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(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) |
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? |
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? |
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
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| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
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| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
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| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. | ||||||
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| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
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| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
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| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) | ||||||
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| MISSION STATEMENT | PART III, LINE 1 | Upper Valley Medical Center, as a subsidiary of UVMC, serves as an integral part in achieving UVMC's mission: UVMC will strive to provide quality care that upholds the dignity of all individuals. Care will be given in a holistic manner without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin or social status. Our health care delivery system will be structured to optimize the delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective health care. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | PART III, LINE 4A | Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) was founded in 1986 as the umbrella corporation for the merger of Miami County's three hospitals that had operated as independent and competitive entities located within a 10-mile radius. In 1998, acute care services were consolidated into a centrally located facility. Currently, the hospital is licensed for 139 acute care beds and 39 behavioral health beds. UVMC's vision is committed to preserving long-term access to quality health care services for Miami County and the surrounding area. Quality customer service is a priority at UVMC. Our culture is defined by "Caring Plus" which is UVMC's commitment to quality, kindness and compassion for our patients, their families, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. In 2010, UVMC began the process of implementing AIDET -- a powerful, proven communication tool designed to reinforce our Caring Plus customer service. AIDET is an acronym that represents how we can gain trust and communicate with patients who are nervous, anxious and feeling vulnerable about their illness by remembering these keys: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank-you. In January 2009, a joint operating agreement was implemented in which Upper Valley Medical Center became a part of the Premier Health Partners (PHP), a comprehensive health system serving southwestern Ohio through member and affiliate organizations in seven counties. The association with PHP, a not-for-profit corporation, allows for more flexibility in accessing specialty services not provided locally. It also gives local residents more access to community health services, such as expanded wellness programs provided in conjunction with Premier Community Health and the CareFinders physician referral network. Upper Valley Medical Center is a member of PHP along with three other hospitals: Miami Valley Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Atrium Medical Center. Each hospital has the authority to determine the amounts it contributes to community building and other indigent programs. The policies for bad debts and charity collections are established by PHP. The hospital was granted tax exempt status as a hospital in February of 1935. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | PART III, LINE 4A | The primary exempt purpose of Upper Valley Medical Center is to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency health care services to the residents of Miami and surrounding counties. The hospital furthers its tax-exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community in many ways. Upper Valley Medical Center, as a subsidiary of UVMC, serves as an integral part in achieving UVMC's mission: UVMC will strive to provide quality care that upholds the dignity of all individuals. Care will be given in a holistic manner without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin or social status. Our health care delivery system will be structured to optimize the delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective health care. A principal financial contribution that Upper Valley Medical Center makes to the community is its provision of acute health care services to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital operates a 24-hour emergency room 365 days per year that is open to all individuals. It also participates in government-sponsored health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and has an active charity care program. The board of Directors for Upper Valley Medical Center consists of 19 members of the community. The majority of them are neither employees nor contractors of the organization. None of the board members receive compensation from the organization for services provided in the role as a board member. The Medical Center extends medical staff privileges to all qualified physicians in its community for the majority of its departments. The medical staff consists of 218 physicians and the health system continues to actively recruit new doctors to Miami County in important primary and specialty areas of medicine. In 2010, UVMC successfully recruited new physicians in the areas of cardiology, gastroenterology, neuroradiology, orthopedic surgery/sports medicine, internal medicine, and family practice/hospitalists. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | PART III, LINE 4A | COMMUNITY BENEFIT APPROACH Upper Valley Medical Center is located between Troy and Piqua, Ohio and serves the northern Miami Valley area with acute care services, community health and wellness programs and more. It is the sole hospital system operating within Miami County. The hospital also offers easy access to quality care by providing outpatient services throughout the Miami County area. Satellite locations provide Laboratory, Radiology, Surgical, Sports Medicine, Occupational Health, Dialysis, and Rehabilitative services. In addition, Upper Valley Medical Center provides Home Health/Home Care visits to community residents in their homes, where the greatest possible individual freedom and dignity are maintained. 2010 operating statistics for Upper Valley Medical Center follow: Patient Days: -Acute Care (Excluding Newborns) 28,776 -Behavioral Health 8.635 Other Volume Indicators: -Laboratory Tests 552,664 -Radiology/Imaging Exams 111,453 -Cardiopulmonary Procedures 100,823 -Rehabilitation Services Visits 50,410 -Emergency Room Visits 40,929 -Occupational Health Procedures 34,708 -Cancer Care Visits 13,036 -Home Care Services Visits 16,928 -Dialysis Treatments 11,995 -Outpatient Surgeries 8,189 -Inpatient Surgeries 1,788 -Behavioral Health Outpatient Visits 9,089 -Births 757 The population of Upper Valley Medical Center's primary service area is approximately 130,000. Including the adjacent counties which are also served (Shelby, Darke, and Champaign Counties), the hospital's total primary and secondary service area population approaches 300,000 residents. Approximately 49% of the hospital's gross revenues are generated from Medicare patients, while another 18% of the revenues are generated from either uninsured patients or Medicaid recipients. The primary purpose of the UVMC Community Benefit Plan is to work toward improved health in the communities that we serve by responding to community needs with programs that increase access to health care. This is accomplished through identifying community needs, making prudent choices for the use of resources, building and strengthening relationships in the community, and demonstrating accountability and transparency. UVMC works with the community on programs that address the underlying causes of persistent health problems as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve the health status and quality of life for members of the community who may be economically disadvantaged, disenfranchised and/or have disproportionate unmet health needs. UVMC strives to work with Premier Health Partners, the UVMC Board of Directors, executive management, managers, staff members, community groups, and individuals to provide a collaborative approach to the governance and management of community benefit activities. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | PART III, LINE 4A | As a member of Premier Health Partners, Upper Valley Medical Center is committed to improving health care in the community, and being a good corporate neighbor in Miami County. The hospital focuses on four main aspects: - Investing in the Community - UVMC invests time and resources into the community by providing health screenings, health fairs, immunization clinics and support groups. By doing so, UVMC has invested in the community by providing over 3,500 screenings and benefited thousands of individuals in seeking health care education, services and support. In February, the hospital, along with Premier Community Health, held its second Heart Health event that provided important health tests and wellness information. In November, more than 300 people attended the UVMC Health Symposium focusing on diabetes management and prevention. These health education and wellness initiatives were provided free of charge and were open to the public. - Prevention and Wellness - UVMC is dedicated to educating the citizens of Miami County about health issues as well as providing resources to build a healthier community. UVMC continued to partner with Edison Community College to host its HealthWise Outdoor Fitness Center on the Edison campus in Piqua. The unique exercise fitness facility is free and open to the public. UVMC also hosts a free Lifeclinic self-monitoring station at Edison to provide quick and easy measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, weight and body mass along with information regarding hypertension and other medical conditions. A total of 5,142 screenings were provided in 2010. - Commitment to the under-served - UVMC has programs that assist the needs of those with minimal or no insurance. Charity care was provided by UVMC, along with a host of community health outreach programs that go beyond traditional medical care. UVMC also provides a local charity care program to help uninsured and under-insured Miami County patients who do not qualify for other assistance. - Community Engagement - UVMC prides itself on being an active member of the Miami County community. UVMC continued to partner with Edison Community College with support of the Health Sciences Center expansion, which accommodates important nursing and allied health programs. The hospital