Sharp Health Plan

“Sharp HealthCare (FEIN 95-6077327) is the sole member of Sharp Health Plan.”

“Sharp HealthCare, as the sole member of the corporation, has the right to elect and remove most board members.”

“Sharp HealthCare, as the sole member of the corporation, has the right to elect and remove most board members. Sharp HealthCare also retains the approval rights afforded members for certain significant transactions (e.g. dissolution or sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets).”

“The final Form 990 is placed on the organization's intranet, prior to the filing date, where it is viewable for comment from all members of the governing body. The review process includes multiple levels of review including key corporate and entity finance department personnel comprised of the Director of Tax & Accounting, Vice President of Finance, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and entity Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the organization contracts with Ernst & Young, an independent accounting firm, for review of Form 990.”

“Sharp Health Plan has a written conflict of interest policy which has been reviewed and approved by the Sharp Health Plan governing board. Sharp Health Plan is committed to preventing any Participant of the Corporation from gaining any personal benefit from information received or from any transaction of Sharp. One component of the written conflict of interest policy requires that Board Members, Corporate Officers, Senior Vice Presidents and Chief Executive Officer(s) submit a conflict of interest statement annually to Legal Services/Senior Vice President of Legal Services who will review all statements. In addition, all Vice Presidents and any employees in the Purchasing/Supply Chain, Audit and Compliance, and Case Management/Discharge Planning departments are required to complete an online conflict of interest questionnaire annually that is reviewed by the Conflict Review Committee comprised of employees from Sharp's Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit departments. In connection with any transaction or arrangement, which may create an actual or possible conflict of interest, the person shall disclose in writing the existence and nature of his/her financial interest and all material facts. Board Members, Corporate Officers, Senior Vice Presidents, and the Chief Executive Officer(s) shall make such disclosures directly to the Chairman of the Board, and to the members of the committee with the board designated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Upon disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, the Board Member, Corporate Officer, Senior Vice President or the Chief Executive Officer(s) making such disclosures shall leave the board or the committee meeting while the financial interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. In certain instances, such as if someone takes a board seat on a competitor's board of directors or has a role with an organization whereby the information that they may obtain from Sharp would put them in a consistent conflict with their two roles, the conflict could call for the individual's removal from the board. The bylaws for the organization provide for the ability to remove directors in accordance with Section 5222 of the California Corporations Code. This can generally be done on a "for cause or a "no cause" basis by the action of the member.”

“The Personnel Committee of Sharp HealthCare retains an independent compensation consulting firm to review the total compensation paid to executive management (CEO/President, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations, and Senior Vice Presidents) and compares it to the total compensation paid to similar positions with like institutions. The information is presented to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors by the independent consultant. The Personnel Committee is comprised of Board members who are not physicians and who are not compensated in any way by the organization. The Personnel Committee approves the total compensation for the President/Chief Executive Officer and reviews and approves the compensation and compensation salary ranges for the remainder of the executive team. The Personnel Committee presents its decision to the Board of Directors. The Personnel Committee retains minutes of its meetings. The Compensation and Benefits department engages a third party independent consultant to conduct a compensation study covering officers and key employees. The independent third party compares base salaries to similar positions with like institutions. The information is reviewed by the Compensation and Benefits department and is presented to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and the appropriate Senior Vice President for review and approval. The compensation study was last conducted in November/December 2014.”

“Policies are considered proprietary information, however in Sharp HealthCare's publicly available Code of Conduct, Sharp outlines its Conflict of Interest policies in a user friendly manner. The annual audited financial statements of the consolidated group are published on the dacbond.com website (www.dacbond.com), are attached to the Form 990 filed for each of the Sharp hospitals, and are available upon request. The annual audited financial statements include combining schedules which disclose the financial results (Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, Statement of Changes in Net Assets) for each entity of the consolidated group. Quarterly financial statements of Sharp's obligated group are published on the dacbond.com website (www.dacbond.com). Additionally, Sharp Health Plan has separately stated audited financial statements that are also available upon request. Financial information is also available in the annual and quarterly Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) filings, which are available on the DMHC website (www.dmhc.ca.gov).”

“To promote the health and to serve the community interests of the residents of California, by operation of a health maintenance organization and by provision of other managed health care services. To support the charitable and community-oriented mission and programs of the Sharp HealthCare system. To do generally all things and transact all business which any person or individual may lawfully do, not inconsistent with the purposes of the Corporation or with the rights and purposes of a nonprofit organization.”

“Sharp Health Plan (SHP) offers a wide variety of commercial benefit plans to businesses in San Diego and Southern Riverside Counties. SHP is a San Diego based commercial health plan and as a not-for-profit enterprise, we are here for one simple reason: to serve our members since 1992. Sharp Health Plan offers a variety of health insurance options for individuals, families and businesses that combine affordability and choice, while delivering high quality health care and personal service. Members have access to valuable plan enhancements, such as interactive wellness resources, dental discounts, Sharp Nurse Connection and our exclusive global emergency services program. In 2013, Sharp Health Plan was selected as one of 13 health plans to participate in Covered California's individual marketplace and one of six health plans to participate in Covered California's Small Business Health Options Program ("SHOP") marketplace for small businesses.”

“Fee for service medical expense: Program service expenses 75,854,390. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,854,390. Capitation medical expense: Program service expenses 358,473,591. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 358,473,591. Purchased services: Program service expenses 5,650,071. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,650,071. Broker commissions: Program service expenses 9,166,068. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,166,068.”

“Change in minimum pension liability -191,006.”

“Form 5471 has been filed on behalf of Sharp Health Plan by Sharp HealthCare (FEIN 95-6077327).”

“Sharp HealthCare Community Benefit Plan and Report Fiscal Year 2015 Section 1 - An Overview of Sharp HealthCare Sharp HealthCare (Sharp or SHC) is an integrated, regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif. The Sharp system includes four acute care hospitals; three specialty hospitals; two affiliated medical groups; 22 medical centers; five urgent care centers; three skilled nursing facilities; two inpatient rehabilitation centers; home health, hospice, and home infusion programs; numerous outpatient facilities and programs; and a variety of other community health education programs and related services. Sharp offers a full continuum of care, including emergency care, home care, hospice care, inpatient care, long-term care, mental health care, outpatient care, primary and specialty care, rehabilitation and urgent care. Sharp also has a Knox-Keene licensed care service plan, Sharp Health Plan (SHP). Serving a population of approximately 3.2 million in San Diego County (SDC), as of September 30, 2015, Sharp is licensed to operate 2,088 beds and has approximately 2,600 Sharp-affiliated physicians and more than 17,000 employees. FOUR ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (343 licensed beds) The largest provider of health care services in San Diego County's rapidly expanding South Bay, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCVMC) operates the South Bay's busiest emergency department (ED) and is the closest hospital to the busiest international border in the world. SCVMC is home to the region's most comprehensive heart program, services for orthopedic care, cancer treatment, women and infants, and the only bloodless medicine and surgery center in SDC. Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center (181 licensed beds) Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center (SCHHC) provides services that include acute, sub-acute and long-term care, rehabilitation therapies, joint replacement surgery, and hospice and emergency services. Sharp Grossmont Hospital (528 licensed beds) Sharp Grossmont Hospital (SGH) is the largest provider of health care services in San Diego's East County and has one of the busiest EDs in SDC. SGH is known for outstanding programs in heart care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, stroke care and women's health. Sharp Memorial Hospital (656 licensed beds) A regional tertiary care leader, Sharp Memorial Hospital (SMH) provides specialized care in trauma, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, cardiology and rehabilitation. SMH houses San Diego's largest emergency and trauma center. THREE SPECIALTY CARE HOSPITALS: Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (206 licensed beds) A freestanding women's hospital specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology and neonatal intensive care, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (SMBHWN) delivers more babies than any other private hospital in California. Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (158 licensed beds) The largest private freestanding psychiatric hospital in California, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (SMV) is a premier provider of behavioral health services. Sharp McDonald Center (16 licensed beds) Sharp McDonald Center (SMC) is San Diego County's only licensed chemical dependency recovery hospital. Collectively, the operations of SMH, SMBHWN, SMV and SMC are reported under the not-for-profit public benefit corporation of SMH and are referred to herein as the Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus (SMMC). The operations of Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers (SRS) are included within the not-for-profit public benefit corporation of Sharp, the parent organization. The operations of SGH are reported under the not-for-profit public benefit corporation of Grossmont Hospital Corporation. The operations of Sharp HospiceCare are reported within SGH. Mission Statement It is Sharp's mission to improve the health of those it serves with a commitment to excellence in all that it does. Sharp's goal is to offer quality care and ser”

