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
NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
39-2031968
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
3
4
5
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
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) 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
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
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..
8
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.)
..
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
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
Additional Data
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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
NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
39-2031968
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 8.1 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE, ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE COMMITTEES, AS NEEDED OR REQUIRED TO CONDUCT AND TRANSACT THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY SET QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON ANY COMMITTEE IT MAY ESTABLISH; PROVIDED THAT EACH COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST TWO (2) DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THAT A COMMITTEE THAT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST INCLUDE ONLY DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. MINUTES OF ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SHALL BE RECORDED AND COPIES OF SUCH MINUTES SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ACTIONS OF COMMITTEES SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUT ACTIONS OF COMMITTEES WHICH INCLUDE PERSONS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECTIONS OF THE ARTICLES REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETINGS, SPECIAL MEETINGS, NOTICE OF MEETINGS, WAIVER OF NOTICE, QUORUM, MANNER OF ACTING, AND ACTION WITHOUT MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS SHALL ALSO APPLY TO ALL COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
ACCORDING TO THE BYLAWS OF NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL, THE ENTITY'S SOLE MEMBER IS CHI NEBRASKA, A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT, REPLACE OR REMOVE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE MEMBER IS CHI NEBRASKA. PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.4 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, BOTH CHI NEBRASKA AND CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES ("CHI") (CHI NEBRASKA'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER) HAVE RESERVED POWERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CHI GOVERNANCE MATRIX. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNANCE MATRIX THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE HELD BY THE CHI NEBRASKA BOARD: - APPROVE MEMBERS OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL BOARD - AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - APPROVE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL. THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE CHI BOARD DIRECTLY OR THROUGH POWERS DELEGATED TO THE CHI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: - SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MISSION OR PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL IN A JOINT VENTURE - APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF A NEW CORPORATION BY THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL - TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS. PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.5.2 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, CHI NEBRASKA OR CHI MAY, IN EXERCISE OF THEIR APPROVAL POWERS, GRANT OR WITHHOLD APPROVAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR MAY, IN ITS COMPLETE DISCRETION, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD AND ITS PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, RECOMMEND SUCH OTHER OR DIFFERENT ACTIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL WORK WITH THE CHI TAX DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 AND THE FINANCE STAFF CONSULTS WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THE ITEMS OF INTEREST (I.E. CONFLICTS, POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, ETC.) OF WHICH THEY WOULD HAVE FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, A DRAFT COPY IS REVIEWED BY FINANCE AND EITHER THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OR CFO FOR ANY POTENTIAL ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR CLARIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR PROPER PRESENTATION. AFTER FINAL CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE FORM 990, THE FINAL RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING DATE. AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING, THE FORM 990 IS AN AGENDA ITEM WHEREBY THE BOARD HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OR OBTAIN CLARIFICATION OF THE FORM 990 INFORMATION. SUBSEQUENT TO THE RETURN BEING PROVIDED TO THE BOARD, THE TAX DEPARTMENT FILES THE RETURN WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AGENCIES, MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE NOT RE-SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IT FOLLOWS WITH RESPECT TO ITS INTERESTED PERSONS. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST MONITORING PROCEDURES. DISCLOSURE, REVIEW AND INITIAL DETERMINATION: 1. GENERAL OBLIGATION: EACH NEBRASKA HEART ASSOCIATE MUST PROMPTLY AND FULLY REPORT TO THE ASSOCIATES DIRECT MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR ANY SITUATION OR CIRCUMSTANCE THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ASSOCIATE MUST REPORT THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT AS SOON AS THE ASSOCIATE BECOMES AWARE OF IT. IN ANY SITUATION WHEN THE ASSOCIATE MAY BE IN DOUBT, THE ASSOCIATE IS TO MAKE A FULL DISCLOSURE SO AS TO PERMIT AN IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE DETERMINATION TO BE MADE. 2. DISCLOSURE UPON INITIAL HIRING: AT THE TIME OF INITIAL HIRING, A NEBRASKA HEART HUMAN RESOURCES ("HR") REPRESENTATIVE SHALL REVIEW THIS POLICY WITH THE ASSOCIATE AND HAVE THE ASSOCIATE COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE COMPLETED AND SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE ASSOCIATES' HR FILE. 3. ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: THE FOLLOWING PROVISION APPLIES TO AN ASSOCIATE WHO IS A DIRECTOR AND ABOVE OR A KEY ASSOCIATE. KEY ASSOCIATES INCLUDE ASSOCIATES OF THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: ADMINISTRATION, PATIENT ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, PROCUREMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS, MARKETING, FINANCE, AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. OTHER DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED IN FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING MAY ALSO BE INCLUDED AS KEY ASSOCIATES, AT THE DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION. AT THE TIME OF THE ASSOCIATE'S ANNUAL EVALUATION, THE ASSOCIATE'S DIRECT MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR SHALL REVIEW THIS POLICY WITH THE ASSOCIATE AND HAVE THE ASSOCIATE COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE COMPLETED AND SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE ASSOCIATE'S HR FILE. ASSOCIATES WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS AND ABOVE OR KEY ASSOCIATES ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION ABOVE. 4. REVIEW, EVALUATION AND INITIAL DETERMINATION: ANY QUESTION ABOUT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHOULD FIRST BE PRESENTED BY THE ASSOCIATE TO THE ASSOCIATES' DIRECT MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION. IF THE ASSOCIATE DOES NOT IDENTIFY OR RECOGNIZE THE CONFLICT OR THE NEED TO REQUEST A REVIEW, THE MANAGER, WHO BECOMES AWARE OF A SITUATION THAT INVOLVES THE ASSOCIATE AND PRESENTS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, SHOULD MAKE A DETERMINATION AND ADVISE THE ASSOCIATE OF SAME. IF THE ASSOCIATE AND THE MANAGER DO NOT AGREE ABOUT THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS POLICY, OR IF THE ASSOCIATE SEEKS AN EXCEPTION OR EXEMPTION FROM THIS POLICY, THE MANAGER SHALL CONSULT WITH THE MANAGER'S VICE PRESIDENT (OR HIGHER IF THE MANAGER IS A VICE PRESIDENT) TO REACH A DETERMINATION. IF THE MATTER REMAINS UNRESOLVED, IT SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE NEBRASKA HEART CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OFFICER FOR DETERMINATION. IF THE NEBRASKA HEART CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OFFICER ARE UNABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT, THE MATTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE NEBRASKA HEART'S ASSIGNED CHI LEGAL COUNSEL, WHOSE DECISION SHALL BE FINAL. EACH DECISION MAKER MAY INVESTIGATE AND CONSIDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, INCLUDING INTERVIEWING THE ASSOCIATE, AS THE DECISION MAKER DEEMS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. 5. CONSIDERATIONS: AMONG THE FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS ARE THE NATURE AND MAGNITUDE OF THE OPPORTUNITY, TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE DEGREE TO WHICH IT IS RELATED TO NEBRASKA HEART'S BUSINESS, WHETHER THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT IS THE ULTIMATE DECISION MAKER OR HOLDS SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE OVER THE ULTIMATE DECISION MAKER (I.E., INDEPENDENCE OF THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS), THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE OPPORTUNITY, TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE EXISTENCE OF OTHER VIABLE ALTERNATIVES AND THE QUALITY OF THOSE ALTERNATIVES, AND WHAT IS CUSTOMARY AND REASONABLE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. 6. WRITING REQUIRED: ANY ASSOCIATE REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION OR EXEMPTION FROM THIS POLICY, AS WELL AS THE FINAL DECISION THEREON, SHALL BE IN WRITING. COPIES OF ALL SUCH DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE ASSOCIATE'S HR FILE. 7. POLICY VIOLATIONS: IF AN ASSOCIATE FAILS TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR ALL MATERIAL FACTS SURROUNDING AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, OR FAILS TO ABIDE BY THE FINAL DECISION REGARDING THE CONFLICT AS REQUIRED BY THIS POLICY, THE ASSOCIATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING TERMINATION. IT IS THE POLICY OF NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL ("THE CORPORATION") THAT EACH OF THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS ACTS AT ALL TIMES IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND EXERCISES CARE THAT HE OR SHE DOES NOT ACT IN A MANNER THAT PLACES THE DIRECTOR'S PRIVATE INTERESTS OVER THE CORPORATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PURPOSES; AND EACH OF THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS AVOIDS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTS TO THE CORPORATION LEADERS ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT CANNOT BE AVOIDED, THE CONFLICT WILL BE MANAGED IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. THIS POLICY: (1) COVERS ALL DIRECTORS; (2) APPLIES TO ALL AFFILIATES OF THE CORPORATION; AND (3) IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, BUT NOT REPLACE, ANY APPLICABLE STATE LAWS GOVERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. IF A DIRECTOR HAS A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT WITH THE CORPORATION AND/OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, SUCH DIRECTOR IS DEEMED TO ALSO HAVE A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A, PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CEO'S COMPENSATION
THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION IS PAID BY FHS, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. FHS USES AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION FIRM WHO UTILIZES ACTUAL MARKET DATA COMPENSATION FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS WITH COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION LEVELS AND CONSIDERING THE ORGANIZATION'S GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY EVALUATES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT FOR EACH EXECUTIVE FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE ALONG WITH OTHER APPLICABLE FACTORS RELIED ON BY THE BOARD'S DETERMINATION. THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION BECOMES PART OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED YEARLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION WAS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, UTILIZING COMPARABILITY STUDIES COMPLETED BY HR ADVANTAGE TO DETERMINE OFFICER COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS AND ENSURES REASONABLENESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WAS SET BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZING BOTH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND COMPARABILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE NEBRASKA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.SOS.NE.GOV/BUSINESS). THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CATHOLICHEALTHINIT.ORG OR AT WWW.DACBOND.ORG
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.