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        <Explanation>A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE CEO AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, WHO REVIEW THE FORM, SCHEDULES, AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS. THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE IS ALSO PART OF THE REVIEW PROCESS. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THE PREPARER AND A FINAL APPROVAL IS GIVEN TO THE PREPARER BEFORE FINALIZING THE RETURN. ONCE MANAGEMENT IS SATISFIED WITH THE 990, THE CEO SIGNS OFF ON THE FORM 8879-EO BEFORE THE RETURN IS E-FILED BY THE PREPARER.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NEW EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND TRUSTEES RECEIVE, REVIEW, AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DURING ORIENTATION. THE POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK RECEIVED BY ALL STAFF. ONGOING ENFORCEMENT OCCURS VIA ROUTINE EDUCATION AND DISCUSSION AT VARIOUS TEAM MEETINGS AND AT ALL STAFF MEETINGS. CHART AUDITS, QUALITY ASSURANCE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT QUARTERLY REVIEWS, SUPERVISORY VISITS, CARE CONFERENCES, AND SELF REPORTING ALLOW FOR CONTINUED MONITORING. IF AN ISSUE ARISES, THE SITUATION IS INVESTIGATED AND DISCIPLINARY PROCESSES ARE IMPLEMENTED ACCORDING TO THE POLICY, IF NECESSARY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPETITIVE WAGE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH A CONSULTANT, ONLINE DATA, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN INDUSTRY SURVEY, AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS' IRS FORM 990. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MADE UP OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES) REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION DATA AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CEO COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST THEN APPROVE AND DOCUMENT THE COMPENSATION AND NOTIFY HUMAN RESOURCES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPETITIVE WAGE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH A CONSULTANT, ONLINE DATA, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN INDUSTRY SURVEY, AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS' IRS FORM 990. THE CEO USES THE COMPENSATION DATA OBTAINED TO MAKE COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOSPICE OF SPOKANE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONTRACT SERVICES &amp; PRO FEES 2,172,435 59,406 4,447</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUSTS 22,710 BAD DEBT INCLUDED IN NPSR ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -14,156 BAD DEBT INCLUDED IN NPSR ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14,156</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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