Englewood Healthcare System

“The organization is the tax-exempt parent entity of englewood health and affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system") which includes englewood hospital; a related internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospital organization. This organization's federal form 990 was provided to each voting member of the organization's governing body, its board of trustees, prior to filing with the internal revenue service ("irs"). The organization's governing body has assumed the responsibility to oversee and coordinate the federal form 990 preparation, review and filing process for all tax-exempt affiliates within the system. As part of the organization's federal form 990 tax return preparation process the system hired a professional certified public accounting ("cpa") firm with experience and expertise in both healthcare and not-for-profit tax return preparation to prepare the federal form 990. The cpa firm's tax professionals worked closely with the system's finance personnel and various other system individuals ("internal working group") to obtain the information needed in order to prepare a complete and accurate tax return. The cpa firm prepared a draft federal form 990 and furnished it to the system's internal working group for their review. The internal working group reviewed the draft federal form 990 and discussed questions and comments with the cpa firm. Revisions were made to the draft federal form 990 where necessary and a final draft was furnished by the cpa firm to the internal working group for final review and approval. Following this review, the form 990 was then presented and provided to the organization's governing body prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organization is the tax-exempt parent entity of englewood health and affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system") which includes englewood hospital; a related internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospital organization. The organization and system regularly monitor and enforce compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Annually all members of the board of trustees as well as certain officers and senior management personnel are required to review the existing conflict of interest policy and complete a questionnaire. The completed questionnaires are returned to the system's audit and compliance department for review. Englewood hospital's governing body has a nominating and governance committee ("committee") which is comprised of members of its governing board as well as trustees of this organization. The committee has assumed responsibility for the oversight of the conflict of interest disclosure and review process.”

“The organization is the tax-exempt parent entity of englewood health and affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system") which includes englewood hospital; a related internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospital organization. This filing organization itself has no paid senior management personnel receiving compensation directly from this organization. Rather, key system senior management personnel, including certain individuals included in core form, part vii of this federal form 990 are employed by related organizations. However, the compensation and benefits of these individuals are shown on this tax return because they are trustees or officers of this organization. Accordingly, the organization's governing body, its board of trustees, has an executive compensation committee ("committee"). The committee has adopted a written executive compensation philosophy which it follows when it reviews and approves the compensation and benefits of all englewood hospital vice presidents and above ("senior management personnel"). The committee reviews the "total compensation" of these individuals which is intended to include both current and deferred compensation and all employee benefits, both qualified and non-qualified. The committee's review is done on at least an annual basis and ensures that the "total compensation" of senior management of the organization is reasonable. The actions taken by the committee enable the organization to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for purposes of internal revenue code section 4958 with respect to the total compensation of certain members of the senior management team. The three factors which must be satisfied in order to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness are the following: 1. The compensation arrangement is approved in advance by an "authorized body" of the applicable tax-exempt organization which is composed entirely of individuals who do not have a "conflict of interest" with respect to the compensation arrangement; 2. The authorized body obtained and relied upon "appropriate data as to comparability" prior to making its determination; and 3. The authorized body "adequately documented the basis for its determination" concurrently with making that determination. The committee is comprised of members of the board of trustees each of who are independent and are free from any conflicts of interest. The committee relied upon appropriate comparable data; specifically the committee obtained a written compensation study from an independent firm which specializes in the reviewing of hospital and healthcare system executive compensation and benefits throughout the united states. This study used comparable geographic and demographic market data including but not limited to similar sized hospitals, number of licensed beds and net patient service revenue. The committee adequately documented its basis for its determination through the timely preparation of written minutes of the compensation committee meetings during which the executive compensation and benefits was reviewed and subsequently approved. The actions outlined above with respect to the committee and the establishment of the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness only applies to senior management personnel. The compensation and benefits of certain other individuals within the organization are reviewed annually by the system's president/chief executive officer with assistance from the system's human resources department in conjunction with the individual's job performance during the year and is based upon other objective factors designed to ensure that reasonable and fair market value compensation is paid by the organization. Other objective factors include market survey data for comparable positions, individual goals and objectives, personnel reviews, evaluations, self-evaluations and performance feedback meetings.”

