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, is an employee of HMS. As an employee of HMS, she was compensated by HMS for her services to the Organization. During the calendar year 2016, she was compensated by HMS $98,600 in salaries, $4,930 of pension and $24,156 in other benefits.”

“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 the fiscal year. 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 the fiscal year. 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.”