2014-11-07T12:06:38-08:00 2013-12-31 EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 194621203 990 2013-01-01 231662091 EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE EMER 6108256000 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 G DANIEL DOWNING VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE 6108256000 2014-11-05 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z JEFFREY LERNER 5200 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 62322044 false X ECRI.ORG X 1955 PA The Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC Section 501(c)(3). The Institute's mission is to improve the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare and to protect the public from harm. The Institute's mission is accomplished through its publishing, membership and information programs, technical assistance and consultation programs, and educational programs. 10 8 443 150 0 0 53657417 54480020 142815 1312761 0 53800232 55792781 0 0 35171069 36852394 0 75645 13722562 14946941 48893631 51799335 4906601 3993446 45685648 53454399 22590931 23120850 23094717 30333549 The Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC false false 18803355 30070763 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION: THE INSTITUTE'S APPLIED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, MEMBERSHIPS, AND PUBLICATIONS ALL FOCUS ON IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SAFETY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS IN SETTINGS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, FROM ACUTE CARE TO AMBULATORY CARE TO LONG-TERM CARE AND HOME CARE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE USED BY HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, POLICYMAKERS, PAYERS, THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHERS IN THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF ITS INTERNALLY CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, OF INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE OBTAINED THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AND OF INFORMATION GATHERED FROM MANY OTHER SOURCES. THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS STUDIES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM UNSAFE AND INEFFECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, AND UNSAFE PRACTICES; IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY BY PREVENTING MEDICAL ERRORS, PATIENT ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND DEATH; AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGS, DEVICES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES HUNDREDS OF GUIDANCE ARTICLES, ALERTS, AND ADVISORIES THAT FOCUS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST- EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE PUBLISHES A MONOGRAPH ON THE TOP 10 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY HAZARDS TO WHICH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE PAYING THE MOST ATTENTION, ALONG WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLEVIATING RISKS AS WELL AS OTHER TOP TEN REPORTS WITH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE INSTITUTE'S WORK IS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE AND REQUIRES HIGHLY SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. TO HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENT CARE AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY, THE INSTITUTE INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATES SAFETY ACCIDENTS; PUBLISHES PRODUCT AND SAFETY ALERTS; COLLECTS, AGGREGATES AND ANALYZES ADVERSE PATIENT SAFETY EVENT DATA FROM HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; DISSEMINATES LESSONS LEARNED; INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATES AND VERIFIES THE EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGIES; AND PROVIDES TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE ON HAZARDS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT. IT MAINTAINS ONE OF THE LARGEST DATABASES ON MEDICAL DEVICE HAZARDS AND RECALLS, WHICH COVERS THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS RANGING FROM A SIMPLE THERMOMETER TO COMPLEX, SOPHISTICATED LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. ECRI INSTITUTE'S EVALUATION PROGRAM CONDUCTS HANDS-ON LABORATORY TESTING TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE MARKET. IT COVERS ALL TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PRODUCTS, FROM MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS TO SURGICAL LASERS TO NEEDLESTICK PREVENTION DEVICES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES ECRI INSTITUTE TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS AND THEIR SAFE IMPLEMENTATION AND USE. THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINS A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES THAT IS USED BY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATORY SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE AND IS A FRAMEWORK FOR TRACKING HAZARD AND RECALL INFORMATION. 