Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
530196580 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
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0 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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 | ||||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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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 | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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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 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SIGNIFICANT VOICE TEST | SCHEDULE A, SECTION D, LINE 3 THERE IS SIGNIFICANT OVERLAP BETWEEN THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THREE MEMBERS OUT OF THE ELEVEN MEMBER GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DBA CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL. THESE MEMBERS WERE GIVEN A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN DETERMINING THE INVESTMENT POLICIES OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AND USE OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL INCOME OR ASSETS THROUGH THEIR DUAL POSITIONS ON THE BOARDS OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AND CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL. THE ORGANIZATIONS ALSO SHARED TWO INDIVIDUALS SERVING IN AN OFFICER CAPACITY FOR BOTH CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AND CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL. THE SHARING OF INDIVIDUALS ALLOWED CHILDREN'S NATIONAL TO MAINTAIN A CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. |
| SUBSTANTIAL DEGREE OF CONTROL | SCHEDULE A, SECTION E, LINES 3A AND 3B CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS THE PARENT AND SOLE MEMBER OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT THE FULL BOARD OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, THE BYLAWS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION GIVE THE SOLE MEMBER THE EXCLUSIVE POWER: (A) TO ESTABLISH FISCAL GOALS FOR HOSPITAL AND APPROVE HOSPITAL'S OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND ANY SIGNIFICANT VARIANCES THEREFROM; (B) TO APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF ALL HOSPITAL FUNDS; (C) TO SELECT AND ANNUALLY EVALUATE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CNMC WHO SHALL SERVE AS CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ALL AFFILIATES; (D) TO ELECT DIRECTORS OF HOSPITAL AND TO REMOVE SUCH DIRECTORS FROM OFFICE; (E) TO APPOINT THE OFFICERS OF HOSPITAL AND TO REMOVE SUCH OFFICERS; (F) TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF HOSPITAL AS PROPOSED BY HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (G) TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HOSPITAL AS PROPOSED BY HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND (H) APPROVAL OF CERTAIN OTHER NAMED ACTIVITIES OF HOSPITAL. |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1 | ORGANIZATION'S MISSION CHILDREN'S NATIONAL COORDINATES THE OVERALL POLICY AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE CONTINUED FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THE SYSTEM AND TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE IN WASHINGTON, DC AND SURROUNDING AREAS. SEE FORM 990 FOR CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR A COMPLETE PICTURE OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROVIDED BY CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AND AFFILIATES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY CHILDREN'S MISSION STATEMENT AS THE NATION'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL 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 CHILDREN'S NATIONAL WILL LEAD THE FUTURE OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH THROUGH ITS CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. 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 TRAIL-BLAZE IT. ABOUT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL CHILDREN'S NATIONAL, BASED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., HAS BEEN SERVING THE NATION'S CHILDREN SINCE 1870. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS #1 FOR BABIES AND RANKED IN EVERY SPECIALTY EVALUATED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TWO TIMES AS A MAGNET HOSPITAL, A DESIGNATION GIVEN TO HOSPITALS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF NURSING AND PATIENT CARE DELIVERY. THIS PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS EXPERT CARE THROUGH A CONVENIENT, COMMUNITY-BASED PRIMARY CARE NETWORK AND SPECIALTY. OUTPATIENT CENTERS IN THE D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA INCLUDING THE MARYLAND SUBURBS AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA. HOME TO THE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND THE SHEIKH ZAYED INSTITUTE FOR PEDIATRIC SURGICAL INNOVATION, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP NIH-FUNDED PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION IN PEDIATRIC CARE AND AS A STRONG VOICE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS. 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 AND ACTIVITIES THAT WERE CONDUCTED IN FY2023. SCHOOL-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM EDUCATION IS A CRITICAL SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND IMPACTS LONG-TERM HEALTH AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES. HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE FULFILLING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BETTER ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS (E.G., DECREASED HEALTH RELATED ABSENCES, MORE ACCESSIBLE SERVICES AND IMPROVED CARE COORDINATION IN SCHOOL). CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS LEADING AN INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP SCHOOL-FRIENDLY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PRINCIPLES TO HELP HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS DELIVER BETTER CARE AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE THAT ENHANCE CHILDREN'S PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. A SCHOOL-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM IS A HEALTH SYSTEM WORKING TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTH AND