Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (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? |
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (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) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (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) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 591,244 | 2,218,759 | 1,706,047 | 1,895,929 | 2,597,790 | 9,009,769 |
| 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...... | 135,571,265 | 133,697,411 | 149,385,955 | 162,098,944 | 164,814,557 | 745,568,132 |
| 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... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 136,162,509 | 135,916,170 | 151,092,002 | 163,994,873 | 167,412,347 | 754,577,901 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 754,577,901 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 136,162,509 | 135,916,170 | 151,092,002 | 163,994,873 | 167,412,347 | 754,577,901 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 173,319 | 46,503 | 429,543 | 731,813 | 752,884 | 2,134,062 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 173,319 | 46,503 | 429,543 | 731,813 | 752,884 | 2,134,062 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 2,923,517 | 3,509,547 | 3,303,110 | 3,659,290 | 3,530,927 | 16,926,391 |
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | 139,259,345 | 139,472,220 | 154,824,655 | 168,385,976 | 171,696,158 | 773,638,354 |




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| MISSION STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1 | SUTTER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE, DOING BUSINESS AS SUTTER CARE AT HOME (SCAH), ENHANCES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE THROUGH A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMITMENT TO COMPASSION AND EXCELLENCE IN HOME-BASED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. THE SUTTER CARE AT HOME FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LOCAL HOME HEALTH AND END-OF-LIFE CARE, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY SUTTER CARE AT HOME. |
| EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES. SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE IS A STATE LICENSED, MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOME CARE AGENCY THAT PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SERVICES AND OFFERS A RANGE OF SPECIALTY PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE THESE SERVICES OUTSIDE OF A HOSPITAL SETTING (PRIMARILY IN THE HOME), FOR WHICH A FEE IS CHARGED TO COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEDICARE, MEDI-CAL, AND PRIVATE INSURANCE PATIENTS. CHARITABLE CARE IS PROVIDED WHEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE. THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - SKILLED NURSING; NURSES WORK WITH PATIENTS WHO HAVE HEART DISEASE, CANCER, DIABETES, OSTOMIES, AIDS, OR OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES AND ILLNESSES, OR WHO HAVE RECENTLY HAD SURGERY OR AN ACUTE CARE EPISODE. - REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY. PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS WITH DIFFICULTIES DUE TO STROKES, AMPUTATION OR FRACTURES, SURGERY, AND FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE PARAPLEGICS OR QUADRIPLEGICS. SPEECH THERAPY IS PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS WITH SPEECH OR SWALLOWING PROBLEMS. - HOME INFUSION THERAPY SERVICES; PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS WHO NEED INTRAVENOUS TREATMENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE HYDRATION, CHEMOTHERAPY, TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION, ANTIBIOTICS, INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND ENTERAL NUTRITION. - MATERNAL/CHILD CARE SERVICES; PROVIDED TO WOMEN WITH DIFFICULT PREGNANCIES AND NEW MOTHERS NEEDING ASSISTANCE. - PSYCHIATRIC HOME CARE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME HEALTH SERVICES WITH FOCUS ON PSYCHIATRIC CARE (ASSESSMENT, TEACHING, REFERRALS AND FOLLOW-UP) BY SPECIALTY TRAINED CLINICIANS. - MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WHO NEED GUIDANCE IN DEVELOPING SELF-HELP AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. - HOSPICE AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES; HELPS TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO NEED SUPPORT AND CARE. SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, SYMPTOM CONTROL, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING. - HOME HEALTH AIDES AND VOLUNTEER RESPITE CARE; PROVIDES AID TO PATIENTS WHO CANNOT CARE FOR THEMSELVES; INCLUDES BATHING AND PERSONAL CARE, COMPANIONSHIP, AND RELIEF FOR CAREGIVERS. - RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES, BEDS, WHEELCHAIRS, AND OTHER DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. SPECIALTY PROGRAM: - ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES CARE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH DISEASE BURDEN, WHOSE HEALTH IS DECLINING AND WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DEATH IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE HOME-BASED PALLIATIVE CARE AND TRANSITION MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED CHRONIC ILLNESS. THIS TEAM BASED DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD REDUCING HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION, LOWERING COSTS AND BETTER MANAGING 30-DAY READMISSIONS. - HEALTH FAILURE CONTINUUM OF CARE: A PILOT CARE TRANSITION, CARE COORDINATION, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHICH WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE OF HOSPITALIZED ACUTELY DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE PATIENTS, BEGINNING WITH THE PATIENT'S INPATIENT STAY AND CONTINUING AFTER DISCHARGE. - TELEMONITORING PROGRAM: PILOTED FOR HOME HEALTH HIGH RISK HEART FAILURE PATIENTS IN THE SF LOCATION, PATIENTS ARE MONITORED FOR KEY PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES AS WELL AS QUESTIONNAIRE-DRIVEN SUBJECTIVE FINDINGS. DATA AND CLINICAL DECISIONS ARE MANAGED BY A CENTRALIZED TELEMONITORING NURSE WHO IS AN ADJUNCT TO THE CARE TEAM. THE GOAL OF THE PILOT IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF CARE. - FLU AND WELLNESS PROGRAM: THE FLU AND WELLNESS PROGRAM PROVIDES FLU PREVENTION AND HEALTH SCREENING SERVICES. OTHER VACCINATIONS OFFERED INCLUDE PNEUMONIA AND TDAP. WELLNESS SERVICES, WHICH ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDE TB TESTING, CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS, BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY