Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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.? |
(vii) Amount of support? |
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. | ||||||
| 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).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 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.. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 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.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 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.) | ||||||
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | ||||||




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| FORM 990, PART I, DOING BUSINESS AS: | SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CURRENTLY CONDUCTS BUSINESS UNDER THE FOLLOWING REGISTERED NAMES: 1. CARDINAL GLENNON PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER (FEIN: 43-0738490) 2. GLENNON CARE 3. GLENNON CARE FOR KIDS 4. GLENNON CARE PEDIATRICS 5. GLENNON CARE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES 6. SAFE KIDS ST. LOUIS 7. ST. LOUIS CORD BLOOD BANK 8. SSM CARDINAL GLENNON MEDICAL CENTER 9. SSM GLENNON CARE FOR KIDS 10.GLENNON CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FEIN: 43-1790606) | |
| PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1872 BY FIVE CATHOLIC SISTERS, SSM HEALTH CARE (SSMHC) HAS EXISTED TO MEET THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. SPONSORED BY THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF MARY AND HEADQUARTERED IN ST LOUIS, SSMHC OPERATES 16 HOSPITAL LOCATIONS, TWO SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES IN FOUR STATES (WISCONSIN, OKLAHOMA, ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI). THE HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 22,000 PEOPLE AND IS AFFILIATED WITH MORE THAN 5,000 PHYSICIANS. IN THE TRADITION OF ITS FOUNDING SISTERS, SSMHC STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY BENEFIT: SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USES SEVERAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR LEADERS SERVE ON THE BOARDS OF TWO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT OVERSEE THE HEALTHCARE SAFETY NET FOR OUR REGION, THE ST. LOUIS REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION (RHC) AND ST. LOUIS CONNECTCARE. THE RHC IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF ST LOUIS CITY, ST LOUIS COUNTY, THE STATE OF MISSOURI, HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNINSURED CITIZENS IN ST LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY. ST LOUIS CONNECTCARE IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF SPECIALTY CARE TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN ST LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY. WE PARTICIPATE IN AND UTILIZE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RELATED STUDIES COORDINATED BY THE REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION. WE TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND TASK FORCES WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY (I.E. SAFE KIDS, MISSOURI POISON CENTER, THE ST LOUIS CORD BLOOD BANK, AND REACH OUT AND READ). WE PARTICIPATE IN HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES SPECIFIC TO THE INDIVIDUAL MARKET AREAS THAT WE SERVE. OUR PEDIATRIC SERVICE LINE AND CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS ALSO CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS TO FOCUS ON SPECIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, PERINATAL OUTREACH SERVICES AND ASTHMA EDUCATION INITIATIVES. SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USES DEMOGRAPHIC, UTILIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRENDS GENERATED BY THE HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD AND SG2 TO SIZE THE MARKET FOR BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH CARE NEEDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM. WE USE THIS INFORMATION TO ADJUST CAPACITY TO MEET FUTURE DEMAND FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES. DESCRIPTION OF THE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES OR PROGRAMS (I.E. CHARITY CARE, DISCOUNTING) FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND HOW THEY ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE PUBLIC: ALL SSMHC FACILITIES WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PERSONS IN NEED REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. ALL BILLING AND COLLECTION POLICIES WILL REFLECT THE MISSION AND VALUES OF SSMHC, INCLUDING OUR SPECIAL CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. SSMHC FACILITIES OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES TO ALL UNINSURED PERSONS. SELF-PAY DISCOUNTS APPLY TO EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, NO MATTER THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SSMHC WILL APPLY ITS CHARITY CARE POLICIES FAIRLY AND CONSISTENTLY. EACH PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO PAYMENT. SSMHC EMBRACES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE PARTICIPATE BY ESTABLISHING SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES. CHARITY CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE FOR HOUSEHOLD INCOMES UP TO FOUR TIMES THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. PATIENTS WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS NO MORE THAN TWO TIMES THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE HOSPITAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, AN EXCEPTION TO THE SLIDING SCALE IS PROVIDED FOR A PATIENT'S BALANCE DUE IF THE AMOUNT IS TOO LARGE TO BE REASONABLY PAID THROUGH AN INSTALLMENT PLAN OVER FOUR YEARS GIVEN THE FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENSES. EACH ENTITY PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICE SHALL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITS CHARITY CARE POLICIES AND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF ITS FACILITIES. WHEN STANDARD SYSTEM NOTICES AND COMMUNICATION REGARDING CHARITY CARE ARE AVAILABLE, THESE MUST BE USED. MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD MAY BE MADE TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, AS WELL AS REFLECT CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TERMINOLOGY FOR THE POLICY. ALL NOTICES WILL BE EASY TO UNDERSTAND BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE IN THOSE LANGUAGES THAT ARE PREVALENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT: - THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT, - THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND ENTITY CHARITY CARE AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, - THE ENTITIES CHARITY POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCESS, AND - WHOM TO CONTACT TO GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR FINANCIAL COUNSELING. THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC ARE PROVIDED: - SIGNS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT REGISTRATION AND PUBLIC WAITING AREAS. - BROCHURES OR FLYERS PROVIDED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AND AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCIAL COUNSELING AREAS. - NOTICES SENT WITH OR ON PATIENT BILLS OR COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO PATIENTS AND GUARANTORS RELATED TO MEDICAL SERVICES. - APPLICATIONS PROVIDED TO UNINSURED PATIENTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. THE APPLICATION FOR CHARITY CARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS, MUST CLEARLY STATE THE POLICIES REGARDING CHARITY CARE, INCLUDING EXCLUDED SERVICES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTITY'S CHARITY POLICIES WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO PUBLIC AGENCIES. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION FOR TAX EXEMPTION: SSMHC HOSPITALS - OPERATE AN EMERGENCY ROOM THAT IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, - HAVE AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE AREA, - HAVE A GOVERNING BODY IN WHICH INDEPENDENT PERSONS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY COMPRISE A MAJORITY - ENGAGE IN THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, - PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID, MEDICARE, CHAMPUS, TRICARE, AND/OR OTHER GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS: SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES MANY COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. LISTED ARE THE PRIMARY INITIATIVES THAT WE SUPPORT AND THEIR IMPACT: A. PERINATAL OUTREACH SERVICES THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO PERINATAL CARE PROVIDERS IN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS. PROGRAMS FOR BOTH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES INCLUDE TOPIC PRESENTATIONS, CASE REVIEWS, FETAL MONITORING CLASSES, NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM TRAINING, AND THE STABLE PROGRAM, A COURSE IN THE STABILIZATION OF SICK OR PRETERM NEWBORNS. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BOARDS AS REQUESTED. A PRIMARY GOAL OF THE DEPARTMENT IS TO ASSIST HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES. B. SAFE KIDS CARDINAL GLENNON IS THE MISSOURI SPONSOR OF SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INJURY PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE, COORDINATES OVER 600 COALITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND MANY OTHERS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF OUR LOCAL COALITION IS CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY, BECAUSE AUTOMOBILE CRASHES ARE THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF CHILD DEATHS IN MISSOURI AND THE UNITED STATES. THE LOCAL PROGRAM COMPRISES 55 AGENCIES IN ST LOUIS CITY, ST LOUIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES TO PROVIDE CAR SEAT CHECKS TO CAREGIVERS AND ALSO TO PROVIDE LOW-COST CAR SEATS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. BEYOND CAR SEATS, SAFE KIDS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS REQUESTED BY COMMUNITIES FOR HOME SAFETY, POISON PREVENTION, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, BICYCLE SAFETY, AND SAFE SLEEP. THE PROGRAM CONDUCTS NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE AREAS FOR THE GREATEST IMPACT FOR SERVICES, AND ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH A NUMBER OF PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS, PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AND MULTIPLE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE GREATER SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| C. FOOTPRINTS