2014-10-02T09:00:10-05:00 2013-12-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 9600 BROWNSBORO ROAD SUITE 400 LOUISVILLE KY 402411122 990 2013-01-01 610978097 HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS INC HOSP 8592765344 2312 Alexandria Drive Lexington KY 405043229 GRETCHEN BROWN CEO 2014-10-01 true Rachel Spurlock P00520729 5023263996 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z GRETCHEN BROWN 2312 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE LEXINGTON KY 405043229 67229480 false X WWW.HOSPICEBG.ORG X 1978 KY OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CARE TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS, THE BEREAVED, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO EDUCATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE IN ORDER TO SUPPLY KNOWLEDGE TO THE COMMUNITY, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. 19 18 899 700 0 0 1836386 2818653 60860113 56657052 2879173 3938386 235250 2956 65810922 63417047 442322 0 0 0 37535477 38635799 0 0 611514 24897434 22391449 62875233 61027248 2935689 2389799 88136282 90146391 15458809 12784521 72677473 77361870 X WE ARE A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST INTERDISCIPLINARY PALLIATIVE CARE TO ALL WE SERVE. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, WE COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS AS LEADERS IN PALLIATIVE CARE; PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO SHARE TIME, TALENT AND SUPPORT; SUPPORT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN A CREATIVE CLIMATE WHERE THEY FIND MEANING AND CAN DO THEIR BEST WORK AND ARE A CENTER OF EDUCATION EXCELLENCE. true false 47154393 54471139 HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO CARING FOR THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF TERMINALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CARE PROVIDED INCLUDES COUNSELING, PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE. SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL. HOSPICE PROVIDED 311,827 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE TO 5,271 PATIENTS IN 32 COUNTIES WITHIN KENTUCKY. DANIEL'S CARE, A SPECIAL PEDIATRIC CARE SERVICE, SERVED 44 CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES. THE EDUCATION DIVISION OFFERED 178 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS REACHING 7,000 PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS PROVIDED 7,515 HOURS OF COUNSELING TIME DURING THE YEAR. CHARITY CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS APPROXIMATED $329,000. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.HOSPICEBG.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SERVICES PROVIDED. 1236619 1562855 EXTRA CARE, A DIVISION OF HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING TO HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS OFFICES, IT ALSO PROVIDES HOME CARE ASSISTANCE AND PRIVATE DUTY NURSING CARE TO PRIMARILY NON-AMBULATORY AND/OR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS. APPROXIMATELY 91,567 HOURS OF CARE WERE PROVIDED BY EXTRA CARE DURING THE YEAR. 494886 630515 KATS, A DIVISION OF HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO ASSIST THEM WHEN COMING HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEM FROM HAVING TO BE READMITTED SOON AFTER DISCHARGE. APPROXIMATELY 1,200 PATIENTS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. 48885898 true true false true false false true true true true false false false true true false true false false true false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false true X 221 0 true 899 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 19 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false KY X Holly Hodge CFO 8592765344 2312 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE LEXINGTON KY 405043229 ERIC FRANKL SECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GRETCHEN BROWN PRESIDENT/CEO 39.80 0.20 X X 404366 0 21964 JEN SHAH TREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK NABITY VICE CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 WOODFORD WEBB CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BETSY CLEMONS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE BROOKS BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 J D MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACK CUNNINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN PALMORE KEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MILWARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN RASNICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATIE LAMONICA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELBA BJORNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANA MENSAH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHANNON ARVIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN STEMPEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TANYA JACKSON BOARD MEMBER(PARTIAL YEAR) 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRI FRYMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ZACH MOORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL RUGGLES VP FINANCE/CFO 39.80 0.20 X 143574 0 30458 CROSWELL CHAMBERS CHIEF INFORMATION AND SECURITY OFFICER 40.00 X 115486 0 6608 DANITA ROSS VP HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00 X 121800 0 22131 DEEDE BYRNE CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 40.00 X 135342 0 18935 EUGENIA SMITHER VP COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT 40.00 X 107198 0 19302 SUSAN SWINFORD VP ADMINISTRATION 39.00 1.00 X 116421 0 25617 SUSAN WARE VP 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61726945 325224885 0.97110 0.97300 0.02330 0.02110 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 282052, COLUMN B - 162894, COLUMN C - 138664, COLUMN D - 467607, COLUMN E - 160124, COLUMN F - 1211341; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 1706 1706 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1, Description of the activities reported on Lines 1a through 1i IN 2013, HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS (HOB) PAID DUES TO THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION AND KENTUCKY HOME CARE ASSOCIATION OF WHICH $1,581 IS RELATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. HOB ALSO PAID $125 TO THE KENTUCKY STATE TREASURER TO UPDATE ITS LOBBYING REGISTRATION STATEMENT. 