REACH THEIR FULL ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. THE CHILD HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE'S SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM LEADS THIS EFFORT THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, GROUPS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOLS SUCH AS GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS. THE SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM AIMS TO SUPPORT STUDENT AND SCHOOL WELLNESS THROUGH COORDINATION AND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION SECTORS. COORDINATION AND PARTNERSHIPS ARE AT THE SYSTEM OR ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND RELEVANT GROUPS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOLS (GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS). WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH: - COMMUNICATION: WE STRIVE FOR COMMUNICATION AND DATA-SHARING BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND THE HEALTH SYSTEM TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND POPULATION HEALTH IN SCHOOLS. - COORDINATION: WE ALIGN OUR SCHOOL-BASED WORK WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM GOALS TO IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH IN SCHOOLS THROUGH POLICY, ADVOCACY AND EVIDENCE-BASED FRAMEWORKS. - EDUCATION: WE EDUCATE OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ON ACADEMIC ISSUES, AND WE EDUCATE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ON CHILD HEALTH ISSUES. - DATA-DRIVEN: WE USE PROGRAM EVALUATION AND COMMUNITY-WIDE DATA TO GUIDE ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK AND TO IDENTIFY GAPS AND NEEDS. IN FY 2023, THE SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING: - FACILITATED THE SCHOOL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE AND SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORKGROUPS REACHING OVER 100 STAFF FROM ACROSS THE HOSPITAL AND DISSEMINATED MONTHLY SCHOOL HEALTH CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTERS FOR CHILDREN'S NATIONAL STAFF AND EDUCATION PARTNERS REACHING MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON REGIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH EFFORTS AND INCREASE COORDINATION OF HOSPITAL-WIDE SCHOOL-BASED EFFORTS. - LAUNCHED A NATIONAL SCHOOL-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS LEARNING COLLABORATIVE THAT ENGAGED MORE THAN 40 LEADERS FROM EIGHT HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS TO UPDATE THE FRAMEWORK AND PRODUCE CASE EXAMPLES TO HELP DELIVER BETTER CARE AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE. - LED THE COLLABORATIVE FOR ATTENDANCE RESOURCES IN EDUCATION AND HEALTH (CARE-H) PROGRAM IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS) TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. THROUGH THIS EFFORT, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL LEADS A DATA-SHARING PARTNERSHIP WITH DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS SO THAT PILOT PRACTICES CAN RECEIVE STUDENT ATTENDANCE DATA FOR THEIR PATIENTS WHEN PARENTS CONSENT TO SHARING ATTENDANCE DATA. PRACTICES PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. THE PROGRAM HAS REACHED 14 PILOT SCHOOLS AND THREE PEDIATRIC PRACTICES, WHICH PROVIDED OVER 4000 MINUTES OF OUTREACH SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND 98 REFERRALS TO MEDICAL AND SOCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. THE CARE-H PROGRAM ALSO CONVENED A NATIONAL ATTENDANCE DATA SHARING LEARNING COLLABORATIVE WITH MORE THAN 50 MEMBERS FROM 17 ORGANIZATIONS WITH 12 MEETINGS HELD SINCE 2021. - CONVENED MONTHLY STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS WITH DCPS AND SCHOOL HEALTH PARTNERS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO INCREASE IMMUNIZATION RATES AND ADDRESS CRITICAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION CHALLENGES. - CONVENED A SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY COMMITTEE TO MONITOR THE POLICY LANDSCAPE LOCALLY AND AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND USE ADVOCACY AS A LEVER TO IMPROVE STUDENT HEALTH AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES IN THE REGION AND NATIONALLY. |
| RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR PATIENTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE | SICKLE CELL DISEASE AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY ONE IN EVERY 365 AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ONE IN EVERY 16,300 HISPANIC AMERICAN CHILDREN, MAKING IT THE MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED DISEASE IN NEWBORN SCREENINGS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL TREATS NEARLY 1,400 CHILDREN A YEAR, MAKING US AMONG THE LARGEST SICKLE CELL PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY. ANNUALLY, HEMATOLOGY STAFF HOSTS A SICKLE CELL FAMILY EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM. THROUGH THE SYMPOSIUM, THE TEAM RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY; PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOMS, TREATMENTS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES; OFFERS SUPPORT AND FACILITATES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES; AND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO BE ADVOCATES. IN FY 2023, THE SYMPOSIUM HAD 50 PARTICIPANTS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL ALSO PARTNERS WITH NEXT STEP TO CONDUCT STRIVE DC, A MENTORING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR TEENS THAT ARE LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TEENS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE FROM LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS, GO ON FIELD TRIPS, AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. THE SICKLE CELL TEAM ALSO LEADS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS. IN FY 2023, TWENTY PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUPPORT GROUP, SHARING STORIES AND ADVICE WITH EACH OTHER. COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION FALLS CONTINUE TO BE THE NUMBER ONE MECHANISM OF INJURY SEEN AT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IN FY 2023. THE DEPARTMENT OF TRAUMA AND BURN SURGERY AT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON THE PREVENTION OF FALL INJURIES. THROUGH THIS 3-YEAR