FOOTPRINTS IS A PROGRAM OF ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS, COMPLEX ILLNESS. THE MISSION OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HAVE OUR CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVE WELL ALONG THEIR JOURNEY. WE DEFINE "LIVING WELL" FOR EACH FAMILY BY FACILITATING CARE COORDINATION FOR THE CHILD; BY WORKING WITH THE FAMILY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP A FAMILY CENTERED PLAN OF CARE FOR THE CHILD THAT FOCUSES ON THE COMFORT OF THE CHILD AND RESPECTS THE VALUES AND BELIEFS OF THE FAMILY; AND BY COLLABORATING WITH THE HEALTH CARE TEAM TO ENSURE THE FAMILY GOALS ARE HONORED AND SUPPORTED BY ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN CARING FOR THE CHILD. FOOTPRINTS CHILDREN ARE FOLLOWED BY OUR STAFF WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL, DURING OUTPATIENT CLINIC VISITS, AND AT HOME BY MEANS OF NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS AND AT TIMES, HOME VISITS. FOR SOME CHILDREN, "LIVING WELL" MEANS BEING AT HOME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PETS, ETC., LIVING AS CLOSE TO "NORMAL" A LIFE AS POSSIBLE. FOR OTHERS, IT MEANS HAVING ACCESS TO COSTLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR NURSING SERVICES THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE, BUT ARE NECESSARY TO KEEP THE CHILD COMFORTABLE AND "WELL" AS POSSIBLE. AND LASTLY, FOR OTHERS, IT MEANS RELIEF OF SOME OF THE EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES RELATED TO CARING LONG TERM FOR A CHILD WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS. FUNDS RAISED FOR THE PROGRAM ALLOW US TO ADDRESS SOME OF THESE NEEDS. FOOTPRINTS STAFF PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY AROUND BEST PRACTICE PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE. A THREE YEAR, ON GOING PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAMS IN THE STATE HAS ALLOWED US THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE, SIMILAR TO THE FOOTPRINTS MODEL, IN THE MISSOURI CITIES OF SPRINGFIELD, CAPE GIRARDEAU, COLUMBIA AND OTHER SITES IN ST LOUIS. D. MISSOURI POISON CENTER THE HOSPITAL RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL AREA (INDEED, THE ENTIRE STATE OF MISSOURI) FOR EXPERT EVALUATION AND TREATMENT ADVICE FOR HUMAN EXPOSURES TO TOXIC CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS, PLANTS, INSECTS, AND MEDICINES. THE POISON CENTER RESPONDS TO MORE THAN 193,000 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE EACH YEAR, REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY ONE CALL FOR EVERY 33 MISSOURIANS. SEVENTY-FOUR PERCENT OF CALLS ARE MANAGED OVER THE PHONE BY SPECIALLY TRAINED PHARMACISTS AND NURSES WORKING THE POISON HOTLINE, AVOIDING UNNECESSARY AND COSTLY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, LABORATORY AND PHYSICIAN FEES. (FOR EVERY $1 SPENT ON POISON CENTER SERVICES, $12 IN HEALTH CARE COSTS ARE AVOIDED.) THESE FIGURES ALONE ATTEST TO THE NEED FOR THE POISON CENTER AS A PUBLIC GOOD. ALTHOUGH ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURES IN CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 ARE MOST FREQUENTLY THE REASON FOR A CALL, OTHER SITUATIONS INCLUDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTH AND ADULTS, MEDICATION ERRORS IN OLDER ADULTS, AND EXPOSURES AT THE WORKPLACE. THUS, ALL AGES AND ALL STATES OF LIFE HAVE NEED FOR THE POISON CENTER. NO OTHER AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS EXIST TO FILL THIS NEED IN MISSOURI. TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY OF THE POISON CENTER SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES ACCESS TO EXPERT ADVICE FOR THE POPULATION IN FEDERALLY DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS AND IMPOVERISHED COUNTIES FOR WHOM ACCESS TO OTHER HEALTH CARE MAY BE LIMITED. LIKEWISE, POISON CENTER TELEPHONE-BASED SERVICE TO THE POPULATION IN THE STATE'S FOUR METROPOLITAN AREAS GIVES MANY MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED PERSONS AND DISADVANTAGED MINORITIES OTHER OPTIONS FOR CARE FOR POISONING EMERGENCIES BESIDES OVERCROWDED CITY HOSPITALS. SUCH UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO A CENTRAL HEALTH RESOURCE ACTS TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. PUBLIC EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO TEACH THE BASIC STRATEGIES OF POISON PREVENTION. THIS EMPOWERS AND ENABLES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ACT EFFECTIVELY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. E. ST. LOUIS CORD BLOOD BANK THE ST. LOUIS CORD BLOOD BANK COLLECTS, PROCESSES AND STORES UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD, PROVIDING A LIFE-SAVING USE FOR A BIRTH BY-PRODUCT THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED AS MEDICAL WASTE. CORD BLOOD CAN BE USED TO TREAT MORE THAN 70 DISEASES, INCLUDING LEUKEMIA. SINCE 1995, OVER 100,000 FAMILIES HAVE DONATED THEIR CHILD'S CORD BLOOD IN THE HOPE OF SAVING THE LIFE OF ANOTHER UNRELATED PERSON. THE BANK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 2,000 OF THESE CORD BLOOD UNITS FOR TRANSPLANT WORLDWIDE. MORE THAN 23,000 UNITS REMAIN IN STORAGE AT THE ST. LOUIS CORD BLOOD BANK, AVAILABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH AN APPROPRIATE MATCH OR PROVIDE THE MATERIAL TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE BIOLOGY OF STEM CELLS AND EXPAND APPLICATIONS FOR MORE TREATMENTS. F. PACTS FOR LIFE/PALS PACTS FOR LIFE (PEDIATRIC ADVANCED CARDIORESPIRATORY AND TRAUMA SUPPORT FOR LIFE) WAS CREATED BY CARDINAL GLENNON EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN ANTHONY SCALZO, M.D., AND PROVIDES TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS IN EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT. PALS (PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT) IS THE RESULT OF A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS. THE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CAREGIVERS WITH SKILLS WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO BOTH RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR RESPIRATORY AND/OR CARDIAC ARREST IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN, AND INTERVENE IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER BY PROVIDING A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO THESE PATIENTS. THE COURSES ARE OFFERED TO PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PARAMEDICS, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND CARRY CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. G. SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM OF CARDINAL GLENNON AND THE ST LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE AND PROVIDES VISION, HEARING AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING WITH REFERRAL FOR STUDENTS IN 33 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A NUMBER OF OTHER SERVICES TO ALL OF THE AREA'S 155 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION ON MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION WITH ANNUAL REVIEW, FIRST AID CLASSES, CPR INSTRUCTION, UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION/INFECTION CONTROL EDUCATION, CLASSES ON ALLERGIES, SEIZURES, DIABETES AND ASTHMA, HEALTH PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HAND-WASHING AND HYGIENE INSTRUCTION, AND EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR THE SCHOOL NURSES. H. CLINICAL DIETARY SERVICES CARDINAL GLENNON CLINICAL DIETITIANS PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING FOR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS DIETARY TRACKING AND ANALYSIS FOR PEDIATRICIANS. I. COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEVENTEEN TIMES A YEAR, THE HOSPITAL PUBLISHES IN A MAJOR DAILY NEWSPAPER (THE ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH) A COLUMN BY CHIEF OF PEDIATRICS ROBERT WILMOTT, M.D. THE COLUMN, CALLED "HEALTHY KIDS", PROVIDES PARENTING ADVICE AND CHILD HEALTH INFORMATION. EACH COLUMN INVITES READERS TO SEND DR. WILMOTT QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL, WHICH HE RESPONDS TO PROMPTLY AND PRIVATELY. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS A VAST LIBRARY OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND PARENTING INFORMATION, CALLED "KIDSHEALTH" ON ITS WEB SITE AT WWW.CARDINALGLENNON.COM. IN ADDITION, CARDS PROVIDING PEDIATRIC HEALTH TIPS FOR PARENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH "EDUCATION STATIONS" IN THE WAITING ROOMS OF HUNDREDS OF AREA PEDIATRICIAN OFFICES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SSMHC'S 2010 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.SSMHC.COM. | ||
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUIS. SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUIS IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES SIX HOSPITALS. BOTH SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUIS ARE PART OF THE INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM KNOWN AS SSM HEATH CARE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBER HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL, SUCCESSOR OR REPLACEMENT MEMBERS AND TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE APPOINTED DIRECTORS AND THE EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE MEMBER HAS THE FOLLOWING POWERS: A. TO ESTABLISH AND CHANGE THE MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION B. TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL, SUCCESSOR OR REPLACEMENT MEMBERS C. TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE APPOINTED DIRECTORS AND THE EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS D. TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ANY OPERATING DIVISION OF THE CORPORATION E. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION AS PROVIDED THEREIN F. TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION G. TO APPROVE THE MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION H. TO APPROVE THE FORMATION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR A REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY I. TO APPROVE THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION J. TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION BY THE CORPORATION OF ANOTHER LEGAL ENTITY OR AN INTEREST IN ANOTHER LEGAL ENTITY K. TO AUTHORIZE OR APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION BY THE CORPORATION OF REAL PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY L. TO ESTABLISH CENTRALIZED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, INSURANCE, INVESTMENT, FINANCING, CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CORPORATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROGRAMS M. TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN OF THE CORPORATION N. TO APPOINT THE AUDITOR AND CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION O. TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE BORROWING MONEY AND ENTERING INTO FINANCIAL GUARANTIES BY THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FORMATION, JOINING, OPERATION, WITHDRAWAL FROM AND TERMINATION OF A CREDIT GROUP OR AN OBLIGATED GROUP AND THE GRANTING OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION P. TO REQUIRE THE CORPORATION TO TRANSFER ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CASH, TO THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER OR TO ANY ENTITY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW, WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER AS DETERMINED BY THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER Q. TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE CORPORATION TO ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER, OTHER THAN TRANSFERS MADE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION WHICH WILL NOT REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL; AND R. TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE POWERS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION WHICH ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY, REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR NON-CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY AND EXERCISED WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY, ANY REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR ANY NON-CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | ACCOUNTING/FINANCE PERSONNEL AT EACH SSMHC (SSM HEALTH CARE SYSTEM) ENTITY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CORPORATE FINANCE PERSONNEL, PREPARE A CHECKLIST CONTAINING INFORMATION AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES THAT ARE USED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THIS CHECKLIST IS THEN REVIEWED BY A SUPERVISOR/MANAGER AND SENT TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE FOR FINAL REVIEW AND COORDINATION OF THE SYSTEM LEVEL FORM 990 INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO AN OUTSIDE TAX CONSULTING FIRM WHO PREPARES THE FORM 990 FROM THE SSMHC INFORMATION AND SIGNS AS PAID PREPARER. PRIOR TO FINALIZING THE RETURN, A DRAFT IS SENT TO PERSONNEL AT SSMHC FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS WITH AN IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAIN FROM BOARD DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES WHEN APPLICABLE. EMPLOYEES WITH PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND/OR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE PURCHASING DECISIONS ARE ASSIGNED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE COURSE (COI) WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED ON LINE. PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE YEAR, THE ENTITY'S CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY CONTACT PERSON (WITH THE HELP OF THE ENTITY'S LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COORDINATOR) SENDS DEPARTMENT MANAGERS A LIST OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THEIR COI SO THEY CAN REMIND THE EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE THE EMPLOYEES HAVE TIME IN THEIR SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED COURSE. RESOLUTION OF ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARE DISCLOSED MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE ENTITY. SUPERVISORS VERIFY REQUIRED COURSE COMPLETION PRIOR TO YEAR END. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ALL SSMHC EXECUTIVE SALARY/COMPENSATION INFORMATION IS BASED ON COMPARATIVE DATA WITH LIKE POSITIONS IN THE MARKET. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS IS DONE BY EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. THE SAME COMPARATIVE PROCESS IS PERFORMED INTERNALLY FOR EMPLOYEES. THE SALARY DATA AND POTENTIAL ADJUSTMENTS, FOR THE CEO OF THE SYSTEM, THE PRESIDENT/COO AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE SSMHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE SAME INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE, MODIFY. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE YEAR-END AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND UNAUDITED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SSM HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON SSM HEALTH CARE'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. | |
| AVG HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORG(S) WHEN RELATED COMP IS REPORTED: | FORM 990, PART VII: | ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE EMPLOYED AND COMPENSATED BY THE ORGANIZATION OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, ALL COMPENSATED REPORTABLE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON FORM 990, PART VII WORK A MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK FOR SSMHC RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 2,795,729. BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION 9,918,102. FUND BALANCE TRANSFER TO AFFILIATES -202,049,997. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -189,336,166. |
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