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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IDENTIFIED THREE BROAD NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE ADDRESSED, STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE NEED, AND ACTIONS ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THOSE STRATEGIES. KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITY 1: EDUCATION WITH THE STATED GOAL OF IMPROVING AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. STRATEGY 1: INCREASE ACCESS TO ACCURATE HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES ON SITE AT THE HOSPITAL, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND ONLINE. STRATEGY 2: PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES IN THE PATIENTS' LANGUAGE OF PREFERENCE WHEN OFFERING CARE AT EJGH. STRATEGY 3: INCREASE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OF ALL PERSONS EMPLOYED BY EJGH. STRATEGY 4: INCREASE HEALTH TOPIC INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY EJGH. KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITY 2: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WITH THE STATED GOAL OF IMPROVING AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO THOSE SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. STRATEGY 1: PROVIDE INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO RESIDENTS REQUIRING CARE THAT ARE 65 YEARS OLD AND OLDER. STRATEGY 2: ENSURE SAFETY IN CASES OF EMERGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. STRATEGY 3: INCREASE AWARENESS OF AVAILABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES. STRATEGY 4: PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITY 3: ACCESS TO CARE WITH THE STATED GOAL OF INCREASING THE ACCESS THAT RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITIES SERVED BY EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL HAVE TO HEALTH SERVICES. STRATEGY 1: OFFER ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH SERVICES. STRATEGY 2: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS TRAINED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. STRATEGY 3: PROVIDE NECESSARY HEALTH SERVICES TO RESIDENTS SEEKING CARE AT EJGH. STRATEGY 4: PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION TO RESIDENTS SEEKING CARE AT EJGH. STRATEGY 5: INCREASE ACCESS TO ACCURATE INFORMATION AND HEALTH SERVICES RELATED TO MATERNAL HEALTH. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TO CLOSE THE GAPS IN HEALTH DISPARITIES AND CONTINUE TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS BY LEVERAGING THE REGION'S RESOURCES AND ASSETS; WHILE EXISTING AND NEWLY DEVELOPED STRATEGIES CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TO CLOSE THE GAPS IN HEALTH DISPARITIES AND CONTINUE TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS BY LEVERAGING THE REGION'S RESOURCES AND ASSETS; WHILE EXISTING AND NEWLY DEVELOPED STRATEGIES CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED. THE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA ARMED THE WORKING GROUP WITH SUFFICIENT DATA AND RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY KEY HEALTH NEEDS. LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE PARTNERS UNDERSTAND THE CHNA IS AN IMPORTANT BUILDING BLOCK TOWARDS FUTURE STRATEGIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS IN THEIR REGION. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS AND RESOLVE THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL TOOK INTO CONSIDERATION THE ABILITY TO ADDRESS THE REGION'S IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND VIEWED THE OVERALL SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS OF UNDERTAKING THE TASK. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND VIEW THEM AS POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING CHANGES. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL COMPLETE THE NECESSARY ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STEPS OF NEWLY FORMED ACTIVITIES OR REVISE STRATEGIES TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY'S UNDERSERVED AND DISENFRANCHISED RESIDENTS. FUTURE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, INVOLVEMENT FROM GOVERNMENT LEADERS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND STAKEHOLDERS ARE IMPERATIVE TO THE SUCCESS OF ADDRESSING THE REGION'S NEEDS. THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND THE ABILITY TO TRACK PROGRESS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES WILL BE MANAGED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM ALONG WITH OTHER HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AT EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL TO MEET THE REGION'S NEED. TACKLING THE REGION'S NEEDS IS A CENTRAL FOCUS HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO MEASURE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AS THIS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLANNING REPORT IS THE FIRST STEP TO AN ONGOING PROCESS TO REDUCING THE GAPS OF HEALTH DISPARITIES AND ENSURING ALL RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE REGION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 3C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 100% REDUCTION OF CHARGES (I.E FULL WRITE OFF), THE PATIENT'S FAMILY INCOME MUST BE AT OR BELOW 100% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPL) AND CRITERIA FOR THE EJGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: VERIFIED 0-200% OF FPL FOR APPLICANT AND PROOF OF FAMILY INCOME. THE ADEQUACY OF THAT PROOF IS AT THE DISCRETION OF EJGH. UNCOMPENSATED CARE APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY. PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR FREE CARE (I.E FULL WRITE OFF) BUT MEET FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, AND WITHOUT ANY SOURCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SLIDING SCALE UNINSURED DISCOUNT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 6A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FILING OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS NOT REQUIRED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 7:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $17,786,419 WAS REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE REPORTED IN PART I, LINE 7.