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 CRAWFORD COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
25-1480565
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.") ....
119,220
124,320
123,078
232,992
151,805
751,415
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
119,220
124,320
123,078
232,992
151,805
751,415
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)..
95,225
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
656,190
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..
119,220
124,320
123,078
232,992
151,805
751,415
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
13,232
77,980
67,438
68,624
81,339
308,613
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,060,028
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
8,946,839
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
61.903 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
64.126 %
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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
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 CRAWFORD COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
25-1480565
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
DURING FY 2013, HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY ADDED THE MARQUETTE HOSPICE HOUSE. SEE NARRATIVE IN SCHEDULE O FOR FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SERVICE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
ANYONE CAN CALL FOR HOSPICE INFORMATION AND CARE. ANY RESIDENT OF CRAWFORD COUNTY OR CONTIGUOUS AREAS OF SURROUNDING COUNTIES WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A LIMITED LIFE EXPECTANCY IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE SERVICES. THE PATIENT MUST BE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN WHO AUTHORIZES THE ONGOING PLAN OF CARE AND WORKS IN AFFILIATION WITH THE INTERDISCIPLINARY HOSPICE GROUP OF CAREGIVERS. THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOUSEHOLD WILLING TO HELP PROVIDE CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO THE PATIENT. HOSPICE CARE IS REIMBURSED THROUGH A VARIETY OF PAYMENT SOURCES INCLUDING MEDICARE, PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PRIVATE INSURANCES. HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY ALSO SERVES NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WHO MEET THE HOSPICE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA. HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, INC., IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, INC., AND THE UNITED WAY, AND IS A MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CERTIFIED AGENCY AND THE MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HOSPICE NETWORK AND NATIONAL HOSPICE ORGANIZATION. HOSPICE RECOGNIZES DYING AS A NORMAL PROCESS OF LIFE. HOSPICE IS A POSITIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THOSE IN THE LAST STAGES OF TERMINAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HOSPICE NEITHER HASTENS NOR POSTPONES DEATH, RATHER, IT PROMOTES THE CONCEPT OF COMFORT, DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS UNTIL THE MOMENT OF DEATH. HOSPICE BELIEVES THAT THE PERSON WHO IS DYING HAS THE RIGHT TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE STYLE AND VALUE SYSTEM. THIS QUALITY OF LIFE CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH A CONTINUOUS, COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM WHICH ENCOMPASSES THAT TOTAL NEED OF THE PERSON - PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL- AND WHICH PROMOTES ATTAINMENT OF MAXIMUM LIFE QUALITY. HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY IS A MEDICALLY DIRECTED PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND CONTIGUOUS AREAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH A LIMITED LIFE EXPECTANCY TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL CARE, SKILLED NURSING, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK, PASTORAL AND OTHER COUNSELING, HOME HEALTH AIDE AND/OR HOMEMAKERS AND TRAINED HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS. THE HOSPICE CONCEPT OF CARE RELIES ON THE BELIEF THAT EACH PATIENT NEEDS INDIVIDUALIZED QUALITY CARE, HENCE THE NEED FOR SYSTEMATIC PLANNING OF CARE TO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES WILL BE CARRIED OUT WITH A TEAM APPROACH. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CORE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING A PHYSICIAN, A REGISTERED NURSE, A MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND A PASTORAL OR SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR SERVE TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS, CALLING UPON OTHER SERVICES, THERAPIES, VOLUNTEERS AND DISCIPLINES AS APPROPRIATE. THE INTERDISCIPLINARY GROUP WILL OVERSEE FOUR LEVELS OF PATIENT CARE, WHICH INCLUDE ROUTINE HOME CARE, CONTINUOUS HOME CARE, INPATIENT CARE AND INPATIENT RESPITE CARE. THE HOSPICE CONCEPT IS, HOWEVER, PREDOMINANTLY A HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM OF SERVICES. EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO EDUCATING THE PATIENT AND FAMILY ABOUT THE ILLNESS, ITS SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT, PAIN CONTROL AND THE GRIEVING PROCESS. HOSPICE CARE ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT AS WELL AS THE PATIENT AND IS PRIMARILY ORIENTED TO CARE BEING PROVIDED IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. THE OVERALL GOAL OF HOSPICE IS TO HELP ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S DIGNITY AND CONTROL OF HIS OR HER CARE AS MUCH AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE IN THE FINAL MONTHS AND DAYS OF LIFE. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO PAIN MANAGEMENT, DIRECT SKILLED NURSING CARE, COUNSELING, INSTRUCTION AND OTHER SUPPORT WHICH CAN INCLUDE RELIEVING THE FAMILY OF CARE GIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME, OCCASIONAL INPATIENT CARE FOR RESPITE OR PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND BEREAVEMENT (GRIEF) COUNSELING. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED AND TRAINED BY HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED, INSTRUCTED AND SUPERVISED. THEY OFFER FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT IN THE HOME. VOLUNTEERS MAY REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE FAMILY LONG AFTER DEATH HAS OCCURRED. VOLUNTEERS ALSO MAY ELECT TO PERFORM OTHER TYPES OF NEEDED SERVICES FOR THE HOSPICE ORGANIZATION SUCH AS CLERICAL, COMMUNITY EDUCATION OR FUND RAISING. ALL HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CARING TEAM.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
HOSPICE NURSES CONTINUE TO MAKE REGULAR VISITS TO PROVIDE CARE IN THE HOSPICE HOUSE BUT THE FACILITY IS ALSO STAFFED 24 X 7 BY A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE WHO CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATIONS, MEALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE FACILITY FEATURES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLACES FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO VISIT WITH THE HOSPICE PATIENTS. IN ESSENCE, THE MARQUETTE HOSPICE HOUSE BECOMES THEIR 'HOME AWAY FROM HOME' WHEN LIVING ALONE IS NOT PRACTICAL OR THE PATIENT LACKS THE SUPPORT OF FRIENDS, SPOUSES OR FAMILY TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES DURING THE REMAINING MONTHS OF A TERMINAL ILLNESS.
