Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
METHODIST HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW
Employer identification number
75-2426010
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(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?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
METHODIST HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW
Employer identification number
75-2426010
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1
AS A MEMBER OF THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW IS COMMITTED TO EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS IN THE TRADITION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF ORANGE BY CONTINUALLY IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
REALIZING OUR MISSION AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW HAS BEEN MEETING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS. SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF HALE COUNTY, COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW IS AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES QUALITY CARE IN THE AREAS OF WOMEN'S SERVICES, MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, EMERGENCY CARE, SLEEP STUDY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, INTENSIVE CARE, AND GENERAL MEDICINE WITH OVER 290 EMPLOYEES COMMITTED TO REALIZING THE MISSION, COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN THE REGION. COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW, A MEMBER OF THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, IS COMMITTED TO EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS IN THE TRADITION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF ORANGE. THIS MISSION HAS GUIDED OUR CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE MINISTRY SINCE THE OPENING OF OUR FIRST HOSPITAL IN EUREKA, CALIFORNIA NEARLY 100 YEARS AGO. THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF ORANGE TRACE THEIR ROOTS BACK TO 17TH CENTURY FRANCE AND THE UNIQUE VISION OF A JESUIT PRIEST NAMED JEAN-PIERRE MEDAILLE. HE SOUGHT TO ORGANIZE AN ORDER OF RELIGIOUS WOMEN WHO, RATHER THAN REMAINING SAFELY CLOISTERED IN A CONVENT, VENTURED OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO SEEK OUT "THE DEAR NEIGHBORS" AND MINISTER TO THEIR NEEDS. THE CONGREGATION MANAGED TO SURVIVE THE TURBULENCE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND EVENTUALLY EXPANDED, NOT ONLY THROUGHOUT FRANCE, BUT THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IN 1912 A SMALL GROUP OF SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH WENT TO EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, AT THE INVITATION OF THE LOCAL BISHOP, TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL. A FEW YEARS LATER, THE GREAT INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC OF 1918 CAUSED THE SISTERS TO TEMPORARILY SET ASIDE THEIR EDUCATION EFFORTS TO CARE FOR THE ILL. THEY REALIZED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE SMALL COMMUNITY DESPERATELY NEEDED A HOSPITAL. THROUGH BOLD FAITH, FORESIGHT, AND FLEXIBILITY IN 1920, THE SISTERS OPENED THE 28-BED ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF EUREKA, THE FIRST ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM MINISTRY. TODAY THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM SPONSORED BY THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH MINISTRY AND ORGANIZED INTO THREE REGIONS: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND WEST TEXAS/EASTERN NEW MEXICO. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES 14 ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, HOSPICE CARE, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY CLINICS, AND PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MISSION IS REALIZED THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY IN-PATIENT AND OUT-PATIENT SERVICES, AND FOCUSED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ALL WE SERVE. THREE MISSION OUTCOMES COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW IS COMMITTED TO THREE SYSTEMWIDE MISSION OUTCOMES: 1. EVERY INTERACTION WILL BE EXPERIENCED AS A SACRED ENCOUNTER. THE GOAL OF SACRED ENCOUNTER HAS A DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE OVERALL MISSION. OUR VALUE OF DIGNITY CALLS FOR US TO RESPECT EACH PERSON AS AN INHERENTLY VALUABLE MEMBER OF THE HUMAN COMMUNITY AND AS A UNIQUE EXPRESSION OF LIFE. WE STRIVE TO DO THIS BY KEEPING AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR MINDS THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT WE CAN HAVE ON ONE ANOTHER WITH EVERY ACTION WE TAKE. RECENTLY ONE OF OUR WOMEN'S SERVICES NURSES ASSISTED AN EXHAUSTED NEW MOTHER THAT WAS A PATIENT IN OUR FACILITY. THE NEW MOTHER WAS DETERMINED TO BREASTFEED AND VOICED SEVERAL TIMES THAT SHE DID NOT WANT THE BABY TO HAVE FORMULA, BUT SHE WAS GETTING EXHAUSTED AND DISCOURAGED. WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR THE NEWBORN TO EAT, DEDE, OUR NURSE, HELD THE BABY TO THE MOTHER'S BREAST SO THE INFANT COULD EAT WHILE THE MOTHER CONTINUED TO SLEEP. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH EASIER FOR DEDE TO ALLOW THE MOTHER TO GIVE UP AND TAKE THE INFANT TO THE NURSERY AND GIVE THE BABY A BOTTLE, BUT SHE KNEW HOW IMPORTANT IT WAS TO THIS MOTHER, THEREFORE IT WAS IMPORTANT TO DEDE. THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF A SACRED ENCOUNTER AT COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW. 2. ALL PATIENTS WILL RECEIVE PERFECT CARE. IT IS OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND THE SMALLEST IMPERFECTIONS OF EACH PATIENT'S EXPERIENCE THAT DRIVES A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND ULTIMATELY A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PERFECT CARE. WE BELIEVE AT COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW THAT PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS VITAL TO OUR OPERATIONS. RECENTLY GLORIA, ONE OF OUR LAB TECHNICIANS WAS LOOKING FOR A SAMPLE AND REALIZED THAT A MISTAKE HAD BEEN MADE ON A PATIENT LABEL. ALTHOUGH NO TEST ERROR REACHED THE PATIENT, SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT IT WAS A TUBE LABELED IN A LARGE BATCH OF SAMPLES THAT WERE RECEIVED AT ONE TIME. SHE RE-VERIFIED EVERY TUBE IN OUR RACKS TO MAKE SURE THAT NO OTHER ERRORS HAD OCCURRED WHICH COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY IMPACTED ANY PATIENT. SHE THEN LET US KNOW THAT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY, BUT SHE THOUGHT THAT WE SHOULD HAVE LUBBOCK DO THE SAME THING. GLORIA WENT THAT EXTRA STEP WITHOUT BEING TOLD IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE BEST CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS. THE ONLY WAY TO ACHIEVE PERFECT CARE IS TO HAVE EMPLOYEES LIKE GLORIA WHO WILL TAKE THE EXTRA STEPS TO MAKE SURE THAT WHEN MISTAKES OCCUR, THEY DO NOT REACH THE PATIENT. 3. THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE WILL BE AMONG THE HEALTHIEST IN OUR NATION. WE SEEK TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT LONG-TERM HEALTH ACROSS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW HAS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR PATIENTS. WE CURRENTLY HOLD A FREE DIABETES FORUM FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING DIABETES. WE HAVE CREATED A PROGRAM FOR HEALTH KIDS CALLED HK2020. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ALL HALE COUNTY CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN AND IT RAISES AWARENESS REGARDING CHILDHOOD OBESITY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ESTABLISH A LONG-TERM MEASURABLE PROGRAM TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN HALE COUNTRY OVER THE NEXT 12nYEARS. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXAMPLE: NAME: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GOAL: WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD DELAY SEEKING NEEDED MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE THEY LACK HEALTH INSURANCE. THAT IS WHY COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW, AS A MINISTRY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, HAS A PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE OR DISCOUNTED SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS. FACTORS USED IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDE INCOME LEVEL, ASSET LEVEL, AND MEDICAL INDIGENCE. KEY PARTNERS: MINISTRY BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WE HAD 252 CHARITY ADMISSIONS THIS YEAR. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COVENANT HOSPTIAL PLAINVIEW: WWW.COVENANTHEALTH.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM GO TO: WWW.STJOE.ORG
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6
COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A
COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW HAS A TIERED GOVERNANCE IN WHICH THE CORPORATE MEMBERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES TO THE BOARD. ALL DIRECTORS APPOINTMENTS THAT COME FROM THE COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW BOARD AS NOMINATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM, AS THE CORPORATE MEMBER, AND THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH MINISTRY, AS THE ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSOR.
