Osmond General Hospital

“The executive committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization's 990 is reviewed by the ceo and cfo. It is presented to the board as soon as the reviews are complete, and prior to filing with the irs.”

“The board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually. The conflict of interest forms are signed by the board at this time. When a conflict is present, the board member with the conflict abstains from discussion and vote. This is documented in board minutes when the occasion arises.”

“The ceo compares employees' salaries and wages with other nebraska hospitals using a survey from the nebraska hospital association. Following comparison studies, he recommends a percentage increase to the board. The final wage adjustment is determined by the board of directors. The ceo and cfo wage scales are compared to area hospitals and the nha survey results. The board discusses and determines the level of compensation. The physician pay scales are compared to published national standards.”

“Osmond general hospital does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”

“Physical therapy fees: program service expenses 80,478. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 80,478. Other fees for services: program service expenses 1,486,941. Management and general expenses 267,066. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,754,007. Anesthesia services: program service expenses 58,016. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,016. Pharmacy services: program service expenses 143,792. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 143,792. Lab fees: program service expenses 24,922. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 24,922. Emergency room physicians fees: program service expenses 269,405. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 269,405.”

“The finance committee is comprised of the treasurer of the board of directors and at least three other directors. The job of the finance committee is to supervise all current and future finances of the corporation, including the review of the audited financial statements and selection of the independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”