St Vincent'S Special Needs Center Inc

“St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. is organized as a non-stock not-for-profit entity. St. Vincent's Health Services Corp is the sole member.”

“Hartford HealthCare Corporation, the System Parent of the organization, has the authority to approve/remove members of the governing body. The bylaws and articles of incorporation of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. cannot be amended without the approval of Hartford HealthCare Corporation.”

“Hartford HealthCare Corporation, the System Parent of the organization, has the right to review, approve, disapprove and deny significant transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, etc.”

“The Form 990 was prepared by Hartford Healthcare's Tax Department. It was then forwarded to the VP of Finance for review. The final Form was provided to the entire Board prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Once the entire review process was completed, the Form was signed by the Tax Director who is the Authorized Signer and then filed with the IRS.”

“The Center's board has adopted the policy of the member, Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC). HHC's Conflict of Interest Policy (Policy) requires all covered individuals, including board members and officers, to provide a disclosure of relationships that create or have the appearance of creating a conflict of interest or commitment. The Policy requires updates if changes in circumstances arise during the year that either (a) create a new potential conflict of interest or commitment or (b) change or eliminate a conflict of interest or commitment previously disclosed. Conflict of interest disclosure statements are maintained by the HHC Office of Compliance and Integrity (OCI). Employee and physician disclosures are reviewed by OCI in collaboration with the Covered Individuals' supervisor, when deemed appropriate, to determine if there is a potential conflict. Conflict mitigation plans are developed by OCI. Other individuals who may review potential conflicts of interest and approve conflict management plans include: the SVP/EVP of the department/area in which the individual works, the Institute Physician-In-Chief, the Medical Group Physician-In-Chief, the Regional Vice President of Medical Affairs, and/or the HHC Legal Department. Board member disclosures are reported to the HHC Nominating and Governance Committee for determinations of conflicts and the management of them, where applicable.”

“The Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare on behalf of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., hires an outside consultant, Human Resources and Compensation Consulting Practice of Gallagher, to determine best practices in governing executive compensation. The following steps were taken: - The use of an Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare, on behalf of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., established and regularly reviews Executive Compensation Philosophy; - The Committee regularly reviews scope and depth of positions taking into account complexity and the financial impact and accountability of all "disqualified persons; - National peer groups are selected for comparative purposes based on organizational size, operating revenue, geography and other relevant factors; - Analysis of current total compensation versus market is performed by independent third party compensation consulting firm and is then reviewed by the committee; - Recommendations are made based on market data analysis to ensure appropriate competitive positioning within parameters of compensation philosophy; -The President & CEO compensation is reviewed by the Committee and is based on comparative market information and organizational performance; - All changes are reviewed and approved by the Executive Compensation Committee; The compensation determination process for the President & CEO is reviewed on an annual basis. All other executive compensation is regularly reviewed for scope and depth of positions taking into account complexity and the financial impact and accountability.”

“The St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. Form 990 and 990T and attachments are available upon request.”

“The St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. Financial Statements, Governing Documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are available for inspection upon request at the Organization's address.”

“St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. began in Bridgeport, CT in 1955 as a therapy treatment program for children with cerebral palsy, and has evolved to become a major provider in Southern Connecticut of specialized lifelong education and therapeutic programs for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and special health care needs. St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. extends Hartford HealthCare's circle of care and support to individuals and their families challenged by special needs through all ages and stages of life. St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. furthers this goal through a broad spectrum of educational, therapeutic and recreational programming and services. Whenever possible, these programs are inclusive, offering individuals with special needs and those without special needs, opportunities to participate in activities side by side. St. Vincent's Special Needs Center's concern for all human life and the dignity of each person leads the organization to provide these programs and services to all people in the community without regard to the patient's race, creed, national origin, economic status, or ability to pay. In regard to community outreach activities, the organization seeks to improve the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health status of its surrounding community. In addition to the programs listed in Form 990, Part III, St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. has developed programs to help achieve its mission. Independently, or in cooperation with other organizations, St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. sponsors speaker programs and takes a leading role in organizing more intensive family education formats. It also provides families with special needs children referrals to specific programs and professional services in other communities. Its website provides many links to other helpful resources for children with special needs enrolled in public school programs and offers an experienced educational consultant to provide objectives, review educational records, provide classroom observation, pre-PPT planning, and support for the child's PPT meeting.”

“Change in Interest in St. Vincent's Foundation 538,333. Transfer to Affiliated Entity -104,834. Net Assets Released from Restriction for Operations -41,321.”

“The activity of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. is included in the consolidated financial statements of Hartford HealthCare Corporation and Subsidiaries. The finance and audit committee of Hartford HealthCare Corporation's board assumes responsibility for the consolidated organization as a whole.”

“Although the organization was not required to undergo A-133 Audit, the results were included in a consolidated A-133 audit performed at the parent level.”