2025-05-05T11:11:37-05:00 2024-06-30 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 20 STANWIX STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15222 990 2023-07-01 250965292 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH CHIL 4124414884 5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224 STACY SCHESLER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4124414884 2025-04-28 1 1 KELLY A BROCIOUS CPA P01254262 4126976400 2025-03-25 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STACY SCHESLER 5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224 18660903 0 X WWW.CHILDRENSHOMEPGH.ORG X 1893 PA THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. 23 22 189 22 0 0 2379277 3297870 11798836 14415725 98678 355797 2192253 358927 16469044 18428319 0 0 0 0 10845478 11291575 0 0 148553 5978314 6700195 16823792 17991770 -354748 436549 36864868 38416437 8835101 7995628 28029767 30420809 X THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH, ESTABLISHED IN 1893, IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT LICENSED ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH SERVICES WHICH ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY. OUR THREE PROGRAMS: ADOPTION, CHILD'S WAY, AND THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH OUR LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER, WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND COLLABORATIVELY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION. 0 0 11480680 10969704 PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITALOUR PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IS A 30-BED, SUB-ACUTE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 21 IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE MODEL OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO CHILDREN WHILE ALSO TEACHING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS IN CAREGIVING, PREPARING FAMILIES FOR THEIR EVENTUAL DISCHARGE HOME. PATIENT ROOMS AND HOSPITAL UNITS ARE DESIGNED TO BE HOMELIKE, REDUCING STRESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BUT ALSO SIMULATING THE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR TRAINING. WITH HIGHLY-SKILLED MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHO CAN DELIVER CARE AND TEACH, FAMILIES LEAVE READY FOR HOME AS THEY HELP THEIR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILD FULLY HEAL.IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, OUR PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL HAS CARED FOR HUNDREDS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, ADMITTING APPROXIMATELY 500 CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 25 DAYS. THESE CHILDREN REFERRED INTO OUR CARE ARE MORE FRAGILE, WITH RANGING DIAGNOSIS AND ILLNESSES. WITH THIS PATIENT POPULATION OF GREATER ACUITY AND DIVERSITY, NURSES HAVE BEEN EXCEEDINGLY RELIED UPON TO BE GENERALISTS, TEACHING FAMILIES AND DELIVERING CARE ACROSS SEVERAL PEDIATRIC AREAS, INCLUDING CARDIOLOGY, WOUND CARE, AND COMPLEX GASTRO-INTESTINAL TREATMENT. THE GOAL OF THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IS TO TRANSITION FAMILIES FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME SAFELY. OUR HOSPITAL SATISFACTION SURVEY PRODUCES QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA ON THE CONFIDENCE AND ABILITIES OF FAMILIES IN CARING FOR THEIR CHILD. SOCIAL WORKERS ADMINISTER THIS SURVEY WHEN FAMILIES ARE DISCHARGED. A TOTAL OF 90 FAMILIES COMPLETED OUR SATISFACTION SURVEY IN 2024. DURING THAT TIME: 93% OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO RESPONDED TO THE SURVEY REPORTED THAT THEY FELT CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILD'S MEDICAL NEEDS AT HOME, 99% OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO RESPONDED TO THE SURVEY REPORTED THAT STAFF MEMBERS WERE AVAILABLE TO TRAIN THEM ON THEIR CHILD'S CARE, AND 97% OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO RESPONDED TO THE SURVEY REPORTED THAT, SINCE COMING TO OUR PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, THEY HAVE BECOME MORE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILD'S CARE.AS WITH ALL OUR PROGRAMS, ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY IS EMBEDDED INTO OUR INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, REDUCE HARM, STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE, AND EXPERIENCES IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. WE CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE PATIENT-CENTRIC INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN QUALITY CARE. OUR PEDIATRIC SAFETY HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE GOLD STANDARD IN SAFE SLEEP. CRIBS FOR KIDS' NATIONAL SAFE SLEEP HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM RECOGNIZES HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO INFANT SAFE SLEEP TO REDUCE THE RISK OF UNSAFE SLEEP INJURIES. THE PROGRAM CONFERS A BRONZE, SILVER, AND GOLD DESIGNATION TO HOSPITALS THAT MODEL AND TEACH INFANT SAFE SLEEP ACCORDING TO CURRENT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP) BEST PRACTICES OUTLINED IN THE CERTIFICATION MANUAL AND HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION TOOLKIT.OUR TEAM ALSO INCLUDES A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN (CPST). A CPST IS AN EDUCATOR IN THE PROPER USE OF CAR SEATS, BOOSTER SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS TO HELP SAVE LIVES, PREVENT INJURIES AND DEATHS. CPSTS ARE TRAINED EDUCATORS IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TRAINING IS A NATIONALLY STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM DEVELOPED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS (NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION NHTSA, NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY BOARD NCPSB, AND SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE. 2439821 1894293 CHILD'S WAY DAYCAREAT CHILD'S WAY, OUR CENTER FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN, WE CONTINUE OFFERING PRESCHOOL, DAYCARE, AND BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN, AGE BIRTH TO AGE 21. THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN PENNSYLVANIA, WE OPENED CHILD'S WAY IN MAY 1998 AND HAVE SINCE SERVED MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHILD'S WAY IS A DUALLY LICENSED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTER AND 4 OUT OF 4 KEYSTONE STARS ACCREDITED PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED FOR WORKING FAMILIES AS A SUPPLEMENT OR ALTERNATIVE TO IN-HOME NURSING.THROUGH CHILD'S WAY, WE OFFER ON-SITE SERVICES FROM SPEECH AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES TO FIXING AND FITTING ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BRACES, WHEELCHAIRS, AND MORE. OUR INCLUSIVE PROGRAM COSTS $42 PER DAY, WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN NEED.WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND TRADITIONAL DAYCARES. MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE ISOLATED AT HOME, CAN PLAY, LEARN, AND SOCIALIZE WITHIN AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO PURSUE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILD IS WELL CARED FOR.CURRENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS CHILD'S WAY INCLUDE:- HELPING ANY CHILD'S WAY FAMILY THAT MAY BE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE $42 PER DAY FEE- GUARANTEEING THAT NO FAMILY RECEIVES A MEDICAL BILL FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THEIR CHILD AT CHILD'S WAY BY COVERING ANY POTENTIAL SHORTFALLS IN INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT- DECREASING HOSPITALIZATIONS AND PROVIDING EARLY DETECTION OF OTHER MEDICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES- HELPING MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN TRANSITION TO INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS- IMPROVING PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS THE GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER ENROLLED YOUTH- PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL, FUN, AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE FOR EACH CHILD, SO THAT THE CHILDREN AT CHILD'S WAY CAN PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW REGARDLESS OF THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS- SECURING FUNDING THAT ALLOWS PROVIDERS MORE INTENSIVE COLLABORATIVE SERVICES AT CHILD'S WAY- IDENTIFYING PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND HAVE THE FUNDING TO EXPAND OUR SERVICESOUR CHILD'S WAY DAYCARE RECEIVED ITS 4 OUT OF 4 KEYSTONE STARS RE-DESIGNATION IN 2024. KEYSTONE STARS (STANDARDS, TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTS) IS A QUALITY RATING SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE. A KEYSTONE STARS DESIGNATION INFORMS PARENTS THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY ARE LEARNING NEW THINGS EVERY DAY TO SUPPORT THEIR CURRENT AND FUTURE SUCCESSES IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. 1485590 897052 COUNSELING & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 130 YEARS, THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAS BEEN RESPECTED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR THE QUALITY OF WORK IN ADOPTION. MORE THAN 7,000 INFANTS AND CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PLACED WITH FAMILIES THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S HOME. THE ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, BIRTH FAMILIES, AND ADOPTED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE SUCCESS IS BASED ON A BELIEF THAT ADOPTION IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT, BUT A LIFELONG JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A STAFF OF EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE CHILDREN'S HOME INCLUDE INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES, WHICH CONSIST OF BIRTHPARENT COUNSELING SERVICES, ADOPTIVE FAMILY SERVICES AND TRANSITIONAL INFANT CARE; POST ADOPTION SERVICES; PRIVATE ADOPTION SERVICES; INFERTILITY COUNSELING; RESEARCH AND REUNION; COMMUNITY EDUCATION; ADOPTION FROM FOSTER CARE SERVICES; AND SERVICES PROVIDED FOR PENNSYLVANIA'S STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN.)THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS ALSO A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF OPEN ADOPTION. WE BEGAN CONDUCTING OPEN ADOPTIONS OVER 28 YEARS AGO AND HAVE LEARNED MUCH FROM THE CLIENTS WE'VE SERVED AND FROM SPECIALIZED STAFF TRAINING. OPEN ADOPTION CAN BE A REWARDING, POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL INVOLVED - BIRTH FAMILIES, ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND CHILD - WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT.THE INFANT ADOPTION PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- BIRTHPARENT COUNSELING SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDE BIRTHPARENTS WITH NONJUDGMENTAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. IF THE BIRTHPARENTS CHOOSE ADOPTION, THE COUNSELORS ASSIST IN CREATING AN ADOPTION PLAN FOR THE BABY. COUNSELING AND GROUP SUPPORT IS PROVIDED DURING AND AFTER THE PREGNANCY.- ADOPTIVE FAMILY SERVICES - ADOPTIVE PARENTS ARE OFFERED SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION. A THOROUGH ORIENTATION IS CONDUCTED FOLLOWED BY AN APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE COMPLETION OF A FAMILY STUDY AS REQUIRED BY PENNSYLVANIA LAW. A FAMILY IS THEN SUPPORTED THROUGH THEIR WAIT TIME, PLACEMENT AND FINALIZATION.