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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Children's Hospital
Employer identification number
53-0196580
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.)
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2
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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
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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?
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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?
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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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..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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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
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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
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b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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.)
..
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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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Children's Hospital
Employer identification number
53-0196580
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, Part I, Line 1 TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN; BE A LEADER IN CREATING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE PROBLEMS; AND EXCEL IN CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, TO MEET NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY; BE A LEADER IN CREATING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE PROBLEMS; AND EXCEL IN CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION TO MEET UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. Program Services Part III, Line 4a Children's Mission Statement As the nation's children's hospital, the mission of Children's National Medical Center is to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education. We accomplish this through: - Providing a quality health care experience for our patients and families. - Improving health outcomes for children regionally, nationally, and internationally. - Leading the creation of innovative solutions to pediatric health challenges. Children's Vision Statement As the nation's children's hospital, we will set the standard of excellence for the care of children. - We will serve as the voice for the most vulnerable among us: our children. - We will lead the quest to cure some of childhood's most devastating diseases. - We will prepare the nation's future leaders in child health. - We will be the children's hospital against which all others are measured. Children's Child-Centered Vision By incorporating feedback from our families, we have developed our first child-centered vision, which looks at the hospital experience through a child's eyes. Healing a child's body, mind and spirit takes more than medicine: it takes a team to fulfill a family's dream. - My hospital is a bright and happy place that feels like home. - My providers, my family, and I are a team, and everyone's job is important. - The way my hospital works is built around me. - My providers don't all look alike. - My hospital is my family's connection to everything I need for my health, whether they provide it or blaze trail it. About Children's National Children's National Medical Center is the premier provider of pediatric care in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and is the only freestanding children's hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Serving the nation's children for 140 years, Children's National is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. Children's internationally recognized team of pediatric healthcare professionals care for more than 360,000 patients each year who come from throughout the region, nation and world. Serving as an advocate for all children, Children's is the largest non-governmental provider of pediatric care in the District of Columbia, providing more than $50 million in uncompensated care. In addition, Children's serves as the regional referral center for pediatric emergency, trauma, cancer, cardiac and critical care as well as neonatology, orthopedic surgery, neurology, and neurosurgery. Children's National is proudly ranked consistently among the best pediatric hospitals in America by US News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group, and has received Magnet designation by the ANCC. At Children's National Medical Center, we stand for children! Our vision of advancing the health and wellbeing of children has been the motivation behind a number of forward-focused initiatives aimed at creating a lasting standard for prevention and community education, coupled with top-notch treatment and continuous improvement. As always, the vision is carried out through a cadre of nationally recognized healthcare professionals, staff, and administrators who tirelessly serve the unique and diverse medical needs of the residents of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and the broader community. Their work provides a unique perspective of the health improvements important for all children, in every family. With this in mind, the hospital is committed to building a universal blueprint for improving healthcare that can be replicated in health systems, hospitals, and clinics in communities across the country. The programs highlighted in this report provide a snapshot of the important work being done at Children's National every day to improve the health and wellbeing of kids and our communities. Every member of our team is committed to giving children and our communities the best chance for a healthy future, it's all we do. COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING ITS VISION OF SETTING THE STANDARD IN EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH , AND EDUCATION, HERE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY, BELOW ARE SOME OF THE PROGRAMS THAT WERE IMPLEMENTED IN FY 2014. CENTRAL SOUTHERN MARYLAND MEDICAL PEDIATRIC SOCIETY ESTABLISHED IN 2012, THE CENTRAL SOUTHERN MEDICAL SOCIETY WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR CLINICIANS CARING FOR CHILDREN IN ANNE ARUNDEL, CALVERT, CHARLES, PRINCE GEORGE'S AND ST. MARY'S COUNTIES. THE SOCIETY'S FOCUS IS FOSTERING EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING AROUND CLINICAL ISSUES, BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY DECISIONS IMPACTING THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE IN AND AROUND CENTRAL SOUTHERN MARYLAND. IN 2014, THE SOCIETY CONVENED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE TOPICS FOCUSED ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AUTISM, AND ASTHMA. DR. STEPHEN TEACH, DIRECTOR OF IMPACT DC, (IMPROVING PEDIATRIC ASTHMA CARE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) SPOKE AT