Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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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(a) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (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
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(a) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | ||||||






Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (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) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION OF ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL INCLUDES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES. IN ORDER TO PORTRAY THE FULL BREADTH OF OUR CONTRIBUTION, OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT INFORMATION IS DESCRIBED BELOW: SECTION 1 - QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL OPERATED AS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED 4,664 ADULT, PEDIATRIC, AND SKILLED NURSING DAYS OF CARE AND ACCOMMODATED 47,321 OUTPATIENT VISITS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. QUALITY MEDICAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE OR FINANCIAL STATUS. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF THE HOSPITAL, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL'S MISSION IS TO REVEAL AND EMBODY CHRIST'S HEALING LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH OUR HIGH QUALITY FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARE MINISTRY. TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO THE POOR, ELDERLY, AND THE NEEDY OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. BENEFITS FOR THE POOR INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH CARE BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE RESOURCES AND WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. THESE BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF CHARITY CARE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S UNINSURED DISCOUNT PROGRAM AND THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID. ST. FRANCIS PROVIDES CHARITY CARE THROUGH ITS CHRISTIAN CARE PROGRAM. THE CHRISTIAN CARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE RESOURCES USED TO ASSIST PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THEIR MEDICAL CARE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BY COMPARING THE APPLICANT'S GROSS FAMILY INCOME TO THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM, PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT FAMILY INCOME, DOCUMENTATION OF MEDICAL EXPENSES AND AVAILABLE ASSETS, AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF INVESTIGATION OF ALL OTHER MEANS OF ASSISTANCE. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE HOSPITAL'S CHRISTIAN CARE COMMITTEE AND SELECTION FOR ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BY THE HOSPITAL'S AVAILABLE FUNDS AND THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT. ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE ALLOWED A DISCOUNT OF AT LEAST 10% FROM THE CHARGES BILLED FOR THE PATIENTS' HOSPITAL SERVICES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 095-0965, ST. FRANCIS PROVIDES UNINSURED PATIENTS THE ABILITY TO APPLY FOR FURTHER DISCOUNTS. UNDER THE HOSPITAL UNINSURED PATIENT DISCOUNT ACT, UNINSURED PATIENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS ENSURING THAT THEY PAY NO MORE THAN 135% OF THE COST OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED. BENEFITS FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NEEDY POPULATIONS THAT MAY NOT QUALIFY AS POOR BUT NEED SPECIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT. ST. FRANCIS PROVIDES THESE BENEFITS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF UNBILLED SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. NON-BILLED COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE THE COST OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS AND SCREENINGS. SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY ST. FRANCIS INCLUDE: - ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES, KIDNEY MOBILE, DENTAL CARE, AND FRESH FRUIT PROGRAM - EMPLOYEE SPEAKERS AT HEALTH FAIRS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS - NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMS, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, DIABETES, CARDIAC REHABILITATION, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, ELDER ABUSE, STROKE, AND DRUG PREVENTION - SCREENINGS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER, HYPERTENSION, CHOLESTEROL, AND OBESITY - DONATION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND USED EQUIPMENT TO MISSIONS IN UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES - DONATION OF CASH AND SUPPLIES TO LOCAL AGENCIES - EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ON BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND CPR - ST. CLARE FOOD PANTRY TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES QUANITFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT: THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS (CHA) COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING GUIDELINES. THESE GUIDELINES RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING: - REPORT CHARITY CARE AT COST, NOT CHARGES - DO NOT INCLUDE BAD DEBT, CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCES, AND PROMPT PAY DISCOUNTS AS PART OF CHARITY CARE EXPENSE - DO NOT COUNT A MEDICARE SHORTFALL AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT - REPORT THE NET EXPENSE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, I.E. THE TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE MINUS ANY ASSOCIATED REVENUE FROM