“The organization's filed certificate of incorporation and any amendments can be obtained and reviewed through the state of new jersey department of the treasury. In addition, the organization's conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Core form, part vii and schedule j reflect certain board members and officers receiving compensation and benefits from related organizations. Please note this remuneration was for services rendered as full-time employees of the related organization and not for services rendered as a voting member or officer of this organization's board of trustees.”

“Englewood healthcare system, inc. ("englewood health") is the tax-exempt parent organization of a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system. Englewood health is the sole corporate member of several affiliated entities. The internal revenue service ("irs") has recognized englewood health as a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code ("irc") 501(c)(3). As the parent organization of a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system, englewood health strives to continually develop and operate an integrated healthcare delivery system which provides a comprehensive spectrum of healthcare services to the residents of northern new jersey and the surrounding community. Englewood health ensures that its system provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national orgin or ability to pay. Background ========== englewood hospital and medical center ("englewood hospital") was founded in 1888. Englewood hospital is a leading provider of high-quality, comprehensive care serving northern new jersey and beyond. Englewood hospital is a provider of general acute healthcare services in bergen county, new jersey. Englewood hospital is recognized by the irs as an internal revenue code 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, englewood hospital provides healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or ability to pay. Moreover, englewood hospital operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in irs revenue ruling 69-545: 1. Provides healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, medicare, and medicaid patients; 2. Operates an emergency department for all persons, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; 3. Maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. Control of englewood hospital rests with its board of trustees, which comprises independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; and 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities, and advance medical care, programs, and activities. The operations of englewood hospital, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of englewood hospital is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual, nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. Englewood hospital provides healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay. Moreover, englewood hospital provides healthcare services to patients who meet certain criteria defined by the new jersey department of health and human services without charge or at amounts less than established rates. Englewood hospital maintains records to identify and monitor the amount of charity care it provides. These records include the amount of charges foregone for services and supplies furnished under its financial assistance policy. Overview ======== englewood hospital and medical center, a community teaching hospital in englewood, new jersey, has earned high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It holds the leapfrog hospital safety grade 'a' (fall 2022), and was named a leapfrog top teaching hospital (2022). Englewood hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the magnet recognition program in 2021. Areas of clinical excellence offered by the health system (comprising englewood hospital and the englewood health physician network) include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, primary care, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, a”

“Over the years, englewood hospital has recognized the need to support bergen county's korean community, one of the state's fastest-growing populations. New jersey has more than 113,000 koreans, with nearly 60 percent living in bergen county. The center for korean health & wellness's mission comprises patient and family services as well as community education and outreach. For patients and families, the center provides important navigation services to help with practical needs during their stay, such as interpretation, billing and financial issues, referrals and appointments, and dietary preferences and needs. More broadly, the center is dedicated to creating programs in the community that improve access to healthcare, provide early attention to serious disease and illness, and not only treat and heal the physical condition, but also support social well-being. It has collaborated with numerous local and regional korean organizations, including the korean community center, korean american senior citizen's association of new jersey, korean american association of new jersey, asian women's christian association, korean american medical association, association of korean american medical graduates, esther ha foundation, family touch, senior centers, and many others on programs such as health fairs, screenings, seminars, and cultural programs that promote health. To help educate the community, the center has developed videos and articles for korean social media and various korean media outlets. The eh korean health and wellness center continued to successfully engage the korean population with their large-scale virtual health platform, which supports health education programming effort. The team has provided education to the korean population on a wide range of important health issues including neurology, pain management, and covid safety information. This digital effort resulted in over 233,000 views in 2022 alone. These videos have informed millions of viewers over the years with timely medical information on various chronic conditions. As we resume in-person programs, three members of the korean team have been certified as health education facilitators and will be able to bring additional free health programs to the community in 2023. Additionally, this year the korean team connected members of the community to important cancer resources, including free lung cancer screenings and free smoking cessation programs. Eh promoted the cardiac health and wellness of community members through training and educational programming. In 2022, over 200 individuals were trained in various cpr courses, including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, pediatric emergency assessment recognition and stabilization, and basic life support. For stroke health, eh urgent care centers held heart screenings by taking blood pressure and bmi assessments. Eh also sponsored the american heart association's tri-county cycle nation event, which focused on stroke awareness. The american heart association heart walk promoting stroke awareness was also sponsored by englewood health. The bloodless medicine and surgery department continued hosting virtual education seminars for the community; these seminar topics included ways to better care for your health, lifestyle choices and understanding bloodless medicine. Four virtual seminars were held, reaching approximately 7,300 participants. The population health care management team began a chronic care management program for 440 patients with the goal of more effectively managing chronic conditions and medication adherence. Additionally, the team developed and piloted a cardiac care program focused on engaging cardiac patients in a skills-based program around exercise, healthy eating, effectively managing medication and developing emotional skills to manage stress while dealing with a chronic condition. The eh population health department's community outreach has made significant impact throug”