contributed another $120,000 towards its pledge for this program. In addition, the UVMC Auxiliary donated $23,000 to a scholarship fund that benefited 19 local students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in a health care related field. The Auxiliary also contributed $20,000 towards a permanently restricted scholarship fund. UVMC served as a learning site for four "Project Search" interns from Miami and Shelby counties. The "Project Search" high school transition program is designed to provide training and education on the road to employment for individuals with disabilities. This is a collaborative program with Upper Valley JVS, The Miami and Shelby Counties Boards of Developmental Disabilities and the state Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. UNCOMPENSATED CARE - Upper Valley Medical Center provides a significant amount of free care during the year. The cost of charity care provided by the organization in 2010 was $6.7 million. The hospital also incurred $3.0 million in unreimbursed costs for services provided to Medicaid patients, which represented approximately 18 percent of the patients served. The cost of providing services to Medicaid patients is often greater than the payments received from the Medicaid program. Upper Valley Medical Center informs and educates patients who may be billed for services concerning their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the Medical Center's charity care policy. First, notification of such available assistance is clearly posted in all registration areas, as well as the maternity and emergency departments. Next, patient financial advocates in the inpatient and emergency departments meet with uninsured and underinsured to discuss eligibility for assistance. Advocates also meet with uninsured patients and those who have unpaid account balances, who are scheduled for large dollar procedures to discuss eligibility options. Finally, when a patient receives a bill from Upper Valley Medical Center, the reverse side of the bill contains information about the State of Ohio Free Care Program (Care Assurance). Also included with that bill is another form which details the financial assistance options available. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | PART III, LINE 4A | COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY - Thousands of individuals throughout Miami and surrounding counties benefited from Upper Valley Medical Center's health-focused programs during 2010, such as health fairs, screenings, immunizations, support groups and other services. Many of these programs are free to the public or offered at a reduced price. Free presentations are available to area civic, service and social groups, professional organizations, schools, churches, and industries through the UVMC speaker's bureau. Speakers are available on a wide variety of medical/healthcare topics and are able to provide accurate, up-to-date information to the community. Members of the leadership team began conducting administrative patient rounds in 2010. The purpose of Patient Rounds is to directly interact with patients and to listen to their comments about services. The goals of the program are: to increase visibility and access for the patient; to respond quickly to any identified concerns; and to openly demonstrate to our patients our leadership's commitment to high levels of patient satisfaction, safety and quality outcomes. Upper Valley Medical Center subsidizes the outpatient services for Behavioral Health. It provides traditional, private outpatient therapy and medication management for adults, adolescents and children. Clients include those who either have no insurance or qualify for Medicaid services. In addition, the Tri-County Crisis Center is located on the main campus of UVMC, and provides all levels of emergency intervention/assessment services 24 hours a day. These are part of Upper Valley Medical Center's commitment to provide a cost effective continuum of mental health services. The net community benefit expense for 2010 was $295,000 for this service. Also included in subsidized health services are revenues and expenses related to an obstetrics clinic which is subsidized by both the Miami County Health Department and Upper Valley Medical Center. The obstetrics clinic serves the prenatal, delivery and postnatal medical needs of women in the hospital's Miami County service area who either have no medical insurance or qualify for Medicaid services. The net community benefit expense for 2010 was $65,000 for this service. Nearly 300 people took time to visit the first "Go Red Goes North" expo at Edison Community College in September. The event was presented by UVMC in conjunction with the American Heart Association's "Go Red" initiatives focused on promoting women's heart health. UVMC provided a Cardiology question and answer panel, which included two cardiologists and a certified nurse practioner. In addition, they provided free health screenings, fitness/nutritional counseling and informational handouts. UVMC increased support of the local "Health Partners" Free Clinic in the form of a $10,000 contribution as part of both organizations' common mission to assure access to needed health care services in our communities. More than 250 people attended the annual Bill and Ruth McGraw Cancer Awareness Symposium in June. Bruce Feiler, a New York Times best-selling author, talked of his cancer journey and the Council of Dads concept. When Feiler was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, the