17431919 24060396 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: ECRI INSTITUTE PROMOTES IMPROVED METHODS OF PATIENT CARE BY PROVIDING TO THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY AND TO FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON SAFETY, QUALITY, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS. THE INSTITUTE'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR THE BUYERS AND USERS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY; DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES; INVESTIGATING AND AN 728565 348861 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA: ECRI INSTITUTE PROVIDES NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA ALL OF WHICH PROMOTE AND MAKE POSSIBLE IMPROVED METHODS OF PATIENT CARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ECRI INSTITUTED IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (ACCME) TO PROVIDE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS TO PHYSICIANS. FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, ECRI INSTITUTE HAS HELD AN ANNUAL TWO-DAY HEALTH POLICY CONFERENCE THAT IS FREE OF CHA 36963839 true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false true true true false true 103 0 true 443 true false true UK MY false false false false false false false false X 10 8 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false PA X G DANIEL DOWNING 6108256000 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 X JOHN REISS Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 SHERYL BURT RUZEK Trustee/Vice-Chair, Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 W DAVID WEBB Trustee/ Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT CRANE Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL FOX Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANET CORRIGAN Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 GORDON HUNT Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 J SANFORD SCHWARTZ Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY VINCENT Trustee/ Facilities Director 40.00 X 141379 0 22618 JEFFREY LERNER SEE SCH O President and CEO/Trustee 50.00 X X 733684 0 11617 ANTHONY MONTAGNOLOSEE SCH O EVP and COO 50.00 X 349807 0 30618 RONNI SOLOMONSEE SCH O EVP & General Counsel/ Asst Secretary 50.00 X 393855 0 30701 G DANIEL DOWNING VP of Finance/ Asst Treasurer 50.00 X 255363 0 27797 VIVIAN COATES VP- Technology Assessment Program 45.00 X 243715 0 9969 JENNIFER MYERS VP- Select Program 45 X 202085 15442 JONATHAN TRIGG VP of Sales 45 X 216170 26697 STEVE FERENS Area VP North and West, Sales 55 X 215642 22956 DAVID BERKOWITZ Director, National Accounts 40 X 211670 25991 KAREN SCHOELLES Medical Director- HTAIS Program 45 X 203384 16012 KAREN ZIMMER Medical Director- PSRQ Program 50 X 185105 22313 3351859 262731 73 false true false HP Enterprise Services LLC 5400 Legacy Drive Plano TX 75024 Information Systems 1485733 Bradford Consultants LLC 980 Centennial Drive West Chester PA 19382 Information Systems 1206375 HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES INC 1095 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD JAMESTOWN NJ 08831 Information Systems 567611 Behavior LLC 40 West 27th Street Suite 401 New York NY 10001 Information Systems 486372 Institute for Safe Medication 200 Lakeside Drive Suite 200200 Lak Horsham PA 19044 Healthcare Technology 392137 12 MEMBERSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION 900099 30070763 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 541900 24060396 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 611710 348861 54480020 1003489 6838535 6529263 309272 309272 309272 55792781 55792781 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3351861 1476994 1824045 50822 0 0 0 0 26958784 20622288 6336496 0 1169269 852525 314809 1935 3170309 2311998 853725 4586 2202171 1605624 592903 3644 0 0 0 0 12727 0 12727 0 68000 0 68000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5222049 4897618 324431 0 425870 30164 395706 0 0 0 0 0 2380688 2081964 298724 0 0 0 0 0 577477 0 577477 0 1461236 877403 583833 0 0 0 0 0 68278 151 68127 0 7491 0 7491 0 0 0 0 0 1530777 0 1530777 0 400425 0 400425 0 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION 958780 856813 101967 0 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 289358 289358 0 0 TELEPHONE/ DATA 215913 27863 188050 0 PRODUCTION COSTS 280538 106324 174214 0 1047334 926752 105924 14658 51799335 36963839 14759851 75645 4328221 2914356 11095696 12653362 2780991 2414801 24569365 16570056 6141949 7999309 20612140 26665603 726651 806968 45685648 53454399 3996807 4730507 17680649 17704222 913475 686121 22590931 23120850 X 23094717 30333549 23094717 30333549 45685648 53454399 3993446 3245386 X false true X true true true X 0 0 0 786100 163694 73306 1023100 39203149 42964560 50119116 53657417 54480020 240424262 39989249 43128254 50192422 53657417 54480020 241447362 12283784 13546211 15357867 15809321 15230224 72227407 12283784 13546211 15357867 15809321 15230224 72227407 169219955 166897 9498 12631 142815 1003489 1335330 166897 9498 12631 142815 1003489 1335330 242782692 0.69700 0.69410 0.00550 0.00250 X 222567 222567 4908670 4140278 768392 3843922 1580709 2263213 15594206 10849069 4745137 7999309 457(b) plan 348248 Accrued 403(b)Contribution 258839 Capitalized Equipment Lease Obligation 79034 686121 X 59038167 3245386 3245386 55792781 55792781 51799335 51799335 51799335 Pt X Line 2 Management evaluated the Institue's tax positions and concluded that the Institute had taken no uncertain tax postions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740-10. Consequently, no accrual for interest and penalties was deemed necessary for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. Europe 1 6 PROGRAM SERVICES See Part IV 1320543 Middle East 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES See Part IV 579185 2 7 2 7 1899728 1899728 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 ECRI Institute does not provide grants Pt 1 Line 1 ECRI Institute does not provide grants Pt 1 Line 3 Col (E)1 An office is maintained in England in order to provide publications, reports and other healthcare information, technical assistance services and education programs, all in support of the Institute's mission (see Form 990, Part 1, Line 1) in Europe and elsewhere outside the United States. Pt 1 Line 3 Col (E)2 An office is maintained in Dubai, UAE in order to provide