Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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 (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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VARIETY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DBA NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
590638499 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| Total 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 15000238 |
| Software Version: | 2015v2.1 |
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 4a PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION | CANAVAN PARTNERS LLP; IS A PARTNERSHIP THAT ENTERS INTO LICENSING AGREEMENTS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PERFORM LABORATORY TESTS. CHILDREN'S HEALTH VENTURES, INC.; IS A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHICH OWNS FOR PROFIT BUSINESS VENTURES. KIDZSTUFF INC.; IS A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY THAT DEVELOPS RETAIL PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN. MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; IS A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PHYSICIAN PRACTICES. MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.; IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PERFORMS COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH IN THE CAUSE, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD DISEASES. MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WORKER'S COMPENSATION TRUST; WAS FORMED TO ENABLE THE HOSPITAL TO FUND AND PAY THE COST OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS. MIAMI CHILDREN'S INSURANCE SPC, LTD.; WAS FORMED TO ACCESS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE MARKETS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS OF AMERICA; A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY GROUP CORPORATION OWNED BY MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM. VARIETY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY TRUST; WAS FORMED TO ENABLE NICKLAUS CHILDREN"S TO FUND AND PAY THE COST OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIMS. VARIETY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ESTABLISHED IN 1950, OWNS AND OPERATES A PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL KNOWN AS NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FREESTANDING PEDIATRIC TEACHING HOSPITALS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. IT PROVIDES SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL HAS 289 LICENSED BEDS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SERVES AS A REFERRAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX, CRITICAL OR LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES REQUIRING SPECIALIZED CARE. IT HAS A 28-BED PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, A 37-BED NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND A 12-BED CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. IT ALSO HAS A STATE-DESIGNATED PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER. MANY PATIENTS ARE REFERRED BY OTHER HOSPITALS REGARDLESS OF THE EXISTENCE OF FORMAL ARRANGEMENTS. IN 2015, 3,002 PATIENTS WERE TRANSFERRED TO NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S FROM HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT FLORIDA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. WHEN CHILDREN NEED THE SERVICES OF A SPECIALIST, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT SUCH SERVICES BE PROVIDED BY A PRACTITIONER WITH SPECIFIC TRAINING AND EXPERTISE IN PEDIATRIC CARE. THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN COMPLEX CHRONIC CONDITIONS, SUCH AS JUVENILE DIABETES, CANCER, OR CYSTIC FIBROSIS IS BEST MANAGED BY A PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE REFERRAL DELAYS AND EXPEDITE POSITIVE TREATMENT. CHILDREN ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO COMPLICATIONS DUE TO DELAYS THAN ADULTS. THEY DEVELOP SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS MORE RAPIDLY THAN ADULTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE LESS PHYSIOLOGICAL RESERVES AND LESS DEVELOPED ORGAN SYSTEMS. THE HEALTH SYSTEM IS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR CARE EXCELLENCE. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAMS WERE RANKED AMONG THE NATION'S BEST IN ALL SEVEN PEDIATRIC SUB-SPECIALTY PROGRAMS SURVEYED BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT IN ITS 2015-2016 LISTING OF "AMERICA'S BEST CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS." (RESULTS WERE RELEASED IN 2015.) THE HOSPITAL HAD MORE RANKED PEDIATRIC PROGRAMS THAN ANY OTHER HOSPITAL IN FLORIDA. IN ADDITION, THE HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDES A NETWORK OF AMBULATORY CENTERS THAT EXTEND CARE THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGION. DURING 2015, THESE CENTERS OFFERED OUTPATIENT SERVICES AS FOLLOWS: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S DAN MARINO OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. SERVICES INCLUDE IMAGING AND REHABILITATION. ALSO ON SITE IS A SWIMMING POOL FOR AQUATIC THERAPY. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S DORAL OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S MIDTOWN OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S MIRAMAR OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S PALMETTO BAY OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. ALSO ON-SITE IS EARLY STEPS SOUTHERNMOST COAST, A RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 3 WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S WEST KENDALL OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S PALM BEACH GARDENS OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE CENTER AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S MIAMI LAKES OUTPATIENT CENTER: OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES, IMAGING SERVICES, AN AFTER-HOURS URGENT CARE AND OUTPATIENT SUB-SPECIALTY OFFICE VISITS. THIS NEW FACILITY OPENED IN 2013, REPLACING THE NCH REHABILITATION SERVICES - MIAMI LAKES AND OFFERING EXPANDED SERVICES. QUALITY/SAFETY AND ERROR PREVENTION INITIATIVES FROM 2015; THE HEALTH SYSTEM IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING QUALITY AND SAFETY. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 ARE DETAILED BELOW: LEAN INITIATIVES: LEAN IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT MODEL. IN 2015, THE HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUED TO UTILIZE LEAN METHODS TO IMPROVE PROCESSES THAT ENHANCE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND PREVENT ERRORS AT THE HEALTH SYSTEM. FROM 2008 TO 2012, THE HOSPITAL HAS SAVED $8.9 MILLION THROUGH LEAN-BASED EFFICIENCIES. FASTPASS SYSTEM: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S WAS ALSO AN EARLY ADOPTER OF FAST PASS VISITOR BADGE IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY. ALL VISITORS AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL CAMPUS MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION UPON ARRIVAL AND A RECORD IS KEPT OF ALL THOSE ENTERING THE HOSPITAL. THIS SYSTEM CAN IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS WITH RECORDS OF CHILD ABUSE AND MOLESTATION, HELPING ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN AT THE HOSPITAL. GETWELL NETWORK: SINCE 2009, THE HOSPITAL HAS OFFERED THE GETWELL NETWORK IN ALL MEDICAL SURGICAL ROOMS. THE SYSTEM, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE IN-ROOM TELEVISION SCREEN, OFFERS PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION THAT CAN SUPPORT ENHANCED PATIENT CARE AS WELL AS A PATIENT FEEDBACK SYSTEM, THROUGH WHICH FAMILIES CAN ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS. S.O.A.R. (FORMERLY LIFEWINGS): IN 2010, THE HEALTH SYSTEM BEGAN COLLABORATING WITH LIFEWINGS PARTNERS LLC TO TRAIN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF, SURGEONS, ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, OR NURSES AND SUPPORT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT AVIATION-BASED SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY MEASURES AND CONTINUES TO DO SO. THE HOSPITAL WON AN OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE AWARD FROM TRAINING MAGAZINE FOR THIS SAFETY COLLABORATION AND CONTINUES TO USE THIS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND QUALITY. CRITICAL CARE EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION: THE NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) AND PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU). IN 2012 EACH RECEIVED A GOLD BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES (AACN). IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL'S CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CICU) RECEIVED AACN'S SILVER BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. NCH IS ONE OF ONLY THREE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS IN THE NATION TO BE AWARDED GOLD- AND SILVER-LEVEL BEACON AWARDS FOR ALL OF ITS ICUS AND THE ONLY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN FLORIDA TO RECEIVE THIS DISTINCTION. THIS RECOGNITION PUTS NCH AMONG THE TOP CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTRY AND DEMONSTRATES ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT TO CRITICAL CARE EXCELLENCE. THESE WERE TO BE RENEWED IN 2016. EMR: THE HEALTH SYSTEM HAS ACQUIRED A STATE-OF-THE-ART SYSTEM THAT WILL CAPTURE ALL PATIENT DATA, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE RECORDS (RADIOLOGY, PHARMACY, REHABILITATION, OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT) AS WELL AS REGISTRATION AND BILLING INFORMATION, ALL IN A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM. IN 2012, THE HEALTH SYSTEM WENT LIVE WITH THE NEW SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES PHYSICIANS AND CAREGIVERS WITH ACCESS TO ALL MEDICAL DATA THROUGH A SECURE LOGIN SYSTEM FROM ANY PLACE AT ANY TIME, ENABLING THEM TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS WITH MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION | HUMPTY DUMPTY: MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN DEVELOPING A TOOL TO PREVENT PEDIATRIC FALLS AND THEREBY ENHANCE SAFETY. AS OF 2015, THE TOOL WAS IN USE IN 1,130 HOSPITALS, INCLUDING FACILITIES IN VIRTUALLY EVERY U.S. STATE AS WELL AS IN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, JAPAN, THE PHILIPPINES, BERMUDA, CANADA, CARIBBEAN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, CAYMAN ISLANDS, BRAZIL, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO IN USE BY EVERY BRANCH OF OUR U.S. MILITARY HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THIS FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED, TESTED AND PROVEN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN THE PREVENTION OF UNINTENTIONAL INJURY DUE TO FALLS. THE HUMPTY DUMPTY FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM(TM) IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM AIMED AT IDENTIFYING PATIENTS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR FALLS AS WELL AS PREVENTING FALL EVENTS AND INJURIES. