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 VI, Section A, line 1 | Executive Committee can act for the Board on all matters except those specifically reserved to the members or the Board by the Bylaws or by Virginia law. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | In June of 2015, AAMI adopted an amended set of bylaws. The following were the significant changes: 1. Two additional levels of membership were added (Associate and Retiree), making a total of 8 classes of membership. 2. Failure to pay dues, assessments, or fees, results in automatic removal of membership 3. The chair of the board no longer appoints a board member to serve as compensation and personnel policies advisor, a role in which such advisor would consult with the president on compensation and personnel policies 4. There is no longer a strategic planning committee |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS EIGHT CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: 1. INDIVIDUAL - THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS WHO ARE USERS OR DESIGNERS OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION, OR WHO OTHERWISE HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION. 2. ASSOCIATE- THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN NONMANAGERIAL AND NON-SUPERVISORY ROLES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE USERS OR REPAIRERS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON ASSOCIATION MATTERS, NOR SHALL THEY SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 3. INSTITUTIONAL - THE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE ACADEMIC, PHILANTHROPIC, SCIENTIFIC, GOVERNMENTAL, HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION. EACH INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER SHALL DESIGNATE AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO REPRESENT IT IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 4. CORPORATE - THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE CORPORATIONS OR OTHER BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MANUFACTURE, SELL, OR SERVICE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION OR WHICH HAVE A BUSINESS-RELATED ACTIVITY INVOLVED WITH MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION. EACH CORPORATE MEMBER SHALL DESIGNATE AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO REPRESENT IT IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 5. BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY - THE BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS FOR BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS, CLINICAL ENGINEERS, AND SIMILAR PERSONNEL THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 6. HONORARY - THE HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE TO OR SUPPORT OF THE FIELD OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION, ARE SO DESIGNATED FOR LIFE. 7. EMERITUS - THE EMERITUS MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF INSTITUTIONAL OR CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS AND WHO ARE NO LONGER ENGAGED IN REMUNERATIVE, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR SUCH OTHER NATURAL PERSONS DESIGNATED AS EMERITUS MEMBERS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 8. RETIREE- RETIREE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS WHO (A) ARE FULLY RETIRED FROM THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY; (B) ARE NOT EARNING INCOME (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PENSIONS/RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS) THROUGH ANY HEALTHCARE-RELATED ACTIVITY, INCLUDING CONSULTING; (C) HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF AAMI FOR AT LEAST THREE (3) OF THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS, AND; (D) CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION. RETIREE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE FULL BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS BUT MAY NOT SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | AAMI IS A VIRGINIA CORPORATION, AND CHANGES TO BYLAWS, AS WELL AS APPROVAL OF MERGERS AND OTHER EXTRAORDINARY TRANSACTIONS, MUST BE MADE BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | AAMI HAS A WRITTEN POLICY STATING THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ANY ISSUES MUST BE REVIEWED AND RESOLVED BY THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ALL BOARD AND OTHER COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA BOOKS. POLICY REMINDERS ARE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF ALL MEETINGS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | AAMI FOLLOWS A REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR AN EXTERNAL (OUTSIDE CONSULTANT) SALARY REVIEW OF ALL SALARIES, INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES, at least EVERY 3 YEARS. This work was done in 2015. An external expert also provides annual market data to the Executive Committee for the President's compensation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 | THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Consultants 804,155. Technology Support 241,924. Brightkey Outside Services 180,095. Clerical Outside Services 40,112. Other Outside Services 99,254. OUTSIDE SERVICES PERSONNEL 30,750. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Adjustment for Grant Adjustment - Bright ideas 1,000. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C | The audit oversight process has not changed from the prior year. |
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