Griggs County Nursing Home

“The Organization has an agreement with an unrelated management company, Health Management Services (HMS). HMS selects the Administrator for the Organization. The Organization's governing board is then given the opportunity to formally interview all candidates for the position of Administrator and make recommendations to HMS. HMS has the ultimate decision. HMS also provides other services such as administrative services, facility management and oversight services and obligations. Nicole Johnson, the Administrator, was an employee of Griggs County Care Center for all of calendar year 2014, During the calendar year 2014, she was compensated by the Organization $79,429 in salaries, $1,589 of pension and $423 in other benefits. However, beginning in February, 2015 she became an employee of HMS. As an employee of HMS, she was compensated by HMS for her services to the Organization.”

“Members consist of those persons who are 18 years of age or above residing in the area served by the Griggs County Nursing Home.”

“Members elect the members of the governing body.”

“The organization's bylaws allows for an executive committee, however they did not have one during the year with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The Form 990 is presented for review and approval to the Board of Directors electronically or during a regularly scheduled board meeting. The acting CEO/Administrator and the contracted financial service provider review the Form 990 prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Board members, senior management, and employees may not use their positions and affiliations with the Griggs County Nursing Home for personal benefit, and are required to disclose actual and potential conflicts related to any financial or business interests that may impact operations of the Cooperstown Medical Center & Griggs County Nursing Home. Upon disclosure of a potential conflict of interest and all material facts, the board member, or CEO making such disclosure is asked to leave while the item is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members decide if a conflict of interest exists. In the case of disclosure by employees, the Administrator/CEO determines based on the facts and circumstances disclosed if a conflict exists. In matters related to a board member or the CEO, the chairman of the board, and in matters related to an employee, the Administrator/CEO shall if appropriate appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence they shall determine if a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is available which would not give rise to a conflict of interest.”

“Health Management Services (HMS) was managing the Organization's facility during both the calendar year 2014 and for the FYE 2015. The HMS contract covers service from several other employees as well as the Administrator. The Board approves the HMS contract. The HMS contract does not contain any specific individual's compensation amount, but instead just one contract amount for all services. HMS determined what the Administrator's compensation would be for both the calendar year 2014 and for the FYE 2015, however her compensation was paid by the Organization during calendar year 2014. HMS evaluates comparable wages for the position, area and experience of the Administrator when determining the salary. There are no other officers or key employees.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”