Hospice-Vnsw Wphc Inc.

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy in place to address any and all conflicts that arise, are reported or are otherwise discovered. On an annual basis, all members of the board of directors along with certain members of the management team and other employees are provided a current copy of the policy and are also required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire. These questionnaires are reviewed by the board chair of the organization to identify the number, magnitude and nature of all disclosed conflicts. Any conflicts are then referred to the board of directors for discussion and resolution, as necessary.”

“The policy principles utilized in determining the compensation of the Executive Director are as follows: 1. A salary survey based upon salary comparisons among individuals in similar positions from other Hospice agencies as well as with other not for profit Medicare certified agencies. the board monitors and ensures that the Executive compensation continues to be commensurate with the employee's skills, abilities and experience. 2. The annual increase in compensation is reviewed against the budget expectations developed by the Board, the outcomes and objectives of the strategic plan and the quality of patient care that contributes to the achievement of the Organization's mission and goals. 3. The evaluation process provides the individual with constructive comments that enable them to develop professionally and improve performance.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements of the organization are made available to the public upon request, on a discretionary basis.”

“The board of directors of the organization has delegated responsibility for reviewing The Form 990 to the Audit Committee of the organization. A copy of the Form 990 was reviewed by the audit committee of the organization and provided to the Board of Directors prior to submission.”

“The organization was established as a cooperative effort of its founding sponsors, visiting nurse services in westchester, inc. (vnsw) and white plains hospital center (wphc). As a result, the board of directors of the organization consists of equal members nominated and approved by its founding sponsors.”

“KATHLEEN LONERGAN IS EMPLOYED AS THE ADMINISTRATOR AT THE OSBORN. AMOUNTS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION TO THE OSBORN FOR CONTRACTED HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES WERE $78,642. MARY SPENGLER IS EMPLOYED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOSPICE - VNSW/WPHC, INC. AND SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SCHNURMACHER NURSING HOME. AMOUNTS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION TO SCHNURMACHER NURSING HOME FOR ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES AND RELATED ASSESSMENTS WERE $98,948. KAREN LAMONICA IS EMPLOYED AS THE ADMINISTRATOR AT WESTCHESTER CARE AT HOME, INC. (WCAH). AMOUNTS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION TO WCAH FOR CONTRACTED HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES WERE $108,554. KATHLEEN McARDLE WAS EMPLOYED AS THE ADMINISTRATOR AT SARAH NEUMAN NURSING HOME. AMOUNTS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION TO SARAH NEUMAN NURSING HOME FOR ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES AND RELATED ASSESSMENTS WERE $573,911.”

“During 2012, the Organization developed a Pediatric Palliative Care Program known as Comfort Crew. Children ranging from newborn to age 21, who have been diagnosed with a progressive, life limiting illness, and who reside in Westchester County are eligible for services. A team of pediatric trained professionals will collaborate with the primary physician on a plan of care and provide pain and symtom management, social and psychological support, and spiritual and bereavement counseling to the child and family. Due to the limitations on third-party reimbursement for this type of program services, the Organization is conducting a community fund raising campaign to support the program. During 2013, the first full year of program operations, Comfort Crew provided care to 5 of the 6 children referred to the program.”

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