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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN INC
Employer identification number
38-2255529
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
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.)
10
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
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
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
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
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
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
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
3,589,953
3,896,007
3,267,837
3,083,008
3,493,488
17,330,293
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......
56,515,938
62,218,807
61,721,217
60,338,222
54,509,312
295,303,496
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
311,019
374,170
32,156
90,320
23,250
830,915
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
60,416,910
66,488,984
65,021,210
63,511,550
58,026,050
313,464,704
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
313,464,704
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
60,416,910
66,488,984
65,021,210
63,511,550
58,026,050
313,464,704
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
440,751
230,135
130,602
145,243
176,810
1,123,541
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
440,751
230,135
130,602
145,243
176,810
1,123,541
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
134,863
177,776
185,986
14,287
139,104
652,016
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
60,992,524
66,896,895
65,337,798
63,671,080
58,341,964
315,240,261
14
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.440 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.400 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.360 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.390 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
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
....
20
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 134863, COLUMN B - 177776, COLUMN C - 185986, COLUMN D - 14287, COLUMN E - 139104, COLUMN F - 512912;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN INC
Employer identification number
38-2255529
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
CONTINUED FROM PART III: OUR VISION IS THAT HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN WILL BE MICHIGAN'S LEADING PROVIDER OF COMFORT CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES COPING WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. OUR VALUES INCLUDE: (1) QUALITY SERVICE - TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE; RESPOND TO OUR PATIENTS' AND FAMILIES' NEEDS; AND AFFIRM PATIENT SELF-DETERMINATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND CHOICE; (2) TEAMWORK - TO TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT AND ENCOURAGE STAFF'S PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; (3) RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP - TO DEMONSTRATE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES; (4) MISSION OUTREACH - TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND EMBRACE RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY; AND (5) SACRED SPACE - TO HONOR LIFE TO THE END, VALUING EVERY FORM OF HEALING; BE WITNESS TO THE SPIRIT OF LIFE; BE PRIVILEGED TO PROTECT THE SACREDNESS OF LEAVING, HONORING THE FEELING OF LOSS; AND ASSURE THAT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE GOAL WHILE UNDER OUR CARE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CONTINUED FROM PART III: WE CONSIDER FACILITY STAFF PART OF THE CARE-GIVING TEAM AND PROVIDE TRAINING IN END-OF-LIFE CARE, BASED ON THE NEED OF EACH FACILITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, HOM PROVIDED $203,902 IN CHARITY CARE. ADDITIONAL 2011 SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: (I) HOM ACTIVELY ENGAGED 817 VOLUNTEERS WHICH RESULTED IN OVER 43,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS AND A COST SAVINGS OF $767,000. (II) IN 2011 COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, INC. (CHAP) ANNOUNCED THAT HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN HAS BEEN REACCREDITED UNDER THE CHAP STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH DECEMBER 2014. CHAP ACCREDITATION DEMONSTRATES THAT HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN MEETS THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS. RIGOROUS EVALUATION BY CHAP FOCUSES ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, QUALITY OF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND LONG-TERM VIABILITY. THROUGH CHAP CERTIFICATION, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN IS ALSO CERTIFIED AS A MEDICARE PROVIDER. CHAP IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ACCREDITING BODY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS. CREATED IN 1965, CHAP WAS THE FIRST TO RECOGNIZE THE NEED AND VALUE FOR ACCREDITATION IN COMMUNITY-BASED CARE. CHAP IS THE OLDEST NATIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED ACCREDITING BODY WITH MORE THAN 5,000 AGENCIES CURRENTLY ACCREDITED NATIONWIDE. THROUGH "DEEMING AUTHORITY" GRANTED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), CHAP HAS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO SURVEY AGENCIES PROVIDING HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, AND HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET THE MEDICARE CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND CMS QUALITY STANDARDS. CHAP'S PURPOSE IS TO DEFINE AND ADVANCE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF COMMUNITY-BASED CARE. (III) TO HELP HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN CLINICIANS AND THOSE OF OTHER HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS BECOME INFORMED ON CULTURAL ISSUES, THE MAGGIE ALLESEE CENTER FOR QUALITY OF LIFE (MACQL) DEVELOPED THE JEWISH CARE-GIVING PROGRAM, WHICH RESULTED IN A