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
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Employer identification number
25-1529649
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?
................
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
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) 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.") ....
1,129,014
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
4,770,724
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..
1,129,014
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
4,770,724
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)..
641,592
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,129,132
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,129,014
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
4,770,724
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
24,647
32,436
10,676
5,996
5,323
79,078
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..
220,623
162,573
442,271
119,895
129,400
1,074,762
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,924,564
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
87,001,689
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
69.700 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
66.410 %
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
......................
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
.....................
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
..................................................
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
..............................................
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
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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.).
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 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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
..........
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
....
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) 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
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Employer identification number
25-1529649
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSONS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM BEING FUNDED BY PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, TRANSITIONS IS LIMITED TO AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSONS LIVING IN PITTSBURGH'S GREATER NORTH SIDE; THE PATIENT OR THE CAREGIVER MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THAT COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. THROUGH VARIOUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS, THE TRANSITIONS STAFF EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON THE BENEFITS OF HOSPICE, INCLUDING THAT EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HOSPICE CARE. STAFF INCLUDES A FULL-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR, A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE, AND PART-TIME BEREAVEMENT SPECIALIST. FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES: SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, SOCIAL WORKER AND CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BIDWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER AND FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. FAMILY HOSPICE HOLDS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM.
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
CLOSED RESALE SHOP APRIL 2011
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES AND PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY: UNCOMPENSATED CARE: COST OF MANDATORY CARE PROVIDED TO 22 PATIENTS, BUT NOT COMPENSATED. THIS INCLUDES SERVICES PROVIDED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSING, COUNSELING AND BEREAVEMENT, IN ADDITION TO PHARMACEUTICALS, SUPPLIES AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. THE TOTAL OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE WAS $192,890. COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES: 452 PATIENTS RECEIVE ART, MASSAGE, MUSIC AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE TRADITIONAL HOSPICE MODEL OF CARE. THESE ADJUNCT SERVICES PROMOTE COMFORT AND CREATE ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF EXPRESSION, AFFIRMING LIFE, PALLIATING SYMPTOMS AND AFFORDING RELAXATION. THE EXPENSE OF COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES WAS $116,836. QUALITY OF LIFE: EDUCATION AND INSIGHT INTO THE INVALUABLE IMPACT THE NON-TRADITIONAL INTERVENTIONS CAN OFFER TO PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. HIGHLIGHTING THE VALUE OF STORY TELLING AS A GIFT OF LEGACY AND REFLECT ON THE VALUE OF ART, MUSIC AND MASSAGE. AUDIENCE IS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. 