Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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. | ||||||
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| 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. | ||||||
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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.) | ||||||
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| 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. | ||||||
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| 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.).. | ||||||
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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 | ||||
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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 | ||||
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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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A: | Statement of Program service Accomplishments - Program Service One I. Description of Program Service One Over 60 years ago, our founding mothers had a dream to care for children in a hospital as special as its patients. Valley Children's Hospital has flourished ever since, caring for hundreds of thousands of children. Our mission guides us as we travel the road to our future alongside staff, physicians, children, families, our community and our partners throughout the region. Mission The Mission of Valley Children's Hospital is to provide high quality, comprehensive health care services to children regardless of their ability to pay, and to continuously improve the health and well-being of children. Vision Our vision captures the path we've traveled and showcases our commitment and passion to be the best. Our clear focus is to continue to provide the best care and the best quality pediatric services available anywhere with a vision to become the nation's best children's hospital. Core Values The following core organizational values guide the investments and support provided by Valley Children's Hospital's Community Benefits Program. Excellence - We depend on exceptional people to provide exceptional quality health care and services throughout Valley Children's Hospital. We set high standards and we support each other as we strive to achieve them. We invest in each other and we value the individual and cultural differences that make us strong. We are proud of our superior services as measured by quality outcomes. Compassionate Care - We treat every child, every family, each other, our visitors and our vendors with respect, kindness, hope, joy and good humor. We display our helpful, healing, family-centered spirit at every opportunity. We recognize the importance of playfulness in human interaction and in the health of children. We look for ways to ease suffering and provide comfort. Integrity - We are honest, ethical and responsible in our work and in the way we deal with others. We keep our promises and admit our mistakes. We know ourselves and we avoid hidden agendas. By the way we live our lives everyday, we are worthy of the trust people place in us. Innovation - We embrace change, creativity, continuous learning and personal growth. We incorporate new ideas, technology and methods to improve the health care and services we provide. We anticipate future trends and we create strategic plans to insure future growth and continued vitality. Collaboration - We build enduring internal and external relationships, joining with colleagues across organizational boundaries to improve the care and services we provide. We encourage and reward both individual and team achievements. We put the common good ahead of narrow interests. Stewardship - We are resourceful, adaptable and resilient. We have a "can do" attitude that gets the job done. We are fiscally responsible and efficient with our time. We protect our reserves and manage our operating costs in order to invest in the next generation of kids. We are each personally dedicated to making Valley Children's Hospital better because we were here. Commitment to the Community As a not-for-profit organization governed by its own Board of Trustees, Valley Children's Hospital is solely committed to addressing the medical needs of our region's sickest children. With 358 beds at September 30, 2016, a medical staff of over 550 physicians and approximately 3,000 total employees, Valley Children's Hospital offers accessibility to over 40 fetal, neonatal and pediatric subspecialties, all committed to providing the highest level of quality care possible. Examples include the hospital's Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units that maintain low mortality rates, when compared nationally, while treating some of the sickest children. While providing exceptional care is the single greatest contribution the hospital makes for our children and their families, the hospital also appreciates that it is uniquely positioned to support the needs of children in other ways as well. As an extension of the hospital's mission and vision, the goal of Valley Children's Hospital's Community Benefits Program is to advance the health and wellbeing of underserved, medically needy children through collaboration and common concern. II. SERVICE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS AND PATIENT VOLUME Service Area Demographics As the only pediatric specialty hospital located in Central California, Valley Children's Hospital's primary service area extends from South San Joaquin County in the north to Kern County in the south, and from the Central Coast to the Sierra Nevada and is home to over 1.3 million children ages 0-20. Valley Children's Hospital's Patient Volume In 2016, Valley Children's Hospital had 12,966 inpatient cases, 121,852 Emergency Department visits and a combined 222,943 outpatient center, Regional Specialty Care Center, day surgery, radiology and laboratory visits. Medi-Cal covered 76% of the hospital's total inpatient days and 77% of total outpatient visits at the hospital. Over 1/2 of the hospital's inpatient population consisted of children 4 years of age or younger and nearly 70% were an ethnicity other than Caucasian. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | III. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM ACCORDING TO THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY BENEFITS ARE GENERALLY DEFINED AS THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE TREATMENT AND/OR PROMOTE HEALTH AND HEALING IN RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: - IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES - ENHANCE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY - ADVANCE MEDICAL OR HEALTH CARE KNOWLEDGE - RELIEVE OR REDUCE THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE, COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION IS THE PROVISION OF CHARITY CARE AND THE UNREIMBURSED COST OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THOSE ENROLLED IN PUBLIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEDI-CAL. IN FY 2016, VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDED COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS WITHIN ITS SERVICE AREA. A SUMMARY OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN 2016: *COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION INJURY PREVENTION VALLEY CHILDREN'S OPERATES AN INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD INJURIES AND THOSE MEASURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO DECREASE THEIR PREVALENCE THROUGHOUT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. THE PROGRAM RECORDED OVER 32,449 CONTACTS WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS AT 175 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY, MEDIA AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS. THE PROGRAM COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IN 2016: CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY, HELMET SAFETY, MEDICATION SAFETY, CONCUSSION, SAFE INFANT SLEEP, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, SUICIDE PREVENTION, TEEN DEPRESSION AND POISON PREVENTION. IN ADDITION TO TOPICS LISTED ABOVE, VALLEY CHILDREN'S CONTINUED ITS STRONG FOCUS ON WATER SAFETY THROUGH THE KOHL'S WATER SAFETY PROGRAM - A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND KOHL'S CARES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BROAD-BASED AWARENESS MESSAGING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON WATER SAFETY AND DROWNING PREVENTION. THE MULTIFACETED PROGRAM AIMS TO DECREASE WATER-RELATED INJURIES AND DROWNING AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN IN COMMUNITIES SERVED BY VALLEY CHILDREN'S AND KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES. HEALTH LIBRARY VALLEY CHILDREN'S PROVIDED ACCESS TO ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION VIA THE HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA LINK ON ITS WEBSITE. HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA CONTAINS THOUSANDS OF PAGES OF INFORMATION ON PEDIATRIC DISEASES, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS, AS WELL AS SECTIONS ON HOW TO KEEP KIDS HEALTHY. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM THE CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM AT VALLEY CHILDREN'S PROVIDES SPECIALIZED, HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO HELP SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVOR'S HEALTH, ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM EFFECTS FROM CANCER TREATMENT. MEETING THE NEEDS OF MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN VALLEY CHILDREN'S RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL ROLE THAT COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS PLAY IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN AND IS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THEY HAVE THE CLINICAL SKILLS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PATIENT POPULATION. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED OUTREACH EDUCATION TO HOSPITAL STAFF AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE CLINICAL EXPERTISE NEEDED TO CARE FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED CARE FOR HIGH RISK NEWBORNS, GENERAL PEDIATRIC TRAUMA, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN. REINTEGRATION VALLEY CHILDREN'S ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC EXPERIENCES FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. IT'S DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS AND CONDITIONS RANGING FROM CEREBRAL PALSY TO SPINAL CORD INJURIES. THROUGH HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION, PARTICIPANTS LEARN THAT IT'S POSSIBLE FOR THEM, TOO, TO TAKE PART IN ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, EXCEED EXPECTATIONS AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR DISABILITIES TO COME TOGETHER AND INCREASE THEIR SOCIAL INTERACTION. PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET OTHER PARENTS AND FIND SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND FRIENDSHIP. ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN 2016 INCLUDED WATER SKIING, SNOW SKIING, ROCK CLIMBING, SLED HOCKEY, WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, KAYAKING, TENNIS, PADDLE BOARDING, CAMPING, SCUBA AND TRACK AND FIELD. * HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES VALLEY CHILDREN'S PROVIDED HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP ADDRESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AT HOME, AT SCHOOL, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION THE GUILDS OF VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY, CHILD-FRIENDLY PROGRAM, AND TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE CENTER'S VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER PROVIDER IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOR DIAGNOSTIC PHYSICAL ABUSE ASSESSMENTS, FOSTER CARE MEDICAL CLEARANCE EXAMINATIONS, AND PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT EVALUATIONS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THE CENTER'S CHILD ADVOCACY CLINIC OPERATES FIVE DAYS A WEEK AND SEES CLOSE TO 1,000 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. THE CENTER'S PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY FOR EMERGENCY COVERAGE. THE CENTER INCLUDES AN INPATIENT COMPONENT THAT EVALUATES ABOUT 100 CHILDREN YEARLY IN THE PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ACUTE-CARE FLOORS AND THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. THESE CHILDREN ARE EVALUATED FOR SUSPECTED PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE STAFF INCLUDES A BOARD-CERTIFIED CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONERS SPECIALIZING IN CHILD MALTREATMENT, FORENSIC NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, A CENTER COORDINATOR AND SUPPORT STAFF. THERE IS ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND OTHER VALLEY CHILDREN'S SERVICES INCLUDING SUBSPECIALTY CLINICS, PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES, INTERPRETER SERVICES, RADIOLOGY, DIAGNOSTIC CLINICAL LABORATORIES, CHILD LIFE SERVICES AND PASTORAL CARE. THE CENTER WORKS CLOSELY WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) AGENCIES, AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' OFFICES IN CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS. COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE CASE CONSULTATION AND MONTHLY SCAN (SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT) MEETINGS FACILITATED BY OUR CHILD ADVOCACY CLINIC IN AN EFFORT TO TRACK, MONITOR AND ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL VALLEY. THE SCAN TEAM COMPRISES MULTIDISCIPLINARY MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, CPS, ATTORNEYS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHEN INDICATED. THE CENTER'S EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN MUTLIPLE COUNTY CHILD DEATH REVIEW TEAM (CDRT) MEETINGS. THESE MEETINGS ARE DESIGNED TO REVIEW CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FATALITIES, ALONG WITH SUSPICIOUS CHILD DEATHS, TO PREVENT FUTURE FATALITIES BY IMPROVING SERVICES, ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL, TEACHERS AND MANDATED REPORTERS OF SUSPECTED CHILD MALTREATMENT. THESE PARTNERS INCLUDE VALLEY CHILDREN'S TRAUMA DEPARTMENT'S INJURY PREVENTION TEAM, SAFE KIDS, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCILS OF CALIFORNIA, COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES, CPS, EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED, SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS (SART), AND COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER PROVIDES BOTH INTERVENTION AND ANTICIPATORY GUIDANCE TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AT VALLEY CHILDREN'S. ENROLLMENT IN HEALTH INSURANCE VALLEY CHILDREN'S IDENTIFIED AND PROVIDED ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS WHO QUALIFIED FOR MEDI-CAL, CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAM, OR THE VALLEY CHILDREN'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ONCE ELIGIBILITY WAS DETERMINED, VALLEY CHILDREN'S AND/OR THE CONTRACTED VENDOR ASSISTED THE FAMILY WITH COMPLETING NECESSARY APPLICATIONS AND SUBMITTING THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. FOOD FOR FAMILIES VALLEY CHILDREN'S DIETARY DEPARTMENT PROVIDED MEAL COUPONS TO BREAST-FEEDING MOMS WHOSE INFANTS WERE AT VALLEY CHILDREN'S. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED MEALS OF THE HEART, WHICH IS SPONSORED BY RONALD MCDONALD CHARITIES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, VALLEY CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORK TEAM PROVIDED PATIENTS' FAMILIES WITH MEAL COUPONS WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND WERE NOT PREPARED FOR A LONG STAY AT THE HOSPITAL. THE SOCIAL WORK TEAM ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | VALLEY CHILDREN'S ALSO PARTNERED WITH OTHER REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP ENSURE PATIENTS' FAMILIES HAVE FOOD TO EAT, INCLUDING THE MENDIBURU MAGIC FOUNDATION BASED IN BAKERSFIELD, THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF FRESNO, AND THE SWEET EATS PROGRAM. LITERACY PROGRAM Valley Children's Healthcare is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the literacy of children throughout our service area. It is the aim of our Literacy Program to put a new, age- appropriate book into the hands of every child who comes into our Hospital. Currently, we provide 1,500-2,000 new books a month to our inpatients and outpatients. Reaching our literacy goals requires much more than just handing out free books. It also requires educating parents on the importance of literacy and talking to their children. We are an important member of the Talk Read Sing campaign, started by The Children's Movement Fresno, to educate parents on the importance of talking, reading and singing to their children. Valley Children's staff co-chaired the Talk Read Sign campaign in 2016, which focused on promoting reading throughout different school districts, Head Start programs, and Women and Infant Children offices. For many families in the Central Valley, books are a luxury. The are is among the poorest in the nation with 41 percent of the area's children ages 0-5 living in households where the income is below the federal poverty level. Not coincidentally, the Valley