Tidewell Hospice Inc

“The organization's top management official is the president and ceo of empath-stratum, inc. (esi), a related organization. The ceo's compensation is determined by and paid for by esi. The executive committee of the esi board meets annually to review and approve the compensation of the president and ceo. The executive committee's review of ceo compensation includes information provided in the most recent external compensation review. The compensation of the organization's other officers is also determined by esi. The compensation of other officers is reviewed on an annual basis by the ceo of esi. After reviewing officer compensation, the ceo's recommendations are then approved by esi's board of directors. These reviews are documented in each employee's file. The review of other officers' compensation includes information provided in the most recent external compensation review. External compensation reviews are performed according to the following process: every 3-5 years human resources will employ a well-recognized, independent compensation consultant to review the market ranges for the ceo of esi. The review will include a national comparison of similar jobs at similarly situated companies in order to make certain that these key employees are paid within a reasonable and appropriate range. The resulting recommendations will be reviewed by the executive committee to recommend any market-based changes or to ensure that the current compensation of these individuals are correct. During this review, human resources will also give the executive committee a broad overview of the structure of the full organization's compensation system, including the philosophy and systems set in place to manage it.”

“Pursuant to the organization's governing documents, the sole voting member of tidewell hospice, inc. Shall be stratum health system, inc., a related tax-exempt organization. As the organization's sole corporate member, ehi has the right to participate in the organization's governance.”

“Pursuant to the organization's governing documents, the sole corporate member, stratum health system, inc., has the right to elect, appoint, or remove any director of tidewell hospice, inc. Without cause at any time.”

“The sole corporate member, stratum health system, inc., has the right to approve or ratify significant decisions of the organization's governing body. The board of directors of tidewell hospice, inc. Shall not have the authority to make significant decisions without the approval of the stratum health system, inc. Board. Significant decisions include, but are not limited to: the right to amend, repeal or alter their governing documents; sell, lease or otherwise dispose of substantially all of the organization's assets; and merge or consolidate the organization with another organization.”

“The form 990 is reviewed in detail by management. It is also provided to the audit committee for review, and a copy is distributed to every member of the governing body prior to filing.”

“All officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest paid employees (interested persons) of the organization have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest, both real and perceived, which may negatively impact the organization or those it serves. The organization's interested persons are to be guided by the organization's mission, vision and values, and to serve patients, families, and the general public without need for any personal favor or gain. The organization's ethics and compliance plan emphasizes the duty interested persons have to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may benefit their private interests or result in a possible excess benefit transaction. Conflicts are disclosed annually on a conflict of interest questionnaire that is distributed to the officers, directors, key employees, and highest compensated employees. In the event of any actual or potential conflicts of interest, interested persons must disclose the existence of their financial interest and disclose all material facts to the board chair, ceo, or other designated persons. If it is determined that an actual conflict of interest exists between the organization and an interested person, the party with a conflict of interest but abstain from any discussion or voting on the transaction or arrangement involving the conflict of interest. At each board meeting, board members are reminded that they have signed a conflict of interest disclosure and are asked to review the agenda. At that time, for the record, they are to disclose any items with which they may have a conflict of interest.”

“Tidewell hospice makes its financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. Each request is evaluated by the cfo and a copy of the requested document is made and mailed to the requester.”

“(Expenses $ 338,204 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES USED TOGETHER WITH CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE, THESE THERAPIES REDUCE STRESS, RELIEVE PAIN AND CREATE DISTRACTION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EXPRESSIVE ART, A TYPE OF ART THAT IS NOT CONCERNED WITH THE END RESULT, BUT RATHER WITH THE CREATIVE PROCESS. IT DIVERTS THE PATIENT'S ATTENTION FROM STRESSFUL SYMPTOMS. MUSIC THERAPY BRINGS THE BODY INTO HARMONY AND ENCOURAGES A RELEASE OF ENDORPHINS WHICH HELP STOP PAIN. HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES USES PLANTS AND GARDENING ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE STRESS AND DISCOMFORT, ALLEVIATE DEPRESSION AND FEELINGS OF BOREDOM AND LONELINESS. PET THERAPY BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF FAVORITE PETS AND TRIGGERS DISCUSSION. TIDEWELL'S CLOWNS VISIT AREA NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO BRING CHEER AND LAUGHTER. AROMATHERAPY USES ESSENTIAL OILS TO BENEFIT THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. THEY CAN BE CALMING, ANTISEPTIC, STIMULATING AND MEDITATIVE. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, REIKI AND CARING TOUCH CONTRIBUTE TO PAIN AND STRESS MANAGEMENT AND EVOKE RELAXATION.”

“Forms w-2 are issued on the organization's behalf by empath payroll services, llc (ein: 30-1156190) a disregarded entity of empath health, inc., a related organization.”

“CONSULTING - Total Expense: 20170, Program Service Expense: 20170, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONTRACT LABOR - Total Expense: 1066392, Program Service Expense: 227721, Management and General Expenses: 838671, Fundraising Expenses: ; MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION - Total Expense: 756375, Program Service Expense: 756375, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; PATIENT CARE - Total Expense: 3766622, Program Service Expense: 3766622, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; ROOM AND BOARD - Total Expense: 13068808, Program Service Expense: 13068808, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“Change in assets held by others - 1237184; schedule k-1 income/loss - -75635;”

“The organization's sole member, stratum health systems inc., is responsible for the oversight of the organization's financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. There was no change in this process from the prior year.”