father of two young girls was worried what his death might mean to them. To ensure there were connections as his daughters moved through passages of their lives, he asked six men who had been associated with his life to act as a "Council of Dads" and be present for the girls during those passages. Although his daughters many never need the Council of Dads, the concept has already had an impact on their lives of others by inspiring them to reach out to friends in a new way. The symposium was sponsored by the UVMC Cancer Care Center and the UMVC Foundation along with contributions from the McGraw family. The event was free and open to the public. The Nutrition Services department encompasses all components of food production for patient meals, cafeteria services, vending foods and internal catering. The clinical team of dietitians and diet technicians accommodate inpatient and outpatient as well as community nutrition therapy and education. Nutrition Services also prepares meals in the Altrusa Mobile Meals and Piqua Meals on Wheels programs. The number of meals prepared was 15,983 and 13,978 respectively. The subsidy to these programs was over $10,000. People of different ages have the opportunity to contribute their time and skills to various departments within the hospital such as the gift shop, emergency services, escort services, surgical services, chaplaincy, reception, etc. During 2010, 180 UVMC volunteers provided 30,815 hours of service throughout the hospital system. These volunteers generously give of their time to perform services that benefit our patients, visitors, and staff. The UVMC Auxiliary also sponsors an important community program called Lifeline, a low-cost medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. Lifeline began in 1985 with 25 clients and now serves over 500 clients in a seven county area. The hospital offers this program office and storage space. The Department of Pastoral Care has staff chaplains and community clergy volunteers who provide spiritual care at all UVMC facilities 24 hours a day. In addition, nondenominational worship services are provided for patients, their family members, visitors, and staff. There is no fee to patients for the services that the UVMC Pastoral Care staff provides. Teams from UVMC participated in the Miami County Relay for Life held in May. The event celebrates cancer survivorship, helps increase awareness of cancer prevention and treatment, and raises funds for important cancer research and programs. UVMC Center for Sports Medicine offers many services and special programs throughout the year to the community. In February, it held a Symposium: "Upper Extremity Injury Management and Sports Performance" at a local college. Sportsmetrics Knee Injury Reduction Program is designed to reduce the risk of injury and enhance performance for female athletes. Also offered was Explosive Speed & Power for local athletes that want to improve speed, agility, vertical jump, strength, and flexibility. The caring professionals of Upper Valley Medical Center have shown their commitment to the needs of the community through the annual United Way Fund campaign for many years. Employees demonstrate their commitment to the community by contributing to the local chapters of the United Way Fund in order to benefit the many important services provided by local agencies. The 2010 fund drive brought in nearly $19,000 in contributions. The Caring Plus Holiday Food Drive collected 387 food items for this annual event. Items were donated to the Bethany Center in Piqua and St. Patrick Soup Kitchen in Troy. The hospital offers interpreters, at no cost to the patient, to serve hearing-impaired or non-English speaking patients. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | Part III, Line 4a | EDUCATION - Both the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Counselor/Social Worker Board approved Upper Valley Medical Center as a provider of continuing education credits. This distinction enables the Education and Development Department to meet its responsibility to assist in the maintenance and improvement of healthcare education. This is significant for those in search of opportunities to maintain and improve their professional skills and fulfill educational needs and requirements. The department coordinates education programs, provides resources and satellite teleconferences, and provides continuing education credits for a variety of disciplines. The scope of the department's services includes coordination of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Education Fair Continuing Education In-Services CPR Nursing Orientation Education on managing diabetes is available for inpatients and outpatients who have the disease. This department also teaches community diabetes classes and coordinates a support group. The subsidy for offering all of the above programs was $346,000 in 2010. The Health Sciences Library, located on the Lower Level, is open to the public during normal business hours, or by making special arrangements with the librarian. A Health Education Center, adjacent to the Library, offers educational materials to help promote wellness and understanding about diseases. Information is available via computer, videos, and pamphlets. The subsidy for offering this service was $63,000. EMS Education provides initial training and continuing education that local EMS providers require. First Responder is a 40-hour program designed to fit the needs of those who are often "first-on-the-scene", such as police officers