- TRANSITIONAL INFANT CARE - SHORT-TERM FOSTER CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR BABIES OF BIRTHPARENTS WHO NEED TIME TO DECIDE ABOUT ADOPTION. TRANSITIONAL INFANT FOSTER FAMILIES ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED, APPROVED AND SPECIALLY TRAINED BY STAFF OF THE ADOPTION PROGRAM. THEY ARE SUPPORTED DURING AND AFTER THEIR TIME CARING FOR AN INFANT AND HELP TRANSITION INFANTS TO THEIR PERMANENT ADOPTIVE HOMES.- POST-ADOPTION SERVICES - INFORMATION, EDUCATION, CONSULTATION AND SHORT-TERM COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADOPTION-RELATED ISSUES. A VARIETY OF ADOPTIVE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ALSO OFFERED.IN ADDITION TO THE INFANT PLACEMENT SERVICES AND POST-ADOPTION SERVICES, THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES:- PRIVATE ADOPTION COUNSELING SERVICES - WE OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED, SHORT-TERM COUNSELING SERVICES FOR BIRTHPARENTS IN PRIVATE ADOPTIONS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF AN ATTORNEY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE BIRTHPARENT OR THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND/OR IN FULFILLMENT OF A LEGAL REQUIREMENT BY THE STATE IN WHICH THE ADOPTION IS TO OCCUR.- INFERTILITY COUNSELING - INFERTILITY-RELATED COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES AS THEY MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE TESTING AND TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY. WE SUPPORT THEM AS THEY COPE WITH RELATED ISSUES INCLUDING SEXUALITY, MARITAL CONFLICT, COMMUNICATING WITH FRIENDS ABOUT INFERTILITY, AND PERHAPS THE POSSIBILITY OF ADOPTION. SERVICES RANGE FROM SINGLE CONSULTATIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT. AN INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP IS ALSO OFFERED MONTHLY.- RESEARCH AND REUNION PROGRAM - THE RESEARCH AND REUNION PROGRAM PROVIDES RESEARCH SERVICES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE WISHING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR BIRTHPARENTS. SERVICES RANGE FROM BASIC BIRTH HISTORY INFORMATION TO FULL SEARCHES OF SEALED COURT RECORDS (AFTER COURT APPROVAL). THE CHILDREN'S HOME HELPS BIRTHPARENTS WHO WANT TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN THEY PLACED FOR ADOPTION AND FACILITATES REUNIONS.- COMMUNITY EDUCATION - COMMUNITY ADOPTION EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, OFTEN WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU'S), ARE SPONSORED BY THE CHILDREN'S HOME. THESE EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS TO CONDUCT SEMINARS, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATION CONCERNING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES SURROUNDING ADOPTION.- OUTREACH AND ADOPTION EDUCATION THE ADOPTION DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION TO SOCIAL WORKERS, MEDICAL STAFF AND CASE MANAGERS AT MANY HOSPITALS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE HOSPITAL STAFF FIND IT BENEFICIAL TO LEARN HOW TO BETTER SERVE THEIR PATIENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING AN ADOPTION PLAN. MANY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME OR EXPERTISE TO COUNSEL THEM APPROPRIATELY THROUGH THE STAGES OF GRIEF AS THEY GO THROUGH THE PROCESS OF LETTING GO OF THEIR CHILD. THE STAFF IS OFTEN RELIEVED WHEN THEY LEARN THAT THE CHILDREN'S HOME WILL HANDLE ALL OF THE LEGALITIES IN ADOPTION, AND THAT THE CHILDREN'S HOME OFFERS THE TRANSITIONAL INFANT CARE SERVICES AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO THE BIRTHPARENTS. THEY APPRECIATE KNOWING THAT WHEN THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS INVOLVED, THEIR PATIENT WILL BE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND DIGNITY AND THAT THE ADOPTION WILL BE HANDLED PROFESSIONALLY BY MASTER'S LEVEL COUNSELORS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR.- HEALTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA OCCASIONALLY CONTACT THE CHILDREN'S HOME TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THEIR HEALTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES OR AT HEALTH FAIRS. STUDENTS ARE INTERESTED TO LEARN ABOUT THE DETAILS OF ADOPTION AS IT IS TODAY, AS MANY ARE TOUCHED BY ADOPTION IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. IT ALSO GIVES THEM KNOWLEDGE TO PASS ON TO FRIENDS WHO MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AT SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL NURSES ALSO BENEFIT FROM ADOPTION EDUCATION BECAUSE THEY CAN BETTER ASSIST STUDENTS WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT. FOR MANY STUDENTS WHO DO NOT FEEL AS IF THEY CAN PARENT A CHILD AND DO NOT WISH TO SEEK AN ABORTION, ADOPTION MAY BE THE ONLY REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR THEM. ONCE THEY UNDERSTAND ADOPTION, THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION ABOUT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM.THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH OBTAINED A CONTRACT WITH THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) IN JULY OF 2012. THE MISSION OF SWAN IS TO HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE IN THE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE AGENCIES TO PREPARE FOR AND TO ACHIEVE PERMANENCY. THE ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT: - CHILD PREPARATION UNITS OF SERVICE ARE SESSIONS WITH CHILDREN THAT HELP THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR HISTORIES AND WHY THEY CANNOT LIVE WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS. THIS HELPS CHILDREN TO BE WELL ADJUSTED IN THEIR CURRENT PLACEMENTS AND PREPARE FOR A PERMANENT PLACEMENT. - CHILD PROFILES ARE ANOTHER UNIT OF SERVICE WHICH INVOLVES THE SOCIAL WORKER GATHERING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH FOR EACH CHILD AND COMPILING THAT INFORMATION INTO A DOCUMENT. THE DOCUMENT IS THEN USED