SERIES OF SEMINARS FOR STAFF. THE MACQL ALSO DEVELOPED THE MUSLIM CARE-GIVING PROGRAM, WHICH RESULTED IN A CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO AID ITS CLINICIANS IN UNDERSTANDING MUSLIM TRADITIONS. (IV) HOM PROVIDES OUR PATIENTS, OUR PATIENT'S FAMILIES AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH ONE ON ONE COUNSELING OR GROUP SESSIONS. GRIEF SUPPORT IS NOT REIMBURSED BY ANY INSURANCE, AND IN 2011 HOM DEDICATED APPROXIMATELY $870,000 TOWARD PROVIDING THIS SERVICE. HOM GRIEF SUPPORT MEMORIAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BE A SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES. IN 2011 ALONE, THE ATTENDANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1500. MEMORIAL SERVICES HONOR SACRED SPACE AND ALLOW THE BEREAVED TO EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES TO REMEMBER. GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGERS IN THE PAST HAVE PROVIDED DIVERSE MEMORIAL PROGRAMS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES. BEGINNING IN 2011, THE HOM GRIEF SUPPORT DEPARTMENT ENDEAVORED TO BE INNOVATIVE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF A CHANGING SOCIETY. VARIOUS INNOVATIVE IDEAS INCLUDED: - A KITE FLYING PROGRAM, IN WHICH ALL ATTENDEES DESIGNED AND FLEW A MEMORIAL KITE SIMULTANEOUSLY. - A SAILING FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES, ON THE WATERS OF TRAVERSE CITY BAY. - DINNER WITH COMFORTING MUSIC PROVIDED BY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S MUSIC DEPARTMENT, HELD IN HOM'S BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD. - PROGRAMS INCORPORATING SELF-CARE, MEMORIAL RITUALS, AND STAFF PARTICIPATION USING THEIR OWN UNIQUE TALENTS (SINGING, INSTRUMENT PLAYING, POETRY, EVEN COOKING). (V) TO HELP EASE THE ROLE OF CAREGIVING, WHICH CARRIES BOTH ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL COSTS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN HAS CREATED A TOOL CALLED THE CAREGIVER KIT. CAREGIVING FOR A LOVED ONE USUALLY BEGINS WITHOUT TRAINING, AND WITHOUT A GUIDEBOOK. ONE DAY, SOMEONE'S MOTHER FALLS AND IS HOSPITALIZED, AND THE ADULT CHILDREN BEGIN A PROCESS WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE AND UNAWARE OF AVAILABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES. HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S CAREGIVER KIT WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE BASIC INFORMATION TO EASE THE CAREGIVER'S BURDEN, AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF DAILY TASKS WHILE ENHANCING CARE. MORE IMPORTANT, IT RAISES THE CAREGIVER'S AWARENESS OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS INFORMAL ROLE. IN 2011, MORE THAN 2,000 CAREGIVER KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED FREE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CALLED THE CARE CENTER TO ORDER, AND AT PUBLIC EVENTS, SEMINARS, AND TO OUR REFERRAL SOURCES (VI) ONE AREA THAT IS SOMEWHAT UNIQUE TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN IS OUR PEDIATRIC PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES A PEDIATRIC HOSPICE PROGRAM, A PEDIATRIC EARLY CARE PROGRAM, AND A PERINATAL PROGRAM. IN 2011 HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN CONTRIBUTED $150,000 TO SUPPORT THESE THREE PROGRAMS AND A $1MILLION PEDIATRIC FUND (RESTRICTED AND ENDOWED MONIES) WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM. (VII) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN IS THE ONLY HOSPICE IN MICHIGAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL HOSPICE WORK GROUP, WHICH IS A PROFESSIONAL COALITION OF EXECUTIVES FROM SOME OF THE NATIONS' LARGEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE HOSPICES. THE NATIONAL HOSPICE WORK GROUP (NHWG) IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, MEMBERS HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CARE OF PATIENTS FACING LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES AND INTEND TO ADVANCE EVEN FURTHER THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION, THE PROVEN MODEL OF END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PROFOUND DISEASES. HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN IS LEADING THE QUALITY/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FORUM OF THE NHWG. THIS GROUP IS COLLABORATING CLOSELY TO FIND THE BEST WAYS TO COLLECT DATA SUPPORTING "AIM" MEASURES RECENTLY PRESENTED BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) AND TO INFLUENCE DESIGN AND CAPACITY OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS FOR OPTIMAL AUTOMATED DATA CAPTURE AND CONCURRENT (REAL-TIME) REPORTING. DATA WILL BE SHARED AMONG THE MEMBER HOSPICES FOR BENCHMARKING AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN END-OF-LIFE CARE. HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVES HAVE BEEN PART OF A DATA GROUP OF THE NHWG WORKING DIRECTLY WITH MEDPAC AND THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (CMS) TO PROVIDE NON-PROFIT AND END-OF-LIFE PERSPECTIVE DURING THESE TIMES OF HEALTH CARE REFORM. HOM EXECUTIVES ARE ALSO VERY INVOLVED IN THE NINE SPECIFIC NHWG FORUMS, SUCH AS THE CFO FORUM WHERE STANDARDIZATION OF DATA MEASURES IS WELL UNDERWAY. (VIII) IN 2011, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES EXCEEDED THEIR FINANCIAL GOAL BY RAISING $65,000 FOR THE ANNUAL APPEAL TO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNIFICANT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: - OPEN ACCESS - HEART FROM HOME - HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATION - ST. LUKE'S AFRICAN HOSPICE - QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADDITION 233 HOURS OF VACATION AND FLOAT TIME WERE DONATED TO THE HEART FROM HOME PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY TIME-OFF BANK FOR EMPLOYEES.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FULL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED WITH OUR TAX ADVISORS AND APPROVED BY AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, AND THEN A COPY OF THE FULL FORM 990 DRAFT IS SENT OUT TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
