FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 |
NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC IS THE SOLE MEMBER. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO SELECT THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS OF THE HOSPITAL AND DEFINE THEIR DUTIES. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO: MANAGE SUPERVISE AND DIRECT BUSINESS AFFAIRS; ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS; DETERMINE HOSPITAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE DEBT AGREEMENTS; DETERMINE POLICIES OF HOSPITAL; HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALITY PATIENT CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE FINANCING; DECIDE STRATEGIC PLANS; PROTECT HOSPITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY; APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET; ESTABLISH HOSPITAL POLICY; APPROVE BY-LAWS; PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF; REQUIRE MEDICAL STAFF MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS; AVOID PROFITING FROM HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIP; ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AMONG SHAREHOLDERS; MAINTAIN RECORDS; IMPLEMENT EXPENDITURE PLANS; EVALUATE PERFORMANCE; SELECT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSESS AND REVIEW COMPETENCIES OF STAFF; ENSURE AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE IS DELIVERED; PROVIDE SINGLE LEVEL OF PATIENT CARE; REQUIRE STAFF TO REPORT ON MEDICAL CARE; PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT; APPROVE AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES; TO REMOVE HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OR STAFF WITHOUT CAUSE; AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF STOCK; APPROVE ACTIVITIES OF HOSPITAL DIRECTOR; AMEND CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZE LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS; RESOLVE CONFLICTS; AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES; PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PROVIDE FOR THE COLLABORATION OF LEADERS; EXERCISE POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXERCISE POWERS OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM. AFTER THE REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE BEING FILED. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY: THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS EVALUATION, EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OF THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE AS MAY BE NECESSARY. THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM ALL REASONABLE SOURCES AND SHALL INVOLVE THE GENERAL COUNSEL IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. THE CONFLICTED PARTY CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD DEPENDING ON THE TRANSACTION. ONCE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE A FINDING AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INDEED EXISTS, AND SHALL FORWARD THAT FINDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE. ONLY DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY VOTE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT BE PRESENT WHEN THIS VOTE IS TAKEN. SCOPE: THIS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND PHYSICIAN MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, AND ADMINISTRATION (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATION") OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "NHS"). POLICY: THE POLICY OF NHS IS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY STATEMENT PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE (IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN) ANY ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THAT NHS WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNLESS THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING AT A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING THEREOF) (WITH THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL) DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE THAT APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF NHS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION OF THIS POLICY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THAT PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR ITS BELIEF AND PROVIDE THAT PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF SUCH PERSON AND CONDUCTING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH PERSON HAS, IN FACT, VIOLATED THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER) OR TERMINATION (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS AN EMPLOYEE). INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY IS GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN-ELECT REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, SENIOR VP'S AND VP'S. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE FACILITY'S OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, WHICH INCLUDE REVIEW OF HOSPITAL QUALITY INDICATORS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SCORES AND PHYSICIAN SATISFACTION SCORES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THE EXECUTIVES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION, OTHER AREA HOSPITAL FORM 990'S ARE REVIEWED FOR THEIR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED NATIONAL SALARY SURVEY DATA. AFTER THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REQUESTS AND EITHER APPROVE OR RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE SAME PROCESS GOES FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS. THIS IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ANOTHER'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST. |
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT 2,741,497. |
ABOUT NANTICOKE |