INITIATIVE, THE TEAM HAS CREATED VIDEOS PROVIDING TIPS ON HOW DECREASE THE RISK OF FALL-RELATED INJURIES. IN FY 2023, THERE WERE OVER 130,000 TOTAL VIEWS OF VIDEOS WITH 103,000 OF THOSE VIEWING THE ENTIRE AD. OVER 36,000 PARENTS VIEWED THE VIDEOS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL STAFF PARTNERS WITH LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO BRING AWARENESS TO IMPORTANT HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS. OVER THE SUMMER, OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY EXPERIENCED BAD AIR QUALITY DUE TO THE CANADIAN WILDFIRES. THERE WERE MANY QUESTIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND STAFF FROM OUR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE PROVIDED INFORMATION THROUGH MEDIA INTERVIEWS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE INFORMED ON WAYS TO STAY SAFE AND WHEN THOSE WITH ASTHMA SHOULD RECEIVE CARE FROM THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER OR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROTECTION CENTER IS THE ONLY MEDICAL CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH A TEAM OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PHYSICIANS AND STAFF CONDUCT LECTURES AND LEARNING SESSIONS TO EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ON THE EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION. THE CENTER HOSTED THE DC REGIONAL ACADEMY ON FAMILY VIOLENCE: GENERATIONAL TRAUMA-BREAKING THE CYCLE IN MAY 2023. A HYBRID EVENT (IN-PERSON AND ZOOM) INCLUDED SESSIONS ON INFANT MENTAL HEALTH, THE STORIES OF MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA, AND REDUCING HARM AND EXAMINING BIAS IN MANDATED REPORTING. OVER 100 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE SYMPOSIUM. ADVOCACY EDUCATION (HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION) AS PART OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL'S CARE MISSION TO EXCEL IN CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, THE CHILD HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE (CHAI) STRIVES TO TEACH STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, FELLOWS, FACULTY, AND OTHER STAFF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS TO BECOME CHILD HEALTH ADVOCATES. THE CHAI PROVIDES EDUCATION AND EXPOSURE TO ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES AT THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY AND LEGISLATIVE LEVELS. 66 RESIDENTS AND OTHER STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN FY2023: MOVING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS (COMMUNITY BUS TRIP) - FIRST-YEAR PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH DISPARITIES. RESIDENTS TAKE A SCRIPTED ROUTE THROUGH WARDS 7 AND 8 AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (WARD 1) TO LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS, BARRIERS THAT THEIR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS SOME COMMUNITY ASSETS THAT CAN HELP BUILD RESILIENCE AND PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE BUS TRIP ALSO EDUCATES PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS ON THE FINDINGS IN THE CHNA, THE STRATEGIES IN THE CHIP, AND THE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS THE CHIP PRIORITY AREAS. INTERN ADVOCACY DAY - EMBEDDED IN THE CURRICULUM FOR FIRST-YEAR PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS AND OFFERED TO SENIOR RESIDENTS, FELLOWS, FACULTY, AND ALL STAFF, THIS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM PROMOTES COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING IN ADVOCACY AND FOOD INSECURITY. PARTICIPANTS SPEND A DAY VOLUNTEERING AT THE CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK'S COMMUNITY GARDEN OR DISTRIBUTION CENTER, UNDERGO A FOOD INSECURITY SIMULATION ACTIVITY WHILE LEARNING HOW TO BEST CONNECT FAMILIES TO LOCAL RESOURCES, AND REFLECT ON THEIR PROFESSIONAL ROLE IN ADVOCACY. PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF ADVOCACY AND IMPROVED ADVOCACY-RELATED SELF-EFFICACY. THIS PROGRAM IS PARTICULARLY VALUABLE AS ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IS ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP) PRIORITY AREAS. FORM 990, PART V: THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS ENTERED "0" IN PART V, LINE 1A AND LINE 2A BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION'S 1099 AND W-2 RETURNS ARE FILED BY AND UNDER THE NAME AND EIN OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC., A RELATED ENTITY, UNDER A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS ONCE THE FORM 990 AND ALL SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFESSIONAL TAX SERVICES PROVIDER, THE RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, ENTITY OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT REVIEW APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE FORM 990. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ASKS 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 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 OF INTEREST ARE NOTED. THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL 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. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION CHILDREN'S NATIONAL'S PRESIDENT, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED BY ITS CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL, BUT COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A CHILDREN'S NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PEOPLE, CULTURE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED WHOLLY OF DISINTERESTED, INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE HAS RETAINED INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS WHO ARE EXPERTS 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 SANCTIONS REGULATIONS OF THE IRS. THE COMMITTEE IS INFORMED IN ITS DECISION-MAKING BY COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARISONS DONE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND RELIES UPON "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. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | HOW DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC CHILDREN'S NATIONAL'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED ON REQUEST AND THROUGH PUBLIC FILINGS. |
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