publications, reports and other healthcare information, technical assistance services and education programs, all in support of the Institute's mission (see Form 990, Part 1, Line 1) in the Middle East. X true true X X X X X false false false true false false false false false ANTHONY VINCENT 133516 7863 5573 17045 163997 JEFFREY LERNER SEE SCH O 496573 237111 10200 1417 745301 ANTHONY MONTAGNOLOSEE SCH O 325260 24547 10200 20418 380425 RONNI SOLOMONSEE SCH O 313920 79935 10200 20501 424556 G DANIEL DOWNING 240049 15314 10200 17597 283160 VIVIAN COATES 231138 12577 9552 417 253684 JENNIFER MYERS 187641 14444 8126 7317 217528 JONATHAN TRIGG 172051 44119 8811 17887 242868 STEVE FERENS 89832 125810 8728 14228 238598 DAVID BERKOWITZ 114154 97516 8664 17327 237661 KAREN SCHOELLES 202315 1069 8126 7886 219396 KAREN ZIMMER 191200 -6095 22313 207418 Pt I Line 1a Relevant information regarding dues paid in behalf of or to a person listed in Part VII, Section A, Line 1a: In Pt I Line 1b Does the organization follow written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expenses described in Line 1a? -Yes, such payments and reimbursements are made in accord with the organization's standard written policies which require that expenses have a genuine business purpose and that such expenses have proper authorization, documentation, review and approval. Pt I Line 5a Did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of the organization? - In order to accomplish its mission to improve public health and safety, it is necessary to hire, motivate and retain qualified employees primarily responsible for business development. These positions require extensive travel, knowledge of healthcare issues and Institute capabilities, the ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals at all levels, and other critical skills. For these positions, the organization provides a base salary combined with a pay component which is contingent on revenues in order to reward revenue generation for business development while ensuring that a portion of compensation is at risk. In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, there are three (3) employees who received such compensation: Jonathan Trigg, Vice President of Sales; Steve Ferens, Area VP North & East Sales; and David Berkowitz, Director of National Accounts. Pt II Lines 2-4 Col(B)iii In order to attract and retain dedicated, highly talented individuals with clearly demonstrated achievement Part II,Line 12,Column(B)(iii) For one employee, a small negative amount is shown. This reason for this is formulaic: the Form 990 instructions state that the Column (B)(i) amount is to be the employee's base compensation and that the sum of Columns (B)(i), (B)(ii) and (B)(iii) must equal the amount reported on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, columns (D) and (E); all other payments to the employee are to be shown in Column (B)(iii). The small negative amount reflects the voluntary pay reduction under a Flexible Spending Plan, net of other payments. GORDON HUNT (AS OFFICER OF SUTTER HEALTH) TRUSTEE 95071 SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AT REGULAR PRICE (AT/HDS) false GORDON HUNT (AS OFFICER OF SUTTER HEALTH) TRUSTEE 32094 SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AT REGULAR PRICE (HRC/PPRM) false GORDON HUNT (AS OFFICER OF SUTTER HEALTH)) TRUSTEE 22920 TECHINCAL SERVICES AT REGULAR PRICING false Sch L Part IV line 1,2,3 The transactions listed above are at the organization's regular pricing Sch L Part IV line 1,2,3 and occur in the normal course of business for both organizations. Pt VI, Line 12c Describe how the organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the Pt VI, Line 12c organization's conflict of interest policy: All staff receive a Code of Conduct and Business Ethics manual that sets Pt VI, Line 12c forth the institutional principles, mission, goals, conflict of interest rules, and other matters related to quality and Pt VI, Line 12c accountability. The Board of Trustees has established the organization's conflict of interest policy and requires Pt VI, Line 12c that each employee and Trustee annually responds to a questionnaire with a certification that there is no conflict Pt VI, Line 12c of interest that has not been disclosed and appropriately adjudicated. The Board of Trustees has directed the Pt VI, Line 12c Executive Vice President and General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer to review each certification and to Pt VI, Line 12c ensure adherence with this policy. The organization also maintains a hotline number for staff to report possible Pt VI, Line 12c violations. The organization's conflict of interest policy also requires that instances that might occur during the Pt VI, Line 12c year and would require disclosure under the policy be promptly reported to the Executive Vice President and Pt VI, Line 12c General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer for their review and adjudication. The Board of Trustees takes Pt VI, Line 12c appropriate action if there is any non-compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy. Pt VI, Line 15a Describe the process for determining compensation for the Chief Executive Officer: Compensation for the Pt VI, Line 15a President and Chief Executive Officer is subject to the review and approval of the Board of Trustees, Pt VI, Line 15a meeting in executive session with no involvement by persons having a conflict of interest with respect to Pt VI, Line 15a the compensation arrangements at issue. The Compensation Committee of the Board reviews and Pt VI, Line 15a analyzes performance and comparability data and makes a recommendation to the full Board. The Pt VI, Line 15a