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 monetary support | |||
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| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 748,994 | 672,952 | 705,383 | 700,287 | 427,542 | 3,255,158 |
| 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 | 748,994 | 672,952 | 705,383 | 700,287 | 427,542 | 3,255,158 |
| 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).. | 207,684 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 3,047,474 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 748,994 | 672,952 | 705,383 | 700,287 | 427,542 | 3,255,158 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 10,676 | 5,996 | 5,323 | 1,625 | 6,018 | 29,638 |
| 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.).. | 442,271 | 119,895 | 160,949 | 147,383 | 111,801 | 982,299 |
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | 4,267,095 | |||||






Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||




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| OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 103541, COLUMN B - 27197, COLUMN C - 82310, COLUMN D - 89086, COLUMN E - 68715, COLUMN F - 370849; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 338730, COLUMN B - 92698, COLUMN C - 78639, COLUMN D - 58297, COLUMN E - 43086, COLUMN F - 611450;, |
| Software ID: | 12000266 |
| Software Version: | v2012.1.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | (CONTINUED FROM PART III) 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. THE AUDIENCE IS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. THERE WERE 90 PARTICIPANTS. THE COST OF QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES WAS $65,744. SPIRITUALITY AND END OF LIFE CARE: WEBINAR FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE. ATTENDED BY 74 PARTICIPANTS. KEEPING THE SPIRITUAL SPARK: ATTENDED BY 16 PARTICIPANTS. GROWING THRU GRIEF: THE "GROWING THRU GRIEF" PROGRAM IS A SIX WEEK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 113 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, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS. MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS: THESE GROUPS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS FACILITATE AND EXPLORE THE ISSUES PRESENTED AND OFFERS COPING/ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATIONS. THE GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ARE COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. THE GROUPS WERE ATTENDED BY 330 PEOPLE. CAMP HEALING HEARTS: ONE DAY CAMP OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN, AGES 6-12 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS, AND THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. THE CAMP IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDED AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THERE WERE 76 ATTENDEES. GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS: THIS PROGRAM IS 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. THE PROGRAM IS HOSTED AT CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, FUNERAL HOMES AND SENIOR CENTERS. THERE WERE 159 ATTENDEES. DIFFICULT YET CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. IT 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 SEVERAL LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, SENIOR CENTERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SITES. THERE WERE 49 ATTENDEES DURING THE YEAR. WHEN TO MAKE A REFERRAL - TRADITIONAL VS. PALLIATIVE HOME CARE: OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM WERE TO DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, DESCRIBE THE BENEFITS AND REQUIREMENTS, AND TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS TO THEIR BENEFICIARIES. THIS PROGRAM IS PRESENTED TO INSURERS, CASE MANAGERS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THERE WERE 21 ATTENDEES. COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER TRAINING: EDUCATIONAL TUTORIALS WERE OFFERED TO CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS REFERRED TO FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S PALLIATIVE HOME CARE OR HOSPICE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES NURSE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERACTION INTENDED TO INCREASE CAREGIVER CONFIDENCE, INCREASE PATIENT SAFETY AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE. HOSPICE AND THE END OF LIFE EXPERIENCE: OPPORTUNITIES IN LONG TERM CARE: TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS, ADDED VALUE AND CARE AUGMENTATION WITH A HOSPICE COLLABORATIVE TEAM APPROACH FOR RESIDENTS WITH A LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS. PRESENTED TO 54 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND SPIRITUAL CARE STAFF AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION: EDUCATION SUPPORT AND DEBRIEFING SESSION RELATED TO GRIEF AND LOSS EXPERIENCED BY STAFF IN THE LONG TERM CARE CONTINUUM (COMMUNITY, STAFF, SURVIVORS). THERE WERE 52 ATTENDEES. MEMORIAL SERVICE: THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND RECEPTION WAS HELD FOR SURVIVORS OF PATIENTS ON BOTH PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE PROGRAMS. THE MEMORIAL SERVICE ENGAGES ATTENDEES IN A CELEBRATION AND ENCOURAGES REMEMBERING THEIR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE PAST 6-12 MONTHS (DEPENDENT ON REGION). THERE WERE 1,100 ATTENDEES. ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: LIVING WILLS, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, POLST: DEFINES ALL AVENUES RELATED TO ADVANCE CARE PLANNING, DIFFERENTIATING POLST (PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT) AS A PHYSICIAN'S ORDER. AUDIENCE INCLUDES HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. ATTENDED BY 44 PARTICIPANTS. PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT: IDENTIFY AND DEFINE SPECTRUM OF SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH END OF LIFE. CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTIFIED REFLECTIVE OF ACCEPTABLE AND RECOGNIZED PROTOCOLS. ATTENDED BY 66 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. THE DYING PROCESS: REVIEW THE COURSE OF DECLINE IN END OF LIFE CARE FROM MODEL OF CARE THAT INCLUDES BODY MIND AND SPIRIT WITHIN THE SYSTEM THE LIFE. ATTENDED BY 51 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. HOSPICE 101: CONVEY THE HISTORY OF THE HOSPICE MOVEMENT, BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF HOSPICE FROM A REGULATORY AND CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES. THERE WERE 78 ATTENDEES. THE ROADS WE'VE TRAVELED: LEGACY & LIFE REVIEW: THE VALUE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF TELLING OUR STORY AND CREATING A LIFE LEGACY. THIS PROCESS IS ALSO A VALUABLE TOOL AND A CATHARSIS FOR EMOTING FEELINGS RELATIVE ANTICIPATORY GRIEF AND MOURNING. AUDIENCE INCLUDES COMMUNITY AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ALL SETTINGS. THERE WERE 28 ATTENDEES. WHEN TO MAKE A HOSPICE REFERRAL: CONVEY THE HISTORY OF THE HOSPICE MOVEMENT, BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF HOSPICE FROM A REGULATORY AND CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES. AUDIENCE INCLUDES ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ALL SETTINGS. THERE WERE 42 ATTENDEES. DON'T LET THE "H" WORD SCARE YOU: DISPEL THE MYTHS OF HOSPICE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE A MODEL OF CARE. AUDIENCE TO INCLUDE ALL COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE STAKEHOLDERS. THERE WERE 18 ATTENDEES. COMFORT MEDICATIONS UTILIZED IN HOSPICE: REVIEW SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AT END OF LIFE, MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES, COMMUNICATION TO FAMILY. ATTENDED BY 94 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, ALL SETTINGS. DISPELLING THE MYTHS ABOUT HOSPICE: CLARIFY AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE COMPONENTS OF HOSPICE, REVIEW THE HISTORY, CONVEY THE LIFE-AFFIRMING NATURE OF THE PLAN OF CARE DRIVEN BY PATIENT AND FAMILY. ATTENDED BY 39 COMMUNITY AND HEALTHCARE STAKEHOLDERS. WOODWELL: AN END OF LIFE COLLABORATIVE: REVIEW THE WOODWELL PROGRAM AS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP OF PSC AND FHPC. DESCRIBE THE HOLISTIC COMPREHENSIVE CARE THAT EXPANDS CARE OPTIONS. ATTENDED BY 2 PARTICIPANTS. DEMENTIA CARE AT THE END OF LIFE: THE PRESENTER, A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEMENTIA EXPERT PROVIDED EDUCATION AND INSIGHT RELATIVE TO THE NEEDS, ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AT END OF LIFE. AUDIENCE INCLUDED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, PRACTICING IN ALL SETTINGS (2 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS). THERE WERE 59 ATTENDEES. PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES: IDENTIFY THE COMPLEX, SENSITIVE AND CRITICAL OF RECOGNITION OF THE PROFESSIONAL RELATION, POTENTIAL PROBLEMATIC SITUATIONS, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL STRATEGIES TO MANAGE THE BOUNDARIES. ATTENDED BY 14 HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. HOSPICE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY: MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE: A PROGRAM CREATED AND PRESENTED TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND THE MEDICARE ENTITLEMENT, REALIZE THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST'S ROLE IN ASSESSMENT OF CAREGIVER ABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY IN CONCERT WITH THE PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES OF PATIENTS. PROVIDED FOR 11 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL SETTINGS. COMMUNICATING WITH THE GRIEVING FAMILY: OFFER INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF DEATH AND DYING, GRIEF, LOSS AND MOURNING, AND RECOMMENDED COMMUNICATION CONSIDERATIONS. ATTENDED BY 12 PARTICIPANTS. HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AS PART OF THE AGING SERVICES CONTINUUM: IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE CASE STUDIES THAT ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSIDER AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN OF CARE REFLECTIVE OF PROGNOSIS, DISEASE TRAJECTORY. ATTENDED BY 30 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM ALL SETTINGS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND FALLS: HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS REVIEW SAFETY AND CAUTIONARY CONCERNS OF SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS, BOTH BURDENS AND BENEFITS. ATTENDED BY 23 PARTICIPANTS. HOSPICE INPATIENT CARE AND THE USE OF HOSPICE MEDS: REVIEW SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AT END OF LIFE, MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES, COMMUNICATION TO FAMILY. AUDIENCE INCLUDED 19 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL SETTINGS. HOSPICE GENERAL INPATIENT LEVEL OF CARE AND GENERAL CRITERIA: PROVIDED TO 36 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM VARIETY OF CARE SETTINGS. PALLIATIVE HOME CARE VS TRADITIONAL HOME CARE: PRESENTATION TO 18 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL SETTINGS THAT DEFINED THE DIFFERENCES PROGRAMMATICALLY. DEMENTIA: CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL SETTINGS REVIEW THE NON VERBAL SIGNS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION. ATTENDED BY 8 PARTICIPANTS. |
| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | (CONTINUED) COPING WITH MULTIPLE LOSSES: EXPLORE THE IMPACT, CHALLENGES AND COPING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A HEALTH CARE SETTING AS A PERSON CARES FOR PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY EXPERIENCES PERSONAL CHALLENGES. PROVIDED FOR 24 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL SETTINGS. THE GRIEVING FAMILY: EXPLORE WAYS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE GRIEVING. PROVIDED TO 10 COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. MY RESIDENT DIED: INSIGHT AND EXPLORATION OF FEELINGS AND RELATIONSHIPS AFTER THE EVENT OF DEATH. ATTENDED BY 20 PARTICIPANTS. END OF LIFE ETHICAL CONSIDERATION: 18 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM ALL SETTINGS EXPLORE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES, AREAS OF CONFLICT, OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND GOALS OF CARE. FACING THE CHALLENGE COPING WITH COMPLICATED SITUATIONS: 11 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL CARE ENVIRONMENTS REVIEW THE NATURE OF LISTENING, IDENTIFYING CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES, COMPLICATED SITUATIONS AND FACILITATING DIALOGUE. TRANSITIONS - HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR: COMMUNITY PRESENTATION IDENTIFYING PREPARATION AND APPROACH TO DISCUSSING HEALTH CARE CONCERNS AND GOALS WITH A PHYSICIAN. ATTENDED BY 30 SENIOR CENTER RESIDENTS. DELIRIUM AND DEPRESSION: DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE BOTH DELIRIUM AND DEPRESSION, IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES IN ASSESSING AND OFFERING TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. ATTENDED BY 17 PARTICIPANTS. ASK THE NURSE: ATTENDED BY 46 SENIOR CENTER RESIDENTS. NUTRITION: ATTENDED BY 50 SENIOR CENTER RESIDENTS. |
| Delegate broad authority to a committee | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HOSPICE IN THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. |
| Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | DEBORAH BRODINE AND JOANNE HAHEY - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP |
| Significant changes to organizational documents | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 | THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMENDED THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, TERMINATING THE STATUS OF ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AS A CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2013. |
| Classes of members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED AT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. THE SLATE OF POTENTIAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS. THE CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS ARE JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ("JRMC"), UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM ("UPMC"), PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE ("PRESBYTERIAN") AND GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER ("GCMC") AND ANY OTHER ENTITY WHICH THE BOARD MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE. THE BOARD SHALL ELECT AND MAINTAIN A BOARD THAT REFLECTS DIVERSE SKILLS, INFLUENCES AND DEMOGRAPHICS AND MEETS THE FOLLOWING COMPOSITION: -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY JRMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY UPMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY PRESBYTERIAN; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY GCMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES PRESENTED BY ANY ENTITY THAT IS A CORPORATE PARTICIPANT TO THE EXTENT NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ABOVE; -THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOSPICE, WHO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER WITH VOTE; -THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (THE "BIA") WHO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER WITH VOTE; AND -THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD SHALL BE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT LARGE. |
| Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | THE CORPORATE MEMBERS 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. |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FINAL FORM 990 ON JANUARY 14, 2014 AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE FINAL VERSION ON JANUARY 27, 2014. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE REQUIRES ITS INTERESTED PERSONS (WHICH INCLUDES ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD OF 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 CONFICT 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. |
| COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A | 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 PREDETERMINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO CONSIDERS THE SCOPE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S RESPONSIBILITIES. THE MINUTES OF ALL RELEVANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT THE DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011. |
| COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES | FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE PRESIDENT/CEO EVALUATES ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND 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. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN EACH EMPLOYEE'S FILE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011. |
| Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Software ID: | 12000266 |
| Software Version: | v2012.1.0 |