Navos

“PROCESS USED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 The Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. Initial reviews were performed by levels of management in various departments throughout the organization, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Financial Officer. A review was then performed by the board directors, with a presentation by the outside accounting firm. Additionally, a review was performed by the Audit Committee of the MultiCare Health System Board, and included a presentation by the outside accounting firm. Lastly, a copy of the final Form 990, including all required schedules, was provided to each voting member of the board of directors for review prior to its filing with the IRS.”

“Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with conflict of interest policy each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, b) has read and understands the policy, c) has agreed to comply with the policy and d) understands that the corporation is a tax exempt organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. The board is responsible for making sure periodic reviews of the statements are done and may use outside advisors. If a conflict of interest arises, the interested person may present to the board, but must leave during the discussion of and vote on the conflict of issue transaction or arrangement. A disinterested person or committee is appointed to investigate alternatives and the board must exercise due diligence to determine if the organization can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement. Regarding compensation, a voting member of the board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the organization for services is precluded from voting on compensation matters. Appropriate disciplinary and correction action may be taken against interested persons who fail to disclose a conflict of interest. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a the organization's chief executive officer is paid by a related tax exempt organization, and is disclosed as a person paid by a related organization. The compensation of navos's ceo is established and approved by a compensation committee of independent board members. In determining appropriate compensation, the committee annually considers compensation surveys and salary expense for comparable organizations, as reported on form 990. Compensation is documented using a written employment contract which is updated every six months.”

“availability of governing documents, coi policy & financial statements NAVOS'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON NAVOS'S WEBSITE AND BY REQUEST. NAVOS DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.”

“PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 70 BED INPATIENT FACILITY CARES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS REQUIRING STABILIZATION. NAVOS SERVES THOSE WHO ARE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED BECAUSE THEY ARE DEEMED TO BE AN IMMINENT DANGER OR HARM TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. NAVOS OFFERS A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PATIENT EVALUATION, TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE PLANNING TAKES PLACE WITH EVERY PATIENT ALONG WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND STABILIZATION SERVICES, NAVOS PROVIDES INPATIENT ADJUNCTIVE THERAPIES, INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES, ART THERAPY, DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY, PSYCHODRAMA, POETRY THERAPY AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL EDUCATION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OUTPATIENT SERVICES - ADULT/CHILD/FAMILY: QUALIFIED MASTERS LEVEL STAFF WORK WITH ADULTS/CHILDREN/TEAMS/ FAMILIES TO HELP OVERCOME SITUATIONS THAT HARM OR DISRUPT EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THERAPISTS ARE TRAINED TO WORK WITH CLIENTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AND ETHNICITIES. NAVOS OFFERS A RANGE OF THERAPIES, INCLUDING PLAY THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY. NAVOS IS RECOGNIZED IN WASHINGTON STATE AS A PIONEERING AGENCY INCORPORATING RECOVERY CONCEPTS IN CLINICAL PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS AND PARTNER WITH THEM. EVALUATION OF THE CLIENT'S NEED IS MADE INCLUDING ASPECTS OF PRESENT PROBLEMS, FAMILY HISTORY, MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH AND DESIRED OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT. A SERVICE PLAN IS THEN DEVELOPED. THE PLAN IDENTIFIES ANY ADVOCACY NEEDED AND IS PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED BY THE CLIENT AND CLINICAL STAFF. NAVOS HAS DEVELOPED A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PROGRAM TO DEVELOP PEER COUNSELORS AND RELIES ON THESE COUNSELORS TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE THE GOALS THEY CHOOSE. NAVOS ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: NAVOS HAS DEVELOPED AND OPERATES RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS BECAUSE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IS INEFFECTIVE WITHOUT SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING. NAVOS OWNS THE FACILITIES IN WHICH CERTAIN PROGRAMS ARE OPERATED, LEASES OTHER FACILITIES AND RENTS APARTMENTS FROM COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS WHERE APPROPRIATE. COUNTY CONTRACTS PROVIDE THE PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR NAVOS'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUALS 60 AND OLDER ARE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO LIVE LIVES THAT ARE AS SATISFYING AND INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE, DESPITE THE CHALLENGES MENTAL ILLNESS POSES. NAVOS SERVES POPULATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL HOMES, AS WELL AS NURSING HOMES, SUPPORTED HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D Description of Other Program Services NAVOS OPERATES A CONSORTIUM CONSISTING OF 13 SUBCONTRACTORS TO OFFER MEDICAID FUNDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGHOUT KING COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MULTICARE SHALL ACT THROUGH ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR DESIGNEE AS NAVOS'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A classes of persons and the nature of their rights THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR DESIGNEE OF MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT OR REMOVE ANY ELECTED DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NAVOS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B decisions requiring approval THE DECISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM APPROVAL ARE: APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF ELECTED DIRECTORS; ANNUAL CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS, INCLUDING COMPENSATION PLANS; STRATEGIC PLANS; SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE CEO OF NAVOS; INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS; SALE OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY; ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OR BYLAWS; AND MERGER OR SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS. ALL OTHER DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE NAVOS DIRECTORS.”

“Other changes in fund balance asset transfer from multicare health system $350,000 miscellaneous 4,700 ---------- total $354,700”