Central Washington Health Services Association

“Confluence health and affiliates share the same board as part of the operating structure. As such, all board members serve with each other in a similar capacity on related organizations. Additionally, some board members are minority owners in an entity that has a professional service agreement with the organization.”

“Central washington hospital has a management services arrangement with confluence health, an affiliated organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) as a supporting organization. This agreement provides for shared use of facilities, officer, employees, supplies and other items. The compensation reported in part vii is paid by confluence health under this arrangement.”

“Confluence health, a non-profit corporation organized and existing pursuant to chapter 24.03 of the revised code of washington, which is known as confluence health and is the parent entity of the health system.”

“Upon the expiration of the term of office of any board member, including each of the initial board members set forth in the bylaws, the board of directors of confluence health shall select the person who shall fill the position of the board member whose term is expiring, subject to the composition requirements for the board of directors as set forth in the bylaws. The persons selected by the board of directors of confluence health to fill the position of the board member whose term is expiring shall be of the highest competence and quality who are without conflicts with central washington hospital that would prohibit their serving in accordance with the bylaws and tax or other regulatory requirements.”

“A copy of the form 990 and schedule b, if any, is reviewed by the chief financial officer and vice president of finance. Subsequent to this review the form 990 and schedule b is reviewed by the governing board before being filed with the irs.”

“Board members, executive team members, and directors are required to review the current conflict of interest policy and complete an annual questionnaire. The nominating committee of the board reviews questionnaires of existing and new members for potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflicts of interest are resolved by the nominating committee. The executive team reviews questionnaires submitted by executive team members and directors for potential conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts of interest are resolved by the executive team in collaboration with the corporate compliance officer. Review of all conflict of interest statements is noted within the board minutes.”

“Central washington hospital's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”