Lifecare Hospice

“Ohio's hospice, inc. Became the sole member of lifecare hospice with an affiliation agreement signed in june 2017.”

“Ohio's hospice inc. Has the power to appoint the board of directors. The board shall recommend individuals to fill any openings. Ohio's hospice has the right to elect from these individuals or other individuals at its discretion.”

“Ohio's hospice inc. Retains the power to amend the articles of incorporation, code of regulations, etc. Of the organization.”

“The form 990 was prepared by an outside accounting firm and reviewed by the cfo prior to being filed with the internal revenue service. The form 990 is sent via email to the full board and will be reviewed in session by the executive committee of the board of directors at their next meeting.”

“In the event any director, officer or executive of the organization shall have any direct or indirect interest in or relationship with any individual or organization that proposes to enter into any transaction with the organization for the sale, purchase, lease or rental of property or to render or employ services, personal or otherwise, such director, officer or executive shall forthwith give the board of directors, chair of the board or president of the organization notice of such interest or relationship and shall thereafter not be counted for the purpose of determining a quorum and shall refrain from voting or otherwise attempting to affect its decision to participate in such transaction. In the event that a challenge or question is raised whether conflict or duality of interest exists, the board or chair of the board of the organization shall determine that a duality of interest exists (by a 2/3 vote of the body). Minutes of appropriate meetings should reflect that such disclosure was made, and that such director removed himself/herself from the room and did not participate in the final discussion, and was not counted for the purpose of determining a quorum. The conflict of interest statement shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers or executives and that any new directors, officers or executives be advised of the policy upon undertaking the duties of such office.”

“The executive committee of the ohi board of trustees utilized local market knowledge, annual performance evaluations and benchmark data to establish compensation for the ceo. The compensation of other officers and key employees is established by the ceo under guidelines established by ohi and affiliate boards of trustees as part of the budget process.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”