102 PARTICIPANTS. THE COST OF QUALITY OF LIFE EDUCATION $52,383. SPIRITUALITY AND END OF LIFE CARE: A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN RELIGION, FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY AND THE INTRINSIC NATURE OF CARE AND SUPPORT AS A PERSON BEGINS TO PREPARE FOR END OF LIFE. 23 ATTENDEES. GROWING THRU GRIEF: SIX WEEK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 97 ATTENDEES WERE PRESENTED WITH AN ADULT LEARNING MODEL TO EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF THEIR LOSS ON LIFE AND DEVELOP COPING MECHANISMS. REGIONALLY OFFERED AND HOSTED AT CHURCHES, LIBRARY, COMMUNITY CENTERS. MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. WALK-INS WELCOME. FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS FACILITATE AND EXPLORE THE ISSUES PRESENTED AND OFFERS COPING/ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATIONS. DESIGNED TO MEET THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THOSE ATTENDING WHO ARE COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. OFFERED AT CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE, BALDWIN CHURCH, SENIOR CENTER (HERMITAGE), ST PAUL'S HOME, GREENVILLE, SOUTHMINSTER CHURCH, MT LEBANON. APPROXIMATELY 397 ATTENDEES. CAMP HEALING HEARTS: ONE-DAY CAMP OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN, AGES 6-12 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS, AND THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, HOSTED AT THE CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE. 90 ATTENDEES. GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. ATTENDEES ARE PRESENTED WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN COPING WITH SEASONS THAT REFLECT CELEBRATION HOWEVER NOW ACCENTUATE EMOTIONAL UPHEAVAL RELATED TO THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. HOSTED AT CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, FUNERAL HOMES, SENIOR CENTERS (WHEREVER REQUESTED). APPROXIMATELY 155 ATTENDEES. DIFFICULT YET CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: COMMUNITY AT LARGE, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. PRESENTATION IS INTENDED TO HIGHLIGHT THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF DISCUSSING END OF LIFE ISSUES AND IDENTIFYING ROUTINE AND URGENT TIMES TO HAVE A CONVERSATION. PRESENTED AT LONG-TERM-CARE FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, SENIOR CENTERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SITES. 25 ATTENDEES. THE END OF LIFE JOURNEY AND HOSPICE: GUEST PRESENTER, PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. OFFERED INSIGHT INTO THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THE COURSE OF LIFE TAKES A DETOUR THAT INCLUDES A LIFE LIMITING, LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS. PRESENTED AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SATELLITE CAMPUS, MONROEVILLE. 68 ATTENDEES. HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE HOME CARE: OBJECTIVES WERE TO DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, DESCRIBE BENEFITS, REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO THEIR BENEFICIARIES. PRESENTED TO INSURERS, CASE MANAGERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. 72 ATTENDEES. END OF LIFE: HOSPICE: A PALLIATIVE MODEL FOR CARE: CONTRIBUTED TO ACADEMIC COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON END OF LIFE, ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERVENTION. ATTENDEES WERE STUDENTS, PREPARING FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE BOARD CERTIFICATION COURSE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. 86 ATTENDEES. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION: EDUCATION SUPPORT AND DEBRIEFING RELATED TO GRIEF AND LOSS WITHIN PARTNERSHIP CONTINUUM (COMMUNITY, STAFF, SURVIVORS). 70 ATTENDEES. MEMORIAL SERVICE: SERVICE AND RECEPTION FOR SURVIVORS OF PATIENTS ON BOTH PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES ATTENDEES IN A CELEBRATING AND REMEMBERING THEIR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE PAST 6-12 MONTHS (DEPENDENT ON REGION). 440 ATTENDEES. "NOT ALL HOSPICES ARE CREATED EQUAL": PROGRAM LOOKS AT THE CORE SERVICES OF A HOSPICE PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO EXPLORING MODELS THAT INCLUDE INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO END OF LIFE CARE. 11 ATTENDEES. HOSPICE AND LEVELS OF CARE: EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING, LONG TERM CARE AND THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO THE COMPONENTS OF HOSPICE AND THE 4 LEVELS OF CARE. 86 ATTENDEES. "BEYOND BEDSIDE PRAYERS": AN EDUCATION CEU PROGRAM THAT HIGHLIGHTED SPIRITUAL CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL INTERVENTIONS RELATIVE TO THE END OF LIFE JOURNEY. PRESENTED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL VENUES. 140 ATTENDEES. "HOSPICE: EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW": INFORMATIONAL FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF; OPEN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CRITERIA, ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICES UNDER THE MODEL OF HOSPICE. 51 ATTENDEES. HOSPICE TRIVIA: INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION TO THE LONG TERM CARE STAFF RELATED TO THE UNIQUE COMPONENTS OF HOSPICE, BENEFITS, OPPORTUNITIES. 17 ATTENDEES. DEATH AND DYING: PROVIDING INSIGHT AND EDUCATION INTO THE UNIQUE NEEDS, CHALLENGE AND CARE OPTIONS AS A PERSON ENTERS AN END OF LIFE EXPERIENCE. 35 ATTENDEES. PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT: REVIEWING PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT ISSUES, INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING COMFORT MEDICATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION. 90 ATTENDEES. "ASK THE EXPERTS": INTERDISCIPLINARY PANEL PRESENTING THEIR UNIQUE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE FROM A PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE PERSPECTIVE. PANEL ENTERTAINED QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE IN AN OPEN FORUM. 