American Nurses Credentialing Center

“Executive committee: a. The committee shall have the authority to exercise all the powers of the full body between meetings. Action taken by the executive committee shall be reported and be subject to ratification at the next meeting of the full body. B. The committee shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson, and one member-at-large who are elected by and among sitting members of the body that they will represent. C. Committee members shall serve terms of two years or until their successors are elected. No members shall serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office. D. Members may elect an individual with less than two years remaining to his or her appointment; however, vacancies may be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term.”

“American nurses credentialing center (ancc) has a strategic partnership agreement with the american nurses association (ana), whereby ana provides management and administrative support services for ancc. Ana services consist of those typically provided by a cfo, including in pertinent part: preparation of monthly financial statements, oversight of the annual audit, tax return preparation, investment assistance, and advice and counsel on finances. In addition, ancc has agreed to adhere to ana administrative and financial processes and policies (e.g., purchasing, document retention and contract approval). Under this agreement, ancc budget is prepared in consultation with ana.”

“The board of directors consists of the following: (a) the president of american nurses association, inc.; (b) the chief executive officer of american nurses association, inc.; and up to seven additional directors as appointed by the american nurses association, inc.'s board of directors.”

“Amendments to ancc's governing documents must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the american nurses association, inc.'s board of directors.”

“The draft version of the federal form 990 is reviewed in detail by the chief operating officer and controller to ensure that the details tie to the audited financial statemetns and appropriately represent all financial activities of ana. A copy of the draft federal form 990 is distributed to the board of directors, the chief executive officer and the chief nursing officer prior to filing the return with the internal revenue service.”

“The american nurses credentialing center (ancc) board members sign disclosure statements upon election or appointment, every two years the board of directors formally adopted the use of conflict of interest statements and disclosure forms the disclosure forms signed by ancc board members are reviewed by the chief nursing officer any conflict or potential conflict of interest would be brought to the attention of the ancc president or general counsel. Periodic training for board of directors includes reference to the members' fiduciary obligations, including the avoidance of a conflict of interest the board of directors has an operating policy that prohibits conflict of interest, and the ancc president calls for disclosure of conflicts at the beginning of every meeting conflicted individuals will not vote on the matter about which they are conflicted, and may or may not participate in the discussion of the matter, depending upon the issue and whether disclosure of the conflict to the board provides enough protection to permit the board member to comment on the matter or to hear the discussion the minutes reflect references to and decisions about conflict of interest.”

“Ancc president received honorarium for her services that is reviewed annually by the ana executive committee and referred to ancc board for approval.”

“Ancc does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or the financial statements available to the public.”

“Ancc does not directly hire or compensate employees. All employees are employees of american nurses association (ana), a related organization exempt under section 501(c)(6). Ana and ancc have entered into a cost sharing arrangement under which ancc reimburses ana for ancc's allocable share of the compensation of certain employees for performing services provided to ancc. Compensation reimbursed by ancc is not additive to the compensation reported by ana.”

“Consulting services 7,305,358. Temporary help 329,743.”

“Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost -1,470,000. Bad debt adjustment 199,348.”