Carroll Hospice Inc

“Carroll hospital center, inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, is the sole member of bridginglife, inc. (formerly known as carroll hospice, inc.)”

“The sole member of the corporation has the right to elect and remove trustees of the corporation. The sole member may remove any elected trustee at any time, with or without cause. Ex officio trustees shall be deemed to be removed as of the time they cease to hold the office on which their ex officio status is based. A vacancy in an ex officio position shall be filled by the individual appointed to the underlying office.”

“The sole member of the corporation has the right to elect and remove trustees of the corporation, the right to approve amendments to the bylaws, and such other rights as may be conferred by law on the members of a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the state of maryland.”

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed in detail between the preparer, an outside accounting firm, and the finance department of carroll hospital center and lifebridge health. Prior to filing the organization's form 990, the organization provides a copy of the form 990 to each member of the organization's board of directors for their review. Questions, comments and feedback are then incorporated into the filed form 990.”

“All directors, officers, employees, medical staff members, and volunteers are expected to recognize and disclose at the earliest possible time actual and potential conflicts of interest. An individual is considered to have a conflict of interest with regard to a matter or transaction if the individual or a family member of the individual has a personal or financial interest that has the potential to influence the action taken by the individual on behalf of lifebridge health. Additional information regarding what constitutes a conflict of interest and how to disclose a conflict is outlined below. Lifebridge and all of its subsidiaries shall require all employees, medical staff, and members of the board to disclose any activities that could result in a possible conflict of interest. If a conflict is identified, the person involved would recuse him/herself from deliberations regarding the transactions. An individual is considered to have a conflict of interest with regard to a matter or transaction if the individual has a personal or financial interest that has the potential to influence the action taken by the individual on behalf of lifebridge or any of its subsidiaries. An individual is considered to have a "personal interest" in a matter if it is likely to have a direct and material impact on the individual's relationship with lifebridge or any of its subsidiaries (e.g., the individual's continued membership on a subsidiary hospital's medical staff), or on the individual's own health care, or the individual is personally involved in a substantial way (e.g., serves as an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) with another organization that has a significant interest in the matter. An individual is considered to have a "financial interest" in a transaction if the individual, or their family member, (i) is a party to the transaction, (ii) will benefit personally from the transaction, or (iii) has, directly or indirectly, a current or anticipated ownership or investment in, or compensation arrangement with, a party to the transaction. An ownership interest of less than 5 in an entity will not, in and of itself, generally be considered a financial interest; however, to the extent the individual's compensation from the entity is directly linked to the entity's business with lifebridge health, such compensation will constitute a financial interest. For the purposes of this policy, a "family member" includes spouse or domestic partner, parents, brothers and sisters, children (whether natural or adopted), grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and in-laws, spouses of brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and any other member of a household of the individual. Conflicts of interest are to be reported by employees to their supervisor, who will be responsible for determining whether further dissemination is necessary. Questionnaires are sent out to members of the board on an annual basis. If questions arise or further guidance is sought, individuals can contact the chief compliance officer or confidential compliance hotline. Nothing in this definition is intended to relieve any person of any additional obligations that may be imposed by state or federal law.”

“It is the policy of lifebridge health inc. And its subsidiaries to make available upon request the audited financial statements to the general public. The lifebridge health inc. And subsidiary governing documents are not made available to the general public upon request or via a website. The conflict of interest policy is included on schedule o.”

“NEEDING END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE. OUR COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE IS CENTERED AROUND A HOLISTIC PHILOSOPHY OF TREATMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE PATIENT'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE AS FULLY AND COMFORTABLY AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR FINAL DAYS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL SPECTRUM OF CARE: PAIN MANAGEMENT AND SYMPTOM CONTROL, COORDINATION OF HOME AND INPATIENT SERVICES, PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, CLERGY, PHARMACISTS, HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS, HOME HEALTH AIDES, AND BEREAVEMENT CARE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS FOR UP TO 13 MONTHS. Bridginglife PROVIDES HOSPICE CARE AND SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE COVERAGE OR FINANCIAL SITUATION, NO ONE IS REFUSED OR DENIED HOSPICE CARE AND EVERY PATIENT RECEIVES THE SAME COMPREHENSIVE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE. INITIALLY, Bridginglife ASSISTS FAMILIES IN DETERMINING IF THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR ANY MEDICAL OR INSURANCE COVERAGE. HOSPICE COVERAGE IS WIDELY AVAILABLE AND IS COVERED BY MOST PRIVATE INSURANCE PLANS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. IF A PERSON IN NEED DOES NOT HAVE COVERAGE, Bridginglife WILL WORK WITH EACH FAMILY ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. IN ADDITION, Bridginglife HANDLES ALL BILLING OF SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS.”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balances: other change in restricted assets ($5,466) ----------- ($5,466)”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”