Community Health Accreditation Program Inc.

“The federal Form 990 for calendar year 2013 was prepared by CHAP's external auditors. The draft return is discussed between the external auditor and the CFO to ensure accuracy of information and that it ties to CHAP's audited financial report for calendar year 2013. CHAP's President and CEO along with senior managment staff will also review the tax return for accuracy of information. The completed federal Form 990 will then be shared with both the executive and financial committees. A copy of the federal Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“CHAP's conflict of interest policy delineates the policies governing Board of Director members and staff regarding conflicts of interest. At the last Board of Directors meeting of the year, (normally held in November of each year) the conflict of interest disclosure forms are distributed to all Board members to be completed by January 1st of the new calendar year. Board members are reminded that they must recuse themselves from voting on any matters coming before the Board of Directors that may present a conflict. A Board member should report immediately to the Board of Directors of CHAP or President/CEO any matter that arises in which the member or employee has a conflict of interest. In matters involving a conflict of interest, a Board member or employee must disclose any known significant reasons why a transaction might not be in the best interest of CHAP. The member may not participate in discussion, unless requested by the Board of Directors, nor vote on such transactions. His/her absention and the reason for it will be recorded in the committee and/or Board of Directors minutes.”

“The CEO's salary is approved by Board of Director members who are independent. It is based on an independent compensation study carried out in 2011 and presented to the Board of Directors for review and final decision. These deliberations were recorded as one of the Board of Directors agenda items.”

“CHAP makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“In October, 2013, CHAP launched CHAP LinQ - Linking Innovation and Quality - a new suite of accreditation software to manage and improve the CHAP accreditation process. The new software suite provides CHAP with more robust tools to better manage the accreditation process, while at the same time providing CHAP customers with the added value of upgraded functionality and features from the previous accreditation software suite, CHAP CARES. The data collected in the new system will enhance reporting to CHAP customers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), state agencies, stakeholder groups and other partners and help to inform the advancement of home and community-based healthcare to meet the needs of the growing number of Americans who will benefit from health care in their home and communities.”