73 ATTENDEES. LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE: IDENTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED THE VITAL POSITIVE IMPACT THAT HUMOR CAN HAVE ON THE COPING CAPACITY OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. 10 ATTENDEES. "ADVANCED DIRECTIVES": AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM THAT PROVIDED INSIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE LEGAL DOCUMENT OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, LIVING WILLS AND THE UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT (POLST). 38 ATTENDEES. HOW HOSPICE CAN HELP: INFORMATIONAL, COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL THAT REVIEWED ALL THE POTENTIAL SERVICES UNDER THE REALM OF THE MEDICARE HOSPICE HOSPICE 101: FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION RELATED TO THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT, LEVELS OF CARE, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH, VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. 313 ATTENDEES. CAREGIVER TRAINING: TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORED BY FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, FACILITATED BY A NURSE EDUCATOR AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST. OFFERING SPECIALIZED AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION TO CAREGIVERS ON THE PROVISION OF CARE FOR PATIENTS PRIOR TO ADMISSION OR DURING THE COURSE OF DECLINE. 75 ATTENDEES. PATHWAYS: A SPECIALIZED APPROACH FOR THE CARDIAC AND DEMENTIA PATIENT: EDUCATION AND INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CLINICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO A PLAN OF CARE UNIQUE TO THE SYMPTOMS, CARE AND INTERVENTIONS FOR THIS PATIENT POPULATION. AUDIENCE IS LONG TERM CARE, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. 55 ATTENDEES. THE ROLE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: MEDICARE/BILLING CODES: PRESENTATION TO OFFICE MANAGERS CLARIFYING THE CRITICAL INCLUSION OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, THE ROLE RELATED TO OVERSIGHT OF THE PLAN OF CARE, AND ACCURATE BILLING CODES. 101 ATTENDEES. TRADITIONAL HOME CARE VERSUS PALLIATIVE HOME CARE: OBJECTIVES WERE TO DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND TRADITIONAL HOME CARE MODEL AND SERVICES, DESCRIBE BENEFITS, REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO THEIR BENEFICIARIES. PRESENTED TO INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES AND CASE MANAGERS. 76 ATTENDEES. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH: EDUCATION AND DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE UNIQUE APPROACH TO PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE IN A COORDINATED APPROACH FOR THE PLAN OF CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES. 20 ATTENDEES. "DOG DAYS OF DOCUMENTATION": EDUCATION AND DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE CLINICAL SUMMARIES REFLECTING ELIGIBILITY, PALLIATIVE PERFORMANCE SCALE, AND THE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION THAT REFLECTS A JOINT PLAN OF CARE AND CLINICAL DECLINE. 35 ATTENDEES. PREVENTING BURNOUT: EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL AND LAY CARE GIVERS. PROGRAM INTENDED TO ACCENTUATE THE VALUE OF REPLENISHMENT, EXPLORE POTENTIAL AVENUES THAT WOULD BE PREVENTATIVE. 5 ATTENDEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
CERTAIN OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE THE CONTRACTUAL RIGHT TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FINAL FORM 990 JANUARY 10, 2012, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE FINAL VERSION ON JANUARY 23, 2012.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE REQUIRES ITS INTERESTED PERSONS (WHICH INCLUDE ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD OFFICERS, BOARD-DELEGATED COMMITTEE MEMBERS, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENTS, DIRECTORS, OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO MAY EITHER INFLUENCE OR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE), TO DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHENEVER SUCH FINANCIAL INTEREST ARISES. ALSO, SUCH INTERESTED PERSONS MUST, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CONFIRM THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A PERSON HAS VIOLATED ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY FAILING TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF AFTER HEARING THE PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THAT THE PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN 2007 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UTILIZED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WHICH PROVIDED A COMPENSATION STUDY AS A BASIS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO IN 2008. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. AFTER COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE EXTENT OF COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF THOSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO CONSIDERS THE SCOPE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE MINUTES OF ALL RELEVANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT THE DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES. THE PRESIDENT/CEO EVALUATES ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES USING THE SAME PROCESS, BASED ON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL REQUIRED FEDERAL TAX FORMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -4,392.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.