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PATIENT RECEIVABLES ARE WRITTEN OFF AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE WHEN DEEMED UNCOLLECTIBLE. RECOVERIES OF RECEIVABLES PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN OFF ARE RECORDED AS A REDUCTION OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE WHEN RECEIVED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 3:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AMOUNTS DEEMED AS CHARITY CARE ARE FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARITY CARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THAT APPROXIMATELY &gt;1% OF THE BAD DEBT EXPENSES COULD BE TREATED AS CHARITY CARE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE H, PART II</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH SUPPORTS COMMUNITY HEALTH BY PROVIDING STAND BY AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR MANY PUBLIC EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS, AND PARADES TO ENSURE THAT HEALTH ISSUES OF EVENT ATTENDEES THAT ARISE ARE ADDRESSED.EJGH SUPPORT COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED TO VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPECTANT MOTHERS, NEW MOTHERS, BABYSITTERS, AND THE ELDERLY. CLASSES OFFERED RANGE IN TYPE AND FREQUENCY BASED ON THE NEED ASSESSED BY THE HOSPITAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PATIENT RECEIVABLES: PATIENT RECEIVABLES, WHERE A THIRD-PARTY PAYOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE AMOUNT, ARE CARRIED AT A NET AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE ORIGINAL CHARGE FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDED, LESS AN ESTIMATE MADE FOR CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS OR DISCOUNTS PROVIDED TO THIRD-PARTY PAYORS.PATIENT RECEIVABLES DUE DIRECTLY FROM THE PATIENTS, NET OF ANY THIRD-PARTY PAYOR RESPONSIBILITY, ARE CARRIED AT THE ORIGINAL CHARGE FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDED LESS AN ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. MANAGEMENT DETERMINES THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS BY IDENTIFYING TROUBLED ACCOUNTS AND BY HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE APPLIED TO AN AGING OF ACCOUNTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CHARGE INTEREST ON PATIENT RECEIVABLES. PATIENT RECEIVABLES ARE WRITTEN OFF AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE WHEN DEEMED UNCOLLECTIBLE. RECOVERIES OF RECEIVABLES PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN OFF ARE RECORDED AS A REDUCTION OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE WHEN RECEIVED. PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS WAS $17,667,000 AND $22,032,000 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, RESPECTIVELY, AND IS RECORDED AS A REDUCTION OF NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE.RECEIVABLES OR PAYABLES RELATED TO ESTIMATED SETTLEMENTS ON VARIOUS RISK CONTRACTS THAT THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN ARE REPORTED AS ESTIMATED THIRD-PARTY PAYOR RECEIVABLES OR PAYABLES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 8:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COST FOR PROVIDING MEDICARE SERVICES WAS DETERMINED BY USING THE COST TO CHARGES RATIOS DEVELOPED FROM THE FILED 2018 MEDICARE COST REPORT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 9B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR PATIENTS IDENTIFIED AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ELIGIBLE, THE ENCOUNTER DOES NOT PROCEED THROUGH THE COLLECTION PROCESS AND IS WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY CARE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH ASSESSES THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES BY MAINTAINING RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CARE IT PROVIDES. COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES REPRESENT THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS AMBULANCE SERVICE, AND PUBLIC SPEECHES ON HEALTH CARE ISSUES. EJGH COUNCILS AND EDUCATES PATIENTS AND GUESTS BY DISCUSSING ELIGIBILITY OF CHARITY ASSISTANCE BY MEETING AND MONITORING THE PATIENTS AND GUESTS DURING THE ENTIRE STAY AT EJGH.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 3:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH, UPON REQUEST, SHALL PROVIDE ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OR STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY A COPY OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/CHARITY CARE POLICY. THE POLICY WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE EJGH WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, NOTIFICATION ABOUT EJGH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/CHARITY CARE POLICY, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE A CONTACT NUMBER, SHALL BE DISSEMINATED BY EJGH BY VARIOUS MEANS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES IN PATIENT BILLS AND BY POSTING NOTICES IN EMERGENCY ROOMS, URGENT CARE CENTERS, ADMITTING AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENTS, HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICES, AND PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICES THAT ARE LOCATED ON FACILITY CAMPUSES, AND AT OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AS EJGH MAY ELECT. INFORMATION SHALL ALSO BE INCLUDED ON FACILITY WEBSITES AND IN THE CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION FORM. SUCH INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE PRIMARY LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY THE POPULATION SERVICES BY EJGH. REFERRAL OF PATIENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE MADE BY ANY MEMBER OF THE EJGH STAFF OR MEDICAL STAFF, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, FINANCIAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, CASE MANAGERS, CHAPLAINS, AND RELIGIOUS SPONSORS. A REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE MADE BY THE PATIENT OR A FAMILY MEMBER, CLOSE FRIEND, OR ASSOCIATE OF THE PATIENT, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE PRIVACY LAWS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH PRIMARILY SERVES THE EAST BANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, WITH PATIENTS EXTENDING INTO NEIGHBORING PARISHES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 5:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL REVENUES GENERATED BY THE HOSPITAL ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, EJGH PROVIDES A FREE AND BELOW COST CARE PROGRAM ON ITS OWN AMBULANCE SERVICE AT NO CHARGE, VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARISH PROGRAMS SUCH AS PRISON MEDICAL UNIT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY DETECTION PROGRAMS, FACILITIES FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE GENERATED ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE QUALITY, DEPENDABLE HEALTH CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY AND THE ESTIMATED COST OF THOSE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES. THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE, BASED ON ESTABLISHED RATES DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017 WAS APPROXIMATELY $264,000 AND $359,000, RESPECTIVELY.ALTHOUGH NOT ACCOUNTED FOR AS CHARITY CARE, THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE RELATED TO THE MEDICAID SERVICES AS CHARITY CARE. CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE RELATED TO THE MEDICAID SERVICES PERFORMED WAS APPROXIMATELY $95,569,000 AND $92,733,000 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, RESPECTIVELY.COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES REPRESENT THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS AMBULANCE SERVICES AND PUBLIC SPEECHES ON HEALTH CARE ISSUES TO PARISH ORGANIZATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION TRANSFERRED $311,891 AND $275,312 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, RESPECTIVELY WERE MADE TO FUND OTHER PARISH PROGRAMS.ADDITIONALLY, THE MEDICAL STAFF IS OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS, PROVIDED THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AS ESTABLISHED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 6:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>10/26/2011 $168,372,192 JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2-EJGH IS A COMPONENT UNIT OF JEFFERSON PARISH AND AS SUCH, A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, THE SCHEDULE K WAS COMPLETED AS THE FORM REQUIRED, BUT SOME OF THE ITEMS DO NOT APPLY TO GOVERNMENTAL BOND ISSUES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>10/26/2011 $168,372,192 JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2-TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE INCLUDES $2,878,124 OF CUMULATIVE EARNINGS ON UNSPENT BOND PROCEEDS SINCE THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>10/26/2011 $168,372,192 JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2-AN ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION (ARC) WAS CALCULATED COVERING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 26, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE CALCULATION, EJGH DOES NOT OWE AN ARBITRAGE REBATE OR YIELD REDUCTION PAYMENT TO THE IRS AT THIS TIME. CONSEQUENTLY, NO FILINGS WERE REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OUR MISSION AT EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL, A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM IS TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED AND DEPENDABLE HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, PHYSICIANS AND BUSINESSES CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY MEDICAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THOSE WE SERVE IN THE EAST BANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WE PRACTICE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE THAT RECOGNIZES EACH PERSON'S NEED FOR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. WE DELIVER OUR CARE TO ALL RACES, CREEDS, NATIONALITIES, SEXES, AGES, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROUPS. IN PURSUING OUR MISSION, WE COMMIT TO THESE GUIDING PRINCIPLES: TO DELIVER QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES AT A PRICE WHICH REPRESENTS VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS; TO UPHOLD THE BASIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PATIENTS AND TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR CARE;TO WORK IN HARMONY WITH PHYSICIANS, RECOGNIZING OUR MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS;TO TREAT EACH OTHER, AS MEMBERS OF THE EJGH FAMILY, WITH FAIRNESS AND DIGNITY AND TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT RECOGNIZES CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION;TO FULFILL OUR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND BY SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE AS A MAJOR EMPLOYER AND HEALTH RESOURCE; AND TO MANAGE, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, OUR TIME, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO ASSURE FULFILLMENT OF OUR MISSION. ALL REVENUES GENERATED BY THE HOSPITAL ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, EJGH PROVIDES A FREE AND BELOW COST CARE PROGRAM ON ITS OWN, AMBULANCE SERVICE AT NO CHARGE, VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARISH PROGRAMS SUCH AS PRISON MEDICAL UNIT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY DETECTION PROGRAMS, FACILITIES FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE GENERATED ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE QUALITY, DEPENDABLE HEALTH CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL APPOINT OR APPROVE EACH OF THE 10 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL SHALL, BY ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION, ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS WITH ALL ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS IN CONNECTION WITH PLANT ALTERATIONS OF OR ADDITIONS TO THE HOSPITAL, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY SHALL PREVENT THE BOARD FROM RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN ARCHITECT, ENGINEER OR CONTRACTOR FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS DEFINED IN THE CODE OF THE PARISH, SO LONG AS SUCH RECOMMENDATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PARISH CONTRACT PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE CODE OR ORDINANCE; AND THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL SHALL BY ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION, ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, ECONOMIC OR FINANCIAL MANAGERS FOR AND/OR INVOLVING THE HOSPITAL, INVESTMENT TEAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY BOND ISSUE OF THE HOSPITAL, AND INVESTMENT MANAGERS FOR THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THE BOARD MAY SELECT AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE; AND EACH INSURANCE POLICY GOVERNING THE HOSPITAL, ITS PROPERTIES AND ACTIVITIES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM OF INSURANCE ADOPTED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL; AND THE BOARD MAY, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL, ENTER INTO SUCH CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR WITH LOUISIANA OR ANY STATE OR ANY AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY THEREOF NECESSARY TO PROCURE AIDS OR GRANTS TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE BOARD; AND ANY AGREEMENT, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, AND/OR CONTRACT THAT BINDS THE HOSPITAL TO ANY FUTURE ACTION, THE EFFECT OF WHICH SHALL CONSTITUTE A MERGER, SALE OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE HOSPITAL AND ITS PROPERTY AND/OR EQUIPMENT OR THAT WOULD EFFECT A SIMILAR CHANGE IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOSPITAL SHALL REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF EJGH REVIEWS THE FORM PRIOR TO SIGNING AND EXPRESSES ANY CONCERNS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE FORM IS MONITORED, UPDATED, AND REVISED ON A YEARLY BASIS BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. MONITORING AND ENFORCING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS PERFORMED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. THEY MONITOR THE STATEMENTS AND ENFORCE THE RULES RELATED TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS COMPARABILITY SURVEYS ON A PERIODIC BASIS AND USES THIRD-PARTY INDEPENDENT DATA TO SET LEVELS OF THE ALL TOP MANAGERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE RESULTS OF THE PROCESS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH DETERMINES THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PRESENTED TO THE BOARD, BUT FOLLOW THE SAME PROCESS FOR DETERMINING REASONABLENESS. SURVEYS WERE LAST PERFORMED IN JULY, 2011.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EJGH MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON A REQUEST BASIS. WHEN A REQUEST IS MADE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE POLICIES, THEY ARE PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,564,455. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 641,114. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,205,569. MEDICAL DIRECTOR FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 828,656. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 828,656. PURCHASED MEDICAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,197,569. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,197,569. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,573,590. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 893,397. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,466,987. RENTAL EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,178,259. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 294,565. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,472,824. PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,920,573. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,480,143. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,400,716. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,300,155. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 825,039. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,125,194. INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,158,889. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 26,158,889. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 845,678. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 211,419. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,057,097.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT ADJUSTMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) 517,075. COMMUNITY BENEFITS -311,891. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018, THE FINANCIALS STATEMENTS WERE RESTATED TO RETROACTIVELY RECORD THE OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) LIABILITY. STATEMENT NO. 75 REPLACES THE REQUIREMENTS OF GASB STATEMENT NO. 45, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING BY EMPLOYERS FOR POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS. THE NET OPEB OBLIGATION THAT WAS RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB STATEMENT NO. 45 WAS REMOVED, AND THE TOTAL OPEB LIABILITY RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB STATEMENT NO. 75. THE NET EFFECT ON THE BEGINNING NET POSITION INCREASED BY $517,075.</ExplanationTxt>
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