Mcleod Medical Center Foundation

“Mcleod health foundation has a sole member which is mcleod health.”

“The board of mcleod health (sole member) has the final authority as needed on the makeup and decision-making of mcleod health foundation's board.”

“The board of mcleod health (sole member) has the final authority as needed on the makeup and decision-making of mcleod health foundation's board.”

“Mcleod health foundation has a sole member which is mcleod regional medical center. Copies were provided to the finance committee of mcleod health (sole member of mcleod regional medical center) at the may 2019 finance committee meeting, along with a presentation covering the form 990 by the preparing firm, kpmg llp, to allow for a thorough review by the finance committee before the filing date of august 15, 2019.”

“Mcleod health foundation regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy in that any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee meeting will decide if conflicts of interest exist. Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose. Yes, each board member signs a conflict of interest statement each year.”

“In determining compensation of mcleod health foundation's executive director, the process included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. In the review of compensation, the executive director was compared to other similarly situated organizations and positions. Individual was not present when compensation was determined.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not available to the public upon request. However, the organization's form 990 provides financial information, and addresses issues of governance such as the organization's conflict of interest and governance policy.”

“MCLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A SUBSIDIARY COMPANY OF MCLEOD HEALTH. The Mission of the McLeod Health Foundation is to generate philanthropic and community support to perpetuate medical excellence at McLeod Health. Thanks to the generosity of this region, the Foundation has provided support for many of programs at McLeod Health. These programs include support for McLeod Children's Hospital, The Guest House at McLeod, McLeod Hospice, McLeod Cancer Center for Treatment and Research and McLeod Diabetes Services just to name a few. Simply put the Foundation funds better health for thousands of families throughout Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North Carolina. McLeod Health Foundation was proud to be a part of the following initiatives: The McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research received grant funding for the Helping Oncology Patients Everyday (HOPE) Fund. The HOPE Fund provides assistance to oncology patients through various means including: transportation either through gas cards or van transport to the Cancer Center for treatment; medication assistance for patients who cannot afford emergently needed medications associated with their cancer diagnosis; educational materials for the Cancer Center Library and for patients to take home; and items for the HOPE Cart, a cart of materials including magazines, books, headphones and snacks that help the patients pass the time during their treatments in the Cancer Center. The HOPE Fund also supports other immediate needs including home medical equipment, shoes, glasses, and dentures. McLeod Hospice receive a grant to support the Hospice program. The McLeod Hospice mission in part, is to provide care for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Through the support of the McLeod Foundation, these hospice patients will continue to receive inpatient care at the McLeod Hospice House, needed medications and supplies, and home visits by McLeod Hospice staff. The grant also provides funding for bereavement services, a children's grief camp, and music therapy. The McLeod Heart and Vascular Institute was awarded funding to benefit congestive heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation patients. The grant helps provide the necessary supplies and equipment for congestive heart failure patients to self-manage their disease and improve their quality of life. McLeod Cardiac Rehabilitation is available to patients who are recovering from a heart attack, open-heart surgery, have stable angina, or have a high risk for heart disease. This grant allows Cardiac Rehabilitation to increase the quantity and improve the quality of exercise equipment offered to patients. This expansion also allows the program to provide services to additional cardiac and pulmonary patients. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at McLeod Dillon and McLeod Cheraw also were granted funding for patient scholarships. Through the scholarships, financially challenged patients are able to attend and receive valuable cardiac monitoring and daily blood pressure and pulse monitoring while completing a specialized exercise routine. A grant awarded to the McLeod Diabetes Program for adults and children provides scholarship for patients to receive diabetes testing supplies and follow-up education services to help them manage their disease. The grant also allows the program to continue delivering the highest quality of programs and services to patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting, and at community screenings and health fairs as well as providing support for children to attend a Diabetes Camp to learn about managing their illness. McLeod Home Health was granted funding for the McLeod Home Health Care Program to assist Home Health patients who are not able to purchase needed medications, transportation for medical treatment, medical supplies, nutritional needs, educational materials, equipment. It also assists in paying various cost of living expenses. McLeod Children's Hospital and Pediatric Intensive Care”