0 51500 X COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT false false true X 1224856 371153 1596009 1078184 0 146672 1224856 1046452 7000 24732 1078184 873382 1000 172070 0 0 0 1046452 728814 1000 157071 0 13503 0 873382 0.06400 0.47900 0.45700 false false 5521557 5521557 24509907 4753793 19756114 626576 451768 174808 7563106 5727021 1836085 0 27288564 0 ANNUITIES PAYABLE 149141 FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT OF INTEREST RATE SWAP 96350 245491 X Schedule D, Part III, Line 4, Collections of art - description of collections HOSPICE OWNS TWO MEMORIAL GARDEN SCULPTURES AND ONE FOYER SCULPTURE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ITS COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM. DONORS DESIGNATED SPECIFIC FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE GARDEN SCULPTURES AND THE FOYER SCULPTURE WAS DONATED. Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b, Explanation of escrow agreement THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS FUNDS FOR JESSAMINE COUNTY HOSPICE CHARITIES. THESE FUNDS ARE RECORDED AS BOTH AN ASSET AND A LIABILITY ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4, Intended uses of endowment funds FUNDS RECEIVED FROM ENDOWMENTS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2, FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON INCOME FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. DUE TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX OR STATE INCOME TAX. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR THE STATE OF KENTUCKY FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED OR RECOGNIZED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012. CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS 2618000 0 0 2618000 false false true true false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3, Method to account for expenditures on org.'s financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: ACCRUAL Schedule F, Part I, Line 3, Method to account for expenditures on org.'s financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: ACCRUAL NORTHERN KY GALA 56609 25250 31359 4500 11945 3000 3692 FRANKFORT GALA 43654 23977 19677 2000 10076 4400 8270 7 152337 98162 54175 17952 28110 9681 15364 252600 147389 105211 0 0 24452 50131 17081 27326 118990 -13779 15684 5766 640 true 0.75 15684 5766 0 0 640 6406 9278 KY true false false false 0 1 HOLLY HODGE 2312 ALEXNDRIA DRIVE LEXINGTON KY 405043229 false KIM LIVESAY 845 KIM LIVESAY IS THE DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. X false X true true X X X false true false false false false false false false KIMBERLY BELL ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 165656 11498 0 0 168 11 8306 576 6279 436 180409 12521 0 0 TODD COTE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 253944 17161 0 0 388 26 11943 807 18543 1253 284818 19247 0 0 DEEDE BYRNE CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 135342 0 0 0 0 0 7014 0 11921 0 154277 0 0 0 WENDY LATUNIK ASSOSCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 161985 1389 0 0 161 1 8163 70 7432 64 177741 1524 0 0 NANNETTE BERNALES ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 170322 0 0 0 774 0 8950 0 21796 0 201842 0 0 0 CAROL RUGGLES VP FINANCE/CFO 143160 0 0 0 414 0 7643 0 22815 0 174032 0 0 0 SALLI WHISMAN SENIOR HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 204427 5522 0 0 666 18 10809 292 20927 565 236829 6397 0 0 CHRISTOPHER LYON ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 169258 9002 0 0 256 14 8724 464 13955 742 192193 10222 0 0 GRETCHEN BROWN PRESIDENT/CEO 278632 0 0 0 125734 0 12750 0 9214 0 426330 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a, Health or social club dues or initiation fees THE ORGANIZATION PAYS CLUB DUES TO SPINDLETOP HALL, OPERATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, WHICH REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND DOES NOT PERMIT CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP, THEREFORE THE MEMBERSHIP IS WITH THE CEO; HOWEVER ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY UTILIZE THE MEMBERSHIP UPON CEO APPROVAL. DUES ARE MODEST AND THE AGENCY UTILIZES THE FACILITY FOR GROUP MEETINGS AND OCCASIONAL GUEST LUNCHEONS. THE BENEFIT WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION SPECIFICALLY TO THE INTERESTED PERSON AS THIS PERSON DOES NOT UTILIZE THE MEMBERSHIP FOR PERSONAL USE. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b, Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan GRETCHEN BROWN PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN IN WHICH SHE IS 100% VESTED. $36,289 WAS DEFERRED UNDER THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE 2013 CALENDAR YEAR. A CITY OF HAZARD KENTUCKY 616001839 2009-10-29 8750000 SEE PART VI false false false A 3580497 0 8766651 0 0 0 110802 0 0 8655849 0 0 2011 false false true true A false false false false 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 false false A false true false false true true BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO 5.0 true false false NA 0.0 true false false A false SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F), DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE OF BOND THE PURPOSE OF THE BOND WAS TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FREE-STANDING HOSPICE INPATIENT FACILITY AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE HOSPICE BUILDING IN HAZARD, KENTUCKY. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE BOND ISSUE PRICE - $8,750,000 INVESTMENT EARNINGS - $16,651 TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE - $8,766,651 SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 9, ESTABLISHMENT OF WRITTEN PROCEDURES THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO ENSURE ALL NONQUALIFIED BONDS (IF ANY) OF THE ISSUE ARE REMEDIATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 7, ESTABLISHMENT OF WRITTEN PROCEDURES THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARBITRAGE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 148 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. SCHEDULE K, PART V, PROCEDURES TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHICH DICTATE HOW MANAGEMENT TIMELY IDENTIFIES AND CORRECTS VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS USING THE VOLUNTARY CLOSING AGREEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE IRS WHEN SELF-REMEDIATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. IN THE EVENT A VIOLATION IS IDENTIFIED THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WHILE WORKING WITH THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT CONTROLS ARE PRESENT WHICH WILL GUARD AGAINST FUTURE VIOLATIONS. PAT BYRNE PRINTING INC PAT BYRNE PRINTING, INC. IS OWNED BY PAT BYRNE, THE SPOUSE OF DEEDE BYRNE, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER. 133862 PAT BYRNE PRINTING, INC. PRINTS VARIOUS PATIENT AND BUSINESS RELATED FORMS AND LITERATURE FOR HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS. THIS TRANSACTION WAS MADE AT ARM'S LENGTH. false X 595 REPLACEMENT COST X 3 35316 MARKET VALUE X 1 1010000 OPINIONS OF EXPERTS X DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 53 11221 REPLACEMENT COST X OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 4 1399 REPLACEMENT COST X PATIENT AND FAMILY COMFORT ITEMS 27 7760 REPLACEMENT COST 1 false true false Schedule M, Part I, Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions REAL ESTATE - OTHER: NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 4, Number of contributions or items contributed. Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT : Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT : Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=PATIENT AND FAMILY COMFORT ITEMS : Form 990, Part III, Line 2, New program services KATS, A DIVISION OF HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, IS A TRANSITIONAL CARE PROGRAM THAT HELPS QUALIFYING PATIENTS ADJUST TO COMING HOME AFTER A STAY IN THE HOSPITAL AND MAKES SURE THEY CARE FOR THEMSELVES CORRECTLY AFTER LEAVING THE HOSPITAL IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEM FROM HAVING TO BE READMITTED SOON AFTER DISCHARGE. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A, EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. (HOB) EIN 61-0978097 IS THE COMMON PAYING AGENT FOR PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. (PCC), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, ALL APPLICABLE IRS TAX FILINGS ARE REPORTED BY HOB. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 AND FILED BY THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, HOB, FOR 2013 WAS 916. FOR PURPOSES OF REPORTING THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ON THE FORM 990, LINE 2A FOR HOB AND PCC, THERE WERE 899 AND 17 REPORTED FOR EACH RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE SECRETARY, AND THE TREASURER. THE ONLY COMMITTEE MEMBER NOT ON THE GOVERNING BODY (THE BOARD) IS THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WHO SERVES ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING AND NON-FIDUCIARY MEMBER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY HAVE AND EXERCISE ALL AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN DEALING WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE ACTIONS TAKEN SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD EITHER BY WRITTEN MINUTES OR REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN. Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL FORM 990 (INCLUDING REQUIRED SCHEDULES), AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS, WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ON AUGUST 22, 2014 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S RETURN PREPARER AND MANAGEMENT PRESENTED A FORM 990 SUMMARY REPORT AT THIS MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy ALL ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL, MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND ADVISORY BOARDS ARE COVERED UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN THE EVENT A SITUATION ARISES WHEREBY AN EMPLOYEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE/SHE IS OBLIGATED TO REPORT THAT POTENTIAL TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S DECISION REGARDING THE ACTIONS WILL BE NOTED IN A FILE KEPT BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. IN THE EVENT A SITUATION EXISTS WHEREBY A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OR ADVISORY COMMITTEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE/SHE IS OBLIGATED TO REPORT THAT POTENTIAL TO THE GOVERNING BODY. THE GOVERNING BODY WILL THEN RENDER A DECISION OF THAT MEMBER'S ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE ON ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE. DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND THE GOVERNING BODY'S DECISION REGARDING THE CONFLICT WILL BE NOTED IN THE MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official THE CEO/PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES DATA PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT STUDIES TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR COMPARISON ALONG WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CEO TO ARRIVE AT THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2013. THE APPROVAL OF THE CEO/PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED PUBLICLY PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS MAY BE DISCLOSED BASED UPON THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B), HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS EMPLOYEES HAVING ONE HOUR OR LESS PER WEEK AS HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT HAVE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS LISTED AS THE VALUE OF THEIR COMPENSATION FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IS IDENTIFIED AS A COMPONENT OF PURCHASED SERVICES AND NOT AS REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP - 98102; WRITE OFF OF PLEDGES - -30650; Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 17, Number of contributions or items contributed. NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT : Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT : Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed. OTHER=PATIENT AND FAMILY COMFORT ITEMS : Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 17, Number of contributions or items contributed. 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