MANAGEMENT DUTIES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC), PROVIDES MANAGEMENT DUTIES. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS A MANAGEMENT FEE AS PART OF A CONTRACT WITH MMC, AS SHOWN IN FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A. THIS MANAGEMENT FEE IS PAID TO CHS AND CHS THEN TRANSFERS TO MMC AS PART OF THEIR TOTAL MANAGEMENT FEE.
CHANGE IN BYLAWS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE UPDATED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST SEVEN (7) VOTING DIRECTORS. THE DIRECTORS SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES, WITH AN APPROXIMATELY EQUAL NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IN EACH CLASS EXCEPT FOR ONE CLASS OF THREE (3) DIRECTORS, AND THE TERM OF ONE SUCH CLASS SHALL EXPIRE IN EACH YEAR. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM AND UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE UP TO THREE CONSECUTIVE THREE-YEAR TERMS AFTER WHICH HE OR SHE MUST REMAIN OFF THE BOARD FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO AGAIN SERVE AS A DIRECTOR; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT A DIRECTOR'S CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF SERVICE MAY EXCEED NINE YEARS IF THE DIRECTOR HAS FILLED A VACANCY.
MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6, 7A, & 7B
THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATIONS, MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC) AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (CHS) ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. MMC SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO NOMINATE AND ELECT ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, REMOVE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY AND/OR ALL SUCH OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ANY CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT OF MMC SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT, SUPERVISE, AND, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF MMC BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, REMOVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. CHS SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME WITH RESPECT TO HOSPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY: (I) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; (II) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL AFFILIATIONS, MERGERS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS NOT IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS AND ALL EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF THRESHOLDS DETERMINED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHS; (III) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS; (IV) DIRECT THE CORPORATION TO MAKE CHANGES IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH ACTION BY THE CORPORATION, AMEND THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS ON ITS OWN MOTION; (V) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL LONG RANGE PLANS; (VI) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL INDEBTEDNESS (I) WHICH INDIVIDUALLY EXCEEDS AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY THE CHS OR (II) IF SUCH INDIVIDUAL INDEBTEDNESS IS LESS THAN SAID AMOUNT, SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WHICH, WHEN ADDED TO THE AGGREGATE UNPAID BALANCE OF ALL OF THE CORPORATION'S OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS (EXCLUSIVE OF MORTGAGED REAL ESTATE), CAUSES THE CORPORATION'S AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY CHS FROM TIME TO TIME; AND EXERCISE WHATEVER OTHER POWERS OR PERFORM SUCH OTHER TASKS AS ARE RESERVED TO OR REQUIRED OF THE CHS BY VIRTUE OF ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS OR CHS'S OR BY BOARD RESOLUTIONS ENACTED BY HOPICE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY OR CHS FROM TIME TO TIME.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE 990 IS INITIALLY INTERNALLY REVIEWED IN-DEPTH BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER. AFTER THIS REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CHANGES BEFORE THE FINAL FORM 990 IS FILED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE EVALUATED AND DEEMED TO EITHER MAKE THE INTERESTED PERSON DISQUALIFIED OR INELIGIBLE TO SERVE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EACH AFFECTED PERSON IS ALSO OBLIGATED TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH COULD CREATE CONFLICT. DETERMINATION OF ACTUAL CONFLICT WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR DISQUALIFIED PERSON WHO IS DEEMED BY THE BOARD TO BE DISQUALIFIED BECAUSE OF AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON ANY MATTER (I) SHALL NOT VOTE OR USE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER, (II) SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING (ALTHOUGH UPON INVITATION OF THE CHAIRMAN, HE OR SHE MAY PARTICIPATE IN BOARD DISCUSSIONS) AND (III) SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING, EVEN WHEN PERMITTED BY LAW. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING, AND THE EFFECT ON THE QUORUM. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ENTITY THAT IN THE BOARD'S VIEW MAKES IT DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL OR ANY OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS TO DISCHARGE HIS OR HER RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE DECLARED INELIGIBLE TO SERVE AND SHALL EITHER RESIGN OR MAY BE REMOVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL REMAINING DIRECTORS IN OFFICE.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC), WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINED TO BE FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IS CHARGED WITH DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCORDING TO AN APPROVED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTING AND ADVISORY FIRM, YAFFE & COMPANY, THAT PROVIDES MARKET SURVEY DATA CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVELS FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES IN SIMILAR HOSPITALS ACROSS THE REGION AND THE NATION BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS INCLUDING SIZE, GEOGRAPHY, HOSPITAL TYPE AND COMPLEXITY. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ENSURES THAT ALL FORMS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE REASONABLE, APPROPRIATE AND CONSISTENT WITH ITS COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS ITS DECISIONS IN MEETING MINUTES AND REPORTS ITS DECISIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
UPON REQUEST, PHOTOCOPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BY SUCH REQUESTING PERSON.
BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
NO BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR DUTIES AS BOARD MEMBERS. RENATO SUNTAY RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR HIS ROLE AS CFO OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
$ 61,335 TRANSFERS FROM AFFILIATES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.