TO HELP A CHILD'S FAMILY BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHILD'S HISTORY AND TO HELP EACH CHILD BE MATCHED WITH THE BEST FAMILY POSSIBLE. THE CHILDREN'S HOME ALSO TRAINS AND COMPLETES FAMILY PROFILES ON FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THROUGH THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AND SUPPORTS THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BEING MATCHED WITH A CHILD. AFTER MATCHES ARE FACILITATED, THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO SUPPORT THE PLACEMENT UNTIL FINALIZATION.POST PERMANENCY UNITS OF SERVICE ARE ALSO COMPLETED WITH FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY ADOPTED THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S HOME. POST PERMANENCY UNITS OF SERVICE ALLOW THE CHILDREN'S HOME TO OFFER POST ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES TO ALL OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. ADDITIONAL SWAN SERVICES COMPLETED INCLUDE HELPING COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGENCIES DRAFT POST ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BIRTH AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, WORKING WITH CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY PERMANENT RESOURCES FOR THEM, AND SUPERVISING THE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN AN ADOPTIVE HOME AS REQUESTED BY A COUNTY AGENCY. 479336 228227 PEDIATRIC VIEWPEDIATRIC VIEW IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND PROGRAM THAT EXISTS NOWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY AND HELPS TO IDENTIFY CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN THE NEONATAL, INFANT, AND PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS. EARLY DETECTION WHEN THE BRAIN IS STILL ABLE TO LEARN, GROW, AND ADAPT SETS CHILDREN UP WITH THE MOST EFFECTIVE PLAN TO EXPERIENCE HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE, NUMERACY, LITERACY, AND WELL-BEING.THIS INITIATIVE TREATS PATIENTS WITH CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (CVI), A VISUAL DISFUNCTION THAT OCCURS WITHIN THE BRAIN, NOT THE EYE. PATIENTS RECEIVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO POSITIVELY EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. PEDIATRIC VIEW BEGAN IN THE 1990S AS AN EXTENSION OF NICU FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMS. IT HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY ADMINISTERED BY DR. CHRISTINE ROMAN-LANTZY, GROWING FROM A LOCAL PROGRAM TO ONE THAT SERVES FAMILIES INTERNATIONALLY. DURING THE 30 YEARS THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE, IT HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 2,500 NEONATES AND PEDIATRIC PATIENTS.CVI IS CAUSED BY CONDITIONS THAT IMPACT THE STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF THE VISUAL PROCESSING AREAS OF THE BRAIN. CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR AT BIRTH OR BE ACQUIRED LATER THROUGH TRAUMA. SOME SPECIFIC CAUSES OF CVI INCLUDE HYPOXIA/ASPHYXIA, WHITE MATTER DISORDERS, STROKE, INTRAVENTRICULAR HEMORRHAGE, GENETIC AND CHROMOSOMAL DISORDERS, AND SEIZURES. CHILDREN WITH CVI HAVE A BRAIN-BASED FORM OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND THEREFORE CAN IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONAL VISION DUE TO NEUROPLASTICITY. IMPROVEMENTS IN FUNCTIONAL VISION AFFECT EVERY AREA OF THE CHILD'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND THEREFORE, IT IS A MATTER OF URGENCY THAT THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE APPROPRIATE AND INTENSIVE SUPPORT. GENERAL APPROACHES HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTIVE. CVI REQUIRES A HIGHLY TRAINED SPECIALIST WHO CAN ASSESS AND DESIGN AN APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION PLAN. PEDIATRIC VIEW IS ONE OF VERY FEW CENTERS IN THE WORLD THAT CAN DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH CVI. OUR CVI RANGE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM IS A SIGNIFIER OF COMPETENCE FOR EDUCATORS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN ASSESSING AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH CVI USING THE CVI RANGE FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENT. THE CVI RANGE PROFICIENCY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO PARENTS AND EDUCATORS WHO HAVE CONTINUALLY VOICED A NEED TO ENSURE COMPETENCY IN UNDERSTANDING CVI AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING.PEDIATRIC VIEW MAINTAINS FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH:- FEE-FOR-SERVICE STRUCTURE FOR ASSESSMENTS, TREATMENT PLANS, CONSULTATIONS, AND INTENSIVES- ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS- SCHOOL SUPPORT CONTRACTS- PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM COMPLETIONTHE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH DECLARED OCTOBER 24TH AS PEDIATRIC VIEW DAY. OUR PEDIATRIC VIEW PRACTICE IS DEVOTED TO CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (CVI) ADVOCACY BY PROMOTING AWARENESS, IDENTIFYING THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK, AND COLLABORATING WITH PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. THE COUNCIL COMMENDED THE PEDIATRIC VIEW PROGRAM OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH & LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER FOR ITS EXTENSIVE WORK IN CVI. 898694 819830 FAMILY CENTERED THERAPYWE HAVE CREATED A COHESIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN, WHERE OUR THERAPISTS, TEACHERS, AND NURSES WILL WORK TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES TO OPTIMIZE A CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN AND PROGRESS. WE SPECIALIZE IN:- COMPLEX SWALLOWING AND FEEING- CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (CVI) - SEATING AND MOBILITY- SENSORY INTEGRATION- SPLITTING