Rmlhp Corporation

“Rmlhp corporation's officers are paid by rml health providers, limited partnership d/b/a rml specialty hospital, a related tax-exempt organization. Therefore, questions 15a and 15b do not apply and have been answered "no" in accordance with the form 990 instructions.”

“The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a unanimous number of the directors entitled to vote, designated and elected the members of one or more committees, each of which consisted of at least one director elected by each member of the Corporation, to the extent not restricted by law, shall have and exercise the authority and act on behalf of the Board of Directors in the management of the Corporation; provided, however, that such Committee shall not have the authority to take any action set forth in Section 3.9 of the bylaws which require unanimous vote of all the directors entitled to vote; and provided, further, that the designation of such committees and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any individual director, of any responsibility imposed upon it or him by law.”

“RMLHP Corporation, an IRC 501(c)(3) organization, has two equal members, both of whom are also IRC 501(c)(3) organizations: Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation and Loyola University Medical Center.”

“Each member (Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation and Loyola University Medical Center) elects and designates two of the four members of RMLHP Corporation's governing body.”

“Each member (Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation and Loyola University Medical Center) retains the right to approve or ratify decisions of RMLHP Corporation's Board of Directors.”

“Upon completion of RMLHP's Form 990, it is reviewed by management responsible for filing the return, a group including but not limited to the RMLHP Corporation's President/CEO and VP Finance/CFO. The return is then presented by management to RMLHP Corporation's Board of Directors for their review at a regularly scheduled board meeting. After the board review, the return is then filed with the IRS.”

“RMLHP Corporation, requires all board members and persons of leadership to annually sign a statement identifying any potential conflicts of interest. This statement affirms that such a person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy. This policy applies to all board members and senior management. The annual statements are reviewed by RML Health Providers, LP's Chief Operating Officer, who is also the compliance officer. Potential conflicts of interest are presented by the compliance officer to the board of directors. After presentation of potential conflicts, the interested person shall leave the board or committee meeting while the transaction is discussed and voted upon; the remaining board members make the determination as to whether an actual conflict of interest exists. Corrective or disciplinary actions for non-compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy are at the discretion of the Board of Directors.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are not required disclosures pursuant to IRC Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

“RMLHP administers and oversees RML Specialty Hospital, a two facility long-term acute care hospital located in Hinsdale, Illinois, and Chicago, Illinois. The hospital is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. RML has two limited partners, Loyola University Medical Center and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp, each of which are IRC 501(c)(3) organizations.”

“Rml is recognized as a leader in long-term acute care and is one of the largest ventilator weaning hospitals in the nation. Rml served approximately 90 referral sources throughout the chicagoland area, including our partner organizations, major tertiary care centers, and community hospitals. Nearly 100% of rml's inpatient admissions are direct transfers from these hospital referral sources. Rml operates a facility located in a low-income area of chicago. Over the year, we have made great strides in improving operations, strengthening the viability of an entity that provides quality health care and additional jobs for the inner-city community. Long-term acute care was provided to more than 1,090 patients between both rml facilities, including more than 380 mostly minority patients at the chicago facility. In order to support the specialized needs of our patients and community, rml utilizes a physician-led interdisciplinary team to provide treatment to patients with acute or catastrophic illnesses and injuries complicated by complex or multiple co-morbidities. Our commitment to excellence and superior clinical outcomes has allowed us to improve on our already-low hospital-acquired infection and pressure ulcer rates, as well as maintain a low rate of adverse outcomes (defined as expirations and transfers to acute care hospitals).”