process includes the use of data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in Pt VI, Line 15a functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. There is contemporaneous Pt VI, Line 15a documentation and recordkeeping with respect to the deliberations and decisions regarding such Pt VI, Line 15a compensation arrangements. The organization's process involves data from compensation surveys, the Pt VI, Line 15a periodic use of an independent compensation consultant, and other sources of comparability data. Pt VI, Line 15b Describe the process for determining compensation for other officers: Compensation for the Executive Vice Pt VI, Line 15b President and Chief Operating Officer, for the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and for the Vice Pt VI, Line 15b President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer is determined by the President and Chief Executive Officer. The Pt VI, Line 15b process includes the use of data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f MISCELLANEOUS Pt VI, Line 15b comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The process also includes discussion, advice and Pt VI, Line 15b oversight by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees which reports to the full Board of Trustees. Pt VI, Line 15b Pertinent information and other substantiation of the deliberations and decisions are documented. The Pt VI, Line 15b organization's process involves data from compensation surveys, the periodic use of an independent Pt VI, Line 15b compensation consultant, and other sources of comparability data. The President and Chief Executive Officer Pt VI, Line 15b and other top managers review the compensation for key employees other than those mentioned above. The Pt VI, Line 15b organization also uses its Human Resources Department to review compensation and salary increases based on Pt VI, Line 15b salary survey data and compensation data for comparable organizations and job functions. Pt VI, Line 19 Describe how the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial Pt VI, Line 19 statements available to the public: Both the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Vice President & Pt VI, Line 19 General Counsel are responsible for making its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial Pt VI, Line 19 statements and other documents (ECRI Institute's "Public File") available to the public. This is accomplished Pt VI, Line 19 by announcing the availability of the Public File and the process by which it may be inspected or copies Pt VI, Line 19 obtained, such announcement being posted on the Institute's website and being posted in a public area of Pt VI, Line 19 its facilities. Also the organization's Form 990 is publically available at www.guidestar.org. Pt VI, Line 11b Describe the process used by the organization to review the Form 990: The Form 990 is prepared by the Pt VI, Line 11b Controller with input from others as needed. A draft of the completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Chief Pt VI, Line 11b Financial Officer. Thereafter, the preliminary Form 990 is sent to each officer and Trustee for their review and Pt VI, Line 11b comments, and all questions and comments are responded to. In addition, the Form 990 is reviewed and Pt VI, Line 11b discussed with the Governing Board's Audit and Compliance Committee and thereafter with the Trustees. Pt VI, Line 11b After the above-described reviews and discussions, the final Form 990 is signed and filed with the IRS. Form 990, Page 1, Item C Name of Organization: The organization's legal name is Emergency Care Research Institute. The Form 990, Page 1, Item C organization also does business as ECRI Institute, ECRI and ECRI Institute PSO. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: ECRI Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission Form 990, Part III, Item 1 is to promote the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare to benefit patient care Form 990, Part III, Item 1 through research, publishing, education, and consultation. Our goal is to be the world's most trusted, Form 990, Part III, Item 1 independent, organization providing healthcare information, research, publishing, education and consultation to Form 990, Part III, Item 1 organizations and individuals in healthcare. ECRI Institute's strategy for achieving our mission and goals includes: Form 990, Part III, Item 1 1. Conducting investigations and studies that identify, develop, assess, and verify evidence about the Form 990, Part III, Item 1 quality, safety, and cost effectiveness of healthcare technologies, practices, and facilities. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 2. Disseminating information, judgment, guidance, and research conclusions through membership Form 990, Part III, Item 1 programs, publications, educational programs, and consultation. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 3. Developing information tools for the buyers and users of healthcare technology and services that make Form 990, Part III, Item 1 informed decision making possible. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 4. Establishing policies to ensure an internal culture of objectivity and integrity. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 5. Collecting, organizing, and disseminating objective, technically accurate information that prevents injury Form 990, Part III, Item 1 and illness and benefits patient care. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 6. Remaining true to the public nonprofit purposes that our employees and constituencies expect of us. