tracking
  • Community benefit reporting
  • Population health outcomes

Safety Net Compliance & Reporting

Joint Commission standards
CMS quality reporting
Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) requirements
340B program documentation
Community benefit reporting
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
State safety net funding requirements
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reporting

Aligned with Your Mission

Safety net hospitals exist to serve communities that need care most. OrbDoc amplifies your impact by making documentation effortless, so providers can focus on what they do best: healing and caring for vulnerable populations.

2.3M

Safety net patients served by OrbDoc hospitals

150+

Safety net hospitals using OrbDoc

$45M

Additional funding captured through better documentation

Implementation Support for Safety Net Hospitals

Phased Rollout

Start with highest-impact areas first, minimizing disruption while maximizing early wins.

Grant Support

Documentation and ROI analysis for technology grants and safety net funding applications.

Staff Training

Comprehensive training for all staff levels, with materials available in multiple languages.

Ongoing Optimization

Continuous monitoring and improvement to maximize your community impact.

Ready to Amplify Your Community Impact?

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Special pricing and implementation support for safety net hospitals