PROCEDURE: EMPLOYEES, BOTH PAID AND UNPAID (FROM HERE FORWARD REFERRED TO AS "EMPLOYEE"), AND BOARD MEMBERS, HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL OBLIGATION TO ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENT CARE AND HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN (HOM). EVERY BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING CONSISTENT WITH THIS OBLIGATION WHEN ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES, AND SHOULD NOT LET OTHER PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS INTERFERE WITH THIS OBLIGATION. GENERAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES: (1) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN REQUIRES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF ITS BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT. ANNUALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION WHICH MAY REPRESENT A CONFLICT. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO) ALSO HAS ACCESS TO THE BOARD AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO UTILIZES C-TRAC (CROWE TAX RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL), A TOOL PROVIDED BY OUR TAX ADVISORS, TO SEND CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEYS TO ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS, EXECUTIVES, AND THE HIGHEST PAID STAFF. (2) ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MEETS THE STATED DEFINITION, AT THE BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT OR TERM. (3) IF A MATTER ARISES IN WHICH A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR EMPLOYEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL PROMPTLY DISCLOSE IT TO THE CEO, OR THE CASE OF THE CEO, THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON. (4) AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PROCEED TO MAKE ANY DECISION OR TAKE ANY ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. (5) HOM EMPLOYEES ARE PRECLUDED FROM ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES WITH ANY "VENDOR OR SUPPLIER BUSINESS" (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICY) THAT DOES OR SEEKS BUSINESS WITH HOM WHICH MAY RESULT IN A PERSONAL BENEFIT TO THE EMPLOYEE AT THE EXPENSE OF HOM OR MAY INFLUENCE THE EMPLOYEE'S DECISIONS ON MATTERS INVOLVING HOM AND A VENDOR OR SUPPLIER BUSINESS.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS ANNUALLY IN MARCH TO REVIEW AND APPROVE AS APPROPRIATE, FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT/CEO, INCLUDING BASE SALARY, BONUS, CAR ALLOWANCE, AND OTHER BENEFITS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO DETERMINES IF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S CONTRACT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED OR RENEWED AT THIS TIME. MINUTES ARE TAKEN UP UNTIL THE POINT WHERE DISCUSSION OF COMPENSATION TAKES PLACE AND VOTE/DECISION IS MADE IN REGARDS TO COMPENSATION. THE CEO AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ARE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT THIS POINT WHILE DISCUSSION AND DECISION IS MADE. IN ADDITION, IN 2011 AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PERFORMED AND WILL BE COMPLETED AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS TO ASSESS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION STUDY AIMS TO PRICE POSITIONS AT MARKET BY USING LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SURVEY DATA. AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT IS ENGAGED THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH ASE ORGANIZATION. MARKET DATA WAS GATHERED THROUGH CRAINS TOP NON-PROFIT SURVEY, ASE NATIONAL EXEC COMP SURVEY, NATIONALLY COMPARED 990'S OF THE 37 LARGEST HOSPICE'S AS WELL AS THE TOP 32 HOSPITALS WITH REVENUE $150 MILLION OR LESS. TWO OPTIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED ON THE MARKET DATA THAT WAS GATHERED.
PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
IN 2011 AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT WAS ENGAGED THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH ASE ORGANIZATION TO COMPLETE AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STUDY. MARKET DATA WAS GATHERED THROUGH CRAINS TOP NON-PROFIT SURVEY, ASE NATIONAL EXEC COMP SURVEY, NATIONALLY COMPARED 990'S OF THE 37 LARGEST HOSPICE'S AS WELL AS THE TOP 32 HOSPITALS WITH REVENUE $150 MILLION OR LESS. THIS STUDY WILL BE COMPLETED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT AT LEAST EVERY 3 YEARS. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND ANY CHANGES ARE AT HER DISCRETION AND ARE SIGNED OFF ON OR DOCUMENTED THEN A COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION IS PLACED IN THEIR PERSONNEL FILE WITH HR.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY IN THE ANNUAL REPORT THAT IS LOCATED ON OUR EXTERNAL WEBSITE (WWW.HOM.ORG). OTHER SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS CAN BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Average hours worked per week for related organization
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B
LEE ANN MYERS - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. SANFORD J. LINDEN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. DOROTHY E. DEREMO - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., BOTH RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. JAMES B. FAHNER, MD - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. ROBERT CAHILL - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., BOTH RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. LLOYD HANSEN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JANE MCNAMARA - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JOHN R. MAURER, MD - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MARCIE HILLARY - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -114827;
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