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 For 57 years, ECRI Institute's numerous applied research, advisory and education programs have focused Form 990, Part III, Item 1 on improving public health and safety. They protect the public from unsafe and ineffective medical Form 990, Part III, Item 1 technologies, and unsafe practices. They improve patient safety by preventing medical errors, patient Form 990, Part III, Item 1 accidents, injuries, and death. They assess the effectiveness of drugs, devices, procedures and practices. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 The Institute's work is international in scope, and is highly regarded by government agencies, healthcare Form 990, Part III, Item 1 providers, and the public for its pivotal role in helping to ensure the safety of patient care and that Form 990, Part III, Item 1 medical technology is safe and fit for its intended use. ECRI Institute independently investigates and Form 990, Part III, Item 1 publishes medical device safety items on a weekly basis; it collects, aggregates and analyzes adverse Form 990, Part III, Item 1 patient safety event data and disseminates best practices and lessons learned; it independently evaluates Form 990, Part III, Item 1 the effectiveness of controversial medical procedures; it provides telephone assistance on safety hazards. Form 990, Part III, Item 1 ECRI Institute is formally designated as an Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) and as a federally certified Form 990, Part III, Item 1 Patient Safety Organization (PSO) to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Part VI-B, Line 11a Describe the process used by the organization to review the Form 990: The Form 990 is prepared by the Part VI-B, Line 11a Controller with input from others as needed. A draft of the completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Chief Part VI-B, Line 11a Financial Officer. Thereafter, the preliminary Form 990 is sent to each officer and Trustee for their review and Part VI-B, Line 11a comments, and all questions and comments are responded to. In addition, the Form 990 is reviewed and Part VI-B, Line 11a discussed with the Governing Board's Audit and Compliance Committee and thereafter with the Trustees. Part VI-B, Line 11a After the above-described reviews and discussions, the final Form 990 is signed and filed with the IRS. Part VII, Line 1a, Column B Average Hours Per Week: Except for two full-time employees, Trustees are not compensated for their services. Part VII, Line 1a, Column B The amount of time each non-employee Trustee spends on ECRI Institute matters, such as Board meetings, Part VII, Line 1a, Column B committee meetings and activities, consultation with management and in governance of the organization, Part VII, Line 1a, Column B varies greatly during the year and is difficult to estimate without detail time records. Accordingly, an average of Part VII, Line 1a, Column B 2 hours per week is shown for most non-employee Trustees, but the 2 hours per week average reported here is Part VII, Line 1a, Column B the minimum average contribution; many trustees contribute significantly more time on an as-needed-basis. Part VII, Line 1a, Column D Reportable Compensation: Compensation reported on Form W-2 for three executive officers (Jeffrey Lerner, Part VII, Line 1a, Column D President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Montagnolo, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Part VII, Line 1a, Column D Officer, and Ronni Solomon, Executive Vice President and General Counsel) include base pay plus payments Part VII, Line 1a, Column D received under a supplemental executive retirement compensation agreement and payments received under Part VII, Line 1a, Column D a 403(b) make-up supplemental funding compensation agreement. See Schedule J for a breakdown of the Part VII, Line 1a, Column D compensation amounts for each. ECRI LABORATORIES 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 232053202 INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA false WHITEMARSH INSTITUTE 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 232996964 INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA false ECRI SHARED SERVICES 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 232056173 INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA false ECRI BHD 11-3-10 Jalan 3/109F Danua Business Kuala Lumpup MY IMPROVE HEALTHCARE MY N/A N/A NA true ECRI INC 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 232082955 INACTIVE PA NA C 1.00000 NATIONAL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES 5200 BUTLER PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 232491329 INACTIVE PA ECRI INSTITUTE C 1.00000 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false ECRI BHD a company incorporated in Malaysia (see Schedule O for more inform p 696683 Actual Schedule R, Part V, Line 1p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses: ECRI Institute incurs costs for developing, printing and distributing publications and other information for the benefit of ECRI Bhd., an affiliate incorporated in Malaysia. ECRI Institute also incurs costs for technical assistance and administrative support provided to ECRI Bhd. The fair value of such costs is determined at an arms-length basis, and is reimbursed to ECRI Institute by ECRI Bhd. In 2013, the payment received by ECRI Institute for such charges was $696,683, approximately 1.3% of ECRI Institute's total expenses. 100% of this amount ($696,683) is related to the same exempt purpose as that for the controlling entity, ECRI Institute, and is not unrelated business income. In addition, since the payment is a reimbursement of actual costs incurred by the controlling entity, ECRI Institute, there is no net income from this transaction.