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE CORPORATE TITLE OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. WHAT BEGAN AS A 32-BED HOSPITAL IN 1952 HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE INPATIENT SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, URGENT CARE AND PROVIDER PRACTICES ACROSS SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE; BUSINESS SERVICES; THE NANTICOKE HEALTH FOUNDATION; AND A HOST OF PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EACH PART OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES WORKS TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON FULFILLING OUR MISSION: "WE EXIST TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES." TODAY, PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE CONTINUALLY SEEKING SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. NANTICOKE STANDS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THAT CARE. AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE CMS AND JOINT COMMISSION CORE MEASURE PROJECTS, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS ACHIEVED THE TOP SCORES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR CARDIAC CARE, AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONS GET WITH THE GUIDELINES PROGRAM FOR BOTH STROKE (GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD) AND INTEVERNTIONAL CARDIOLOGY (SILVER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD). NANTICOKE IS RATED AS A 4-STAR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE BY CMS, AND THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN DELAWARE TO RECEIVE BOTH HEALTHGRADES OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND PATIENT SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS, AND HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF H&HN MOST WIRED HOSPITALS FOR THE THIRD YEAR. NANTICOKE MEMORIAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUSSEX COUNTY EMS RECEIVED THE AHA MISSION LIFELINE AWARD IN 2017 FOR ITS EFFORTS TO FURTHER DECREASE TREATMENT TIMES FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM STEMIS. FEEDBACK FROM OUR PATIENTS OVERWHELMINGLY COMPLIMENTS US ON THE CARE AND FRIENDLINESS OF OUR STAFF IN ALL OF OUR ENTITIES. OUR DEDICATION TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS IS EVIDENCED THROUGH A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE. NANTICOKE PARTICIPATES IN A PROACTIVE ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION AND CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME. OUR GROWTH IS EVIDENCED NOT ONLY THROUGH THE CONTINUED ADDITION TO MEDICAL PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO THROUGH SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AND EXPANSION OF OUR MEDICAL STAFF TO OVER 160 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PRACTICING IN 40 DIFFERENT SPECIALIES. AS OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTHCARE NEEDS CHANGE, NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES CONTINUES TO CHANGE AND EXPAND SERVICES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES' TRAINED STAFF GOES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENINGS. WE WORK WITH AREA SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON DISEASE MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION, DISEASE PREVENTION AND GENERAL WELLNESS. THERE ARE MANY SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS HOSTED BY NANTICOKE. NANTICOKE HOSTS SEVERAL MATERNITY CLASSES, DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES CERTIFIED THROUGH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, AND HOST SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDING STROKE, CHF, CANCER, AND MANY OTHERS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AND ADULT AND INFANT / CHILD CPR INSTRUCTION IS OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS. IN 2016 NANTICOKE COMPLETED AN UPDATED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). AN ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CHNA WAS DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED JANUARY 2017. NEEDS IDENTIFIED INCLUDED A CONTINUING NEED FOR PROGRAMMING AROUND HEALTH AND OBESITY, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND CERVICAL CANCER AS A PART OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION FOR OBESITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, NANTICOKE IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE, THE STATE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATION CENTER'S HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM, AND THE SUSSEX COUNTY HEALTH COALITION ON COUNTY WIDE INITIATIVES. AROUND THESE NEEDS. NANTICOKE HAS AN ACTIVE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM ADDRESSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUES AMONG ITS EMPLOYED POPULATION, HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY, A PARTNERSHIP OF VARIOUS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA TO COMMONLY ADDRESS COUNTY HEALTH CARE NEEDS (WWW.HEALTHERSUSSEXCOUNTY.COM). HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY SHARED FINDINGS FROM EACH OF THE COUNTY'S HOSPITAL'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPED CORE STRATEGIES FOR THE TASK FORCE WHICH INCLUDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION ON CANCER SCREENINGS. PATIENT EDUCATION PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CLINICAL PATHWAY PROCESS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. PATIENT CARE STAFF, WHETHER IN THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE, THE OUTPATIENT UNITS, OR OUR INPATIENT FLOORS, ARE TRAINED TO TEACH OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS ABOUT THEIR IMMEDIATE ILLNESS, TREATMENT NEEDED OR PROVIDED, AND STEPS TO FOLLOW AFTER LEAVING OUR FACILITIES. USING A VARIETY OF PRINTED MATERIALS, OUR CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AND VIDEOS, WE ARE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TRANSFER CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING ALL PHASES OF CARE. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION THAT IS EASIER TO ACCESS THROUGH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGIES. |