Southeast Hospital

“Southeast health updated its bylaws during the year to reflect the affiliation agreement between mercy health, southeasthealth system, inc., southeast hospital, and southeasthealth representative, llc.”

“The sole member is southeasthealth system, inc., a related organization.”

“The board of directors of southeast hospital is elected at the annual meeting of the member in accordance with the member's bylaws, with the directors to be elected from the slate of candidates prepared by the member's governance and nominating committee. Among the powers reserved to the member is the power to elect, evaluate, and remove the directors of the corporation, provided that such removal requires two-thirds or greater action by the system board.”

“The member reserves all power, subject to the authority of southeast health system, inc. (system) to take the actions below with respect to southeast hospital: (1) establish and interpret philosophy, expectations, and core values of the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; (2) establish annual performance objectives and compensation for the president/ceo of the corporation and the president/ceos of the corporation's subsidiaries; (3) establish the debt limits of, and debt guidelines for, the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; (4) select the auditor for the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; (5) establish guidelines for transferring or encumbering assets of the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries financed using tax-exempt bonds; and (6) establish guidelines for projects and transactions which may be approved by the corporation or the corporation's subsidiaries; the member further reserves the power to take the actions as described below with respect to southeast health center of ripley county, provided, however, that the board shall have the right to make recommendations regarding such actions which the member may take into consideration, but the board shall not have the power to take any of the following actions unless directed to do so by the member, and further subject to the member's authority granted by the system: (1) establish, modify, and interpret mission and vision statements for the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; (2) approve the formation or acquisition of legal entities by the corporation or the corporation's subsidiaries; (3) approve the sale, transfer, disposition of, or substantial change to the use of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation or the corporation's subsidiaries; (4) approve a divestiture, merger, dissolution, reorganization, closing, or consolidation involving the corporation or the corporation's subsidiaries; (5) approve a change to the corporate membership or ownership of the corporation or the corporation's subsidiaries; (6) adopt and amend the articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, and/or operating agreements, as applicable, of the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; (7) establish core competencies for the directors or managers (as applicable) (8) elect, evaluate, and remove the directors or managers (as applicable) of the corporation's subsidiaries; (9) transfer assets and reallocate debt of the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries; and (10) establish policies and procedures, including policies for provider credentialing, quality, and patient safety (as applicable), for the corporation and the corporation's subsidiaries. An independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department and management. The form 990 is reviewed by the accounting department, legal counsel, and management and is then provided to the board of directors at a meeting before filing..”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department and management. The form 990 is reviewed by the accounting department, legal counsel, and management and is then provided to the board of directors at a meeting before filing.”

“All trustees and key employees (administrative staff) are required to read the organizational ethics statement annually and complete a certification statement to that effect. Directors, officers, managers and key employees must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the board of directors. The remaining directors will discuss and vote upon whether a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist, the chairman shall appoint a disinterested director to investigate alternative options for the transaction/arrangement in question. If a more advantageous option is not available, a majority vote of the disinterested directors will determine if it is in the best interest of the organization to continue with the transaction/arrangement. If a conflict of interest has failed to be disclosed, the interested party will be notified and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken as needed.”

“Data from two organizations (mo hospital association and another independent agency) are used for comparison. Recommendations are made from that information to the board of trustees, who then determine the compensation for the ceo. The board completes this review annually.”

“The ceo and vice presidents determine compensation for applicable key employees and other officers. Human resources compiles external data for comparable amounts to confirm rates are adequate.”

“Copies of the southeast hospital's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and federal form 990 are available at the administrative office upon request.”

“No board members receive compensation for their roles as board members. Kenneth bateman received compensation for his role as ceo. Jamie harrison received compensation for her role as a family practitioner.”

“OTHER REVENUE - Total Revenue: 2494262, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 2343130, Unrelated Business Revenue: 151132, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;”

“The facility provides a full range of integrated patient care services, including acute, primary and specialty care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The delivery of inpatient and ambulatory care is also supported by the services provided through specialized centers and facilities throughout the region. Southeast hospital has an organized active, associate and consulting medical staff of physicians, dentists, and podiatrists from more than 40 medical and surgical fields. Mission: together we will evolve healthcare through innovation, compassion, and partnerships. Vision: as a leading provider of health services, southeasthealth is dedicated to continuous improvement of the region's health status in a collaborative cost-effective manner. Values: to accomplish our mission and vision, we uphold these values: -vision for change our challenge in preparing for tomorrow's health need is to keep contemporary care available for those we serve. By evaluating the present, setting appropriate goals, being flexible and innovative, we prepare daily to meet and shape the future of health care in our region. -access to care we believe that all patients in our care are entitled to quality heath services, information and confidentiality about their care and treatment with dignity and compassion in all of life's stages. -leadership with responsibility dedicated to maintaining public trust and a high level of integrity, our hospital leaders strive to balance progress with costs, regulations and competition while always preserving the human touch. As a not-for-profit hospital, we are pledged to enhancing quality of life through wise use of human and material resources in medical and civic endeavors. -unity of purpose a spirit of cooperation, mutual respect and concern is promoted by our hospital family to deliver efficient and coordinated services. We also work together to provide patients and families with reassurances, support and care that is sensitive to all their needs. -excellence in performance at southeast hospital, we have made a commitment to excellence in individual performance, technology and facilities. This tradition of excellence is expressed by helping patients attain the highest quality of life they are capable of achieving and by providing regional leadership for health care issues and developments. -service above self to demonstrate professionalism, ethics and devotion to duty is our charge; to serve with enthusiasm and compassion is our spirit. Recognizing that technology is in our hands and people are in our hearts, we take pride in giving our personal best for the benefit of others.”

“Transfer from affiliates - 5872873; change in interest in related party - 404005;”