2020-10-07T10:04:20-05:00 2019-12-31 420714325 RSM US LLP 30 S 17TH STREET SUITE 710 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 990 2019-01-01 231662091 EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE EMER 6108256000 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 PETER CATALANO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 6108256000 2020-09-30 1 LYNNE JOHNSON P00757336 2157654600 68.81.77.68 2020-09-30 18:32:37 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 2C3F20D443C579AC52A3CEECD046258A70BEA2FD 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ECRI INSTITUTE - ECRI - ECRI INSTITUTE PSO MARCUS SCHABACKERMDPHD 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 100555876 0 X ECRI.ORG X 1955 PA ECRI INSTITUE IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTHCARE AND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HARM. THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ITS PUBLISHING, MEMBERSHIP AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 8 6 529 199 0 0 1672708 2526477 61688583 64354671 2517579 1282997 27599 305966 65906469 68470111 0 0 0 0 47769759 55381508 0 0 66962 15165922 14349412 62935681 69730920 2970788 -1260809 69292507 75327116 34828632 36970384 34463875 38356732 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 34419928 48983357 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION:THE INSTITUTE'S APPLIED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, MEMBERSHIPS, AND PUBLICATIONS ALL FOCUS ON IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SAFETY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS IN SETTINGS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, FROM ACUTE CARE TO AMBULATORY CARE TO LONG-TERM CARE AND HOME CARE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE USED BY HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, POLICYMAKERS, PAYERS, THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHERS IN THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF ITS INTERNALLY CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, OF INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE OBTAINED THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AND OF INFORMATION GATHERED FROM MANY OTHER SOURCES. THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS STUDIES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM UNSAFE AND INEFFECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, AND UNSAFE PRACTICES; IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY BY PREVENTING MEDICAL ERRORS, PATIENT ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND DEATH; ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGS, DEVICES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES; AND REDUCE COSTS. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES HUNDREDS OF GUIDANCE ARTICLES, ALERTS, AND ADVISORIES THAT FOCUS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE PUBLISHES A MONOGRAPH ON THE TOP 10 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY HAZARDS TO WHICH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE PAYING THE MOST ATTENTION, ALONG WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLEVIATING RISKS AS WELL AS OTHER TOP TEN REPORTS WITH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE INSTITUTE'S WORK IS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE AND REQUIRES HIGHLY SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. TO HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENT CARE AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY, THE INSTITUTE INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATES SAFETY ACCIDENTS; PUBLISHES PRODUCT AND SAFETY ALERTS; COLLECTS, AGGREGATES AND ANALYZES ADVERSE PATIENT SAFETY EVENT DATA AND COST DATA FROM HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; DISSEMINATES LESSONS LEARNED; INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATES AND VERIFIES THE EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGIES; AND PROVIDES TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE ON HAZARDS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT. IT MAINTAINS SEVERAL OF THE LARGEST DATABASES ON MEDICAL DEVICE HAZARDS AND RECALLS AND PRICES, WHICH COVERS THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS RANGING FROM A SIMPLE THERMOMETER TO COMPLEX, SOPHISTICATED LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. ECRI INSTITUTE'S EVALUATION PROGRAM CONDUCTS HANDS-ON LABORATORY TESTING TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE MARKET. IT COVERS ALL TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PRODUCTS, FROM MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS TO SURGICAL LASERS TO NEEDLE STICK PREVENTION DEVICES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES ECRI INSTITUTE TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS, THEIR SAFE IMPLEMENTATION AND USE, AND THEIR COST. THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINS A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES THAT IS USED BY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATORY SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE AND IS A FRAMEWORK FOR TRACKING HAZARD AND RECALL INFORMATION. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE HOLDS SCORES OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND AUDIO CONFERENCES ADDRESSING BEST PRACTICES, PATIENT SAFETY, EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH SERVICES. ECRI INSTITUTE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND CREDENTIAL FOR HEALTHCARE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERS. 12436455 15371314 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: ECRI INSTITUTE PROMOTES IMPROVED METHODS OF PATIENT CARE BY PROVIDING TO THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY AND TO FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON SAFETY, QUALITY, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS. THE INSTITUTE'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR THE BUYERS AND USERS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY; DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES; INVESTIGATING AND ANALYZING ACCIDENTS AND EVENTS INVOLVING PATIENT SAFETY; PROVIDING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF HEALTHCARE SAFETY AND QUALITY; PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS REPORTS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; CONDUCTING HANDS - ON LABORATORY TESTING TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE MARKET; DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING A CLEARINGHOUSE OF CRITICAL CLINICAL GUIDELINES TO THE PUBLIC; DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING PATIENT SAFETY REPORTING AND ANALYSIS PROGRAMS; AND RUNNING A FEDERALLY CERTIFIED PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION. ECRI INSTITUTE TAKES REPORTS ON MEDICAL DEVICE PROBLEMS FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, ANALYZES THE PROBLEMS, AND DISSEMINATES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE PRACTICES. THE FORM FOR SUBMITTING REPORTS IS PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE. INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE OBTAINED THROUGH SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE USED EXTENSIVELY IN ECRI INSTITUTE'S PUBLICATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY, THEREBY PROMOTING AND MAKING POSSIBLE IMPROVED METHODS OF PATIENT CARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE:IN PRIOR YEARS, ECRI HAD REPORTED A THIRD PROGRAM - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA. IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE THIRD PROGRAM WAS CONSOLIDATED INTO RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS AS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT DID NOT OPERATE AS A SEPARATE PROGRAM. AS A RESULT, THE FORM 990 REPORTS THE FOLLOWING TWO PROGRAMS, AS FOLLOWS, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:- RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATION AND INFORMATION- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 46856383 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 82 0 1 529 1 0 1 UK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X PETER CATALANO 6108256000 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 MARCUS SCHABACKER MD PHD PRESIDENT/CEO 48.50 0.00 X X 886393 0 184438 ANTHONY VINCENT TRUSTEE, DEV. DIR., FACILITIES DIR. 40.00 0.00 X 170132 0 31340 RICHARD ARONS SCD TRUSTEE, CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GRANT BAGLEY MD JD TRUSTEE, TREASURER 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT M CRANE TRUSTEE 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN LOCKHART MD TRUSTEE, SECRETARY 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID MAYER PHD TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RALPH MULLER TRUSTEE 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 J SANFORD SCHWARTZ MD TRUSTEE (THRU 09/30/19) 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL WILENSKY PHD TRUSTEE (THRU 09/30/19) 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER CATALANO CFO & BOARD ASST. TREASURER 41.00 0.00 X 352798 0 85297 RANDAL WHITE - CLO BOARD ASST. SEC. (AS OF 09/26/19) 24.00 0.00 X 189488 0 35047 MICHAEL ARGENTIERI VP - TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY 41.00 0.00 X 312712 0 33638 SCOTT FRASER CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 325019 0 83495 ANTHONY MONTAGNOLO MS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 45.00 0.00 X 486154 0 107625 KAREN SCHOELLES VP - CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & SAFETY 49.00 0.00 X 301476 0 22950 RONNI P SOLOMON ESQ CHIEF POL. & EXT. 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NATIONAL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES, INC., WHICH IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE, IS A C CORPORATION UNDER THE IRC. ECRI INSTITUTE QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. THE INSTITUTE DID NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE INSTITUTE'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE INSTITUTE HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. CONSEQUENTLY, NO ACCRUAL FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES WAS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018. THE INSTITUTE FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. GENERALLY, THE INSTITUTE IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2016. 