Healthcare Integrated Program

“Membership in the board of directors (bod) shall be limited to individuals who are either members of ryder memorial hospital, inc. Or non-members who have the approval of said sponsoring organization. The board of directors shall consist of not less than three (3) members. The directors, at all times, be limited to individuals who are either members of the board of directors of ryder memorial hospital inc. Or nonmembers who have the approval of the board of directors of the said organization. Until the first annual meeting of the members and/or until successors are duly elected and qualified the board of directors shall consist on its president who is also a member of ryder memorial hospital inc. The board of directors of ryder memorial hospital, will elect as request by the president and only member of the corporation the first group of members of the board of directors of healthcare integrated program services inc. At the first annual meeting of the members and at each annual meeting thereafter, members shall elect directors to hold office until their term expires or until their successors are elected and qualified. All members have a term of 3 years as directors, except for filing a vacancy, in which such term will cover the remaining time of replaced member.”

“1) increase the number of members of the bod. 2) amend by-laws of the corporation. 3) approve any plan for dissolution, merger or dispotion of the assets of the corporation 4) approve the selection of the independent auditors of the corporation 5) the bod shall elect the executive director and medical director and internal auditors.”

“Written policies and procedures that govern the activities of affiliates had been established to ensure that their operations are consisted with the organization.”

“The review process of the form 990 is under the responsibility of the board of directors finance committee. Such committee at the same time, delegates this task to the finance director, who perform the review of the 990 form and is authorized to provide the release for the final issuance of the form.”

“The proper governance of healthcare integrated program services, inc. Governing board members who give their time for the benefit of the community served by this corporation; and because the varied interest and background of the governing board members, may result in situations involving a dual interest that might appear as conflict of interest; and services should not be rendered impossible solely by reason of duality of interest or possible conflict of interest; and service carries a requirement of loyalty and fidelity to the corporation known as integrated program services, inc. It is the responsibility of the board members to govern the institution's and the community interest with honesty, excercising their best care, skill and judgment for the benefit of the institution and its members; and the matter of any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest can best be handled through full disclosure of any such interest, together with abstention in any vote where in the interest is involved. The following policy of duality and conflict of interest is hereby adopted: 1. Any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest of the part of any governing board member should be disclosed to the other board members and made a matter of record, either through an annual procedure or when the interest becomes a matter of board action. 2. Any board member having a duality or possible conflict of interest on any matter should not vote or use his personal influence on the matter, and he or she should not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting, even where permitted by law. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect that a disclosure was made, the abstention from voting and the quorum situation. 3. The above mentioned requirements should not be construed as preventing the board members from stating his position in the matter, nor from answering pertinent questions in such matter.”

“The process to determine the compensation to officers is based on: 1) job descriptions 2) minimum qualifications for the position 3) experience 4) education the organization also realizes benchmarking of the health industry and the market in the general to see and offer competitive salaries. The organization review annually the salaries granted to employees and reaises are approved depending on the financial position of the organization. Raises must be approved by the bod. The organization also complies with mandatory decrees by the government.”

“The process to determine the compensation to officers is based on: 1) job descriptions 2) minimum qualifications for the position 3) experience 4) education the organization also realizes benchmarking of the health industry and the market in the general to see and offer competitive salaries. The organization review annually the salaries granted to employees and reaises are approved depending on the financial position of the organization. Raises must be approved by the bod. The organization also complies with mandatory decrees by the government.”

“The organization makes its governing documents or bylaws available to the members of the board of directors and top management. The policy of conflicts of interest is available to the organization's board of directors, top management and employees in order that all be aware of such in the performance of their functions. In case of the financial statements these are made available to certain parties in addition to the organization's management, such as bondholders, creditors and the federal government.”

“Operates the comprehensive health care program, a comprehensive health clinic, which offers early intervention services at an outpatient level for conditions related to hiv/aids infection, co-infection with hepatitis c and preventive services.”

“Healthcare integrated program services, inc. (entity) is a non-profit corporation, organized under the laws of puerto rico, on november 16, 2020, exclusively for charitable purposes. The entity operates the comprehensive health care program (cis program), a comprehensive health clinic, which offers early intervention services at an outpatient level for conditions related to hiv / aids infection, co-infection with hepatitis c and preventive services. In this context, it offers specialized services to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of people living with hiv / aids. As part of the ryder hospital in humacao operations, it has the ability to provide comprehensive service coverage in an integrated manner to meet the majority of patient needs all in one place. This makes it one of a kind and in turn provides the patient with security and confidence. Among the services offered by the entity, are: medical evaluation by specialized doctors in hiv / aids, sexually transmitted infections, renal and cardiovascular problems, laboratory tests, pharmacy, dental services, specialized studies, psychological evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, counseling, health education, case management, nutritional assessment, education and guidance in the prevention of hiv infection, preventive interventions in the community, hiv testing, among others. These services are free of cost. People without health plans qualify for all services. The cis program offers specialized services to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of people living with hiv /aids through duly licensed professionals staff (i.e.doctors, social workers, case managers, psychologists, health educators, etc.) services are provided to an early intervention at an outpatient level for conditions related to hiv / aids infection, co-infection with hepatitis c and preventive services. Although most of the services are offered to patient with the aforementioned diseases, detection tests and educational services are provided to the entire community.”