Crusaders Central Clinic Association

“Significant changes to organizational documents: the organization's bylaws were amended january 29, 2014 to include the following significant change: - a board approved mission, vision statement and commitment were added to the bylaws.”

“Process for 990 review: the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. The cfo reviews the form 990. A final draft of the return is emailed to all board members before filing.”

“Conflict of interest monitoring: the corporation shall prohibit staff members, consultants or members of the board of directors from using their position for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being, motivated by a desire for private financial gain for themselves or others with whom they have family business or other ties. Board members and executive management shall disclose in writing (and update yearly) all business and family relationships which might potentially create a conflict. In addition, the individual staff member with an actual or potential conflict shall be prohibited from involvement in the selection, award and administration of any such contract; a conflicted board member shall disqualify himself/herself from voting and commenting on the contractor's selection and any monitoring or oversight function.”

“Process for determining compensation: annually the ceo's compensation review was conducted by the executive committee of the board, with approval by the full board. The iphca, mgma and nachc compensation surveys were used as comparability data. The process was documented in a report referenced by the executive committee minutes and the board minutes of the organization. In addition, annually, the other officer's and key employees' compensation reviews were conducted by the ceo, with approval by the executive committee of the board, of the process used to establish their compensation. The iphca and nachc compensation survey were used as comparability data. The process was documented by the ceo and the executive committee approval was document in the executive committee minutes of the organization.”

“Disclosure of documents: the organization would make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The documents would be available for viewing at the organizations office.”

“Organization general information: since 1972, crusader community health has strived to ensure that all persons in our community have access to quality, primary health care. Crusader community health is a community-based, not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to serve the northwest illinois area with quality, primary health care for all people in need. Crusader community health plays a vital health care role in this community, serving patients unable to afford the rising cost of health care. While there are no restrictions on who can utilize its services, crusader specializes in serving medically underserved individuals - the homeless, families in poverty, high-risk pregnant women, persons with hiv/aids, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Without crusader, a broad and growing segment of the community would fail to receive the primary health care that reduces the cost of catastrophic illness. Medical services are provided on an affordable sliding discount basis and integrate health promotion and disease prevention into a program of comprehensive health care.”

“Medical services: pediatrics the pediatric department offers a wide range of services for children, including care for newborns through adolescence. Crusader community health utilizes board-certified pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to deliver care for children. Some of the services available include: immunizations, well-child checks, lead screening, attention deficit disorder (add), asthma education and treatment and medical treatment for acute conditions. To better serve pediatric patients, crusader opened a walk-in clinic at the broadway location. Crusader is currently working with the rockford public school district and other agencies to open a school based medical, dental and behavioral health clinic. The school based clinic will open in september 2014. For adult patients, crusader provides preventive care and diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic diseases. Care is delivered through a team of board-certified medical providers. Some of the specific services available include: chronic disease management, medical treatment for acute conditions, physicals, diabetes education and treatment, health education services, asthma education and treatment, immunizations, laboratory services, minor injury care. Women's health services women's health services department provides prenatal care, wellness exams, cancer screening and follow-up, and gynecologic services. Services are provided by a team of obstetricians, family practitioners, certified nurse mid-wives and nurse practitioners. Crusader delivered over 1,100 babies during the year. Specialty services a wide range of specialty services are available to crusader community health patients, some of which include: podiatry, pain management, and infectious disease.”

“Other program services: crusader community health provides other programs through its ancillary and community services as outlined below. Hiv services since 1991, the living with hiv program of crusader community health has provided services to individuals with hiv/aids. Embracing the goal of assuring client access to medical care, the program also provides assistance with transportation, linkage to social service programs, counseling, psychiatric services, and obtaining medications. Services are primarily provided at crusader community health on west state street. On an annual basis, the program provides services to approximately 300 individuals with hiv/aids. Services are offered confidentially in a caring and supportive environment. In addition to providing services through its physician staff, crusader community health contracts with rockford infectious disease associates to provide additional support. Other services are offered through a nurse practitioner, nurses, case managers, a licensed clinical social worker, and a contracted psychiatrist. Homeless services crusader community health's health care for the homeless program was established in 1988. Its mission is to provide comprehensive medical care for homeless individuals within the rockford area. The program consists of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses and case managers committed to helping clients access medical services. Services are provided within crusader community health and at a variety of sites throughout the community. Health education the health education department offers intensive case management services for patients living with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure (chf), and obesity (weight management). The department offers education services in both a classroom setting and one-to-one sessions in both english and spanish. The clinical staff of the program includes a nurse who is a certified diabetes educator, a registered dietitian, and a clinical pharmacist (to provide medication management services). In addition, the department offers community programs throughout the area (primarily winnebago, boone and stephenson counties). Community services include blood glucose screenings for diabetes through the cosmopolitan / crusader community health mobile diabetes program and public speaking engagements on a variety of health related topics.”

“Other reconciliation items: $546,580 change in interest in net assets of chf- temporary 49,488 change in interest in net assets of chf- permanent --------- $596,068 other changes in net assets or fund balances”