Distribution of District Funding

Property taxes paid by District residents are used only for repayment of general obligation bonds, certain capital expenditures within the geographic boundaries of the El Camino Healthcare District, community benefit grants and sponsorships benefitting the El Camino Healthcare District and administrative expenses incurred by the District.

An annual audit is published to provide financial transparency. Funding distribution information is also available online.

El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Structure

El Camino Healthcare District is the sole corporate member of the El Camino Hospital Corporation. There are four (4) entities affiliated with El Camino Hospital: El Camino Hospital Foundation, CONCERN: Employee Assistance Program, Silicon Valley Medical Development, LLC, and El Camino Surgery Center, LLC. El Camino Hospital operates the hospital campuses.

Audit and Service Review Information FAQ

Q. Why was the service review conducted of the El Camino Hospital District?

A service review is a standard review conducted every five years to better understand the public service structure, ensure that health services are being efficiently and effectively provided in the District and also affirm that the District is still carrying out its purpose.

Q. Why was the audit conducted of the El Camino Hospital District?

The El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) is committed to transparency and public accountability. Each section of this website contains detailed information that we hope furthers your understanding of the District. If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact us.

Contact the El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Board of Directors

The agenda for each regular meeting of the El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Board of Directors includes an item for public communication. During this time, an opportunity is provided for persons in the audience to make a brief statement to the ECHD Board, not to exceed three minutes, on issues or concerns within the jurisdiction of the ECHD Board but not otherwise covered by the agenda.

The ECHD Board also accepts written correspondence, which should be addressed to:

Reimbursement and Compensation Policy

The ECHD Board of Directors is composed of five publicly elected or appointed representatives. The District has no employees, relying upon staff provided under an agreement with El Camino Hospital. Under that agreement, the hospital provides to the District its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer.

El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Mission

The mission of the District shall be to establish, maintain and operate, or provide assistance in the operation of one or more health facilities (as that term is defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 1250) or health services at any location within or without the territorial limits of the District, for the benefit of the District and the people served by the District, and to undertake any and all other acts necessary to carry out the provisions of the District’s Bylaws and the Local Health Care District Law.

Governance Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the role of the El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors?

A: The role of the publicly elected El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD or District) Board of Directors is to oversee the assets of the ECHD, including El Camino Hospital. The ECHD Board is responsible for ensuring the District’s mission is accomplished and for providing public oversight of the District’s business affairs.

Q: What role does the District Board have in hospital operations?

El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Governance

Organization

The El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) is a governmental entity formed pursuant to The Local Health Care District Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 32000 et. seq.). It is separate from El Camino Hospital. ECHD is governed by a Board of five publicly elected directors. These representatives, acting as a Board, oversee the activities of ECHD, exercising certain retained authority over El Camino Hospital and determine the use of tax revenue for community benefit programs and other uses.

El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Role

The ECHD is organized and operates pursuant to state law like every other public agency. It is governed by a five member Board of Directors who stand for election every four years and must reside in the District.

The ECHD Board is responsible for ensuring the District’s mission is accomplished and for providing public oversight of District’s business affairs.