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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| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
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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.") . | 58,242 | 95,555 | 153,797 | |||
| 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...... | 92,626 | 351,592 | 383,225 | 459,090 | 547,208 | 1,833,741 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | 4,916 | 704 | 5,620 | |||
| 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. | 150,868 | 447,147 | 383,225 | 464,006 | 547,912 | 1,993,158 |
| 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.) | 1,993,158 | |||||
| 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... | 150,868 | 447,147 | 383,225 | 464,006 | 547,912 | 1,993,158 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 0 | |||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0 | 207 |
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | 150,868 | 447,147 | 383,225 | 464,213 | 547,912 | 1,993,365 |




| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Explanation |
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| OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME RECEIVED IN FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 207, COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 207;, |
| Software ID: | 11000230 |
| Software Version: | v2011.1.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | (CONTINUED FROM PART III) @HOME SUPPORT SERVICES CONSIST OF HOME VISITS AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS BY A NURSE AND COUNSELOR WITH THE AIDE OF PATIENT FAMILY ASSISTANTS AND VOLUNTEERS. @HOME SUPPORT WORKS CLOSELY WITH PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS OF PAIN, COORDINATE CARE, ASSIST WITH TREATMENT DECISIONS, AND PROVIDE A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO CAREGIVERS. AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, THE @HOME SUPPORT TEAM INCLUDES A DOCTOR THAT SPECIALIZES IN RECOMMENDING MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS TO RELIEVE PAIN AND SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY ILLNESS, NURSES WITH ADVANCED TRAINING IN CHRONIC ILLNESS AND HOME BASED CARE, A COUNSELOR THAT ASSISTS IN ADDRESSING INTERPERSONAL ISSUES AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND ASSISTS WITH COORDINATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND PATIENT FAMILY ASSISTANTS THAT ASSIST WITH PERSONAL CARE AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS. BY DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTH CARE PARTNERS, @HOME SUPPORT STRIVES TO CREATE A SERVICE MODEL THAT IS OUTCOME DRIVEN AND THAT CAN FLEX TO MEET INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS. @HOME SUPPORT ALSO FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SERVICES FOR THE FUTURE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH ADVANCED CHRONIC ILLNESSES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, @HOME SUPPORT PROVIDED $41,484 IN CHARITY CARE. ADDITIONAL 2011 SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: - THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED IN THE SAGINAW AREA BASED ON A NEW CONTRACT WITH A COMMERCIAL PAYER. AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS INCREASED FROM 47 PATIENTS PER DAY IN 2010 TO 67 PATIENTS PER DAY IN 2011, WHICH IS A 43% INCREASE. - THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED SOME SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH BASED ON A GRANT THAT WAS RECEIVED FROM A FOUNDATION THAT ALLOWED IT TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF PALLIATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT USING A TEAM-BASED APPROACH ON PATIENT SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND COST. RESULTS FROM THIS RESEARCH GRANT SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A 30% REDUCTION IN COSTS DUE TO THE PALLIATIVE CARE INTERVENTION AS WELL AS IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH THE PATIENT AND CAREGIVER. |
| 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 EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD. |
| 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 SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN D/B/A @HOME SUPPORT. 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) @HOME SUPPORT REQUIRES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD 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. (5) @HOME SUPPORT 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 @HOME SUPPORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A PERSONAL BENEFIT TO THE EMPLOYEE AT THE EXPENSE OF @HOME SUPPORT OR MAY INFLUENCE THE EMPLOYEE'S DECISIONS ON MATTERS INVOLVING @HOME SUPPORT AND A VENDOR OR SUPPLIER BUSINESS. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT/CEO IS PAID BY HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC. (HOM), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. HOM'S 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 | THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IS PAID BY HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC. (HOM), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. 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 | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT THAT IS LOCATED ON THE HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC. (A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION) 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 | DOROTHY E. DEREMO - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC. AND APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION , RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. ROBERT CAHILL - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC. AND APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. JANE MCNAMARA - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JOHN R. MAURER, MD - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. SANFORD J. LINDEN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. LLOYD HANSEN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
| Software ID: | 11000230 |
| Software Version: | v2011.1.0 |