“Culture: The Sharp Experience For more than 15 years, Sharp has been on a journey to transform the health care experience for patients and their families, physicians and staff. Through a sweeping organization-wide performance-and-experience-improvement initiative called The Sharp Experience, the entire Sharp team has recommitted to purposeful, worthwhile work and creating the kind of health care people want and deserve. This work has added discipline and focus to every part of the organization, helping to make Sharp one of the nation's top-ranked health care systems. Sharp is San Diego's health care leader because it remains focused on the most important element of the health care equation: the people. Through this extraordinary initiative, Sharp is transforming the health care experience in San Diego by striving to be: * The best place to work: Attracting and retaining highly skilled and passionate staff members who are focused on providing quality health care and building a culture of teamwork, recognition, celebration, and professional and personal growth. This commitment to serving patients and supporting one another will make Sharp "the best health system in the universe." * The best place to practice medicine: Creating an environment in which physicians enjoy positive, collaborative relationships with nurses and other caregivers; experience unsurpassed service as valued customers; have access to state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology; and enjoy the camaraderie of the highest-caliber medical staff at San Diego's health care leader. * The best place to receive care: Providing a new standard of service in the health care industry, much like that of a five-star hotel; employing service-oriented individuals who see it as their privilege to exceed the expectations of every patient treating them with the utmost care, compassion and respect; and creating healing environments that are pleasant, soothing, safe, immaculate, and easy to access and navigate. Through this transformation, Sharp will continue to live its mission to care for all people, with special concern for the underserved and San Diego's diverse population. This is something Sharp has been doing for more than half a century. Pillars of Excellence In support of Sharp's organizational commitment to transform the health care experience, Sharp's Pillars of Excellence serve as a guide for its team members, providing framework and alignment for everything Sharp does. In 2014, Sharp HealthCare made an important decision regarding these pillars as part of its continued journey toward excellence. Each year, Sharp incorporates cycles of learning into its strategic planning process. In 2014, Sharp's Executive Steering and Board of Directors enhanced Sharp's safety focus, further driving the organization's emphasis on its culture of safety and incorporating the commitment to become a High Reliability Organization (HRO) in all aspects of the organization. At the core of HROs are five key concepts: Sensitivity to operations A reluctance to simplify Preoccupation with failure Deference to expertise Resilience Applying high-reliability concepts in an organization begins when leaders at all levels start thinking about how the care they provide could become better. It begins with a culture of safety. With this learning, Sharp is a seven-pillar organization ? Quality, Safety, Service, People, Finance, Growth and Community. The foundational elements of Sharp's strategic plan have been enhanced to emphasize Sharp's desire to do no harm. This strategic plan continues Sharp's transformation of the health care experience, focusing on safe, high-quality and efficient care provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner. The seven pillars listed below are a visible testament to Sharp's commitment to become the best health care system in the universe by achieving excellence in these areas: *Quality - Demonstrate and improve clinical excellence to set ind”

“San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) recognized Sharp for outstanding results in energy efficiency and conservation. Sharp was named San Diego's "Healthcare 2014 Energy Champion" for its successes in energy conservation. In 2013, Sharp was named a "Recycler of the Year" at the City of San Diego's annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards for a successful and extensive recycling program. SMH and SMBHWN were honored for their comprehensive waste reduction programs. Sharp was named the Crystal Winner of the 2011 Workplace Excellence Awards from the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management. This designation recognizes Sharp's Human Resources Department as an innovative and valuable asset to overall company performance. From 2013 to 2015, the Press Ganey organization recognized multiple SHC entities with Guardian of Excellence Awards. Based on one year of data, this designation recognizes recipients for having reached the 95th percentile for patient satisfaction, employee engagement, physician engagement surveys or clinical quality. Awards for SHC entities included SCVMC, SCHHC, SGH, SMBHWN, SMH, SMH Outpatient Pavilion (OPP), SMV, SHC, Sharp HospiceCare, SRS, SCMG and Sharp Home Health for Employee Engagement; SMBHWN and the Sharp Senior Health Centers at SMH for Patient Satisfaction; and SCHHC, SMBHWN and SMV for Physician Engagement. In 2013, the Press Ganey organization recognized multiple SHC entities for achievement of the Beacon of Excellence Awards. This designation recognizes those who maintain consistent high levels of excellence in patient satisfaction (based on a three-year period), employee engagement, or physician engagement (the latter two based on the two most recent survey periods). Awarded entities included SHC for Employee Engagement; SMH for Patient Satisfaction; and SCHHC and SMV for Physician Engagement. SHP was ranked a top 100 U.S. health plan and a top three California health plan based on the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA) Private Health Insurance Rankings 2014 2015, which rated health insurance plans based on clinical quality, member satisfaction and NCQA Accreditation Survey results. SHP also received the highest level "Excellent" Accreditation status from the NCQA for the third year in a row (2013 2015). The NCQA awards accreditation status based on compliance with rigorous requirements and performance on Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) measures. SHP was also rated highest in California among reporting California Health Plans for Rating of the Health Plan, Rating of Health Care, Rating of Personal Doctor, and Rating of Health Promotion and Education in NCQA's 2015 Quality Compass/CAHPS survey, which provides state, regional and national benchmarks as well as individual plan performance. In 2015, Sharp was ranked fourth in the large employers category as one of the "Best Places to Work" for Information Technology (IT) professionals by the International Data Group's (IDG) Computerworld survey. The list is compiled by the following criteria: benefits, training, retention, career development, average salary increases, employee surveys, workplace morale and more. In 2015, SGH and SMBHWN received a 2015 Women's Choice Award - a symbol of excellence in customer experience awarded by the collective of women. SGH was recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care and SMBHWN was recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. For the third year in a row, and the fourth time in five years, Sharp HealthCare won the top spot in the Mega Employer category in the Rideshare 2015 Challenge. The month-long challenge encouraged the replacement of solo drivers with sustainable carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, or transit commutes. Powered by San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and in cooperation with the 511 transportation information service, iCommute is the Transportatio”

“Community Health Screenings Sharp's dedication to improving community health extends beyond the walls of its health care facilities, and Sharp continues to demonstrate this commitment through its community-wide health screening program. Complimentary health screenings are provided across SDC to inform community members about their current health status and help determine their risk for common diseases including diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions. Screenings include body mass index (BMI), blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and an attestation of tobacco use. From October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, a cross-disciplinary team of Sharp HealthCare professionals organized, promoted and hosted nearly 75 community health screening events throughout the county screening more than 5,200 San Diegans. Participants were not asked to provide personal information, nor were they required to show proof of insurance or have any relationship with Sharp to be eligible for the screening. All participants received their results and an informational brochure that outlined strategies to improve health and well-being. Participants were then encouraged to share the results with their primary care physician to determine an appropriate, customized follow-up plan. Uninsured community members and those in need of additional services received information about available resources through 2-1-1 San Diego. Since its inception, the community screening effort has conducted events at more than 40 locations across San Diego, including communities with limited access to health care programs and resources. In addition, in April and May, Sharp offered screenings at the Health Sciences High and Middle College (HSHMC) eighth annual Internship Symposium and during parent/teacher events, serving more than 70 attendees. In FY 2015, Sharp team members devoted nearly 113,000 hours actively screening community members, including time spent on administrative support and logistics. Thirty-two team members provided screenings and 11 team members served as concierge personnel. In addition, Spanish-speaking team members were available to provide participants with health information in Spanish. In response to the community screenings, Sharp received countless emails and letters expressing heartfelt gratitude from community members, many of whom were inspired to take control of their health after their screening. Through these efforts, Sharp's community health screenings brought helpful and, at times, life-changing health information to the people of San Diego - truly exemplifying Sharp's commitment to the health of its community. Health Professions Training Internships Students and recent health care graduates are a valuable asset to the community. Sharp demonstrates a deep investment in these potential and newest members of the health care workforce through internships, financial aid and career pipeline programs. In FY 2015, more than 4,600 student interns dedicated nearly 680,000 hours within the Sharp system. Students belonged to a variety of disciplines including nursing, allied health and professional educational programs. Sharp provided education and training programs for nursing students (e.g., critical care, medical/surgical, behavioral health, women's services and wound care) and allied health professions such as rehabilitation therapies (speech, physical, occupational and recreational therapy), pharmacy, respiratory therapy, imaging, cardiovascular, dietetics, lab, radiation therapy, surgical technology, paramedic, social work, psychology, business, health information management and public health. Students came from local community colleges such as Grossmont College, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College (MC) and Southwestern College (SWC); local and national university campuses such as Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), San Diego State University (SDSU), University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and University of San Diego (USD);”

“Health Sciences High and Middle College Sharp is an industry partner with charter school HSHMC to provide students broad exposure to health care careers. Through this partnership, HSHMC students connect with Sharp team members through job shadowing to explore real-world application of their school-based knowledge and skills. This collaboration prepares high school students to enter health, science and medical technology careers in the following five career pathways: biotechnology research and development, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and therapeutic services. HSHMC students earn high school diplomas, complete college entrance requirements and have opportunities to earn community college credits, degrees or vocational certificates. The HSHMC program began in 2007 with students on the campuses of SGH and SMH, and expanded to include SMV and SMBHWN in 2009, SCHHC in 2010, and SCVMC in 2011. Students also devote time to various SRS sites. Students begin their experience with a systemwide orientation to Sharp and their upcoming job-shadowing activities, which consist of two levels of training. Level I of the HSHMC program is the entry level for all students and is conducted over an eight-week period. Through Level I, ninth grade students shadow primarily non-nursing areas of the hospital as well as complete additional coursework in Infection Control and Mental Health Matters at Mesa College. Level II of the HSHMC program is designed for students in grades 10 through 12 and includes enhanced patient interaction, college-level clinical rotation, and hands-on experience. Level II students are placed in a new assignment each semester for a variety of patient care experiences, as well as take additional health-related coursework at Mesa College, including Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Health 101, Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. Nearly 500 HSHMC students - including 143 Level I students and 347 Level II students - were supervised for approximately 55,000 hours on Sharp campuses in FY 2015. Students rotated through instructional pods in specialty areas, including but not limited to nursing; emergency services; obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN); occupational therapy; physical therapy; behavioral health; pediatrics; medical/surgical; imaging; rehabilitation; laboratory services; pharmacy; pathology; radiology; endoscopy; engineering; pulmonary services; cardiac services; and operations. Students not only had the opportunity to observe patient care, but also received guidance from Sharp staff on career ladder development as well as job and education requirements. In May 2015, the HSHMC program graduated its fifth full class. Each year, Sharp HealthCare reviews and evaluates the collaboration with HSHMC, including outcomes of students and graduates, to promote long-term sustainability. Although many HSHMC students face financial hardship - the free and reduced price meal (FRPM) eligibility rate is higher than the averages for SDC and California - the charter school excels in preparing students for high school graduation, college entrance and a future career. In 2015, 93 percent of the HSHMC graduating class went on to attend two- or four-year colleges, while 85 percent of students said they wanted to pursue careers in health care. In addition, HSHMC has a 100 percent graduation rate, which is higher than California's 80.8 percent state average as well as an Academic Performance Index score of 828, which exceeds the state's goal of 800. The California Department of Education recognizes HSHMC as a 2015 California Gold Ribbon School for its outstanding education programs and practices, and a Title I Academic Achieving school for demonstrating success in significantly reducing the gap between high and low-performing students. HSHMC is also a 2014 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools bronze award winner, and National School Safety Advocacy Council award winner. Lectures and Continuing Education S”

