Gillette Children'S Specialty Healthcare

“Members of the Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare (Hospital) Board are also members of the Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation (Foundation) Board resulting in common control of both entities and the sharing of community oversight, strategic planning, financial oversight, and fundraising responsibilities equally among all board members. The following individuals had a business relationship during the year: David Bestler, Marlon Cush, John Ellenberger, David Fettig, Jeffrey Freyer, Linda Ireland, Barbara Joers, John Liddicoat, William McDonald, Julie Neville, Pete Rhodes, Sharifa Garcia, Angela Sinner, Rulon Stacey, Phillip Trier, Kathy Tune.”

“Gillette staff, including representatives from finance, legal, communications and administration departments, completed the return and related documentation. Gillette's accounting firm compiled the return. Gillette's chief executive officer and chief financial officer reviewed the draft documents before filing. Gillette provided a copy of Form 990 to each member of the governing body before filing. After all reviews were complete, the final return was presented to and approved by the Finance and Investment Committee and the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“Gillette enforces policies on external professional activities. Gillette employees, officers, volunteers, board members, and medical staff members are expected to disclose all outside activities that involve potential conflicts of interest. Directors must sign a conflict of interest statement acknowledging any potential conflicts related to Gillette. Gillette requires staff members to discuss potential conflicts with their immediate supervisor and with the compliance officer. The disclosure includes a written description of the activity, the extent of the staff member's participation, and the possible duration of the relationship. If a conflict exists, the employee must not engage in the activity.”

“As directed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, an independent consultant periodically provides the committee with survey data containing recommendations for the President & CEO and other executive salary ranges. The ranges are developed by the external consultant based on Gillette's compensation philosophy, which was developed by the Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors. The compensation philosophy is reviewed regularly. The members of the Committee determine the President & CEO salary and the salary ranges for other executives. The Committee oversees the executive incentive plan, approves incentive plan payouts, and regularly evaluates benefits provided to executives. The external consultant has provided total compensation data for all executives, and the committee has diligently followed the process for establishing a presumption of reasonableness. In addition to the oversight function of executive total compensation, the committee reviews and approves the salary offers for contract and employed physicians, oversees payments under any incentive compensation plans, and evaluates all transactions with "disqualified persons."”

“Gillette posted its annual report and summarized financial statements to its public website. The annual report was also provided to certain outside entities, including the Minnesota Hospital Association and Children's Hospital Association; Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partner organizations; donors; and prospective donors. Email directing to the online annual report was sent to Gillette employees, volunteers, patients, and families. Form 990s are available from the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, Guidestar.org, and the Internal Revenue Service. Gillette discloses financial statements to bondholders, Minnesota Hospital Association and the Minnesota Attorney General's office. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to the public upon request.”

“Orthopedics: Gillette is home to nationally and internationally recognized leaders in pediatric orthopedics. Gillette's staff treats patients who have complex orthopedic problems resulting from cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, neuromuscular conditions, trauma-related fractures, and strokes. Gillette staff members see patients who have permanent joint contractures, extra or missing fingers or toes, brittle-bone disease, and clubfoot. The staff also creates prostheses and treats patients with complex leg-and arm-length discrepancies. Orthopedic surgeons treat children with scoliosis and other spine disorders. Gillette doctors also see patients who have joint disease, joint-overuse symptoms, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Neurosciences: Gillette's neurology and neurosurgery providers provide expert clinical care for children with neurologic conditions and offer a breadth and depth of subspecialty care to provide the most accurate diagnoses and advanced treatments available for patients with conditions including Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, epilepsy, neuromuscular conditions such as muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy, rare conditions such as Rett Syndrome, and neurological complications resulting from other complex conditions. Craniofacial Services: Gillette's experts diagnose and treat children with congenital or acquired conditions involving the head and neck. These conditions, often resulting from a genetic anomaly and occurring frequently with other comorbid conditions, require an integrated care team including surgeons, physical, speech and occupational therapists, dental and orthodontics, as well as specialized orthoses. Unique service offerings include the Gillette CranioCap orthosis, a custom-made brace for the skull that corrects deformational plagiocephaly. For many children with cleft lips and palates, orthodontists custom-make Gillette's OrthoCleft retainer, a presurgical appliance that brings gum segments together, reducing the gap in the mouth, and improves sucking and eating abilities for some children awaiting surgery. Both the CranioCap orthosis and OrthoCleft retainer are registered trademarks of Gillette and are used nationally. Gillette's staff also treats children who have hemangiomas and vascular malformations. Rehabilitation: Gillette provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care, as well as outpatient rehabilitation services. As a major referral destination, our pediatric rehabilitation program is one of the largest in the upper Midwest. We also offer the nation's highest concentration of board-certified pediatric rehabilitation medicine specialists, all in a family-centered environment. Our inpatient unit offers comprehensive medical rehabilitation services to children and teens who sustain brain and spinal cord injuries, require post-surgical rehabilitation needs, or have other complex medical conditions requiring rehabilitation services. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has a history of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for pediatric inpatient rehabilitation and our pediatric brain injury specialty program Gillette is one of the few hospitals in the country with these designations. We also provide outpatient services for such patients after discharge. Gillette provides specialized physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology and audiology services to patients who have a wide variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, orthopedic conditions and other complex medical issues. Gillette also provides aquatic therapy for patients who have neurological and musculoskeletal problems. Complex Pediatric and Subspecialty Services: Gillette's pediatric staff offers the region's most comprehensive program for the diagnosis and management of infants and children who have a wide variety of complex medical conditions. Complex Care physicians coordinate care acr”