PATIENTS, PAYERS, AND EXTERNAL SOURCES THE CHA REPORTING GUIDELINES REFLECT A CONSERVATIVE APPROACH TO REPORTING QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE GOAL OF THE GUIDELINES IS TO PRODUCE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT REFLECT TRUE COSTS AND THAT DESCRIBE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE ACCESS AND AWARENESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL COMMITTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO SERVING THE MEDICARE POPULATION. THE COST (DETERMINED USING THE COST REPORT) OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO PRIMARILY ELDERLY BENEFICIARIES OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM, IN EXCESS OF GOVERNMENTAL PAYMENTS, WAS $56,097 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014. THE HOSPITAL ALSO COMMITTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO SERVING THE MEDICAID POPULATION. THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR NEWBORNS WAS $1,339,513 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL BETWEEN SPRINGFIELD AND MARYVILLE THAT OFFERS MATERNITY SERVICES. THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (THE STATE) RENEWED AN ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN FINANCING OF ITS MEDICAID PROGRAM IN DECEMBER OF 2006 FOR THE STATE'S FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 AND 2012. THE PROGRAM WAS APPROVED IN 2008 AND HAS BEEN RENEWED EACH YEAR SINCE. PURSUANT TO THIS PROGRAM, HOSPITALS WITHIN THE STATE ARE REQUIRED TO REMIT PAYMENT TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS MEDICAID PROGRAM UNDER AN ASSESSMENT FORMULA APPROVED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS). THE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HOSPITALS WITHIN THE STATE WITH ADDITIONAL MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON FUNDING FORMULAS, ALSO APPROVED BY CMS. THE NET EFFECT OF THE 2014 ASSESSMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT INCLUDED IN THE HOSPITAL'S 2014 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS IS $3 MILLION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders | THE SENIOR GOVERNING BODY OF ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL (THE CORPORATION) IS THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION, WHICH IS HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.3 OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS, THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBER, HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, AND PRESIDENT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POLICY AND OPERATIONS OF ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL (THE "CORPORATION") IS VESTED IN ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC POWERS RESERVED IN THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS TO THE CORPORATION'S MEMBER, HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MEMBER OF HSSI IS HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM ("HSHS"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MEMBERS OF HSHS ARE THE INDIVIDUAL SISTERS WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, ARE THE DULY ELECTED PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR AND PROVINCIAL COUNCILORS, RESPECTIVELY OF THE AMERICAN PROVINCE OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS ("AMERICAN PROVINCE"). THE AMERICAN PROVINCE IS THE UNITED STATES ORGANIZATION OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER REGULAR OF ST. FRANCIS, A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. THE GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION ARE SUBJECT TO HSSI'S RIGHT TO EXERCISE THESE RESERVED POWERS WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION AND ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE CORPORATION IS EITHER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A CONTROLLING MEMBER OR A CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER ("AFFILIATES"). HSSI'S RIGHT TO EXERCISE CERTAIN OF THESE RESERVED POWERS IS, IN TURN, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF HSHS AND HSHS' MEMBERS. THE RESERVED POWERS INCLUDE ALL RIGHTS GRANTED TO HSSI BY LAW AND THE RIGHT TO: (A) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND ANY STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY, MISSION, MISSION INTEGRATION OR VALUES, OR ANY NAME, LOGO, OR MARK OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (B) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (C) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (D) APPOINT AND REMOVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (E) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPOINT OR REMOVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANY ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, OR THE CHAIRPERSON AND PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE. (F) WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE, APPROVE THE PURCHASE, SALE, ALIENATION, EXCHANGE, LEASE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY REAL PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, WHICH PROPERTY HAS A VALUE IN EXCESS OF LIMITS SET FROM TIME TO TIME BY HSSI; (G) APPROVE THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND ANY DEVIATIONS BY THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE FROM SUCH BUDGETS IN AN AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE SPECIFIED BY HSSI FROM TIME TO TIME; (H) APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND GOALS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (I) APPROVE THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (J) APPROVE THE MERGER OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (K) ADOPT OR AMEND THE PLAN FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; (L) APPROVE THE CORPORATION'S MISSION ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS AND THOSE OF ANY AFFILIATE; (M) APPROVE THE FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND APPROVE ANY DEVIATIONS FROM SUCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE; AND (N) ADOPT POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT THE RESERVED POWERS OF HSSI. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body | THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYS CROWE HORWATH TO ASSIST IN THE OVERALL PREPARATION, REVIEW AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ITS FORM 990. CROWE HORWATH PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN IDENTIFYING CRITICAL ERRORS IN THE RETURN SUBMISSION, AND FEEDBACK ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESPONSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL CFO PERFORMS A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE RETURN AND REVIEWS IT WITH THE HOSPITAL CEO AND/OR SENIOR LEADERS BEFORE PRESENTING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO THE HOSPITAL BOARD FOR QUESTIONING AND REVIEW PRIOR TO THE RETURN'S SIGNING AND SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy | THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ("POLICY") OF HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. A REVISED CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED SINCE JANUARY 2009 TO MANAGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST USING A SYSTEM-WIDE PROTOCOL FOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATON'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL COVERED PERSONS HAVE A DUTY TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, OR ACTIVITY CONTEMPLATED, ENTERED INTO, OR CONDUCTED AT HSHS OR ITS AFFILIATES. THE POLICY DEFINES COVERED PERSONS AS BOARD MEMBERS, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, BOARD DESIGNEES, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES THE APPROVAL OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES, AND ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A POSITION OF TRUST. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, HSHS DISCLOSES A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (AND ALL CORRESPONDING PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES, FORMS, AND TOOLS) TO ALL COVERED PERSONS, AND ADVISES ALL COVERED PERSONS IN WRITING OF ANY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THIS POLICY AND SUCH RELATED MATERIALS. COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE CORRESPONDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE SYSTEM OFFICE VICE PRESIDENT - SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY, VICE PRESIDENT - RISK & COMPLIANCE, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND INTEGRITY COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS A COVERED PERSON MAY HAVE. IN ADDITION, IF AT ANY TIME AFTER SUBMITTING AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF AN INTEREST THAT HE OR SHE WOULD HAVE HAD TO DISCLOSE AT THE ANNUAL INTERVAL, THE COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED PROMPTLY TO DISCLOSE THE INTEREST TO THE COMMITTEE USING THE HSHS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING, AND MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING THE AFFAIRS OF HSHS AND ITS AFFILIATES. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES HSHS NOT TO ENGAGE IN, OR ENTER INTO, A PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY UNLESS THE COMMITTEE OR, WHERE NECESSARY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING THROUGH ITS DISINTERESTED MEMBERS), HAS INVESTIGATED ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY AND, IN THE ABSENCE OF ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HSHS, HAS DETERMINED: 1. THAT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE COVERED PERSON PARTICIPATES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY; 2. THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HSHS; 3. THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY IS FAIR AND REASONABLE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HSHS; AND 4. HSHS CANNOT OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO HSHS, THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, WHERE APPLICABLE: 1. APPRAISALS OR OTHER INDEPENDENT VALUATIONS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT; 2. INFORMATION REGARDING COMPARABLE CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN UNRELATED PARTIES; 3. OFFERS FROM COMPARABLE COMPETING ENTITIES; AND/OR 4. STUDIES OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH THE COMMITTEE FINDS, AFTER TAKING THE STEPS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THAT HSHS SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN A PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT DESPITE THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMITTEE SHALL DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH, A CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANAGING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY FOR SUCH FINDINGS TO REMAIN VALID THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY. ALL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLANS SHALL: 1. STATE THAT THE COMMITTEE WILL OVERSEE, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLAN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE STUDY, AND SPECIFY MEANS FOR DOING SO, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THAT THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS MUST PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH WRITTEN