“Sharp Human Research Protection Program and Institutional Review Board The Sharp Center for Research's Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is responsible for the ethical and regulatory compliant oversight of research being conducted at Sharp. There are three components to the Center for Research's HRPP: the organization, the researchers and the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB is the largest component of the HRPP and seeks to promote a culture of safety and respect for those participating in research for the greater good of the community. All proposed entity research studies with human participants are required to be reviewed by Sharp's IRB in order to protect participant safety and maintain responsible research conduct. In FY 2015, a dedicated IRB committee of 14 - including physicians, psychologists, research nurses and pharmacists - devoted hundreds of hours to the review and analysis of both ongoing and new research studies. Research is conducted on all phases of drug and device development and spans from research with newborns to older adults with Alzheimer's disease. This includes clinical trials that add to scientific knowledge and enable health care providers to learn whether a new treatment is safe and effective. Sharp conducts clinical trials in behavioral health, neonatal, cardiovascular, mechanical circulatory support, renal transplant, orthopedics, stroke and oncology, the latter of which comprises the majority of Sharp's clinical trials. The Center for Research's HRPP also provides education and support both for researchers across Sharp and the broader San Diego health and research communities on requirements regarding the protection of human research participants. As part of its mission, the Center for Research hosts quarterly meetings on relevant educational topics to the research community, including physicians, psychologists, research nurses, study coordinators and students throughout San Diego. Recent presentations have included Investigator Quality Improvement Activities; Understanding Research Noncompliance, Serious Noncompliance and Continuing Noncompliance; and Risks to Subjects - It's Not Just Physical. Sharp Outcomes Research Institute The Sharp Outcomes Research Institute (ORI) began in 2010 as a pilot initiative funded by the Sharp HealthCare Foundation. The ORI facilitates interdisciplinary research on health care practices in order to identify and promote quality patient care across the health care community. The ORI collaborates with Sharp team members by facilitating the design of patient-centered outcomes research projects; assisting with database development as well as data collection and analysis; exploring funding mechanisms for research projects; and facilitating IRB application submissions. A priority for the ORI is to seek guidance and expertise from the local and national academic community on how to effectively conduct outcomes research in order to improve patient and community health. This networking has resulted in collaborative research partnerships with investigators at SDSU and National University (NU). The ORI has also developed educational presentations for the greater health care research community that foster awareness of the importance of research for improving health outcomes. This includes presentations of peer-reviewed abstracts of research study results and training on research designs. Evidence-Based Practice Institute Sharp participates in the Evidence-Based Practice Institute (EBPI), which prepares teams of staff fellows (inter-professional staff) and mentors to change and improve clinical practice and patient care. This evolution in practice and care occurs through identifying a care problem, developing a plan to solve it and then incorporating this new knowledge into practice. The EBPI is part of the Consortium for Nursing Excellence, San Diego, which promotes evidence-based practice in the nursing community. The consortium is a partnership between SCVMC,”

“Volunteer Service Sharp Lends a Hand In FY 2015, Sharp continued its systemwide community service program, Sharp Lends a Hand (SLAH). In October, Sharp team members suggested project ideas that would improve the health and well-being of San Diego in a broad, positive way; rely on Sharp for volunteer labor only; support existing nonprofit initiatives, community activities or other programs that serve SDC; and be completed by September 30, 2015. Eleven projects were selected: San Diego Blood Bank, Holiday Mail for Heroes, San Diego Food Bank (SDFB), San Diego Half Marathon, Ruffin Canyon Clean-Up, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Tour de Cure, Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, Life Rolls On - They Will Surf Again, and the San Diego River Park Foundation's Point Loma Native Plant Garden, San Diego River Garden, and Coastal Habitat Restoration. More than 1,700 Sharp employees, family members and friends volunteered over 5,850 hours in support of these projects. In November 2014, 14 SLAH volunteers joined the San Diego Chargers football team for their 36th annual Blood Drive in Mission Valley. The event supported the San Diego Blood Bank during the vital holiday season when people tend to donate less blood. SLAH volunteers consisted of registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses, certified phlebotomists and limited phlebotomists who provided assistance with blood typing (determining what type of blood an individual has). During the 2014 holiday season, 11 SLAH volunteers joined the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program to support service members and veterans separated from their families during the holiday season due to deployments and hospital stays. Volunteers wrote cards of appreciation to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families, expressing thanks for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms. The San Diego Food Bank (SDFB) feeds people in need throughout SDC, advocates for the hungry, and educates the public about hunger-related issues. On 16 days between February and September 2015, 960 SLAH volunteers inspected, cleaned and sorted donated food, assembled boxes and cleaned the SDFB warehouse. For two days in March, 100 SLAH volunteers provided registration, gear-check, water stop and finish-line support at the San Diego Half Marathon. This premier race raises money for vulnerable communities including the Skinny Gene Project, a division of the J. Moss Foundation that addresses the environment-based issues that affect a person's ability to prevent diabetes. With all net proceeds going towards service projects and select charitable causes in San Diego, the race inspires volunteerism as a way to help struggling communities throughout the city. Also in March, 40 SLAH volunteers joined the Friends of Ruffin Canyon in the Ruffin Canyon Clean-Up. Located in Serra Mesa, the Ruffin Canyon Open-Space Preserve consists of 84 acres of natural open space, including native plant-life and primitive trails. The Friends of Ruffin Canyon fosters community participation in the protection of Ruffin Canyon's unique habitat. Volunteers picked up trash and debris, pulled weeds, installed native plants and helped maintain the trail. To support the nearly one million San Diegans with diabetes or prediabetes, SLAH volunteers participated in the Tour de Cure 2015, a fundraising cycling event benefitting the American Diabetes Association (ADA). For two days in April, more than 60 SLAH volunteers assisted with pre-event packet pick-up, and day-of event registration, T-shirt distribution and medical care. By volunteering their time, SLAH participants helped to ensure that more funds go toward the ADA's mission to prevent, cure and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. On nine days in June and July, 360 volunteers participated in Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, an event sponsored by the Veterans Village of San Diego to provide community-based social services to veterans without a”

“Sharp Humanitarian Service Program In FY 2015, the Sharp Humanitarian Service Program funded more than 50 Sharp employees in service programs that provide health care or other supportive services to underserved or adversely affected populations in Haiti, Guatemala, Peru, southern Africa and other vulnerable areas. Through the program, a Sharp pharmacist participated in a two-week medical mission trip to the impoverished villages of Ayacucho, Peru, located in the central Andes Mountains. Sponsored by the Peruvian American Medical Society, the mission team consisted of approximately 50 professionals - including physicians, a pharmacist, nurses, translators, case workers and general volunteers - who provided medical examinations and medications for approximately 75 to 100 patients each day. In May, a Sharp nurse traveled to Zimbabwe with Operation of Hope, a nonprofit volunteer surgical team that provides free surgeries to children in developing countries who are born with or suffering from facial deformities. For approximately two weeks, the team member worked alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists and other staff who surgically repaired the cleft lips and palates of approximately 75 patients. The team also received assistance from staff at a Zimbabwe hospital and from the local rotary club. In addition, the team educated community members about cleft lip and palates on a local radio station in an effort to reduce the social stigma associated with the malformation. In April, another Sharp nurse served in the operating room (OR) on Africa Mercy. As the world's largest civilian hospital ship, Africa Mercy is operated by Mercy Ships, a global charity that brings lifesaving surgeries, hope and healing to people living in the world's poorest regions. During their two-week mission, the team member assisted with multiple surgical procedures for approximately 60 citizens of Madagascar, including the removal of large tumors on backs and necks as well as hernia repairs. International Medical Relief (IMR) is a nonprofit organization that treats underserved patients by providing medical services, medication, supplies, training and education to communities all over the globe with help from medical volunteers. For 10 days, a Sharp team member joined IMR to help treat those lacking medical services in the remote villages of Uganda. Alongside other foreign staff - such as physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists and various other nonmedical professionals - the team member provided health assessments, medications, antibiotics and wellness exams to thousands of people in need. Haitian parents without a job are often at risk of sending their children to an orphanage because they are unable to feed them. The I'mME organization empowers and sustains the structure of family to the orphans of the world through care, education, prevention and stewardship. In FY 2015, one Sharp team member participated in a trip to Haiti with I'mME, where she provided assistance to an orphanage and a feeding program that serves meals to 150 children and youth twice a week, who would otherwise never have a hot meal. In collaboration with the founder of COMPASSION IT - a nonprofit organization and social movement that inspires compassionate actions in the daily lives of individuals around the world - a Sharp team member traveled to Botswana for a two-week mission trip. Working with the Botswana Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, various nongovernment organizations, and Botho (an organization that aims to nurture compassion), they provided compassion training to more than 500 citizens of Botswana. Audience members were from education and social service sectors, including physicians, social workers, nurses, teachers, police officers, orphanage caregivers and students. With the rising prevalence of empathy fatigue and burnout among service providers, the training supports emotional resilience, broadens perspectives and”