is also one of the least literate parts of the country. Studies have shown that children from poor socio-economic environments can start kindergarten having heard 30 million fewer words than their more affluent peers. Reading to children can shift this kind of trend. However, asking financially strapped families to put books for their children ahead of other vital priorities is unrealistic. That is why our program wants to help them take the luxury out of literacy. Putting books into the hands of families that cannot afford them can go a long way in increasing literacy rates and performance in school, highlighting the importance of making books a part of normal life for every child who visits Valley Children's. TRANSPORTATION GIVEN THE CENTRAL VALLEY'S LARGELY RURAL LANDSCAPE AND HIGH CONCENTRATION OF POVERTY, TRANSPORTATION HAS LONG BEEN A CHALLENGE FOR MANY FAMILIES. VALLEY CHILDREN'S CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS TO CARE. VALLEY CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH TRANSPORTATION BY PROVIDING GAS CARDS, TAXI VOUCHERS AND / OR BUS TOKENS. VALLEY CHILDREN'S ALSO SUBSIDIZED BUS AND OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF FRESNO AND KINGS COUNTY. *SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES VALLEY CHILDREN'S SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY. CHILDHOOD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT VALLEY CHILDREN'S CONTINUED TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN 2016 SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED EFFORTS AT PROMOTING HEALTHY CHILDHOOD WEIGHT AND IN PREVENTING OBESITY AND TYPE II DIABETES. EXAMPLES INCLUDED VALLEY CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE FRESNO COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (FCHIP) WORK GROUP ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND DIABETES PREVENTION, WHICH HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON INCREASING AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR PRE-DIABETES AND TYPE II DIABETES. IN THE COMING YEAR, THE WORK GROUP WILL BE WORKING WITH DUNCAN HIGH SCHOOL IN FRESNO TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF REGARDING TYPE II DIABETES PREVENTION. ADDITIONALLY, VALLEY CHILDREN'S DIABETES EDUCATORS PROVIDED EDUCATION TO SCHOOL NURSES ON A NUMBER OF TOPICS IMPACTING CHILDHOOD WEIGHT AND NUTRITION BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND THROUGH VALLEY CHILDREN'S SCHOOL NURSE CONFERENCE THAT ATTRACTS 150-200 SCHOOL NURSES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ANNUALLY. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES In late 2015 and early 2016, Valley Children's convened a series of conversations with key stakeholders, including First 5 agencies and community-based service providers, to develop a regional strategy for improving the health and wellbeing of children throughout Central California. Key stakeholders identified developmental screenings and services as a key opportunity and eventually agreed to support the regional implementation of a program called Help Me Grow, which is a system that connects at-risk children with early detection and connection to services. As an early adopter of Help Me Grow in Central California, First 5 Fresno County took the lead role in facilitating adoption of Help Me Grow by other counties. Kern and Merced First 5 agencies are in the process of developing and / or implementing Help Me Grow or similar programs in their counties. In 2016, Valley Children's began the process of implementing Help Me Grow in its primary care practices in Fresno County and participated in discussions with both the Kern and Merced First 5 agencies regarding implementation in their counties. Additionally, Valley Children's is in the process of entering into an agreement with Help Me Grow in Fresno County to help facilitate implementation of Help Me Grow in primary care practices throughout the county. MENTAL HEALTH VALLEY CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT INCREASED ACCESS TO, OR COORDINATION OF, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. VALLEY CHILDREN'S ADVOCATED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 16-BED INPATIENT ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IN THE CITY OF FRESNO, AND SERVED ON THE COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH SELECTING A PROVIDER TO OPERATE THE FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, VALLEY CHILDREN'S SERVED ON TASK FORCES CONVENED IN SEVERAL CENTRAL VALLEY COUNTIES CHARGED WITH IMPROVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WHO ARE BEING HELD INVOLUNTARILY DUE TO THE RISK THEY POSE TO THEMSELVES AND / OR OTHERS. SCHOOL HEALTH VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSTED THE SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY PANEL'S QUARTERLY MEETINGS. THE PANEL IS A CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORS THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL VALLEY THAT SERVES AS A LINK BETWEEN SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND VALLEY CHILDREN'S FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING EMERGING ISSUES IMPACTING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF STUDENTS IN GRADES K - 12. |
| FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4B: | STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - PROGRAM SERVICE TWO COMMITMENT TO MEDI-CAL - Valley CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COMMITMENT TO SERVING ITS COMMUNITY IS EVIDENCED BY THE LARGE NUMBER OF PATIENTS ITS SERVES THAT ARE COVERED BY MEDI-CAL. IN 2016, 76% OF HOSPITAL INPATIENT DAYS WERE COVERED BY MEDI-CAL. THE COMBINED NET EFFECT OF TOTAL MEDI-CAL REIMBURSEMENT AND DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE FUNDING IN RELATION TO THE COST OF THESE SERVICES RESULTED IN A NET LOSS TO THE HOSPITAL IN 2016 OF $90,664,956. THIS FIGURE IS SEPARATE FROM AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES NOTED IN PREVIOUS SECTIONS, AND ALSO EXCLUDES THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM, WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW. HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM - IN 2009, CALIFORNIA IMPLEMENTED THE HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH HOSPITALS IN CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, RECEIVED SUPPLEMENTAL MEDI-CAL PAYMENTS. CALIFORNIA IMPLEMENTED THE PROGRAM TO HELP OFFSET A PORTION OF HOSPITAL MEDI-CAL PAYMENT SHORTFALLS ACCRUED OVER CURRENT AND PRIOR YEARS. THE PROGRAM WAS FUNDED BY A QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE PAID BY HOSPITALS THAT THE STATE THEN USES TO COLLECT ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING. HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAMS LIKE CALIFORNIA'S ARE ALLOWABLE UNDER FEDERAL LAW, AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROVED CALIFORNIA'S PROGRAM. In 2016, Valley Children's Hospital recognized program revenue of $53,906,313, net of the hospital's quality assurance fee and hospital contributions to the California Health Foundation and Trust (CHFT). CHFT was established under the Program for the purpose of supporting charitable activities. CHARITY CARE - IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION, Valley CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO ACCEPT ALL PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2016, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDED $104,102 IN CHARITY CARE. THE AMOUNT REPRESENTS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S CHARITY CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE, OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES IN RELATION TO THE COST OF THESE SERVICES. CHARITY CARE INCLUDES COUNTY INDIGENT AND FREE CARE, WHICH IS BASED ON THE PATIENT'S INABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. IN ORDER TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ONGOING CARE NEEDS, Valley CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY REQUIRES PATIENT FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (CHARITY CARE). AS A RESULT, MANY FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND DO NOT ULTIMATELY REQUIRE CHARITY CARE. THE HOSPITAL'S CHARITY CARE AMOUNT IS SEPARATE FROM AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES NOTED IN PREVIOUS SECTIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 | Pat Ricchiutti, Director and Bill Smittcamp, Chairman, have a business relationship. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The amended and restated bylaws of Valley Children's Hospital, effective 10/17/13, established Valley Children's Healthcare as the sole member of the corporation. Certain member rights, including the right to approve, fix the number, elect, and remove elected trustees, are included in these bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | See answer for line 6 above |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | SEE ANSWER FOR LINE 6 ABOVE |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS UPLOADED TO A SECURED BOARD PORTAL PRIOR TO THE FILING DATE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND PRESENT ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE TO THE CFO. CHANGES CAN THEN BE MADE IF WARRANTED BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | THE HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S CORPORATE BYLAWS. THE POLICY REQUIRES EACH TRUSTEE TO DISCLOSE PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTERESTS BY EXECUTING ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING SPECIFIC INTERESTS ON AN AD HOC BASIS. A STANDING GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS TASKED TO REVIEW DISCLOSED INTERESTS, TO ASSESS WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FURTHER ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO MITIGATE OR ELIMINATE A CONFLICT. THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A SEPARATE BUT SIMILAR POLICY GOVERNING INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED IN COVERED POSITIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | AS PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL BYLAWS, A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT CONSISTS OF A CHAIR AND AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLY RELATED TO THE DUTIES PERFORMED FOR THE HOSPITAL AND WITH THE COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT MARKET. DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES SPECIFIC TO CEO, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: 1) PERIODIC REVIEW BASED ON THE INDEPENDENT ADVICE OF AN EXTERNAL QUALIFIED COMPENSATION CONSULTANT 2) REVIEW OF MARKET DATA FOR EQUIVALENT POSITIONS 3) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CEO'S EMPLOYMENT AND OVERSIGHT TO ASSURE FORMAL AND TIMELY PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE CONDUCTED 4) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE LEVEL COMPENSATION TO ASSURE THAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE MARKET COMPETITIVE |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | A COPY OF Valley CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IS ON FILE WITH THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE. A COPY OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS OF Valley CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST MANAGEMENT IS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 10 OF THE BYLAWS. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost -29,263,018. Rounding -3. INCOME FROM K-1S -66. |
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