Catholic Health Care Transitions

“Catholic health services, inc., has the right to appoint the board of directors in accordance with the organization's bylaws.”

“The sole member has the right to appoint the board of directors and to determine any matter which may be properly brought before the members for action.”

“The director of finance and cfo conducts a comprehensive review of the form 990 before it is filed. Form 990 is provided to members of the board of directors for their review before the return is filed.”

“All employees and directors are covered by the conflict of interest policy and are provided with the policy upon hire. The policy is reviewed annually by the corporate compliance officer, who also determines whether a conflict may exist. Per policy, employees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest occurs, it is investigated and the results are reported to the governing body. Legal and disciplinary action and restrictions are idenfified on an individual basis.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation and benefits of the top official. The board of directors is independent with respect to compensation and benefits. Total compensation analysis is conducted by an independent consultant who provides data to compare compensation and benefits for similar positions within the industry. Compensation and benefit changes for the top official is discussed in board meetings and is properly documented in the minutes. Form 990, part vii, line 1a: average hours per week for certain officers are paid by catholic health services, a related organization, for hours worked for related organizations as follows: david d. D'amico - 49.5 hours aristides pallin - 49.4 brian kiedrowski - 49.0 hours”

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

“The organization is a non-profit florida corporation established under the sponsorship of the archdiocese of miami to operate a post- acute transition services program by promoting safe transitions from hospitals to home and skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. Skilled nurses act as one on one coaches and are involved with a series of visits and phone calls to educate and empower the patient up to 30 days of hospital discharge reducing their chances of returning to the hospital.”