“ommunity Walks For the past 20 years, Sharp has proudly supported the American Heart Association (AHA) annual San Diego Heart & Stroke Walk. In September 2015, more than 800 walkers represented Sharp at the 2015 San Diego Heart & Stroke Walk held at Balboa Park. Sharp was the No. 1 team in San Diego and the No. 2 team in the AHA Western Region Affiliates, raising nearly $180,000. Sharp Volunteers Volunteers are a critical component of Sharp's dedication to the San Diego community. Sharp provides many volunteer opportunities for individuals to serve the community, meet new people and assist in a wide variety of programs across the Sharp system. Volunteers of all ages and skill level devote their time and compassion to patients as well as to the general public and are an essential element to many of Sharp's programs, events and initiatives. Sharp volunteers spend their time within hospitals, in the community, and in support of the foundations. On average, more than 1,920 individuals actively volunteered at Sharp each month in FY 2015, contributing a total of more than 270,000 hours of service to Sharp and its initiatives throughout the year. This included more than 1,900 auxiliary members and thousands of individual volunteers from the San Diego community, including volunteers for Sharp's various foundations. These community members dedicated more than 9,600 hours to activities such as delivering meals to homebound seniors and assisting with health fairs and events. Table 2 details the average number of active volunteers per month as well as the total number of volunteer service hours provided to each Sharp entity, specifically for patient and community support. Table 2: Sharp Volunteers and Volunteer Hours FY 2015 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 390 Average Active Volunteers per Month 53,136 Volunteer Hours Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center 78 Average Active Volunteers per Month 8,226 Volunteer Hours Sharp Grossmont Hospital 729 Average Active Volunteers per Month 111,342 Volunteer Hours Sharp HospiceCare 77 Average Active Volunteers per Month 6,634 Volunteer Hours Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus 649 Average Active Volunteers per Month 90,934 Volunteer Hours TOTAL 1,923 Average Active Volunteers per Month 270,272 Volunteer Hours In support of Sharp's foundations - including the Sharp HealthCare Foundation, Grossmont Hospital Foundation and Coronado Hospital Foundation - volunteers dedicated hours of support to various events, such as annual golf tournaments and galas. In addition, Sharp offers a systemwide Junior Volunteer Program for high school students interested in giving back to their communities and exploring future health care careers. Program requirements vary, however all require high grade point averages and long-term commitments of at least 100 hours. Junior volunteers serve in a wide range of roles throughout Sharp. They enhance patient-centered care through hospitality, such as greeting and escorting patients and families, answering questions, and creating a welcoming and relaxing environment for guests. Through volunteering in the gift shops and thrift store, they learn about merchandising, fundraising and retail sales. And on the inpatient units, they are exposed to clinical experiences that provide a glimpse into future careers. In FY 2015, more than 480 high school students contributed a total of 58,100 hours to the Junior Volunteer Program. This included 85 juniors who provided more than 6,500 hours of service at SMH and SMBHWN; 144 juniors who dedicated approximately 16,600 hours of service at SCVMC; and nearly 257 juniors who contributed nearly 35,000 hours of service at SGH. Volunteers on Sharp's various entity boards provide program oversight, administration and decision making regarding financial resources. In FY 2015, nearly 120 volunteers contributed their time to Sharp's boards. Sharp employees also donate time as volunteers for the Sharp organization, including service on the Cabrillo C”

“Sharp HospiceCare Volunteer Programs Sharp HospiceCare provided a variety of volunteer training opportunities in FY 2015. Hospice volunteers are often working towards a career in the medical field, and can gain valuable knowledge and experience through volunteering. Volunteers provide valuable services to the hospice organization and those they serve, including companionship to those near the end-of-life, support for families and caregivers and help with community outreach. Fifty-one new hospice volunteers were trained in FY 2015. Volunteers complete an extensive 32-hour training program to confirm their understanding of and commitment to hospice care prior to beginning their patient and administrative support activities. In addition, five teenagers participated in Sharp HospiceCare's Teen Volunteer program in FY 2015, through which the teens are assigned special projects in the office or patient assignments at Sharp HospiceCare's LakeView and ParkView homes. The teens may perform grooming and hygiene tasks or provide simple acts of kindness, such as sitting with patients, listening to their stories and holding their hand. Nine nursing students from PLNU also volunteered at Sharp HospiceCare, offering assistance to family caregivers in private homes. Sharp HospiceCare provides the 11th Hour Program to ensure that no patient dies alone. Through the program, a Sharp HospiceCare volunteer accompanies patients who are in their final moments yet do not have a family member present. The volunteer offers a comforting presence by holding the patient's hand, reading softly to them and simply being by their side. Families who are present with their dying loved one may also prefer the comfort of a volunteer as their loved one passes away. Twenty-two volunteers were trained through the 11th Hour Program in FY 2015. Furthering its volunteer efforts in FY 2015, Sharp HospiceCare trained 11 volunteers in Healing Touch - a gentle energy therapy that uses the hands to help manage physical, emotional or spiritual pain. After volunteers are trained in Healing Touch, they provide the therapy to family caregivers once a week while their loved one is receiving hospice care as well as a visit following the patient's death. Sharp HospiceCare is a partner in We Honor Veterans (WHV) - a national program developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the VA to empower hospice professionals to meet the unique end-of-life needs of veterans and their families. As a WHV partner, Sharp HospiceCare can achieve up to four levels of commitment in serving veterans. As current Level I partners, Sharp HospiceCare volunteers receive an additional eight hours of training that enables them to work with patients with military experience as well as provide weekly support, companionship and relief for caregivers of veterans. Once trained, the volunteers may also offer a special ceremony to veterans receiving hospice services and their family members, in which they honor them with a WHV pin and a certification of appreciation for their services. In FY 2015, volunteers held 17 pinning ceremonies for veterans receiving care at Sharp HospiceCare. Sharp HospiceCare offers the Memory Bear Program to support community members who have lost a loved one. Through the program, volunteers create teddy bears out of the garments from those who have passed on. The bears serve as special keepsakes and permanent reminders of the grieving family member's loved one. In FY 2015, volunteers devoted nearly 3,600 hours to handcraft approximately 900 bears for nearly 350 families. Sharp HospiceCare offers a monthly support group to enhance volunteers' education and training. Volunteers are also recognized for their valuable contribution during National Volunteer Week in April and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November. Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus (SMH, SMBHWN, SMV) Volunteer Programs SMH created the Community Care Partner”

“Sharp Employee Volunteer Efforts In FY 2015, Sharp staff donated their time and passion to a number of unique initiatives, underscoring Sharp's commitment to the health and welfare of San Diegans. Below are just a few examples of how Sharp employees served the community. The SGH Engineering Department engaged in a variety of volunteer initiatives in FY 2015. The team continued This Bud's for You, a special program that delivers hand-picked flowers from the campus' abundant gardens to unsuspecting patients and their loved ones. Each week, the SGH landscape team grows, cuts, bundles and delivers colorful bouquets to visitors of both the hospital and Sharp's hospice homes. The team also regularly offers single-stem roses in a small bud vase to passers-by. In FY 2015, the team delivered six to eight vases of flowers each day to patient rooms, with as many as 20 vases or more during peak flower season and upon additional requests. In addition, the team supports the SGH Senior Resource Center and Meals-on-Wheels partnership by providing floral centerpieces for their fundraising events to benefit East County seniors as well as offers roses for SGH's annual patient remembrance service. In its fifth year, This Bud's for You has become a natural part of the landscape team's day - an act that is simply part of what they do to enhance the experience of visitors to the hospital. The Engineering Department further extends the spirit of caring through Cheers Bouquets. During their work day, the engineers keep an eye out for patients or visitors that appear to need encouragement or cheer. With help from Sodexo - the hospital's food service, housekeeping and engineering vendor - a bouquet is quickly assembled with balloons, ribbon, a teddy bear or Sodexo football, and an inspirational quote. The gift is delivered to bring the patient or visitor comfort and joy while at the hospital. The SGH Engineering Department, landscape team, SGH Auxiliary and local businesses collaborated to bring The Shirt Off Our Backs Program to San Diego's needy population during the 2014 holiday season. The program collects, prepares and donates a variety of items to homeless or low-income community members - ranging from small children to adults - helping to meet their basic needs and bring them holiday joy. Volunteers for The Shirt Off Our Backs Program personally collected and filled three trucks with food and other essential items, including handmade sandwiches, water bottles, clothing, socks, shoes, hygiene kits, pet food, children's toys, towels, blankets and other household items. In its fourth year, The Shirt Off Our Backs Program is committed to bringing comfort and hope to all who express need. SGH furthered its efforts to provide for those in need during the holidays through its annual Santa's Korner giving event. For more than 30 years, various hospital departments have adopted a family - who has been vetted and referred by local service agencies - and dedicated personal time to making the holidays the best they can be for each family. Special holiday gifts, including grocery gift cards, clothing, toiletries, household items, movie tickets, bicycles, children's toys, and a holiday meal, are purchased for the families by hospital staff using primarily their personal resources and through occasional fundraisers. The SGH Engineering Department also participated in the SDFB Food 4 Kids Backpack program in FY 2015. The program provides a backpack full of child-friendly, shelf-stable food for elementary school children who receive a free meal at school, but are suffering from hunger over the weekends when little or no food is available. Food 4 Kids strives to alleviate hunger, improve school performance, improve health and provide additional information to parents about available local community services. Between January and April, 2015, the team filled approximately 50 backpacks with roughly 600 pounds of food per week for chronically hungry elementary school”