THE LAST MEETING ON THE TOPIC OF CONTROLLING PEDIATRIC ASTHMA: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. THE DISCUSSION FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING DISPARITIES IN ASTHMA CARE AND OUTCOMES, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH GUIDELINE BASED CARE IN AN AT-RISK PEDIATRIC POPULATION, AND THE ROLE OF IMMUNOMODULATORS IN PHENOTYPICALLY-DRIVEN ASTHMA CARE. MORE THAN 100 CLINICIANS ATTENDED THE SOCIETY'S MEETINGS, INCREASING PARTICIPATION BY ABOUT 10 PERCENT FROM THE FIRST YEAR. THE CENTRAL SOUTHERN MARYLAND PEDIATRIC MEDICAL SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO EXTENDING THE VOICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THIS REGION THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF THE PEDIATRIC MEDICAL COMMUNITY. EAST OF THE RIVER LACTATION CENTER MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARE CITED AS THE TOP REASONS TO BREASTFEED FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF LIFE, ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP), THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP), AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. IN FACT, THESE ORGANIZATIONS ALSO RECOMMEND CONTINUED BREASTFEEDING AFTER INFANT FOODS ARE STARTED UNTIL AT LEAST 12 MONTHS OF AGE. THE EAST OF THE RIVER LACTATION CENTER WAS FORMED TO ASSIST MOTHERS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA WITH REACHING THESE AND OTHER GOALS IN BREASTFEEDING. THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN CHILDREN'S NATIONAL, THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BREASTFEEDING COALITION THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ASSIST MOMS WITH PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND POST-PARTUM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A FOUR-WEEK PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION CLASS FACILITATED BY A LACTATION CONSULTANT, A BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR AND A WIC NUTRITIONIST. CLASSROOM TOPICS INCLUDE, "GETTING STARTED", "BREASTFEEDING THE FIRST FEW WEEKS"," KEEPING THINGS GOING WHEN LIFE RETURNS", AND "BREASTFEEDING AFTER SIX MONTHS." COMMUNITY LACTATION SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES FROM THE ENTIRE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER OFFERS MOM TO MOM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS AND BACK TO WORK BREASTFEEDING CONSULTS TO HELP BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS PREPARE TO RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL WHILE MEETING THEIR BREASTFEEDING GOALS. CLASSES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM WAS FUNDED INITIALLY BY A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/WIC. IN 2013, THE W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING 2014, THE CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO 445 MOMS WITH 71% OF THE MOM'S INITIATING BREASTFEEDING. FORTY PERCENT OF THE MOMS ENROLLED AND COMPLETED ALL THREE PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION CLASSES. S.T.A.B.L.E. AND CARDIAC S.T.A.B.L.E. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND SKILL IS A NECESSITY FOR NEWLY BORN INFANTS THAT BECOME ILL AT BIRTH. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS AT THE FOREFRONT IN HELPING TO EDUCATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CARING FOR OUR SMALLEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE S.T.A.B.L.E. PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF HEALTH CARE TEAMS - NURSES, PHYSICIANS, THERAPISTS AND ASSISTANTS WHO MUST DELIVER THIS IMPORTANT STABILIZATION CARE. S.T.A.B.L.E. STRESSES THE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES PROVIDERS HAVE TO CARE FOR SICK INFANTS AND STANDS FOR THE SIX ASSESSMENT AND CARE MODULES: SUGAR, TEMPERATURE, AIRWAY, BLOOD PRESSURE, LAB WORK AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE CARDIAC S.T.A.B.L.E. MODULE PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR THE STABILIZATION OF NEONATES SUSPECTED TO HAVE CONG
Form 990 Review Process
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b THE RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, CNMC, REVIEW APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE FORM 990: The legal affairs and audit committee reviews the financial disclosures, the CNAPPI board reviews the public benefit sections, and the executive compensation committee reviews the compensation disclosures. The full board reviewed the entire Form 990. The completed Form 990 is made available to the board of Children's National Medical Center before filing.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL REQUIRES THAT EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AT LEAST EVERY YEAR. IN ADDITION EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS INSTRUCTED AND REQUIRED TO AMEND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IMMEDIATELY UPON A CHANGE IN STATUS OF ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ON THE FORM. THESE FORMS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CONFLICTS AND INTERESTS ARE NOTED. THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOARD MAKES A DETERMINATION, BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AS TO WHICH PERSONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED "INTERESTED PARTIES" BASED ON THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE BOARD'S GOVERNANCE POLICY GOVERNING POLICIES FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 13 & 14 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS GOVERNED BY THE POLICIES OF ITS PARENT, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ("CNMC"). THESE POLICIES INCLUDE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY.
Process for Determining Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE CNMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED WHOLLY OF DISINTERESTED, INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE HAS RETAINED INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS EXPERT ON COMPENSATION MATTERS. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES ADJUSTMENTS IN COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BASE PAY, INCENTIVES, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION FOR EACH PERSON DEEMED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO BE A "DISQUALIFIED PERSON" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTION REGULATIONS OF THE IRS. THE COMMITTEE IS INFORMED IN ITS DECISION-MAKING BY COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARISONS DONE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND RELIES UP "REASONABLENESS" OPINIONS FOR SUCH CONSULTANTS PRIOR TO OR CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE MEETS 4-6 TIMES PER YEAR TO CONSIDER SUCH MATTERS.
How Documents are Made Available to the Public
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CP&A Partnership Capital Account Adjustment - $182,498 (Difference Between Income and Change in Capital Account per Schedule K-1).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.