PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Palmdale Regional Medical Center works to foster an environment of inclusion and accessibility. Our goal is to work with regional and local diverse suppliers who are able to meet our business needs, create value, and provide competitively priced products and program offerings. The sourcing function is encouraged and supported to include diverse suppliers demonstrating the above defined criteria to participate in regional and local Request For Proposal (RFP) processes. Every level of employee is encouraged to be inclusive in their day to day decisions when selecting the best supplier to meet business needs
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Matthew Hitchman
- Phone: 661-382-5429
- Email: Matthew.Hitchman@uhsinc.com
- Website: www.palmdaleregional.com
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
We consistently strive to provide the best care possible to our patients and our community. Our engagement of the above mentioned groups is achieved by relying upon our very diverse community to seek out and obtain these partnerships. Through sourcing locally, when possible, we have the ability to support vendors from every walk of life and equitably support the above mentioned enterprises.
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?
We encourage by soliciting feedback from our teams when we seek out new suppliers. Our workforce is very diverse and we communicate to them so they may refer quality candidates and suppliers to us, so we have the ability to invest in and support the communities that we serve.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Through partnership with our local Chamber of Commerce, governmental agencies and a very robust social media presence we are able to reach community members form every walk of life. Through these outlets we make needs known and ask for recommendations from local agencies that can help these very diverse population’s businesses’ grow and flourish through partnerships with our organization.
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 | $971.00 | $0.00 | $971.00 |
| Hispanic American | $7,260.00 | $0.00 | $7,260.00 |
| Native American | $45,279.00 | $0.00 | $45,279.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $5,205.00 | $0.00 | $5,205.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $58,715.00 | $0.00 | $58,715.00 |
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* | $58,715.00 | $0.00 | $58,715.00 |
| Women | $161,504.00 | $0.00 | $161,504.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $4,204.00 | $0.00 | $4,204.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Combined Total | $224,423.00 | $0.00 | $224,423.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$35,494,500.00
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?
Director of Supply Chain, Matthew Hitchman 661-382-5429 or Ryan Moon, COO 661-382-5000
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Premier
- Website: www.premierinc.com