“Energy Conservation According to the U.S. EPA, health care ranks as the country's second most energy-intensive industry. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Energy Information Administration states that hospitals and health care facilities account for more than eight percent of the nation's annual energy consumption and generate nearly eight percent of the country's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike other industries, hospitals must operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provide service during power outages, natural disasters and other emergencies. The EPA estimates that 30 percent of the health care sector's current energy use could be reduced without sacrificing quality of care through a shift toward energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources. Sharp has responded by implementing numerous green initiatives, including retro-commissioning of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; lighting retrofits; pipe insulations; infrastructure control initiatives; occupancy sensor installation; light-emitting diode (LED) light installations; energy audits; elevator modernization; and energy-efficient motor and pump replacements. In 2013, Sharp was the first health care system in San Diego to implement a computer power management program, which enables computers and monitors to go into a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity. Since its implementation, the program has been installed on more than 15,500 computers and has resulted in annual energy savings of approximately 1.6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh). The initiative earned Sharp a Certificate of Recognition from the EPA in 2013. In July 2015, Sharp implemented TSO Logic software to identify opportunities for replacing inefficient energy consuming hardware with energy efficiency hardware in Sharp's centralized data center. In addition, the system can detect underutilized hardware to shut down or put to sleep during periods of inactivity. This "smart software" anticipates daily usage to optimize energy efficiency. It is projected that Sharp could conservatively reduce hardware electrical consumption by more than five percent each year. Sharp remains firmly committed to identifying energy savings initiatives that bring value to the system and the community, as every dollar saved on green practices can be used to support the provision of quality health care and community-based initiatives. Sharp's energy-saving initiatives are driven by the Sharp Energy Conservation Guideline to help manage energy utilization practices throughout the system. Although there have been significant increases in energy fees over the last five years, Sharp has been able to significantly decrease energy utilization by seven percent (on a per square foot basis), resulting in energy costs savings of more than three percent. In total, Sharp's energy initiatives have reduced the system's carbon footprint equal to the removal of almost 17,000 metric tons of CO2 each year. In May 2014, SDG&E named Sharp San Diego's Healthcare Energy Champion in recognition of its commitment to the innovative programs implemented to reduce its carbon footprint. Furthering its dedication to energy efficiency, SHC participates in SDG&E's Major Customer Advisory Panel, a group of SDG&E's largest customers who meet quarterly to receive energy updates from SDG&E and provide feedback on important regional energy issues. In addition, SDG&E's staff participates in Sharp's Natural Resource Subcommittee to help Sharp identify energy savings initiatives and associated rebates and incentives to reduce the overall costs of energy savings projects. All Sharp entities participate in the EPA's ES database and monitor their ES scores on a monthly basis. ES is an international standard for energy efficiency created by the EPA. Certified ES buildings earn a 75 or higher on the EPA's energy performance scale, indicating that the building performs better than at least 75 percent of similar buildings nationwi”

“Waste Minimization According to Practice Greenhealth's Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), hospitals generate an average of 26 pounds of waste per staffed bed each day. To significantly reduce waste at each entity and extend the lifespan of local landfills, Sharp has created a comprehensive waste minimization program, including a systemwide, multidisciplinary Waste Management committee. The committee's purpose is to provide oversight of Sharp's waste management initiatives, including proper waste segregation and enhancing recycling efforts to divert waste and extend the lifespan of local landfills. Sharp was an early adopter in its commitment to waste diversion, and now diverts more than 39 percent of waste through recycling, donating, composting, reprocessing and reusing. In FY 2015, Sharp's waste minimization efforts resulted in more than 8.8 million pounds of waste diverted from the landfill. The following initiatives highlight Sharp's waste minimization efforts in FY 2015: * SMH and SMV collected more than 252,000 pounds of food waste for composting through participation in a food waste composting program with the local greenery. * Sharp diverted more than 2.5 million pounds of trash from the landfill by recycling nonconfidential paper, cardboard, exam table paper, plastic, aluminum cans and glass containers through Sharp's single-stream waste program. * Sharp collected, reprocessed and sterilized 42,000 pounds of surgical instruments. * Sharp implemented reusable sharps containers throughout the hospitals, which saved approximately 50,000 pounds of plastic and more than 1,800 pounds of cardboard from entering the landfill. This resulted in annual CO2 emission savings of more than 28,000 pounds and is equivalent to saving more than 2,700 gallons of gas each year. * SGH, SMH, SMBHWN and SCVMC recycled surgical blue wrap, while SCVMC recycled disposable privacy curtains, diverting more than 200,000 pounds of recycled materials from the landfill. * Employees and hospital visitors donated more than 200 pairs of eyewear to people in need, both locally and globally, through the Lion's Club Recycle Sight program. Sharp's waste minimization activities are widely recognized as being innovative and making a positive difference for the communities that Sharp serves. In FY 2015, Sharp received the following recognition: * The City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department named Sharp as one of the Recyclers of the Year in the 2015 Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards Program. * Executive Insight - a leading health care publication - highlighted new horizontal syringe/sharp drop reusable containers, which were developed by Stericycle with significant input from Sharp to reduce the likelihood of needle stick injury from needle disposal. * Sharp participated at the San Diego City Council's Ssubi Proclamation Day as part of their partnership with Ssubi is Hope - a nonprofit charity organization that collects donated expired/unusable medical equipment. Through the partnership, Sharp donated more than 43,000 pounds of equipment and supplies to support a health center in rural Uganda that provides care for more than 660,000 people living in 49 nearby villages. * SCHHC was selected to develop and display a poster at the annual International Planetree Conference titled "Contributing to a Healthy Community in Uganda - Making an Impact Locally and Internationally." Table 3 presents the waste diversion rates at Sharp HealthCare in FY 2015. Table 3: Sharp HealthCare Waste Diversion FY 2015 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 893,844 Recycled Waste Per Year (lbs.) 2,813,090 Total Waste Per Year (lbs.) 32% Percent Recycled Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center 293,519 Recycled Waste Per Year (lbs.) 1,365,903 Total Waste Per Year (lbs.) 21% Percent Recycled Sharp Grossmont Hospital 2,267,597 Recycled Waste Per Year (lbs.) 5,949,660 Total Waste Per Year (lbs.) 38% Percent Recycled Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for”

“Sustainable Food Practices According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, agriculture is responsible for 13.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Sharp is committed to making eco-friendly food choices to minimize its environmental footprint. In 2015, Sharp implemented the Food and Nutrition Best Health Committee - a component of Sharp's larger Best Health employee wellness program - to standardize, facilitate and promote its food sustainability efforts throughout the system. This includes a systemwide focus on its sustainable Mindful Food Program to provide education and healthy food options designed to improve the health of Sharp's patients, staff, community and environment. Implemented in collaboration with Sodexo, Sharp's food service vendor, Sharp's Mindful Food program includes Meatless Mondays; wellness menus; Community Supported Agriculture (CSA); fresh and organic produce; food composting; increasing recycling activities; the promotion of sugarless beverages; the use of postconsumer recycled packaging solutions; and increasing local, organic and sustainable food purchases. In addition, Sharp participates in HHI's Healthier Food program by committing to the purchase of local and sustainable foods. In FY 2015, Sharp purchased more than 285,000 pounds of local produce, representing an increase of 5.1 percent in local purchases from FY 2014. In addition, Sharp increased its purchase of animal protein from local, sustainable sources, a 16.8 percent increase since FY 2014. Sharp expects to further increase the purchase of local, sustainable food as new, safe sources of food items are identified and credentialed. Furthering its sustainable food practices, SMH, SMV and SCHHC created the first county-approved organic gardens and use the produce from these gardens in the meals served at the hospital cafes. These organic gardens produce an average of 22 pounds of produce per week. In 2012, Sharp partnered with the City of San Diego to implement a food waste composting program in the kitchen that services SMH and SMBHWN, making Sharp the first San Diego health care organization to join the city's initiative. SMV joined this effort in 2014, and SCHHC, SCVMC and SGH plan to participate in 2016. Through the program, EDCO, a solid waste vendor, transports food waste to the Miramar Greenery - a 74-acre facility located at the Miramar Landfill in Kearny Mesa. The food waste is processed into a rich compost product and sold to commercial landscapers, non-city residents, and to city residents at no charge for volumes of up to two cubic yards. The compost offers several benefits including improving the health and fertility of soil, reducing the need to purchase commercial fertilizers, increasing the soil's ability to retain water and helping the environment by recycling valuable organic materials. According to the City of San Diego, such waste diversion programs contribute to the landfill's lifespan being extended from 2012 to at least 2022. In 2015, Sharp received the San Diego Recycling and Composting Award and continues to work with the City to expand food waste composting to other Sharp entities. Additional sustainable food practices at Sharp include: the use of green-label kitchen soaps and cleansers; electronic caf menus; recycling of all cardboard, cans and grease from cafes; organic markets at each hospital and corporate office; purchasing of hormone-free milk; and partnering with vendors who are committed to reducing product packaging. In addition, beginning in April 2014, Sodexo expanded purchases of paper products made from recycled, compostable and chlorine-free renewable materials in place of the traditional foam, plastic and aluminum packaging commonly used in food service. Commuter Solutions Sharp supports ride sharing, public transit programs and other transportation efforts to reduce transportation emissions generated by Sharp and its employees. Sharp replaced higher fuel-consuming cargo vans with e”

