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
2012
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
..................................................
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 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?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
3,896,007
3,267,837
3,083,008
3,493,488
3,765,644
17,505,984
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......
62,218,807
61,721,217
60,338,222
54,509,312
62,695,097
301,482,655
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
374,170
32,156
90,320
23,250
95,790
615,686
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.
66,488,984
65,021,210
63,511,550
58,026,050
66,556,531
319,604,325
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.)
319,604,325
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
66,488,984
65,021,210
63,511,550
58,026,050
66,556,531
319,604,325
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
230,135
130,602
145,243
176,810
169,494
852,284
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
230,135
130,602
145,243
176,810
169,494
852,284
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.)
..
177,776
185,986
14,287
139,104
165,753
682,906
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
66,896,895
65,337,798
63,671,080
58,341,964
66,891,778
321,139,515
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.520 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.440 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.260 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.360 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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 - 177776, COLUMN B - 185986, COLUMN C - 14287, COLUMN D - 139104, COLUMN E - 165753, COLUMN F - 682906;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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
2012
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: WHEN WE PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE IN A FACILITY, WE WORK WITH THE FACILITY'S STAFF TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE PLAN OF CARE. 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, 2012, HOM PROVIDED $302,310 IN CHARITY CARE. ADDITIONAL 2012 SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: (I) HOM MAINTAINED 851 VOLUNTEERS WHICH RESULTED IN OVER 41,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS AND A COST SAVINGS OF $761,000. A BEDSIDE VIGIL PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE NORTHEAST REGION WHERE 10% OF DEATHS HAD THE PRESENCE OF A VOLUNTEER. (II) THROUGH SUPPORT FROM THE MAGGIE ALLESEE CENTER (MAC) AND MARKETING STAFF, EACH HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN CLINICAL TEAM HAS ACHIEVED LEVEL 4, THE HIGHEST LEVEL, IN THE "WE HONOR VETERANS" PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA). THIS PIONEERING CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SERVICES VETERANS RECEIVE FROM HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDERS. STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING ARE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ORGANIZATION TO REACH EACH LEVEL. (III) HOM PROVIDES OUR PATIENTS, OUR PATIENTS' 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 2012 HOM DEDICATED APPROXIMATELY $862,000 TOWARD PROVIDING THIS SERVICE. HOM GRIEF SUPPORT MEMORIAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BE A SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES. IN 2012 ALONE, THE ATTENDANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,900; OF THIS, 58% WERE CONNECTED TO HOM WITH THE OTHER 42% COMING FROM ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH NO TIES TO HOM. 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. IN 2012, THE HOM GRIEF SUPPORT DEPARTMENT ENDEAVORED TO BE INNOVATIVE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF A CHANGING SOCIETY. VARIOUS INNOVATIVE IDEAS INCLUDED: - FLY AND REMEMBER IS WHERE ALL ATTENDEES DESIGNED AND FLEW A MEMORIAL KITE SIMULTANEOUSLY - THIS WAS HELD IN 10 COMMUNITIES IN 2012, THIS IS UP FROM 3 IN 2011. - A TALL SHIP SAILING MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES ON THE WATERS OF TRAVERSE BAY. - CAMP GOOD GRIEF IS A DAY CAMP THAT WAS OFFERED TO CHILDREN AGES 12-15 WHO HAD EXPERIENCED A LOSS. THIS WAS HELD IN JUNE AND THE CHILDREN SPENT THE DAY DOING TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS MEMORIAL CRAFTS AND GROUP REFLECTION THAT INCORPORATED GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT EACH ACTIVITY. - PROGRAMS INCORPORATING SELF-CARE, MEMORIAL RITUALS, AND STAFF PARTICIPATION USING THEIR OWN UNIQUE TALENTS (SINGING, INSTRUMENT PLAYING, POETRY, EVEN COOKING). (IV) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN LAUNCHED A MOBILE APP WHICH OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO: - ENHANCE COMFORT, CARE, AND COMMUNICATIONS BY CREATING A "SOCIAL NETWORK" AROUND THE PATIENT. WHETHER IN A PATIENT'S HOME OR ANYWHERE IN THE NATION, FAMILIES WILL BE CONNECTED TO "SEE" THE WORK OF HOM CLINICIANS. - USE A FREE MOBILE APPLICATION FOR FAMILIES TO GET UPDATES ON DAILY VISITS MADE TO THEIR LOVED ONES. - FOSTER INTERACTION AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS AND HOM (INCLUDING GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES) THAT WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS THEY WISH. HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S MOBILE APPLICATION IS REVOLUTIONARY AND A "FIRST OF ITS KIND" FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. BY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY THAT PEOPLE CARRY EVERY DAY, THIS MOBILE APPLICATION EMPOWERS SMART PHONE USERS IN AN ENTIRELY NEW WAY -- GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEIR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, CHILDREN, FRIENDS, AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS WHEN A LOVED ONE IS BEING CARED FOR BY HOM. IT WILL CHANGE THE WAY THAT PEOPLE ARE INFORMED AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A REAL-TIME AVENUE OF INFORMATION THAT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. IT WILL ENABLE CAREGIVERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS TO COMMUNICATE REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. IT WILL SERVE THE NEEDS OF HOSPICE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHEREVER THEY MAY BE -- AT ANY TIME AND AT ANY PLACE. (V) ONE AREA THAT CONTINUES TO BE 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 2012 HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN CONTRIBUTED $144,000 TO SUPPORT THESE THREE PROGRAMS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR PEDS EARLY CARE OR PERINATAL SERVICES. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 100 PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PEDIATRIC EARLY CARE PROGRAM AND HAVE SUPPORTED 5 FAMILIES THROUGH PERINATAL IN WEST MICHIGAN. IN COLLABORATION WITH AN ESTABLISHED HOSPICE THAT SERVES PEDIATRICS IN SE MICHIGAN, A PEDIATRIC EARLY CARE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN SE MICHIGAN AT THE END OF 2012. (VI) IN 2012, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES EXCEEDED OUR FINANCIAL GOAL OF $65,000 BY 13%, WITH CLOSE TO 60% PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL APPEAL TO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE, INCLUDING: - OPEN ACCESS - HEART FROM HOME - HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATION - ST. LUKE'S AFRICAN HOSPICE - QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADDITION, 176 HOURS OF VACATION AND FLOAT TIME WERE DONATED TO THE HEART FROM HOME PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY TIME-OFF BANK FOR EMPLOYEES. (VII) IN 2012 HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S CENSUS INCREASED 13% OVER 2011 DUE TO THE STABILIZATION AND REBUILDING OF THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS A CONSISTENT PRESCRIPTIVE MARKETING PLAN ACROSS THE STATE.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON, THE SECRETARY-TREASURER, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIRS OF THE CLINICAL SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL QUALITY, FINANCE AND AUDIT, BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION, AND NOMINATING COMMITTEES AS WELL AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL POSSESS AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTION OF THE CORPORATION IN THE INTERIM PERIODS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND SHALL DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF SAID BOARD DURING SUCH INTERIM PERIODS, EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE POWER OR AUTHORITY TO: (A) AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (B) DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION OR REVOKE A DISSOLUTION; (C) AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION; OR (D) FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD.
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. THESE REVIEWS TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS.
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 2012 AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PERFORMED TO ASSESS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; THIS EXTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY IS PLANNED TO BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY. 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 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EMPLOYERS (ASE). MARKET DATA WAS GATHERED THROUGH CRAINS TOP NON-PROFIT SURVEY, ASE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 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 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 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND CHIEF FUNDRAISING OFFICER, INCLUDING BASE SALARY, BONUS, CAR ALLOWANCE, AND OTHER BENEFITS. 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 2012 AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PERFORMED TO ASSESS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; THIS EXTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY IS PLANNED TO BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY. 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 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EMPLOYERS (ASE). MARKET DATA WAS GATHERED THROUGH CRAINS TOP NON-PROFIT SURVEY, ASE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 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 BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED ON THE MARKET DATA THAT WAS GATHERED.
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.
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