and industrial health personnel. A 130-hour class provides the foundation for pre-hospital care for a basic Emergency Medical Technician. Refresher classes are also offered for EMS levels. This program was subsidized by the hospital in the amount of $69,000 in 2010. RESEARCH PROGRAMS - Participation in National Cancer Institute sponsored clinical trials is an option available to cancer patients at UVMC through the Dayton Clinical Oncology Program (DCOP). All of the clinical trials are reviewed by an Institutional Review Board from Wright State University. Clinical Trials are designed to answer questions regarding new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat cancer. The mission of DCOP is "to reduce cancer incidence and mortality through improved treatment and prevention by offering national state-of-the-art cancer research to the local communities." There are different phases of clinical trials, but UVMC participates in Phase II & Phase III trials. Phase II trials study the effectiveness of the drugs on the cancer and measure any side effects of the treatments being tested. Phase III trials compare the results of the new treatment regimen with the current standard of care. Patients on cancer clinical trials are monitored closely and kept informed of any changes. The trials are scrutinized for patient safety and ensure the patient is constantly informed and knowledgeable regarding treatment decisions. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) has received many awards and recognitions that demonstrate our commitment to excellence, to our patients, and to our employees. - UVMC's Rehabilitation Services completed a two-day CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) survey in May with no recommendations. This was the first time the three surveyors, in the approximately 20 years of surveying, have provided no recommendations. - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Department received a new three-year accreditation from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, division of Emergency Medical Services. Noted program strengths were the high passing rate for students taking the National Registry Exam for the first time and having a hospital-based program that facilitates access for student clinical time. The administrative support of the program and the organization's ability to provide community oriented services were also praised. -UVMC Occupational Health and Employee Health programs received high praise on an ISO 9001-2008 survey. The survey cited outstanding and noteworthy improvements from year to year with regard to improved workflow, clinic flow efficiency for patients and staff, exceeding customer expectations, and incorporation and development of best practices. ISO 9001-2008 is an internationally recognized set of quality standards used extensively in business/industry. -The Emergency Department received special recognition from Press Ganey for outstanding improvement in overall satisfactions scores. Other areas receiving recognition on either in-house or Press Ganey surveys were several Inpatient Nursing units, Adult Behavioral Health, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Cancer Care Center, Laboratory, Occupational Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. - The UVMC Home Care Services received the 2010 HomeCare Elite Top 500 award that recognizes the top 5% of home health agencies in the country. The study is based on publically available information on quality, improvement and financial performance. - The Renal Network recognized UVMC Dialysis for Fistula rates that are equal to or greater than 66% which is the Fistula First Program's goal. The rate for July was 71% which was a UVMC record as well as the Renal Network record. The Fistula First Program, consisting of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ESRD Networks and the entire renal community, works together to ensure that every suitable patient receives the most optimal form of vascular access. This quality outcome focuses on reducing catheter use, vascular complications, and infection rates. GROWTH AND ENHANCEMENTS - Upper Valley Medical Center invested over $10 million in important technological advancements to enhance the range of services offered. Highlights include: Cancer Care Linear Accelerator Power Plant and Infrastructure Upgrade C-Arm Imaging Equipment Patient Room Upgrades Information Systems Upgrades Imaging Services Voice Recognition System |
| DID THE ORGANIZATION HAVE MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS? | PART VI, QUESTION 6 | Upper Valley Medical Center has two members. One member is UVMC, the parent company of the hospital. The second member is Premier Health Partners, an Ohio nonprofit corporation, formed pursuant to the Joint Operating Agreement. UVMC has the sole authority to elect the Board of Trustees of the corporation. Premier Health Partners has the general authority to operate and manage the operations of the Premier Health Partners activities of the corporation. |
| MEMBERS/STOCKHOLDERS WHO MAY ELECT GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS | PART VI, QUESTION 7A | UVMC has the sole authority to elect the board of trustees for Upper Valley Medical Center (hospital.) UVMC has the authority to remove trustees at any regular or special board meeting or by written consent. In addition to removal by UVMC, a trustee may be removed from office with approval by UVMC, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the entire board of trustees. Premier Health Partners (PHP) has the right to request that UVMC remove a trustee of the corporation if PHP has determined that such trustee is frustrating the goals and purposes of the Premier Health Partners network. Such request shall not be unreasonably refused by UVMC. |
| APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS | PART VI, QUESTION 7B | Premier Health Partners (PHP) develops and oversees the implementation of the strategic plan for Upper Valley Medical Center (hospital), which addresses such matters as location of clinical and administrative services and the consolidation of such services. Hospital shall comply with and implement this plan and shall not take any action that materially departs from this plan without PHP approval. Hospital develops and submits an annual capital and operating budget to PHP for approval. Hospital shall adopt and implement the capital and operating budget so approved and/or revised for it by PHP. Hospital periodically develops and submits a business plan to PHP for approval. Hospital shall implement the business plan approved by PHP. PHP is the sole agent to negotiate all relationships with payors on behalf of hospital with all third party payors and alternative delivery systems including, but not limited to insurers. Hospital must have approval from PHP to borrow in any fiscal year, guarantee in any year, or incur any lien or other encumbrance on any property in an amount equal to or greater than $500,000. Hospital must seek PHP approval for any acquisitions, sale or transfer of any material asset used in PHP activities. |
| REVIEW OF FORM 990 | PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | The 990 tax return and attached schedules are prepared by staff members of the UVMC Finance department. Draft returns are reviewed by the Budget and Reimbursement Manager, Controller and Chief Financial Officer. After revisions are made, the draft returns are sent to Ernst & Young (E&Y) for review and evaluation. Review notes are made available by E&Y, changes are made, and then the returns are reviewed again by the finance management team. An electronic version of the return is provided to the UVMC Board of Directors at least one week prior to the board meeting. At that meeting, the Chief Financial Officer of UVMC presents detailed information on compensation and community benefits, as well as addresses questions from the board. The board then approves the return and associated schedules for filing. In addition, an electronic version is sent out at least one week prior to the Premier Health Partners (PHP) audit committee meeting. At the meeting, the Vice President/Controller of PHP shares detailed information on compensation and community benefits, as well as addresses any questions from the committee. The Audit Committee then approves the return and schedules for filing. |
| CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PROCESS | PART VI, LINE 12C | Premier Health Partners (PHP), of which Upper Valley Medical Center is included, requires all board members, officers, executives and management personnel to annually review the PHP Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Statement, an explanatory memorandum, the Antitrust Compliance Policy and complete an individual questionnaire disclosing any potential conflicts as defined in the Conflicts of Interest Policy. This is accomplished with a memo sent out annually from the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of PHP to all board members, executive directors, management directors and above personnel, purchasing department staff and authorized purchasers. It also includes an explanatory memorandum of specific activities that might give cause to a conflict and an individual questionnaire to disclose all such activities. This questionnaire must be completed and signed by the individual. Last, this memo includes a copy of the Antitrust Compliance Policy that must be signed by the individual. All of these documents are sent to the Corporate Compliance Officer. The Corporate Compliance Department ensures all forms are returned and retains the documents for five years. In addition, at each meeting of the Board or any Board committee, following approval of the minutes, the Board Committee Chair shall request any board member who perceives a potential conflict of interest on any of the meeting's agenda items to disclose such conflict. Additionally, any Board or Board Committee meeting where the subject of conflicts of interest is discussed, the normally taken minutes shall contain the name of the party discussing a potential conflict of interest, the nature of the potential conflict of interest and whether a conflict of interest was found to exist. If a conflict of interest does exist, the board member will be excused from participating in any discussion or voting on the particular agenda item. The Corporate Compliance Officer reports the results of the PHP Conflicts of Interest questionnaires no less than annually to the Board of Trustees by way of the Compliance and Audit Committee. This review is documented in the minutes of the meeting. Periodically, the Internal Audit department will review a sample of completed Conflict of Interest questionnaires and report the results to the Compliance and Audit Committee. The annual conflicts of interest questionnaires are summarized by person in a word document and sent electronically to the Finance department for any necessary disclosures required on the 990 tax return. |
| OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN | PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B | Premier Health Partners, of which UVMC is a part, follows a market-based compensation philosophy designed to attract and retain the executive talent required to meet the high performance standards of our board and our community. PHP annually reviews executive compensation survey data for a regional peer group of systems and hospitals that are similar in size and complexity to PHP and its subsidiaries. The data for the survey is provided by a third party consultant group that is independent of PHP. The report includes comparability for key executives, vice presidents and director level positions. The independent comparability data is reviewed by the executive compensation committee on an annual basis. This committee is comprised of three members, all of which are independent. This committee reviews in detail the compensation for the PHP CEO, PHP CFO and the hospital CEOs. Other positions are reviewed at a high level for reasonableness. All the meeting minutes are documented and kept on file along with any comparability data and the consultant report. After the compensation committee reviews and approves the compensation actions, the process is audited by the internal audit department. The executive compensation committee presents the compensation actions to the PHP board annually. |
| AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS | PART VI, LINE 19 | The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public when required by law or for accreditation purposes. |
| Other Changes in Net Assets | Part XI, Line 5 | Change in Foundation General Funds 1,032,293 Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments 520,494 Pension Adjustment 366,508 Change in Foundation Restricted Funds 261,886 Change in Foundation Endowment Funds 148,701 Change in Temporarily Restricted Funds (277) Amortization of Investment Premiums/Discounts (373,373) Net Transfer with Affiliates (4,032,645) Total (2,076,413) |
| PURPOSE OF BOND | Schedule K, Part I, Line A, Column F | The bond issue of 6/29/2006 was used to refund the 1996 Series Bonds and to provide capital for hospital improvements and equipment purchases. |
| FILINGS FOR ARBITRAGE PURPOSES | Schedule K, Part IV, Line 1 | The Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate for the Series 2006 Bonds will be filed after a normal 5 year review in 2011. |
| GROSS PROCEEDS INVESTED BEYOND AN AVAILABLE TEMPORARY PERIOD | Schedule K, Part IV, Line 5 | On June 1, 2006, Upper Valley Medical Center issued $56,130,000 of Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds Series 2006 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, renovation and installation of Hospital Facilities (approximately $17M) and for refunding the current 1996A, B & C issues (approximately $39M). The bond series included funding a debt service reserve for the Series 2006 Bonds and paying certain issuance costs in connection with the Series 2006 Bonds. By the end of July, 2006, the Series 1996 A, B & C were refunded. At the time of the issuance, it was expected that the approximately $17M intended for the acquisition, construction, renovation and installation of Hospital Facilities would be fully expended by May 15, 2008. Of the $17M, $13.2M was intended for a building expansion for Medical/Surgical and Behavioral Health Units to the existing acute care hospital facility. The remaining $4.25M was earmarked for certain specified capital equipment purchases. After the bond issuance in 2006, as Upper Valley Medical Center began to prepare and plan for the expansion, market conditions changed. Management and the Board of Directors of Upper Valley Medical Center made the decision to re-evaluate the need for the expansion to the existing acute care facility. Upon further analysis, it was determined that the Medical/Surgical expansion would not be a prudent business decision and that the Behavioral Health Unit could be accomplished through an addition and renovation of the existing Youth Services Building on a much smaller scale and at a much lower cost. On October 29, 2007, the board approved a revised plan to spend approximately $5.5M of the original $13.2M to renovate and expand the Youth Services Building for Behavioral Health Services. The remaining $7.7M would then be used for other capital acquisitions. Between September 2006 and November 2009, all of the $17M and the interest earned thereon, was spent on capital acquisitions, construction, renovation and installation of Hospital Facilities. |
| Financial Statements | Part IV, Line 20b | Attaching a copy of the audited financial statements is only required under the tax law for tax years beginning after March 23, 2010. Upper Valley Medical Center's tax year began January 1, 2010, therefore it has not attached the audited financial statements to its 2010 Form 990. |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Rowan R. Nickol, M.D. TITLE:First Vice Chair HOURS:40 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:L. Stewart Lowry, M.D. TITLE:Director HOURS:40 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Victoria O'Campo, M.D. TITLE:Director HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Michael J. Maiberger TITLE:President/CEO HOURS:3 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Thomas Parker TITLE:Executive Vice President/COO HOURS:3 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Timothy Snider TITLE:Vice President/CFO HOURS:3 |
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