DESCR CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPR & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE RESERVED RIGHTS IN OUR TIERED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE CONTEMPLATE APPROVAL BY THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM MEMBER OF FINANCING, BUDGETS, UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURES OF DEFINED AMOUNTS, STRATEGIC PLAN, APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS, CREATION OR INVESTMENT IN A LEGALLY RECOGNIZED ENTITY, JOINT VENTURES, PURPOSES, SALE OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY, MERGER OR SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS, APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OR BYLAWS.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS APPLICABLE. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FILING IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THE APRIL 2012 MEETING. DURING THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, MANAGEMENT PRESENTS AND DISCUSSES CERTAIN DISCLOSURES AND INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990. THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR THEN PROVIDES A SUMMARY AT THE FULL BOARD MEETING.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF ANY ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST HE/SHE MAY HAVE. ADDITIONALLY, DISCLOSURES SHALL BE MADE PROMPTLY ANY TIME AN ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES AND BEFORE THE CONSUMMATION OF ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, SUCH CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED TO THE CONFLICTS & COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IF THE CONFLICT INVOLVES A MEMBER OF THAT COMMITTEE, THE REMAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL REVIEW THE MATTER AND WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE OFFICER, TRUSTEE, OR KEY EMPLOYEE MAY NOT BE PRESENT DURING ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS EVALUATION, EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY. ONCE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS EVALUATION AND FORWARDS ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SJHS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES AN UNRESOLVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND CONFLICT MITIGATION STRATEGIES. THE SJHS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, IN CONSULTATION WITH SJHS GENERAL COUNSEL, WILL REVIEW THE COMMITTEE FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES, AND PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE.
PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCESS AT ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM IS ADMINISTERED BY A COMMITTEE OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES. THEY FOLLOW A BOARD-APPROVED CHARTER AND OVERALL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE CHARTER EMPOWERS THE SJHS BOARD WORKLIFE COMMITTEE TO ADMINISTER THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND PROCESS ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SJHS. OVERALL, THE PHILOSOPHY IS INTENDED TO REWARD A BROAD SPECTRUM OF HIGH ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, AS WELL AS THE RETENTION OF KEY MANAGEMENT TALENT. THE SJHS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY DEFINES THE MARKET FOR ADMINISTERING COMPENSATION AS A COMPARABLE SET OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. SJHS PROVIDES COMPENSATION TO ITS SENIOR EXECUTIVES IN THE FORM OF BASE SALARY, AN ANNUAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, AND BENEFITS. TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITY, THE COMMITTEE REGULARLY REVIEWS INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES OF MARKET DATA. THEY USE THIS INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISIONS REGARDING ONGOING EFFECTIVENESS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM. THE WORKLIFE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THEY MEET AT LEAST 3 TIMES A YEAR. DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN DETAILED MINUTES AND APPROVED IN MEETINGS. THE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND CONSULTING SUPPORT AS NEEDED. THE WORKLIFE COMMITTEE PERFORMED ITS LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS, VICE PRESIDENTS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS, AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IN SEPTEMBER 2011.
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE SJHS COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTS, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND PHILANTHROPY REPORTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SJHS INTERNET SITE.
HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII
STEVEN BECK IS THE VP OF REGIONAL SERVICES OF COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM (CHS), COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW (CHPL), AND COVENANT HOSPITAL LEVELLAND (CHL). HE DEVOTES 20 HOURS PER WEEK TO CHS, 15 HOURS PER WEEK TO CHPL AND 15 HOURS PER WEEK TO CHL.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
RECLASS OF NON-OPERATING INTEREST INCOME $ 3,269 FOUNDATION DONATIONS $(172,906) CONTRIBUTION FROM HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OF PLAINVIEW $ (11,657) --------- TOTAL $(181,294)
OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD APPROVES THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.