REPORTS PERTAINING TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN, THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO AUDIT THE STUDY FOR SUCH COMPLIANCE, AND THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; 2. STATE THAT THE PLAN MUST BE SHARED WITH COVERED PERSON WHOSE INTERESTS IT WAS DEVELOPED TO MANAGE; 3. STATE THAT THE PLAN MUST BE SHARED WITH, AND PERIODIC REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLAN MUST BE PROVIDED TO, THE BOARD, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, AND/OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; AND 4. PROVIDE FOR SUCH OTHER MANAGEMENT STEPS AND MECHANISMS THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION TO THE COMMITTEE, THE SYSTEM OFFICE VICE PRESIDENTS OF SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK & COMPLIANCE MAY RETAIN SUCH INDEPENDENT ADVISORS OR EXPERTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO ASSIST IN MAKING ITS DETERMINATIONS AND DECISIONS. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY CANNOT PROCEED DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMITTEE SHALL INFORM THE APPLICABLE COVERED PERSON OR DECISION-MAKING BODY OF SUCH DETERMINATION WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING AT WHICH THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION WAS DISCUSSED. THE COMMITTEE SHALL DOCUMENT ITS REJECTION OF THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION IN THE COMMITTEE'S MEETING MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY | PROVISIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR WHISTLEBLOWER TYPE ACTIVITIES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE DEVELOPS A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY FOR THE SYSTEM AND ALL AFFILIATES. THE COMMITTEE SELECTS AND HIRES THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP COMPARABILITY DATA AND ADVISE THE COMMITTEE DURING ITS DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ALL ELEMENTS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES ("IHS"), THE CONSULTANTS UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE, USE DATA FROM MULTIPLE TAX-EXEMPT PEER GROUP SOURCES TO DETERMINE SALARY RANGES, INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY RANGES, AND BENEFITS FOR THE DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. IHS THEN ASSISTS THE COMMITTEE IN PREPARING CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF ALL ACTIONS. EACH COMMITTEE MEETING IS CONDUCTED WITH THE INTENT TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THE CHAIRMAN MAKES THIS DECLARATION AND ALSO INQUIRES IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY ANY ATTENDEES. ANY CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED AND THE COMMITTEE THEN ACTS IN A MANNER TO AVOID ANY CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATING IN ANY MANNER WHERE A CONFLICT MIGHT EXIST. AT THE END OF THE MEETING, THE COMMITTEE PREPARES CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES THAT RECORD ALL ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees | PLEASE SEE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 16B, JOINT VENTURES | HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM ADOPTED A JOINT VENTURE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM POLICY EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2012 FOR ALL SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL. THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POLICY IS TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT, TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE, AND TO DETECT AND PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF APPLICABLE LAWS. THE POLICY REQUIRES ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, AND ALL HSHS HOSPITALS, TO EVALUATE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL TAX LAWS, AND TO SAFEGUARD ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS WITH RESPECT TO ANY JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public | BOARD-APPROVED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
| FORM 990, PART X, LINE 11, POOLED INVESTMENT ACCOUNT | ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL'S CASH RESERVES ARE INVESTED IN A POOLED INVESTMENT ACCOUNT. PARTICIPATION IN THE POOLED FUND IS LIMITED TO THE 501(C)(3) HOSPITALS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS SPONSORED BY THE HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM. THE POOLED ACCOUNT CONSISTS OF CASH, AND EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES THAT ARE PUBLICLY TRADED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SFAS NO. 124 "ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENTS HELD BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS," INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES WITH READILY DETERMINABLE VALUES, AND ALL INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES, ARE REPORTED AT FAIR VALUE ON THE BALANCE SHEET. INCOME, REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ARE POOLED AND ALLOCATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS. INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF ASSETS AND REVENUE ARE NOT IDENTIFIED TO THE PARTICIPANTS. |
| Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances | TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES - -1251692; PENSION-OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS - 41634; CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP - -25172; SWAP PAYMENTS - -87002; CHANGE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS - -347585; CHANGE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS - 624793; |
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