“Dental Care: Because few traditional dentists have the facilities, equipment or trained staff to serve people who have disabilities, Gillette offers outpatient care from dentists and orthodontists who understand the unique needs of people who have complex conditions. Dental services designed specifically for this patient population are important, as many disabilities make it difficult for patients to be seen by a traditional dentist, and there is a strong link between physical health and oral health. People who have cerebral palsy, for example, might have muscles that involuntarily move and tighten, impeding the ability to brush and floss daily. Gillette also offers orthodontia and dental services for children born with cleft lip and/or palate or other craniofacial anomalies. Gillette has custom exam chairs designed to meet the needs of people who have conditions, a station suited for patients who use wheelchairs, and sedation for patients who are unable to tolerate dental procedures without it. Child and Family Services: Gillette's Child and Family Services (CFS) is a team of social workers, psychologists and neuropsychologists, child life specialists, therapeutic recreation specialists and a chaplain. CFS team members work closely with children and families to help them understand their medical care and minimize stress through play, relaxation, and special events and activities. Child life professionals are trained in child development and are part of the multi-disciplinary care team. They partner with the whole family, including siblings, to foster a positive and supportive care experience. Gillette has received numerous awards, recognition, and maintains numerous accreditations, partnerships, and memberships, including the following: During 2022, Gillette launched the Gillette Children's Cerebral Palsy Institute, harnessing over 125 years of clinical leadership, advocacy, and research to transform care for cerebral palsy. This was possible through generous donor support for research. Gillette was named the first Level 1 Specialty Children's Surgery-Musculoskeletal verified surgical center in the nation by the American College of Surgeons. Gillette celebrated the grand opening of Gateway Plaza, which creates a central space to welcome Gillette families, offers proximate parking for Gillette employees, and opens the door to future clinical expansion. Families are also able to enjoy a new accessible children's play space at the new facility. To help amplify our story and broaden our reach, Gillette refreshed its mission, vision and brand and reaffirmed our status as a global beacon for children living with brain, bone and movement conditions. Gillette joined the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition to partner in advocating for equitable access, care, research, and treatment. Gillette also built a coalition of partners to advocate for the formal recognition of Disability Pride Month, and celebrated Disability Pride Game Days with the Minnesota Twins. Gillette was recognized as one of 28 health care systems nationwide to earn a spot in the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. In 2021, Gillette partnered with the Amputee Coalition, the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people affected by limb loss or limb difference. Gillette is one of the few pediatric hospitals, and the only pediatric partner in the five-state area surrounding Minnesota, to achieve this. Gillette is one of 15 institutions across the U.S. honored with the International Rett Syndrome Foundation's Center of Excellence designation or redesignation. This award recognizes Gillette's continued dedication to providing best-in-class care for Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological and developmental disorder. Joint Commission: Gillette has earned and maintained the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval since 2008. To be eligible, organizations must undergo an on-site survey at least once every three as”

“Personnel Contracts: Program service expenses 17,427,566. Management and general expenses 323,661. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,751,227. Regions Services: Program service expenses 4,051,770. Management and general expenses 512,764. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,564,534. Temp Staffing: Program service expenses 2,971,339. Management and general expenses 506,178. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,477,517. Interpreter Services: Program service expenses 699,729. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 699,729. Other Services: Program service expenses 4,443,280. Management and general expenses 3,302,814. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,746,094.”

“Change in Beneficial Interest in Net Assets of Foundation -6,915,801. Other nonoperating losses -185,444.”