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY GROUP OF FALLS EXPERTS DERIVED FROM NURSING, RESEARCH, REHABILITATION, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENT. PROGRAM MATERIALS INCLUDE A VALIDATED FALLS RISK SCALE, AN INTERVENTION PROTOCOL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION. HYGREEN: IMPLEMENTATION OF XHALE INNOVATIONS' HYGREEN(R) HAND HYGIENE SYSTEM IS ANOTHER WAY MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM LEADS THE WAY IN PATIENT SAFETY. HYGREEN HELPS PREVENT INFECTIONS BY MONITORING AND REMINDING HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. A SENSOR SCANS NEWLY CLEANED HANDS AND SENDS A WIRELESS "ALL CLEAN" MESSAGE TO A BADGE WORN BY THE CAREGIVER. ROBOTIC SURGERY: IN 2015, THE HOSPITAL ACQUIRE THE LATEST DA VINCI X SURGICAL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SURGICAL SAFETY. TRAINED PEDIATRIC GENERAL SURGEONS AND UROLOGICAL SURGEONS ON THE MEDICAL STAFF USE THE EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE SURGICAL PRACTICE. BENEFITS INCLUDE SHORTER HOSPITAL STAYS, REDUCED BLOOD LOSS, REDUCED COMPLICATIONS, REDUCED NEED FOR NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICINE, FASTER RECOVERY AND REDUCED SCARRING. XENEX GERM-ZAPPING ROBOT: IN 2015, THE HOSPITAL ACQUIRED A XENEX GERM-ZAPPING ROBOT, THE MOST ADVANCED DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE THE CLEANLINESS OF THE OPERATING ROOMS. THE EQUIPMENT USES PULSED XENON ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT TO ELIMINATE HARMFUL SUPERBUGS IN THE OR. COMMUNITY TRAINING OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN ADDITION, THE HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND WORK READINESS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS PROMOTE HEALTH AWARENESS. PROJECT VICTORY: THIS PROJECT IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN MIAMI CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCE PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY. TEENS WITH DISABILITIES ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN LIFE SKILLS THROUGH THE WORLD OF WORK. TWENTY STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED THREE HOURS OF WORK SERVICE PER DAY AT THE HOSPITAL DURING THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE STUDENTS GAIN VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE HOSPITAL'S DIETARY DEPARTMENT, MAIL ROOM, VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS. HONORS AND EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: EACH YEAR THE HEALTH SYSTEM ACCEPTS SEVEN STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTED BY MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN HEALTHCARE INTERNSHIPS FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE PAIRED WITH A STAFF MEMBER AT THE HEALTH SYSTEM WHO MENTORS AND PROVIDES OVERSIGHT TO THE STUDENT. EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED A PROJECT TO BENEFIT A HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT AND RECEIVES A GRADE FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR HIS OR HER WORK. KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK (KAPOW): THIS PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. THE HEALTH SYSTEM PARTICIPATES WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HEALTH SYSTEM STAFF MEMBERS VOLUNTEER TO VISIT STUDENTS AT ONE OF TWO AREA PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THEY PRESENT AND PREPARE LESSONS FOR SECOND GRADE STUDENTS TO HELP CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG STUDENTS, INTRODUCING THEM TO WORK AND RELATED CONCEPTS. EMPLOYEES DONATE ABOUT 200 HOURS OF TIME TO THE PROGRAM. HEALTHTEACHER: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S IS PARTNERING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTIES TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO INCORPORATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INTO THEIR LIFESTYLES. THE HEALTH SYSTEM MAKES AVAILABLE AN ONLINE HEALTH CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY HEALTH TEACHER. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WITH TOPICS RANGING FROM GOOD NUTRITION TO BICYCLE SAFETY. THE GOAL IS TO EQUIP CHILDREN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES FOR THEIR HEALTH. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S IS AN ESTABLISHED TEACHING HOSPITAL AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FREESTANDING PEDIATRIC TEACHING HOSPITALS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. THE PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS' REQUIREMENT OF THREE CORE YEARS IN GENERAL PEDIATRICS AND IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (ACGME). ALL FACETS OF PEDIATRIC CARE ARE ENCOMPASSED IN THE TRAINING PROGRAM FROM THE COMPLEX INTENSIVE CARE TO THE OFFICE PRACTICE OF GENERAL PEDIATRICS. EACH YEAR, MEDICAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD APPLY FOR ACCEPTANCE TO THE HOSPITAL'S PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR OVER 40 YEARS. THE PROGRAM HAS A FORMAL AFFILIATION WITH FIU'S COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. OTHER PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS INCLUDE JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA -JACKSONVILLE, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee | There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors composed of at least three (3) Directors elected by the Board of Directors. No non-Director members shall serve on the Executive Committee. A majority of the members of the Executive Committee present and voting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Executive Committee shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the Corporation, except that it shall not take any action with respect to (a) the election of officers; (b) the filling or vacancies in the Board of Directors; or (c) the adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws. The Executive Committee shall report to the Board of Directors any action taken by the Executive Committee at the next meeting of the Board of Directors. Members of the Executive Committee may be removed at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall review and/or develop the strategic plan(s) for the Corporation and its Affiliated Entities, taking into account the mission of the Corporation, and recommend same for approval, or approval with modifications, to the Board of Directors. In addition, the Executive Committee shall provide oversight of the development, implementation, and monitoring of consistent standards of quality and service to be provided by the Corporation and all corporate subsidiaries. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | NARENDRA KINI, APRIL ANDREWS-SINGH, MICHAEL FUX, TIMOTHY BIRKENSTOCK, MILLIE CORTON, AND JUAN C. MAS - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM'S PROCESS FOR PROVIDING IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND REVIEWING IT: 1. THE DRAFT TAX FORM 990 WILL BE MAILED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. 2. THE DRAFT TAX FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. 3. QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED AND IF NECESSARY, TAX FORMS WILL BE ADJUSTED. 4. THE FINAL FORM 990 WILL BE POSTED ON THE NCH BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S WEB PORTAL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | ALL MIAMI CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED UPON HIRE, AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THEREAFTER, THAT THEY HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM UPON HIRE, ANNUALLY AND WHENEVER A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANTS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE FORWARDED TO THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT BY THE TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT. THESE FORMS ARE INITIALLY REVIEWED BY COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF. WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY, THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT NECESSITATE BOARD AWARENESS AND ACTION ARE PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR RESOLUTION AND IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS, IF WARRANTED. IN ADDITION, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD MEMBERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND BOARD DELEGATED COMMITTEE MEMBERS SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE HOSPITAL IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF IT'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. A PROCESS IS IN PLACE FOR MANAGING SITUATIONS IN WHICH IT IS DISCOVERED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FAILED TO PROPERLY DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRACTS WITH AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT TO OBTAIN MARKET SURVEYS FOR THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVES. THE CONSULTANT ASSISTS THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVES. SURVEY RESULTS AND COMPENSATION BEST PRACTICES ARE SHARED WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND USED IN ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED IN THE FIRST QUARTER EACH YEAR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRACTS WITH AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT TO OBTAIN MARKET SURVEYS FOR THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVES. THE CONSULTANT ASSISTS THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVES. SURVEY RESULTS AND COMPENSATION BEST PRACTICES ARE SHARED WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND USED IN ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED IN THE FIRST QUARTER EACH YEAR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue | Miscellaneous - Total Revenue: 245898, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 245898, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | CHANGE IN VALUE OF AFFILIATES - 44976490; TRANSFER FROM AFFILIATE - 540966; |
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