AND CASTING- AUGMENTATION COMMUNICATION - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR THERAPY SERVICES TO CONTINUE OUR VISION OF HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE. THIS EXPANSION REFLECTS A VISION OF EMPOWERMENT AND GROWTH, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY RECEIVES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE NOW PROVIDE PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLANS FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. WE HAVE INVESTED IN EQUIPMENT, EXPANDED THERAPY ROOMS (INCLUDING A GYM), AND RECRUITED SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS, SO THE CHILDREN WE SERVE WILL IMPROVE MOBILITY, ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE.OUR CURRENT SERVICES INCLUDE:- PHYSICAL THERAPY- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY- SPEECH THERAPY- EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPY- FEEDING THERAPY- VISION SUPPORT SERVICESOUR THERAPISTS ARE NOW EARLY INTERVENTION PROVIDERS, AS WELL. PENNSYLVANIA'S EARLY INTERVENTION FREE PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE, WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES. EARLY INTERVENTION FOCUSES ON HELPING CHILDREN MEET INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND ARE PROVIDED IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, LIKE OUR CHILD'S WAY DAYCARE. 1378030 1048057 16784121 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 189 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 23 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X KIMBERLY PHILLIPS CFO 4124414884 5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224 THERESA HECK PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIC BOUGHNER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY BASS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK GANUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BETTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANNY FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY LANDERMAN GOLDBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE KLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON HOWARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLAIRE MCGEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NEWLIN ARCHINAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEIL WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISSA A MEADE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA E ZAWADZKI MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID FRIEDLAND MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BEVERLY BROWN MD PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL STAFF 40.00 X 189284 0 27823 STEPHANIE CHURCHEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK PLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MCCARREN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARJORIE WEINER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADITI KINKHABWALA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIA TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA KEEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 230648 0 415 KIMBERLY PHILLIPS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 156582 0 24783 PATRICIA HARRIS NURSE PRACTIONER 40.00 X 192789 0 12539 SHARI LANG RN 40.00 X 112664 0 11489 STACY SCHESLER COO 40.00 X 132353 0 24558 LISA GILES CRNP 40.00 X 115607 0 4438 LISA HOULIHAN CHIEF NURSING OFFICER 40.00 X 105587 0 9727 1235514 0 115772 9 0 1 0 0 5226 355014 2006370 931260 200600 3297870 HOSPITAL - PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY 621400 10576323 10576323 CHILD'S WAY 621400 1894293 1894293 COUNSELING & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVI 624110 897052 897052 THERAPY 624110 819830 819830 PEDIATRIC VIEW 624110 228227 228227 14415725 483922 483922 128125 -128125 -128125 -128125 51148 355014 91068 -39920 -39920 18857 13391 5466 5466 OTHER REVENUE 624110 391881 391881 UPMC LEASE PAYMENTS 900099 1500 1500 393381 18428319 14809106 0 321343 X 629535 629535 8389233 8314178 44437 30618 135610 133648 110 1852 1443140 1406659 13180 23301 694057 690085 3622 350 22792 6820 15972 65126 65126 1813646 1670160 143486 47184 80 47104 56886 11184 37989 7713 163158 143755 19403 356189 301936 54253 18665 17274 1301 90 27033 22587 4446 299565 263773 35792 843930 784194 59736 276640 257688 18952 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 778633 778633 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 414840 391069 23771 PURCHASED SERVICES 218718 215642 3076 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 41717 41717 1255473 703504 467340 84629 17991770 16784121 1059096 148553 466652 1533317 10718 17074 68698 84212 3447262 3050200 171764 116833 54189 55654 32241517 17361014 15615378 14880503 15870353 17467922 1018126 1107647 141728 103075 36864868 38416437 2168438 1509866 25400 29450 6641263 6456312 8835101 7995628 X 25777534 28333646 2252233 2087163 28029767 30420809 36864868 38416437 X 436549 1864972 89521 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15870353 2178819 516124 65126 17467922 14388936 19017 1521664 59264 15870353 17733746 -3247937 96873 14388936 14258979 3554700 79933 17733746 14114490 216207 71718 14258979 0.98000 0.02000 0 0 2136745 2136745 26242422 13813974 12428448 3862350 3547040 315310 14880503 X 20545498 1864972 597814 2462786 18082712 345607 345607 18428319 17989386 104459 104459 17884927 106843 106843 17991770 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SPENDING AND TO SUPPORT FUTURE SPENDING. PART X, LINE 2: THE CHILDREN'S HOME FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS STATEMENTS THAT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD HAS BEEN MET. THE GUIDANCE ALSO ADDRESSES DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, AND DISCLOSURE. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS GUIDANCE HAD NO MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST AND PENALTIES IN GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED ON THE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY TAX RETURNS FOR YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, AND THEREAFTER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS FOR OPERATIONS 493,355. SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 91,068. GAMING EXPENSES 13,391. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION INCOME 238,764. INVESTMENT FEES 65,126. BAD DEBT EXPENSE 41,717. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 91,068. GAMING EXPENSES 13,391. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT FEES 65,126. BAD DEBT EXPENSE 41,717. GALA 406162 355014 51148 12487 58619 3000 16962 406162 355014 51148 12487 58619 3000 16962 91068 -39920 18857 12623 768 0 18857 12623 768 13391 5466 PA 1 0 1 0 1.00000 KIMBERLY PHILLIPS 5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224 0 KIMBERLY PHILLIPS RECORDKEEPING X 0 1 1 1 X 1 X 1 1 1 0 1 1 9675730 7688763 1986967 0.11070 9675730 7688763 1986967 0.11070 210226 210226 0.01170 210226 210226 0.01170 9885956 7688763 2197193 0.12240 1 41717 1 1 1 1 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH 5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224 WWW.CHILDRENSHOMEPGH.ORG 298401 X X X THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH 1 0 0 1 X X X X X X 23 1 0 0 1 X WWW.CHILDRENSHOMEPGH.ORG/WHO-WE-ARE/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT/ X 1 23 1 WWW.CHILDRENSHOMEPGH.ORG/WHO-WE-ARE/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT/ 0 1 X 185.000000000000 350.000000000000 X 1 1 X X X 1 X WWW.CHILDRENSHOMEPGH.ORG X 1 X 0 X 1 X 0 0 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH ORGANIZED A STEERING COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES TO ASSIST WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE CHNA. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTED OF 11 INDIVIDUALS WITH REPRESENTATION FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS:- THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH (STAFF AND BOARD)- DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST- DHS OFFICE OF DEV. PROGRAMS - ALLEGHENY COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION- INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF PITTSBURGH, INC.- PARENT- HIGHMARK WHOLECARETHE INITIAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING SERVED TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH NEEDS CURRENTLY AFFECTING THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION FROM A LIST OF ISSUES DEVELOPED INTERNALLY AMONGST STAFF OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME. USING FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, THE COMMITTEE DEVELOPED FIVE KEY FOCUS AREAS AND SERVICES IN CONDUCTING THE CHNA. THESE FOCUS AREAS AND SERVICES WERE CREATED CONSIDERING THE PRIORITY AND URGENCY OF NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAVING THE CAPACITY TO ADDRESS THEM.THE CHNA SURVEY WAS DEVELOPED FROM THE NEEDS AFFECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DETERMINED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND INTERNAL INPUT FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOME. THE SURVEY WAS SHARED WITH AND DISTRIBUTED WIDELY. INTERVIEWS WERE HELD WITH A VARIETY OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS AND SERVICES WERE IDENTIFIED AND PRIORITIZED BASED ON PERCEIVED URGENCY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY: 1. ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC THERAPY 2. ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CHILDCARE 3. ACCESS TO TIMELY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WHILE THE CHILDREN'S HOME RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THERE ARE OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE COMMUNITY, THE CHNA COMMITTEE AGREED THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO MEET THESE NEEDS OR PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: THE CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIAL WORKER MEETS WITH EACH PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ADMISSION. IT'S DURING THAT MEETING THAT THE SOCIAL WORKERS DISCUSS THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY, WHETHER OR NOT THEY QUALIFY FOR A PROGRAM, SUCH AS WIC OR NEED TO APPLY, AND ANY OTHER UNMET NEEDS THE FAMILY MAY HAVE. THE SOCIAL WORKER WILL REVIEW HOW THE CHILDREN'S HOME MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THE FAMILIES' NEEDS AND CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THE ITEMS OR SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH'S PATIENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE. THE PATIENTS RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY BY VIRTUE OF THEIR STATUS AS PATIENTS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH TO NOT COLLECT FROM PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILY'S CO-INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. THE CHILDREN'S HOME WILL ATTEMPT TO COLLECT FROM ALL INSURANCE CARRIERS PROVIDED THROUGH ADMISSIONS PROCESS.THE SOCIAL WORKER THAT MEETS WITH EACH PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY IS THE MAIN CONTACT TO HELP MEET ALL OF THEIR NEEDS..9HB1 . \M\*4,89,S,1 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TAKEN TO COLLECT PAYMENT FROM ANY PATIENT OR A PATIENT'S FAMILY. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH TO NOT COLLECT FROM PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILY'S CO-INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21 SHOULD A PERSON APPROACH ANY OF THE ENTRANCES TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH AND STATE THEY ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR APPEAR TO BE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY CARE THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED:1. RECEPTIONIST/SECURITY WILL INFORM THE SENIOR CLINICAL STAFF PERSON IN THE HOSPITAL AND CHILD'S WAY IMMEDIATELY REQUESTING THEY REPORT TO THE FIRST FLOOR LOBBY. HOSPITAL IN ORDER OF NOTIFICATION: CRNP, CHARGE NURSECHILD'S WAY IN ORDER OF NOTIFICATION: CLINICAL DIRECTOR, CHARGE NURSE2. RECEPTIONIST/SECURITY WILL THEN NOTIFY THE CLINICAL DIRECTOR OR CEO.3. IF POSSIBLE THE PERSON SHOULD BE RELOCATED TO A PRIVATE LOCATION SUCH AS THE FIRST FLOOR, CONFERENCE ROOM.4. THE CLINICAL PERSON(S) WILL ASSESS THE SITUATION, OFFER FIRST AID IF APPROPRIATE AND/OR CALL 911 IF DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH DOES NOT CHARGE PATIENTS MORE THAN AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL DOES HAVE A BILLING SYSTEM, BUT HOSPITAL PATIENTS DO NOT RECEIVE BILLS. IF THE PATIENT HAS INSURANCE, THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH BILLS THE INSURANCE PLAN OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PAYS HEALTH COSTS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TAKEN TO COLLECT PAYMENT FROM ANY PATIENT OR A PATIENT'S FAMILY. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH TO NOT COLLECT FROM PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILY'S CO-INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F): THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $ 41,717. PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: SAFE PLACE PROGRAM:THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS PART OF THE SAFE PLACE COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM. SAFE PLACE IS THE FIRST STEP TO HELP FOR ANY YOUTH IN CRISIS OR AT RISK. THIS COMMUNITY COLLABORATION PROGRAM, OPERATED BY YOUTH SHELTERS OR YOUTH SERVING AGENCIES MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ANY YOUTH TO ACCESS HELP AT LOCATIONS WHICH DISPLAY THE SAFE PLACE SIGN. SAFE PLACE CONNECTS YOUTH TO IMMEDIATE HELP AND SAFETY AND OFFERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO BOTH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. PART III, LINE 2: FOR THE HOSPITAL A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS REVENUE WAS RECORDED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RESERVES, FOR CHILD'S WAY A LUMP SUM WAS RECORDED TO ADJUST THE RESERVE, AND FOR ADOPTION AN AMOUNT WAS RECORDED EACH MONTH TO ADJUST THE RESERVE BALANCE. PART III, LINE 4: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REPORTED AT NET REALIZABLE VALUE. ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF WHEN THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS IS ESTIMATED BASED UPON A PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING. PART III, LINE 9B: ALL HOSPITAL PATIENTS ACCEPTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH'S TREATMENT RECEIVE CARE WHETHER OR NOT THEY OR THEIR FAMILIES CAN PAY FOR IT. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH DOES HAVE A BILLING SYSTEM, BUT HOSPITAL PATIENTS DO NOT RECEIVE BILLS. IF THE PATIENT HAS INSURANCE, THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH BILLS THE INSURANCE PLAN OR OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT PAYS HEALTH COSTS. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH DOES NOT TRY TO COLLECT ANY UNPAID MONEY FROM ANY PATIENT OR PATIENT FAMILY. PART VI, LINE 2: THE CHILDREN'S HOME DETERMINES COMMUNITY NEEDS FROM COMMUNITY INPUT THROUGH THE CHNA PROCESS, AND ALSO FROM REFERRAL SOURCES, FAMILIES, AND CLIENTS. PART VI, LINE 3: THE CHILDREN'S HOME'S SOCIAL WORKER MEETS WITH EVERY PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR EACH PATIENT ADMITTED INTO THE FACILITY. DURING THE MEETING, THE SOCIAL WORKER WILL ASSESS THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND DISCUSS APPROPRIATE OPTIONS. PART VI, LINE 4: WHO WE SERVE:AS A PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTER, AND ADOPTION PROGRAM, OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE POPULATION FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 IN THE GREATER ALLEGHENY COUNTY. WE WELCOME PATIENTS FROM SURROUNDING HOSPITALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH UPMC, MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC, WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HOSPITAL AND OUTLYING HOSPITALS. OUR HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE CARE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO HOME. THE CHILDREN'S HOME SERVES PATIENTS MAINLY FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA. HOWEVER, SINCE A LARGE PORTION OF ADMISSIONS COME FROM THE LOCAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED HAS WIDENED TO INCLUDE SEVERAL STATES - NEW YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA AND TENNESSEE.OUR COMMUNITY:THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS LOCATED IN THE GARFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. WE ARE SURROUNDED BY THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES OF EAST LIBERTY, LAWRENCEVILLE AND FRIENDSHIP, ALL WHICH UTILIZE OUR SERVICES. THESE NEIGHBORHOODS LOOK TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND WE STRIVE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS, WITHIN OUR SCOPE OF PRACTICE. PART VI, LINE 5: THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES A PLETHORA OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY BENEFITS:COMMUNITY BENEFITS ARE PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES THAT EDUCATE, PROMOTE HEALTH, INCREASE RESIDENTS' KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTHCARE, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE CREATE BETTER EDUCATED FAMILIES WHO CAN LOOK TO THE CHILDREN'S HOME FOR SUPPORT AND RESOURCES. THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROMOTES THEIR MISSION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE USE OF EDUCATION FROM THE SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE, TO THE NUMEROUS CLINICAL STUDENTS THAT UTILIZE THE ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR EDUCATION, THE CHILDREN'S HOME GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. UNDER PAYMENT THE LARGEST PORTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOME IS UNDER REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM INSURERS, INCLUDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, GATEWAY, UPMC FOR YOU, COVENTRY CARES, AMERIHEALTH AND UHC COMMUNITY PLAN. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS/FAMILIES THAT MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OFFERS GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE A SAFE DISCHARGE, PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND/OR ASSIST IN THE PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF A CHILD. EDUCATION:THE CHILDREN'S HOME HAS ALWAYS STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND OFFERS NURSING STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE HANDS ON PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE. CLINICAL NURSING STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING IN BOTH THE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AND IN CHILD'S WAY. THE NURSING STUDENTS COMPLETED 6,910 HOURS IN THE HOSPITAL TOTALING $192,318 IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT. ADOPTION:THE ADOPTION DEPARTMENT AT THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AT THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 19 PLACEMENTS ALONG WITH MANY OTHER RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE STAFF. THE STAFF RECEIVED CALLS FOR PHONE SUPPORT, REFERRALS, SEARCH AND REUNION OR BRIEF COUNSELING AND HELD SEVERAL SESSIONS OF BIRTH PARENT COUNSELING. USING THE AVERAGE HOURLY COMPENSATION OF THE ADOPTION STAFF, THE TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAMS WAS 20,574. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PAMELA KEEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 230648 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 415 0 231063 0 0 0 BEVERLY BROWN MD PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL STAFF 189284 0 0 0 0 0 4173 0 23650 0 217107 0 0 0 PATRICIA HARRIS NURSE PRACTIONER 128692 0 64097 0 0 0 2958 0 9581 0 205328 0 0 0 KIMBERLY PHILLIPS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 156582 0 0 0 0 0 4846 0 19937 0 181365 0 0 0 STACY SCHESLER COO 132353 0 0 0 0 0 4134 0 20424 0 156911 0 0 0 X SUPPLIES FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES 725 200600 COST TO PURCHASE 0 1 1 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAN 4 MEMBERS AND NOT MORE THAN 10 MEMBERS, INCLUDING EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS, WITH AT LEAST 4 HAVING EXPERTISE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LEGAL, FINANICIAL, HEALTH CARE AND PR/DEVELOPMENT. CURRENTLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SERVE ON THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE FULL BOARD, PROVIDED SUCH ACTION DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH THE POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD. ALL ACTIONS ARE REPORTED FULLY TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICIER, AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE RETURN WILL THEN BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER MUST PREPARE AND EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT DISCLOSING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITY, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, MEMBER OR IN WHICH SUCH DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A PERSONAL FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL OTHER INTEREST. THE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED AND COLLECTED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS SHALL BE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THE CORPORATION AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CORPORATION'S FISCAL YEAR. ANY NOTATIONS MADE ON THE STATEMENT ARE BROUGHT TO THE CEO'S ATTENTION WHO WOULD THEN ADDRESS ANY ISSUES WITH THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A CLOSED SESSION. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR CONTINUES TO USE THE PROCESS FOR ANALYZING BASE SALARIES FOR ALL POSITIONS THAT WAS DEVELOPED WITH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. THE ANALYSIS USES OUR COMPANY'S BUDGET AND STAFF SIZE TO ALIGN SALARIES WITH SIMILARLY SIZE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. THE BOARD APPROVED A RANGE FOR SALARIES IN THE 50TH PERCENTILE BRACKET OF THE MARKET. THIS PAST YEAR IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE SEGMENT OF EMPLOYEES HAD FALLEN OUT THE APPROVED RANGE AND NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO EVALUATE COMPENSATION BY USING THE MOST RECENT MARKET STUDY AVAILABLE AS A GUIDE FOR SETTING SALARY LEVELS NOT ONLY FOR THE CEO BUT FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,670,160. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 143,486. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,813,646. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: VALUATION GAIN, BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS 89,521. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS -493,355. NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS FOR OPERATIONS 493,355. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH HAS A COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES THE AUDIT & THE AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.