“* E-newsletters highlighting Sharp's recycling efforts and accomplishments, as well as reminders for proper workplace recycling, carpooling, and energy and water conservation are shared with employees throughout the year. * In April, Sharp held its sixth annual system-wide All Ways Green Earth Week celebration, including Earth Fairs at each Sharp hospital and system office. During the fairs, employees learned how they can decrease water, energy and resource consumption, divert waste through recycling, and reduce their carbon footprint by using alternative transportation. Many of Sharp's key vendor partners participated in the fairs to help raise awareness of green initiatives and how Sharp is involved in those programs. * Sharp continued to participate in SDG&E's Major Customer Advisory panel to provide input and education related to energy reliability, fees and cost structure and their impact on the health care environment. * Sharp collaborated with the County of San Diego to host a complimentary community workshop on pharmaceutical waste management designed to educate participants (e.g., medical providers, pharmacy personnel, hospital personnel) about proper and safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste. Topics included pharmaceutical waste liability, regulatory compliance and cost-effective disposal strategies. * Sharp hosted two community e-waste and confidential paper shredding collection events. * Sharp partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on National Drug Take Back Day to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of drug disposal and to educate the general public about the potential for prescription medication abuse. * Sharp continued participation in San Diego's Gathering of Green Teams with other San Diego business leaders to identify and discuss sustainable best practices, which can be emulated across industries. * Sharp participates in San Diego County's Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) Stakeholder meetings to discuss best practices for medical waste management with other hospital leaders in SDC Sharp's All Ways Green initiative remains committed to creating sustainable practices for employees, physicians and the community to improve the health of the environment and ultimately the health of the populations that it serves. Table 4 highlights the All Ways Green efforts at Sharp entities. Table 4: All Ways Green Initiatives by Sharp Entity - FY 2015 SCHHC -Energy Efficiency * Energy audits * Air Handler projects * HVAC projects * Lighting retrofits * LED lighting * New energy-efficient appliances in the cafe * New building management system to optimize energy usage for the cooling system -Water Conservation * Water-efficient dishwashing system * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water reduction systems * Mist eliminators -Waste Minimization * Single-serve paper napkin and plastic cutlery dispensers * Reusable sharps containers * Single-stream recycling * Surgical instrument reprocessing -Education and Outreach * Earth Week activities * Environmental policy * Green Team * No smoking policy * Organic farmer's market * Organic gardens * Recycling education * Ride share promotion SCVMC -Energy Efficiency * Energy audits * Energy-efficient chillers/motors * ES award * HVAC projects * Lighting retrofits * Energy-efficient dishwasher * Elevator upgrades -Water Conservation * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic and low-flow faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water reduction systems * Mist eliminators * Replacement of 3.5gpf toilets with 1.28 gpf toilets * Cooling tower replacement (40% less water used) -Waste Minimization * Blue-wrap recycling * Compactor renovation * Electronic cafe menus * Single-stream recycling * Surgical instrument reprocessing * Reusable sharps containers * Clean Business designat”

“SHP -Energy Efficiency * Energy audits * HVAC projects * Lighting retrofits * Occupancy sensors -Water Conservation * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water * reduction systems * Mist eliminators * Water dispensers to replace bottled water -Waste Minimization * Recycle bin distribution * Recycled paper * Single-serve paper napkin and plastic cutlery dispensers * Single-stream recycling * Spring cleaning events -Education and Outreach * Earth Week activities * Environmental policy * Green Team * No smoking policy * Recycling education * Ride share promotion SMH/ SMBHWN -Energy Efficiency * EVCs * Energy audits * Energy-efficient chillers/motors * ES participation * HVAC projects * LED lighting * Lighting retrofits * Occupancy sensors * Pipe insulations * Piping cross bridges * Steam trap repairs -Water Conservation * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water reduction systems * Mist eliminators * Water-efficient sterile department processing cart washer -Waste Minimization * Blue wrap recycling * Composting * Electronic cafe menus * Food waste composting * Peroxide based cleaning products * Single-serve paper napkin and plastic cutlery dispensers * Reusable sharp waste containers * Single-stream recycling * Surgical instrument reprocessing -Education and Outreach * Drought tolerant rooftop garden * Earth Week * activities * Environmental policy * Green Team * No smoking policy * Organic farmer's market * Organic gardens * Recycling education * Ride share promotion SMV/ SMC -Energy Efficiency * Air handler replacement * Energy audits * ES participation * HVAC projects * Lighting retrofits * Motor and pump replacements -Water Conservation * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water reduction systems * Mist eliminators -Waste Minimization * Composting * Single-serve paper napkin and plastic cutlery dispensers Single-stream recycling * Styrofoam elimination * Surgical instrument reprocessing -Education and Outreach * Earth Week activities * Environmental policy * Green Team * No smoking policy * Organic farmer's market * Recycling education * Ride share promotion SRS -Energy Efficiency * Energy audits * ES participation * Lighting retrofits -Water Conservation * Drip irrigation * Drought-tolerant plants and bark-covered ground * Electronic faucets * Evaluation of water utilization practices * Hardscaping * Landscape water reduction systems * Low-flow systems * Mist eliminators -Waste Minimization * Single-serve paper napkin and plastic cutlery dispensers * Recycling of exam paper * Single-stream recycling * Styrofoam elimination -Education and Outreach * Contractor education * Earth Week activities * Environmental policy * Green Team * No smoking policy * Recycling education * Ride share promotion”

“Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Sharp contributes to the health and safety of the San Diego community through essential emergency and disaster planning activities and services. Throughout FY 2015, Sharp provided education to staff, community members, and community health professionals on emergency and disaster preparedness. Sharp's disaster preparedness team offered several disaster education courses to first responders, health care providers and community members across SDC. The Hospital-Based First Receiver Awareness Course and First Receiver Operations Course were offered as a two-part series to educate and prepare hospital staff for a decontamination event. Course topics included decontamination principles and best practices; basic hazards; utilization of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment; response concepts; containment; decontamination; and recovery. A standardized, on-scene federal emergency management training for hospital management titled National Incident Management System/Incident Command System/Hospital Incident Command System was also offered by Sharp's disaster preparedness team, as well as a START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) Triage/ Jump START Triage class to train emergency responders at all levels to triage a large volume of trauma victims within a short period of time. In FY 2015, Sharp's disaster leadership donated their time to state and local organizations and committees including Southern California Earthquake Alliance, County of San Diego Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC), the Joint Advisory Committee on Public Health Emergency Preparedness, California Hospital Association Emergency Management Advisory Committee, and the County of San Diego Healthcare Disaster Council, a group of representatives from SDC hospitals, other health care delivery agencies, county officials, fire agencies, law enforcement, American Red Cross and others who meet monthly to share best practices for emergency preparedness. In addition, Sharp's disaster leadership served on the Statewide Medical Health Exercise work group which is designed to guide local emergency planners in developing, planning and conducting emergency responses. Through the work group, Sharp helped design training materials, including an exercise guidebook and other resources, for the 2015 California Statewide Medical Health Training and Exercise Program through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). Sharp supports safety efforts of the state and the city of San Diego through maintenance and storage of a county decontamination trailer at SGH to be used in response to a mass decontamination event. Additionally, all Sharp hospitals are prepared for an emergency with backup water supplies that last up to 96 hours in the event the system's normal water supply is interrupted. Through participation in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Emergency Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant, Sharp created the Sharp HealthCare HPP Disaster Preparedness Partnership. The partnership includes SCVMC, SCHHC, SGH, SMH, SRS Urgent Care Centers and Clinics, San Diego's Ronald McDonald House, Rady Children's Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Kaiser Hospital, Alvarado Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital, the Council of Community Clinics, Naval Air Station North Island/Naval Medical Services, San Diego County Sheriffs, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department, and Fresenius Medical Centers. The partnership seeks to continually identify and develop relationships with health care entities, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement, military installations and other organizations that serve SDC and are located near partner health care facilities. Through networking, planning, and the sharing of resources, trainings and information, the partners will be better prepared for a collaborative response to an emergency or disaster affecting SDC. In September, Sh”

