LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) is a non-profit healthcare system dedicated to Innovating excellence in Christ-centered health care. At LLUH, our calling to justice through equity, inclusion, and diversity means providing opportunity and access to all qualified diverse suppliers in the sourcing and procurement process of our healthcare organization. These principles are critical to continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to foster a culture where each person in the LLUH community feels valued, supported, and empowered to achieve individual and collective goals.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Karen Gruhn
- Phone: 909-558-4081
- Email: kgruhn@llu.edu
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
LLUH is a member of Premier, Inc. one of the largest group purchasing organizations in the country. Premier is committed to the growth and success of minority, women, veteran-owned and small businesses through its Supplier Diversity Strategies. Premier is intent on nurturing, maintaining, and expanding diverse suppliers in the supply chain. They continue to offer members a diverse supplier portfolio which helps meet the supplier diversity requirements.
How does your hospital encourage its employees involved in procurement to seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
All suppliers are vetted through a thorough evaluation process before conducting business with LLUH. The Supply Chain Team has been instructed to inquire as part of the standard procurement process if the vendor is classified as a Diversity Supplier. Qualified Diversity Suppliers are encouraged to participate in submitting bids or proposals for products and services and are included in the RFQ/RFP processes. LLUH recognizes the strength supplier diversity provides for the communities we serve and places emphasis on procuring the best products and services with regard to quality, performance, and cost.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
LLUH encourages diverse suppliers to contact the SCM sourcing team at scmagreements@llu.edu to be placed on an interest list for inclusion in future business.
3. Diverse Supplier Spending
Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority
For the reporting period, enter the dollar amounts procured by your hospital from those business enterprises that employ the majority of their workforce in California.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | $16,146.00 | $109,494.00 | $125,640.00 |
| Hispanic American | $32,004.00 | $355,942.00 | $387,946.00 |
| Native American | - | - | - |
| Asian Pacific | - | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| Unknown Minority | - | - | - |
| Total | $48,150.00 | $485,436.00 | $533,586.00 |
Diverse Procurement Spending by Other
For the reporting period, enter the dollar amounts procured by your hospital from those business enterprises that employ the majority of their workforce in California.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority* | $48,150.00 | $485,436.00 | $533,586.00 |
| Women | $69,660.00 | $547,852.00 | $617,512.00 |
| LGBTQ | - | - | - |
| Disabled Veteran | $45,320.00 | $214,864.00 | $260,184.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$48,150.00 | -$485,436.00 | -$533,586.00 |
| Combined Total | $114,980.00 | $762,716.00 | $877,696.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$119,330,765.00
4. Certifications and Third Party Procurement
Certifications
How does your hospital support organizations that promote or certify minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
LLUH Institute for Community Partnerships (ICP) serves as the primary portal for connecting resources to needs and people to services between Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) and the local community.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No