COMPOSITION CLINICS AND BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS. ALL SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY LICENSED AND PROFESSIONAL NURSES. - LIFELINE: LIFELINE IS A PERSONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM THAT ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE BY LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WHILE GIVING FAMILY MEMBERS PEACE OF MIND THAT HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON. - INTEGRATED CHRONIC CARE MODEL: A CORE CARE MODEL AND SET OF COMPETENCIES FOR ALL CLINICIANS AT SCAH, WITH FOCUS ON EFFECTIVE AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS TO DRIVE PATIENT-CENTERED, COORDINATED, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THE MODEL IS STRUCTURED WITH 4 PILLARS: HIGH TOUCH DELIVERY SYSTEM, THEORY-BASED SELF MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, SPECIALIST OVERSIGHT AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES IN 2011, SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE PROVIDED $679,394 WORTH OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN 2011 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT GROUPS (EX. ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS, DAUGHTER/MOM LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, ADULT TRAUMATIC LOSS) - PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS; PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE CHARITABLE GIVING DEPARTMENT. PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS ARE USED FOR RESPITE CARE, FUNERAL EXPENSES, AMBULANCE OR TAXI TRANSPORT, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, UTILITY BILLS AND GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS. - BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS, HEALTH FAIRS, ETC. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY IN 2011, SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE PROVIDED $935,468 WORTH OF CHARITY CARE. CHARITY CARE WAS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPICE SERVICES, RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND PRODUCTS, AND HOME INFUSION THERAPY SERVICES. UNPAID COST OF MEDICAID IN 2011, SUTTER VNA & HOSPICE PROVIDED $4,657,843 WORTH OF UNPAID SERVICES TO MEDICAID PATIENTS. SUTTER CARE AT HOME (SCAH), SOLICITS, RECEIVES, AND USES CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT HOSPICE AND HOME-HEALTH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. IN 2011, SCAH SERVED 26,801 PATIENTS, 23,532 PATIENTS FOR HOME HEALTH AND 4,465 FOR HOSPICE CARE. ADDITIONALLY, FLU SHOTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO ANOTHER 52,000 PATIENTS. WE CARED FOR AN AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS OF 18,000 PATIENTS AND CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR SIGNATURE ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. WE WERE ABLE TO CARRY OUT THIS MISSION WITH THE HELP OF 645 VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED 75,000 HOURS OF SERVICE. CHARITABLE SUPPORT ENABLED US TO EXTEND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO OVER 14,000 IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE CARE THAT WAS NOT OTHERWISE COVERED BY INSURANCE, INCLUDING 4,790 HOURS OF RESPITE RELIEF FOR FAMILY MEMBERS CARING FOR LOVED ONES AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER A DEATH. SERVICES FUNDED IN 2011 BY CHARITABLE GIFTS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE PATIENT ASSISTANCE $279,789 CHARITABLE DONATIONS FUND HUNDREDS OF REQUESTS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. CHARITABLE FUNDS PAY FOR RESPITE CARE TO RELIEVE TIRED FAMILY CAREGIVERS, FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, FOOD, AND UTILITIES. BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES $153,003 CHARITABLE GIFTS FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR OUR PATIENTS' CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND CLOSE FRIENDS TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONES BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO EXPRESS AND UNDERSTAND THEIR GRIEF THROUGH COUNSELING, WORKSHOPS, AND CREATIVE OUTLETS. VOLUNTEER TRAINING $10,260 SUTTER CARE AT HOME VOLUNTEERS HELP SUPPORT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE PATIENT'S TIME OF HOSPICE CARE. THEY PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RESPITE, PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MASSAGE THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, PET THERAPY, TRANSPORTATION AND CAN ASSIST WITH ERRANDS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT $13,140 |
| DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 6 & 7A | THIS CORPORATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF SUTTER HEALTH, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION. SUTTER HEALTH IS THE SOLE MEMBER WITH THE RIGHT TO ELECT AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| DESCR CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPR & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B | SUTTER HEALTH AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO EXERCISE FULLY ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS OF NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LAW, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS. THE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHTS AND POWERS TO APPOINT (AND REMOVE) MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, REORGANIZATION, OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; B. AMENDMENT OR RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; C. ADOPTION OF OPERATING BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY, INCLUDING CONSOLIDATED OR COMBINED BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS OF THE CORPORATION; D. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; E. AGGREGATE OPERATING OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THAT EXCEED APPROVED OPERATING OR CAPITAL BUDGETS BY A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE GENERAL MEMBER; F. LONG-TERM OR MATERIAL AGREEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BORROWINGS, EQUITY FINANCINGS, CAPITALIZED LEASES AND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; AND PURCHASE, SALE, LEASE, DISPOSITION, HYPOTHECATION, EXCHANGE, GIFT, PLEDGE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY ASSET, REAL OR PERSONAL, WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE IN EXCESS OF A DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE GENERAL MEMBER, WHICH SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 10% OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE CORPORATION; G. APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND HIRING OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL EXCEPT IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS BETWEEN THE GENERAL MEMBER AND THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; H. THE CREATION OR ACQUISITION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; I. CONTRACTING WITH AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY FOR ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OR OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; J. APPROVAL OF MAJOR NEW PROGRAMS AND CLINICAL SERVICES OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY. THE GENERAL MEMBER SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DEFINE THE TERM "MAJOR" IN THIS CONTEXT; K. APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; L. ADOPTION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICIES NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL MEMBER; M. ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE AND A DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATE OF SUCH DIRECTOR. IN ADDITION, THE GENERAL MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY (BY A VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF ITS BOARD), TO DECLARE A MAJOR ACTIVITY REQUIRING APPROVAL. |
| DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MGMT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B | SUTTER HEALTH, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, HAS A CENTRALIZED TAX DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. ANNUALLY THE TAX DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO AFFILIATE PERSONNEL WHO ASSIST THE TAX DEPARTMENT IN COLLECTING AND REVIEWING DATA TO BE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990. THE PREPARATION MATERIAL IS REVIEWED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING TAX, FINANCE, LEGAL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES. A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND/OR REVIEWS THE RETURN. A COMPLETED RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT, THE AFFILIATE, AND THE CFO BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. |
| DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12 | EMPLOYEES ARE EDUCATED ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE NEED TO MAKE DISCLOSURE AS PART OF ANNUAL COMPLIANCE EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, ANNUALLY A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS COMPLETED BY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THAT INCLUDES AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ON THIS STATEMENT THE INDIVIDUAL WILL LIST A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION WHICH INCLUDES BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS, PROPERTY INTERESTS, AND THOSE OF RELATED PARTIES. THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR WILL REVIEW THE STATEMENTS AND MONITOR SITUATIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR MAY CONSULT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL AS NECESSARY. IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATED TO A PARTICULAR TRANSACTION, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP. THE BOARD CHAIR MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE CONFLICT. UNTIL THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS RESOLVED, THE BOARD CHAIR MAY REQUEST THE INDIVIDUAL TO NOT PARTICIPATE DURING RELATED PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS. IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MATTER RELATED TO THE TRANSACTION. |
| PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15 | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SUTTER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETAINS ULTIMATE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OVER ALL ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION TO ENSURE THAT ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES ARE APPROPRIATELY BEING SERVED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES CREDIBLE DATA SOURCES AND MAINTAINS AN OBJECTIVE "ARMS LENGTH" DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF SUTTER'S EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL MISSION. IN ORDER TO ENSURE EXTERNAL COMPETITIVENESS, NATIONAL, CALIFORNIA AND LOCAL MARKET AREA COMPENSATION DATA COMPARISONS ARE REVIEWED. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS INCLUDES: (A) BASE SALARY, (B) TOTAL CASH (BASE SALARY + ANNUAL INCENTIVE) AND (C) TOTAL REMUNERATION (BASE SALARY + ANNUAL INCENTIVE + BENEFITS AND LONG TERM INCENTIVE). THIS ANALYSIS INCLUDES COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS. FOR THE MOST SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS, NATIONAL COMPARISONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR IN SIZE, SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY AS SUTTER HEALTH ARE MOST APPROPRIATE SINCE IT IS A NATIONAL MARKETPLACE IN WHICH SUTTER COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT. ON THE OTHER HAND, BECAUSE CALIFORNIA'S UNDERLYING COMPENSATION STRUCTURE IS HIGHER THAN NATIONAL DATA (ESPECIALLY IN THE BAY AREA), REGIONAL PAY COMPARISONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THIS ORGANIZATION WHO ARE SUTTER HEALTH EMPLOYEES UNDERGO A REVIEW AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVAL, AND SUCH APPROVAL IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. |
| AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC | FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 | THE SUTTER HEALTH SYSTEM POSTS ITS CURRENT AND PAST AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SUTTERHEALTH.ORG. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO LOCATED AT THIS WEBSITE INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT, MISSION STATEMENT, HISTORY, AND LINKS TO AFFILIATE WEBSITES. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
| HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990, PART VII | THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (40 HOURS PER WEEK) OF SUTTER HEALTH AND THEIR SUTTER HEALTH SALARIES ARE REPORTED HEREIN. THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE AS BOARD MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION. MIKE COHILL JOHN ERIKSEN |
| OTHER CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS $ (964,414) EQUITY TRANSFERS (NET) 7,877,978 ----------- TOTAL $ 6,913,564 =========== |
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