“Sharp Best Health included healthy vending machine options on all hospital campuses as well as healthy food items in each cafeteria and retail area. In FY 2015, Sharp Best Health implemented a new initiative called "Go, Make the Healthier Choice." This initiative color-codes the food options sold in vending machines and food service areas to help employees, visitors, and guests easily discern the nutritional value of each item. According to the color-code, green-labeled items are the healthiest options and can be consumed often; yellow-labeled items are moderately healthy and should be eaten occasionally; and red-labeled items are the least healthy options and should be eaten rarely. In partnership with Sodexo in FY 2015, Sharp Best Health launched a systemwide Mindful healthy food initiative. Through the Mindful Program, Sharp's cafeteria menus were redesigned to include sustainable, nutritious and enticing food options that foster a healthy lifestyle among patients, visitors and staff. In addition, Sharp Best Health collaborated with Sodexo and Specialty Produce to offer the Green Grocers - Delivered to You program at more than 10 Sharp work sites. Through the program, employees can order seasonally available, locally-grown and organic produce online and have it delivered to their workplace twice a month at low cost. Green Grocers - Delivered to You provides a convenient method for employees and their families to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet, while the purchase of locally-grown produce helps support local farmers and is a CSA service. CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation in order for it to become, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm. Since January 2015, Sharp team members have ordered approximately 3,000 pounds of produce through the program. Sharp Best Health continued to offer its free nutrition education series to help employees and their family members develop healthier eating habits. The program includes workshops with cooking demonstrations from registered dietitians and complementary online resources. Nearly 20 classes were offered to approximately 200 attendees through the series in FY 2015, with topics including eating healthy while not at home, managing sugar cravings and portion control. Activities, such as hiking and walking clubs are also available to Sharp team members, family and friends. In FY 2015, Sharp Best Health organized 11 systemwide hikes with more than 160 attendees. The walking clubs vary by location with either structured meeting points or various small walking groups. In 2015, Sharp Best Health received the AHA Fit-Friendly Worksites Honor Roll award (Gold Category) for the third consecutive year, which recognizes employers that promote a culture of health and physical activity in the workplace or community. Since 2013, Sharp Best Health has offered annual employee health screenings to raise awareness of important biometric health measures and help team members learn how to reduce their risk of related health issues. In FY 2015, more than 10,100 Sharp employees received screenings for blood pressure, BMI, blood sugar, tobacco use and cholesterol. Sharp Best Health also exceeded its goal of having at least 75 percent of employees participate in the 2015 screening program. Post-screening resources and tools are available for Sharp employees and their family members, including a free health coach as well as classes on a variety of health topics, including smoking cessation, healthy food choices, physical activity, stress management, and managing the challenges of living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma or arthritis. As a fun incentive for completing their health screening, employees received a Fitbit Zip wireless pedometer that tracks steps, distance and calories and syncs these statistics to computers or smartphones. Sharp Best Health encourages team members to utilize the Fit”

“* Access to care for individuals without a medical provider and support for high-risk, underserved and underfunded patients * Education and screening programs on health conditions, such as heart and vascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, preterm delivery, unintentional injuries and behavioral health * Health education, support and screening activities for seniors * Welfare of seniors and disabled people * Special support services for hospice patients and their loved ones, and for the community * Support of community nonprofit health organizations * Education and training of community health care professionals * Student and intern supervision and support * Collaboration with local schools to promote interest in health care careers * Cancer education, patient navigation services and participation in clinical trials * Women's and prenatal health services and education * Meeting the needs of new mothers and their loved ones * Mental health and substance abuse education and support for the community Highlights of Community Benefit Provided by Sharp in FY 2015 The following are examples of community benefit programs and services provided by Sharp hospitals and entities in FY 2015. * Unreimbursed Medical Care Services included uncompensated care for patients who are unable to pay for services, and the unreimbursed costs of public programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, San Diego County Indigent Medical Services, Civilian Health and Medical Program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), and TRICARE - the regionally managed health care program for active-duty, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their loved ones and survivors; and unreimbursed costs of workers' compensation programs. This also included financial support for on-site workers to process Medi-Cal eligibility forms. * Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations included van transportation for patients to and from medical appointments; flu vaccinations and services for seniors; financial and other support to community clinics to assist in providing and improving access to health services; Project HELP; Project CARE; Meals on Wheels; contribution of time to Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and the San Diego Food Bank (SDFB); financial and other support to the Sharp Humanitarian Service Program; and other assistance for vulnerable and high-risk community members. * Other Benefits for the Broader Community included health education and information, and participation in community health fairs and events addressing the unique needs of the community, as well as providing flu vaccinations, health screenings and support groups to the community. Sharp collaborated with local schools to promote interest in health care careers and made its facilities available for use by community groups at no charge. Also, Sharp executive leadership and staff actively participated in numerous community organizations, committees and coalitions to improve the health of the community. See Appendix A for a listing of Sharp's involvement in community organizations. In addition, the category included costs associated with planning and operating community benefit programs, such as community health needs assessments and administration. * Health Research, Education and Training Programs included education and training programs for medical, nursing and other health care students and professionals, as well as supervision and support for students and interns, and time devoted to generalizable health-related research projects that were made available to the broader health care community. Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided in FY 2015 In FY 2015, Sharp provided a total of $289,082,293 in community benefit programs and services that were unreimbursed. Table 1 displays a summary of unreimbursed costs based on the categories specifically identified in SB 697. Table 1: Total Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided Sharp HealthCare Overall FY 2015 SB 697 Category Programs and Servi”

“Table 3 includes a summary of unreimbursed costs for each Sharp entity based on the categories specifically identified in SB 697. In FY 2014, Sharp led the community in unreimbursed medical care services among San Diego County's SB 697 hospitals and health care systems. Table 3: FY 2015 Detailed Economic Value of SB Bill 697 Categories Sharp HealthCare Entity SB 697 CATEGORY Medical Care Services Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations Other Benefits for the Broader Community Health Research, Education and Training Programs Estimated FY 2015 Unreimbursed Costs Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center $55,421,166 $292,952 $258,397 $751,147 $56,723,662 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center $12,983,515 $28,819 $112,655 $135,493 $13,260,482 Sharp Grossmont Hospital $84,104,983 $789,946 $676,825 $1,119,344 $86,691,098 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns $3,493,414 $43,124 $153,700 $233,022 $3,923,260 Sharp Memorial Hospital $113,420,436 $776,122 $513,155 $913,885 $115,623,598 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center $11,734,863 $538,965 $224,279 $250,982 $12,749,089 Sharp Health Plan $0 $18,342 $84,595 $8,167 $111,104 ALL ENTITIES $281,158,377 $2,488,270 $2,023,606 $3,412,040 $289,082,293 Section 3 - Community Benefit Planning Process For the past 19 years, Sharp HealthCare has based its community benefit planning on findings from a triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process as well as from the combination of expertise in programs and services of each Sharp hospital and knowledge of the populations and communities served by those hospitals. Methodology to Conduct the 2013 Sharp HealthCare Community Health Needs Assessments Since 1995, Sharp has participated in a countywide collaboration that includes a broad range of hospitals, health care organizations and community agencies to conduct a triennial CHNA. Findings from the CHNA, the program and services expertise of each Sharp hospital, and knowledge of the populations and communities served by those hospitals combine to provide a foundation for community benefit planning and program implementation. To address the new requirements under Section 501(r) within Section 9007 of the Affordable Care Act, and IRS Form 990, Schedule H for not-for-profit hospitals, San Diego County (SDC) hospitals engaged in a new, collaborative CHNA process. This process gathered both salient hospital data and the perspectives of health leaders and residents in order to identify and prioritize health needs for community members across the county, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. Additionally, the process aimed to highlight health issues that hospitals could impact through programs, services and collaboration. In this endeavor, Sharp collaborated with the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties (HASD&IC), the Institute for Public Health (IPH) at San Diego State University (SDSU) and SDC hospital systems, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego, Palomar Health, Rady Children's Hospital, Scripps Health, Tri-City Medical Center and UC San Diego Health System. The complete report of this collaborative process - the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA - is available for public viewing at http://www.hasdic.org. The results of this collaborative process significantly informed the 2013 CHNAs for each Sharp hospital and individual hospital assessments were further supported by additional data collection and analysis and community outreach specific to the primary communities served by each Sharp hospital. Additionally, in accordance with federal regulations, the Sharp Memorial Hospital (SMH) 2013 CHNA also includes needs identified for communities served by Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (SMBHWN), as the two hospitals share a license, and report all utilization and financial data as a single entity to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). As such, the SMH 2013 CHNA summarizes the processes and findings for commun”

“Data Collection and Analysis As the study area for both the collaborative HASD&IC 2013 CHNA and the Sharp 2013 CHNAs cover SDC, the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA process and findings significantly informed Sharp's CHNA process and, as such, are described as applicable throughout the various CHNA reports. For complete details on the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA process, please visit the HASD&IC website at http://www.hasdic.org or contact Lindsey Wade, Vice President, Public Policy at HASD&IC at [email protected]. For the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA process, the IPH employed a rigorous methodology using both community input (primary data sources) and quantitative analysis (secondary data sources) to identify and prioritize the top health conditions in SDC. These health needs were prioritized based on the following criteria: * Has a significant prevalence in the community * Contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality in SDC * Disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities * Reflects a need that exists throughout SDC * Can be addressed through evidence-based practices by hospitals and health care systems Quantitative data (secondary sources) for both the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA and the individual Sharp hospital CHNAs included 2011 calendar year hospital discharge data at the ZIP code level, health statistics from the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others. The variables analyzed are included in Table 1 below, and were analyzed at the ZIP code level wherever possible: Table 1: Variables Analyzed in the HASD&IC and Sharp HealthCare 2013 CHNAs Secondary Data Variables -Inpatient Hospitalizations by Cause -Emergency Department Visits by Cause -Demographic Data (socioeconomic indicators) -Mortality Data -Regional Disease-Specific Health Data (County HHSA) -Self-Reported Health Data (California Health Interview Survey) -Specialized Health Data /Reports (various) Recognizing that health needs differ across the region and that socioeconomic factors impact health outcomes, both HASD&IC's 2013 CHNA and Sharp's 2013 CHNA processes utilized the Dignity Health/Truven Community Need Index (CNI) to identify communities in SDC with the highest level of health disparities and needs. Residents in five of these high-need neighborhoods across SDC were asked to provide input in a community forum setting. For the HASD&IC 2013 CHNA, IPH conducted primary data collection through three methods: an online community health leader/health expert survey, key informant interviews and community forums. The community health leader/health expert survey was completed by 89 members of the health care community, including health care and social service providers, academics, community-based organizations assisting the underserved and other public health experts. Over the winter and spring of 2013, five community forums were held in communities of high need across SDC, reaching a total of 106 community residents. In addition, IPH conducted five key informant interviews with individuals chosen by virtue of their professional discipline and knowledge of health issues in SDC. Key informants included county public health officers, health care and social service providers and members of community-based organizations. Following consultation with the CHNA Planning Teams at each Sharp hospital, additional specific feedback from additional key informants and community residents was also collected. Community members were asked for open-ended feedback on the health issues of greatest importance to them as well as any significant barriers they face in maintaining health and well-being. Findings Through the combined analyses of the results for all of the data and information gathered, the following conditions were identified as priority health needs for the primary communities served by Sharp hospitals (listed in alphabetical order): * Behavioral Health (Mental Health) * Cancer * Cardiovascular Disease * D”

