Good Shepherd Hospice

“The sole member of good shepherd hospice is catholic health system of long island (d/b/a/ catholic health services of long island) (chs). Chs is a new york not-for profit corporation organized to serve as the coordinating body of an integrated network of healthcare providers. Chs is sponsored by the roman catholic diocese of rockville center (diocese).”

“Chs is the sole member and established co-operator of good shepherd hospice and as such has the right to appoint the governing body of good shepherd hospice.”

“Chs as the sole member and established co-operator of good shepherd hospice, is required to approve certain decisions made by the governing body of good shepherd hospice.”

“The form 990 and appropriate schedules are completed by outside tax advisors and reviewed internally by management. The final draft of the form 990 is then presented to the organization's compliance and audit committee (the committee) of the board of trustees (the board), which has been delegated the review function by the board. Upon approval of the committee, the form 990 is then sent to all voting members of the board. Once approved by the board (or the executive committee of the board, as appropriate), the organization's board chair and chief executive officer communicates, in writing to the chs compliance and audit committee and chs board chair. After review of any applicable comments from the board, the compliance and audit committee will then recommend the approval of the form 990 to the chs board of directors who will then review the recommendations and provide the final approval of the form 990. The form 990 is then submitted to the internal revenue service.”

“Disclosure in accordance with the conflict of interest policy (the policy) by board and board committee members, employees and others that satisfy the criteria to be considered an interested person is submitted upon hire or appointment and annually thereafter. Such individuals have a continuing obligation to update the information provided during the course of the year. A summary of disclosures is provided to the organization's compliance and audit committee by the organization's compliance officer. All disclosures are investigated and information related to the disclosures shall be gathered and summarized and included with the summary of disclosures. Upon review of the summary of disclosures, the organization's compliance and audit committee shall report its findings to the board of trustees for review. The board shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists based on the criteria contained in the policy. If the board or board committee determines that no conflict exists, the matter shall be referred for review by the chs compliance and audit committee before the determination becomes final. If a conflict of interest is identified and if a majority of the board or board committee agrees that the transaction or arrangement is in the best interest of chs and wishes to go forward with it, the chair of the organization's board of trustees shall provide a written request to the chair of chs compliance and audit committee, delineating the transaction and conflict and providing reasons why the board agrees that the transaction or arrangement is in the best interest of chs, certifies that chs cannot secure similar services from an organization without a conflict, and wishes to go forward with it. Person determined to have a conflict of interest must recuse himself from any decision making or voting on the interest that gave rise to the conflict. Upon receipt of the written request and any supporting documents, the chs compliance and audit committee shall make the final decision as to whether chs shall enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The chief administrative officer submits for approval to the system ceo recommendations for base salary adjustments and incentive awards for "disqualified persons" as defined in the policy. The policy defines a "disqualified person" as a person in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of chs or an operating entity, and is either a) a voting member of the board of directors or board of trustees; b) the entity's president, chief executive officer, and chief operating officers or persons holding equivalent positions; c) the entity's treasurers and chief financial officers; d) the person's compensation is primarily based on revenues derived from activities of chs or an operating entity, or of a particular department or function of chs or an operating entity, that the person controls; e) the person has or shares authority to control or determine a substantial portion of chs or an operating entity's capital expenditures, operating budget, or compensation for other employees; f) the person manages a department or activity of chs or an operating entity that represents a substantial portion of the activities, assets, income, or expenses of chs or an operating entity, compared to the organization as a whole; or g) family members of any of those described in the preceding d, e, or f. Once approved by the corporate ceo, these recommendations are sent to the executive compensation committee for review. The executive compensation committee, with an independent compensation consultant engaged by the board, will review proposed salary adjustments and incentive awards to ensure reasonableness by reviewing comparable total compensation data(including incentives) paid to similarly situated executives at the median of the defined marketplace with possible adjustment made for special skill, experience, competence and performance, including contribution to the system as a whole. Reviews are done by an independent consultant annually. The compensation committee sets standards to ensure that the criteria used to determine incentive compensation are specific, objective, measureable and related to indicators of performance. Based on the information, the committee will then make its recommendation to the board of trustees.”

“Governing documents - certificate of incorporation filed with the nys department of state; conflict of interest policy is not publicly available; chs consolidated financial statements are available at dac bond.”

“Hours for trustees are the estimated weekly hours (2.0) trustees contribute to this and all other related organizations, not necessarily equally but in the proportion necessary, for which they receive no compensation. Mary ellen polit, evp & cao - the total hours worked reported reflects time worked as an officer for all of the following related entities: good shepherd hospice (11-2958438); good shepherd hospice foundation (26-3169427); chs home support services (11-3594561) and catholic home care (11-2126736). Danielle stein, vp finance - the total hours worked reported reflects time worked as an officer for all of the following related entities: good shepherd hospice (11-2958438); good shepherd hospice foundation (26-3169427); chs home support services (11-3594561) and catholic home care (11-2126736). Gail silver, coo - the total hours worked reflects time worked as a key employee for all of the following related entities: good shepherd hospice (11-2958438) and catholic home care (11-2126736).”

“Good shepherd hospice is a member of catholic health services of long island. We, at catholic health services, humbly join together to bring christs healing mission and the mission of mercy of the catholic church expressed in catholic health care to our communities. I-care values integrity: we are who we say we are and act in accordance with the splendor of truth of our catholic moral teaching and our catholic values. Compassion: we have compassion for our patients, see the suffering christ in them, strive to alleviate suffering and serve the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our patients. Accountability: we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. Respect: we honor the sanctity of life at every stage of life and the dignity of every person, and incorporate all the principles of catholic social teaching in our relationships and advocacy. Excellence: we seek the glory of god in the compassionate service of our patients, and we strive to do the best that can be done, whatever our role.”