1 EUROPE 1 6 PROGRAM SERVICES OFFICE IS MAINTAINED IN ENGLAND 1338065 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES SALESPERSON / AGENCY RELATIONSHIP 345462 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MEMBERSHIPS 1 7 0 0 1 7 1683527 0 1683527 0 0 0 0 0 1 PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD: SCHEDULE F, PART 1, LINE 3 AN OFFICE IS MAINTAINED IN ENGLAND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION (SEE FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1) IN EUROPE AND ELSEWHERE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ECRI HAS A SALES AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH A COMPANY IN DUBAI, UAE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION (SEE FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1) IN THE MIDDLE EAST. AS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE R, ECRI HAS AN AFFILIATE INCORPORATED IN MALAYSIA CALLED ECRI BERHAD. ECRI BERHAD IS MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION (SEE FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1) IN EAST ASIA/ THE PACIFIC AND ELSEWHERE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. X 1 1 X X X X X 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 MARCUS SCHABACKER MD PHD PRESIDENT/CEO 776491 0 105000 0 4902 0 149589 0 34849 0 1070831 0 0 0 ANTHONY VINCENT TRUSTEE, DEV. DIR., FACILITIES DIR. 107590 0 0 0 62542 0 4657 0 26683 0 201472 0 0 0 PETER CATALANO CFO & BOARD ASST. TREASURER 308069 0 42692 0 2037 0 57906 0 27391 0 438095 0 0 0 RANDAL WHITE - CLO BOARD ASST. SEC. (AS OF 09/26/19) 188608 0 0 0 880 0 13592 0 21455 0 224535 0 0 0 MICHAEL ARGENTIERI VP - TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY 280836 0 22000 0 9876 0 0 0 33638 0 346350 0 0 0 SCOTT FRASER CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 287102 0 36050 0 1867 0 55245 0 28250 0 408514 0 0 0 ANTHONY MONTAGNOLO MS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 436802 0 44450 0 4902 0 77107 0 30518 0 593779 0 0 0 KAREN SCHOELLES VP - CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & SAFETY 269814 0 22000 0 9662 0 11200 0 11750 0 324426 0 0 0 RONNI P SOLOMON ESQ CHIEF POL. & EXT. AFFAIRS OFFICER 440111 0 43104 0 14478 0 11200 0 25524 0 534417 0 0 0 JONATHAN TRIGG VP OF SALES 223828 0 0 0 135931 0 11200 0 32094 0 403053 0 0 0 ANDREA VANDEVEN CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 302041 0 17000 0 3593 0 56909 0 10921 0 390464 0 0 0 DAVID SPELTA SR REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 83216 0 0 0 210890 0 8932 0 31272 0 334310 0 0 0 JAMES ROBERTSON AREA VP, SOUTH 111743 0 0 0 197095 0 11200 0 473 0 320511 0 0 0 STEVE FERENS AREA VP, NORTH 108911 0 0 0 179828 0 11200 0 11970 0 311909 0 0 0 ALISON MAGURIE DIRECTOR NATIONAL ACCOUNTS 94049 0 0 0 173709 0 10788 0 10696 0 289242 0 0 0 JEFFREY C LERNER PHD FORMER TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO 0 0 0 0 646849 0 0 0 0 0 646849 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A RELEVANT INFO REGARDING DUES PAID ON BEHALF OF OR TO A PERSON LISTED IN PART VI, SECTION A, LINE IA: IN 2019 DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,910 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF A TRUSTEE/EMPLOYEE FOR THE BUSINESS PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESS MEETINGS, AND SECURING MEETING FACILITIES. THESE EXPENSES WERE NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. PART I, LINE 1B DOES THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOW WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES DESCRIBED IN LINE IA? - YES, SUCH PAYMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD WRITTEN POLICIES WHICH REQUIRE THAT EXPENSES HAVE A GENUINE BUSINESS PURPOSE AND THAT SUCH EXPENSES HAVE PROPER AUTHORIZATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND REVIEW AND APPROVAL. PART I, LINES 4A-B JEFFREY C. LERNER, PHD, FORMER CEO, RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $646,849 IN 2019. EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) PLAN IN 2019 ARE: MARCUS SCHABACKER, ANTHONY MONTAGNOLO, PETER CATALANO, SCOTT FRASER, RANDAL WHITE, AND ANDREA VANDEVEN. PART I, LINE 5 IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, IT IS NECESSARY TO HIRE, MOTIVATE AND RETAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE POSITIONS REQUIRE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHCARE ISSUES AND INSTITUTE CAPABILITIES, THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS, AND OTHER CRITICAL SKILLS. FOR THE POSITIONS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A BASE SALARY COMBINED WITH A PAY COMPONENT WHICH IS CONTINGENT ON REVENUES FOR SELECTED ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO REWARD REVENUE GENERATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WHILE ENSURING THAT A PORTION OF COMPENSATION IS AT RISK. IN FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, THERE ARE FIVE(5) EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVED SUCH COMPENSATION: JONATHAN TRIGG, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES; JAMES ROBERTSON, AREA VP SOUTH SALES; STEVE FERENS, AREA VP NORTH SALES; DAVID SPELTA, SR REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ALLISON MAGURIE, DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNT. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: ECRI INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY, QUALITY, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS ACROSS ALL CARE SETTINGS. OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE WORLD'S MOST TRUSTED, INDEPENDENT, ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HEALTHCARE STAKEHOLDERS CRITICAL RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC-BASED INSIGHTS, ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS, EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION TO ENSURE HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS ARE ADMINISTERING SAFE, COST-EFFECTIVE CARE IN ALL HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SETTINGS. ECRI INSTITUTE'S STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING OUR MISSION AND GOALS INCLUDES: 1. CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS AND STUDIES THAT IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, ASSESS, AND VERIFY EVIDENCE ABOUT THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES, PRACTICES, AND FACILITIES. 