“Clinical services ----------------- over the past decade, englewood hospital has invested significantly in the key clinical services. Areas of clinical excellence and strategic focus include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery. Bloodless medicine: our institute for patient blood management & bloodless medicine and surgery is an international leader in transfusion-free surgery and the optimal use and conservation of blood. Over the years, patient blood management has evolved from a focus on caring for patients for whom blood transfusion is not an option into an elevated standard of care for all our patients, as a result of its demonstrated benefits in patient safety. Breast care: our leslie simon breast care and cytodiagnosis center has long been a model for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and benign breast disease. In recent years, the hospital has expanded breast services to three offsite imaging locations including jersey city in 2022. Cancer: the lefcourt family cancer treatment and wellness center brings together providers, staff, services, and technology in a single centralized location that embodies a patient-first philosophy. We have also expanded our outpatient oncology services, including recruiting several new specialists to serve our hudson county patients. In 2022, 1,535 patients were diagnosed with cancer and treated at englewood. Emergency medicine and emergency medical services: our emergency department has continued and enhanced its efforts in patient safety and quality, implemented changes to improve the patient experience, and expanded programs and services to address the needs of our community. Heart and vascular: the acquisition of new technology, our rapidly expanding expertise in minimally invasive and catheter-based treatments, and increased coordination with our physician practices have made this a dynamic time in the treatment of patients with heart and vascular disease. In 2022, we performed 49,000 heart and vascular procedures, including open heart surgery. Imaging: high-tech tools are essential to making a precise diagnosis and delivering high-quality care. We have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology, introduced new imaging services, and expanded our leading diagnostic services into additional communities. In 2022, englewood hospital imaging at jersey city opened. Joint and spine: as the population ages, orthopedic and spinal care are increasingly important services for our community. Patients needing a hip or knee replacement or spinal surgery have benefited from an interdisciplinary team committed to improving quality of life, minimizing pain, and maximizing mobility. The hospital was re-accredited by the joint commission in 2021 for hip replacement, knee replacement, and spinal fusion. In 2022, we performed 1,265 total joint replacements and spine surgeries. Maternity: our maternity unit is a busy center offering compassionate, expert care in an environment where patients can feel at home. In 2022, more than 3,150 babies were born at our hospital. Patient safety, quality & experience ==================================== as the healthcare industry continues to pay greater attention to the value of care provided, our efforts to improve patient safety, quality, and experience remain unwavering. Every day we strive to deliver the best experience possible for patients and their families. This can be achieved only by remaining vigilant about patient safety; creating a welcoming, patient-centered environment that emphasizes healing; providing tools and support that empower staff to provide the highest-quality care, tailored to what's important to patients; and being transparent with outcomes data so patients can make informed decisions about their care. We have a proud record of achievement in patient safety and quality, reflected in awards rec”

“Warren geller is a voting board member/officer of the organization's board of trustees; an uncompensated postion. Mr. Geller is employed by a related organization and is involved in the leadership and management of englewood hospital and medical center ("englewood hospital"). Accordingly, his common law employer/employee relationship is with englewood hospital (ein: 22-1487173). Englewood hospital filed a 2022 form 4720 which included a remittance of excise tax related to mr. Geller's compensation in excess of $1m.”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balance include: - investment in englewood healthcare enterprises, inc.; a related organization - $119,040.”