Western Maine Nursing Home Inc

“MaineHealth (EIN# 01-0238552) is the sole member of the organization.”

“The sole member has the responsibility for the election of the members ofthe governing body.”

“All decisions by the Western Maine Nursing Home, Inc.'s governing body are approved by default by the member organization's governing body.”

“The President and the Chief Financial Officer reviewed key components with the Finance Committee of the the Board of Trustees. A detailed review of the Form 990 was performed by the Chief Financial Officer prior to signing the return. The Form 990 was then made available to the full board prior to filing.”

“Conflict of Interest statements are obtained annually. The President's Office collects and reviews the responses. Where any real or perceived conflicts exist, officers and trustees are expected to recuse themselves(1) from meetings during times when the topics of potential conflict are discussed and (2) from voting on such matters. Key employees may not use their positions to profit personally or to assist others in profiting in any way at the expense of Western Maine Nursing Home, Inc.”

“Line 15a: The process followed for determining compensation of the CEO compensated by this or other related organization is a formal process performed annually by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. A related organization uses an outside firm, Sullivan Cotter, to perform an independent benchmark analysis for the CEO of Western Maine Nursing Home, along with other executives in the MaineHealth Services system. The firm meets with the Executive Committee to review each executive's benchmark report. The Committee then deliberates on MaineHealth Services written salary and incentive plan philosophy before making a final decision. All decisions and meetings are captured in minutes and there are appropriate approvals at all levels. Line 15b: At the time of hire the compensation department utilizes market data to provide an accurate, competitive and appropriate offer. Annual merit increases are determined by the CEO, subject to guidelines established on a system wide basis.”

“Documents that are required to be open for public inspection are made available upon request.”