2. DISSEMINATING INFORMATION, JUDGMENT, GUIDANCE, AND RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSULTATION. 3. DEVELOPING INFORMATION TOOLS FOR THE BUYERS AND USERS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES THAT MAKE INFORMED DECISION MAKING POSSIBLE. 4. ESTABLISHING POLICIES TO ENSURE AN INTERNAL CULTURE OF SAFETY, OBJECTIVITY AND INTEGRITY. 5. COLLECTING, ORGANIZING, AND DISSEMINATING OBJECTIVE, TECHNICALLY ACCURATE INFORMATION THAT PREVENTS INJURY AND ILLNESS AND BENEFITS PATIENT CARE. 6. REMAINING INDEPENDENT AND UNBIAS REGARDING HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES ENABLING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE QUALITY, REDUCE COST AND ACHIEVE THE BEST PATIENT OUTCOMES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER WITH INPUT FROM OTHERS AS NEEDED, INCLUDING AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRMS REVIEW. A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. THEREAFTER, THE PRELIMINARY FORM 990 IS SENT TO EACH OFFICER AND TRUSTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS, AND ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE RESPONDED TO. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE AND THEREAFTER WITH THE TRUSTEES. AFTER THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL STAFF RECEIVE A CODE OF CONDUCT AND BUSINESS ETHICS MANUAL THAT SETS FORTH THE INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES, MISSION, GOALS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST RULES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS ESTABLISHED THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRES THAT EACH EMPLOYEE AND TRUSTEE ANNUALLY RESPONDS TO A QUESTIONNAIRE WITH A CERTIFICATION THAT THERE IS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED AND APPROPRIATELY ADJUDICATED. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DIRECTED THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE TO REVIEW EACH CERTIFICATION AND TO ENSURE ADHERENCE WITH THIS POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS A HOTLINE NUMBER FOR STAFF TO REPORT POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THAT INSTANCES THAT MIGHT OCCUR DURING THE YEAR AND WOULD REQUIRE DISCLOSURE UNDER THE POLICY BE PROMPTLY REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND ADJUDICATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION IF THERE IS ANY NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH NO INVOLVEMENT BY PERSONS HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AT ISSUE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH IS SOLELY COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, REVIEWS AND ANALYZES PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABILITY DATA AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD. THE PROCESS INCLUDES THE USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING SUCH COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS INVOLVES DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS, THE PERIODIC USE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND OTHER SOURCES OF COMPARABILITY DATA. COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, FOR THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE PROCESS INCLUDES THE USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS ALSO INCLUDES DISCUSSION, ADVICE AND OVERSIGHT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH REPORTS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PERTINENT INFORMATION AND OTHER SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS INVOLVES DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS, THE PERIODIC USE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND OTHER SOURCES OF COMPARABILITY DATA. THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND OTHER TOP MANAGERS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THOSE MENTIONED ABOVE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES ITS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW COMPENSATION AND SALARY INCREASES BASED ON SALARY SURVEY DATA AND COMPENSATION DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 BOTH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (ECRI INSTITUTE'S "PUBLIC FILE") AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PUBLIC FILE AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH IT MAY BE INSPECTED OR COPIES OBTAINED, SUCH ANNOUNCEMENT BEING POSTED ON THE INSTITUTE'S WEBSITE AND BEING POSTED IN A PUBLIC AREA OF ITS FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS ALSO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. 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SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 1L ECRI INSTITUTE INCURS COSTS FOR DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ECRI BHD., AN AFFILIATE INCORPORATED IN MALAYSIA. ECRI INSTITUTE ALSO INCURS COSTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO ECRI BHD. THE FAIR VALUE OF SUCH COSTS IS DETERMINED AT AN ARMS-LENGTH BASIS, AND IS REIMBURSED TO ECRI INSTITUTE BY ECRI BHD. IN 2019, THE PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ECRI INSTITUTE FOR SUCH CHARGES WAS $479,457, APPROXIMATELY 0.69% OF ECRI INSTITUTE'S TOTAL EXPENSES. 100% OF THIS AMOUNT IS RELATED TO THE SAME EXEMPT PURPOSE AS THAT FOR THE CONTROLLING ENTITY, ECRI INSTITUTE, AND IS NOT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. SINCE PAYMENT IS REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CONTROLLING ENTITY, ECRI INSTITUTE, THERE IS NO NET INCOME FROM THIS TRANSACTION.