“Ongoing Commitment to Collaboration In support of its ongoing commitment to working with others on addressing community health priorities to improve the health status of SDC residents, Sharp executive leadership, operational experts and other staff are actively engaged in the national American Hospital Association, statewide California Hospital Association, HASD&IC, and other local collaboratives, such as San Diegans for Healthcare Coverage, the San Diego Food System Alliance, Hunger Advocacy Network, 2-1-1 San Diego and the Community Health Improvement Partners Behavioral Health Work Team. Section 4 - Sharp Health Plan Sharp Health Plan (SHP) is located at 8520 Tech Way, Suite 200 in San Diego, ZIP code 92123. SHP is not required to develop a community benefit plan as part of Senate Bill (SB) 697, nor are they required to participate in a community health needs assessment. However, SHP partnered with and provided support to a variety of organizations in the San Diego community during Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, a selection of which are highlighted in this section. SHP services include health plans for both large and small employers. FY 2015 Community Benefit Program Highlights SHP provided a total of $111,104 in community benefit in FY 2015. See Table 1 in this section for a summary of unreimbursed costs for SHP based on the categories identified in Senate Bill (SB) 697. Table 1: Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided Sharp Health Plan FY 2015 SB 697 Category Programs and Services Included in SB 697 Category Estimated FY 2015 Unreimbursed Costs Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations Donations to community health centers and other agencies serving the needy, and contribution of time to Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and the San Diego Food Bank $18,342 Other Benefits for the Broader Community Health education programs, donations to community organizations, meeting room space, and participation in community organizations $84,595 Health Research, Education and Training Programs Support of education and training programs for students, interns and health care professionals $8,167 TOTAL $111,104 Key highlights: * Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations included donations to community health centers and other agencies to support low-income and underserved populations and other assistance for vulnerable and high-risk community members. * Other Benefits for the Broader Community included health education, donations to community organizations, and participation by senior leadership and other staff on community boards, committees and civic organizations, such as 2-1-1 San Diego, American Diabetes Association (ADA), Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP), Girl Scouts San Diego, La Maestra Community Health Centers, and Second Chance. See Appendix A for a listing of Sharp's community involvement. * Health Research, Education and Training Programs included education and training of health care professionals, and student and intern supervision. Identified Community Need: Support of Community Nonprofit Health Organizations Rationale Support of community nonprofit health organizations is an effective means to: raise awareness of various health and social issues, such as behavioral health and the disabled; collaborate to maximize community efforts without duplication of resources; and continue to share experiences and leadership capacity with others who have similar goals. Further, the Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD&IC) 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process in which Sharp HealthCare and other San Diego hospitals played a key role, identified collaboration with community organizations as a critical factor in addressing community health needs. Objective * Participate in community-sponsored events and support nonprofit community health and social service organizations through financial donations, board service and other contributions FY 2015 Report of Activities SHP supports a diverse range”

“FY 2016 Plan SHP will do the following: * Participate in community-sponsored events to provide health information and education as requested by community partners and to address identified health needs for members of the San Diego community * Provide coordination, financial support and fundraising-related activities for local nonprofit organizations, particularly those that support San Diego's vulnerable community members * Continue to serve on various community boards that support the health and well-being of San Diegans Appendix A - Sharp HealthCare Involvement in Community Organizations The list below shows the involvement of Sharp executive leadership and other staff in community organizations and coalitions in Fiscal Year 2015. Community organizations are listed alphabetically. * 2-1-1 San Diego Board * A New PATH (Parents for Addiction, Treatment and Healing) * Adult Protective Services * Aging and Independence Services * Alzheimer's Association * American Association of Colleges of Nursing * American Association of Critical Care Nurses, San Diego Chapter * American Cancer Society * American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) * American Diabetes Association * American Foundation for Suicide Prevention * American Health Information Management Association * American Heart Association * American Hospital Association * American Psychiatric Nurses Association * American Red Cross of San Diego * Arc of San Diego * Asian Business Association * Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare * Association for Clinical Pastoral Education * Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses * Azusa Pacific University * Beacon Council's Patient Safety Collaborative * Boys and Girls Club of San Diego * Bonita Business and Professional Organization * California Association of Health Plans * California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems * California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists * California Association of Physician Groups * California Board of Behavioral Health Sciences * California Coalition for Mental Health * California College, San Diego * California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative * California Council for Excellence * California Department of Public Health * California Dietetic Association, Executive Board * California HealthCare Foundation * California Health Information Association * California Hospice and Palliative Care Association * California Hospital Association Center for Behavioral Health * California Hospital Association * California Library Association * California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative * California State University San Marcos * California Teratogen Information Service * Caregiver Coalition of San Diego * Caring Hearts Medical Clinic * Centers for Community Solutions * Chelsea's Light Foundation * Chicano Federation of San Diego County * Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) Behavioral Health Work Team * CHIP Board * CHIP Health Literacy Task Force * CHIP Suicide Prevention Work Team * CHIP Independent Living Association Advisory Board and Peer Review Advisory Team * Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce * Chula Vista Community Collaborative * Chula Vista Family Health Center * Chula Vista Rotary * City of Chula Vista Wellness Program * Coalition to Transform Advanced Care * Combined Health Agencies * Community Emergency Response Team * Consortium for Nursing Excellence, San Diego * Coronado Chapter of Rotary International * Coronado Fire Department * Council of Women's and Infants' Specialty Hospitals * Cycle EastLake * Downtown San Diego Partnership * East County Senior Service Providers * El Cajon Fire Department * Emergency Nurses Association, San Diego Chapter * Employee Assistance Professionals Association * EMSTA College * Family Health Centers of San Diego * Feeding America San Diego * Gardner Group * Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center * Girl Scouts of San Diego Imperial Council, Inc. * Greater San Diego East County Advisory Board * Grossmont”

“* National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association * National Alliance on Mental Illness * National Association of Neonatal Nurses * National Association of Hispanic Nurses, San Diego Chapter * National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization * National Institute for Children's Health Quality * National Kidney Foundation * National University * Neighborhood Healthcare Community Clinic * North County Health Project * Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center * Perinatal Safety Collaborative * Perinatal Social Work Cluster * Planetree Board of Directors * Professional Oncology Network * Public Health Nurse Advisory Board * Recovery Innovations California * Regional Perinatal System * Residential Care Council * Rotary Club of Chula Vista * Rotary Club of Coronado * Safety Net Connect * San Diego Community Action Network * San Diegans for Healthcare Coverage * San Diego Association of Diabetes Educators * San Diego Association of Directors of Volunteer Services * San Diego Association of Governments Public Health Stakeholder Group * San Diego Black Nurses Association * San Diego Blood Bank * San Diego Brain Injury Foundation * San Diego Coalition of Mental Health * San Diego Council on Suicide Prevention * San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition Advisory Board * San Diego County Coalition for Improving End-of-Life Care * San Diego County Council on Aging * San Diego County Emergency Medical Care Committee * San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency * San Diego County Hospice-Veteran Partnership * San Diego County Older Adult Behavioral Health System of Care Council * San Diego County Perinatal Care Network * San Diego County Social Services Advisory Board * San Diego County Stroke Consortium * San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council * San Diego County Taxpayers Association * San Diego Covered California Collaborative * San Diego Dietetic Association Board * San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Health Committee * San Diego Emergency Medical Care Committee * San Diego Eye Bank Nurses Advisory Board * San Diego Food Bank * San Diego Food System Alliance, Healthy Food Access Committee * San Diego Half Marathon * San Diego Health Information Association * San Diego Healthcare Disaster Council * San Diego Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association * San Diego Housing Commission * San Diego Hunger Coalition * San Diego Imperial Council of Hospital Volunteers * San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, Inc. * San Diego Mental Health Coalition * San Diego Mesa College * San Diego Military Family Collaborative * San Diego North Chamber of Commerce * San Diego Older Adult Council * San Diego Organization of Healthcare Leaders, a local ACHE Chapter * San Diego Patient Safety Consortium * San Diego Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Coalition * San Diego Regional Home Care Council * San Diego Rescue Mission * San Diego River Park Foundation * San Diego-Imperial Council of Hospital Volunteers * San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce * San Diego Rescue Mission * San Diego Science Alliance * San Diego State University * San Ysidro High School * Santee Chamber of Commerce * SAY San Diego * Second Chance * Serving Seniors * Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing * Society of Trauma Nurses * South Bay Community Services * South County Action Network * South County Economic Development Council * Southern California Association of Neonatal Nurses * Southern California Earthquake Alliance * Southern Caregiver Resource Center * Special Olympics * St. Paul's Retirement Homes Foundation * St. Vincent de Paul Village * Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation * Sweetwater Union High School District * The Meeting Place * Third Avenue Charitable Organization * Trauma Center Association of America * United Service Organizations Council of San Diego * University of California, San Diego * University of San Diego * VA San Diego Healthcare System * Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista * V”