Hospital Supplier Diversity Report

1. Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

Hospital’s Supplier Diversity Policy Statement: Below is the newly created, Supplier Diversity Policy Statement that will help drive our Supplier Diversity Program’s framework: Supplier Diversity Policy Statement AVH purchasing practices aredesigned to provide equal access and opportunity to all suppliers and prohibit discriminatory business relationships. We are committed to creating a cadre of suppliers in our supply chain that represent the diversity in the communities we serve. AVH encourages and supports the participation of historically underutilized businesses that can successfully compete for prime or sub-contracting opportunities. Scope and Intent – 1. This policy shall apply to all purchases of goods and services, including professional services, and contracts for construction and construction related services, made by AVMC consistent with AVMC Procurement Regulation Policy MMS.4.0.A. 2. Although not covered by the requirements of AVMC Procurement Regulation Policy MMS.4.0.A, opportunities for S/UB participation in excluded categories (as defined in the Regulation) may arise from time to time. The spirit and intent of this policy requires all AVMC departments to, whenever practicable, seek the counsel of the Materials Management Department in using available strategies and options that could afford opportunities for S/UBs to participate. 3. Non-Discrimination Commitment - AVMC requires that suppliers, which is intended to include contractors and vendors, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or age except that programs may target services for specific participant groups. Additionally, suppliers shall demonstrate the standards, policies, and practices necessary to render services in a manner that respects the worth of the individual and protects and preserves the dignity of people of diverse cultures, classes, races, religions, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression and ethnic backgrounds. It is expressly understood that upon receipt of evidence of discrimination, AVMC reserves the right to review vendor performance and contract termination options. 4. If a supplier or any owner, subsidiary, or other firm affiliated with or related to the supplier, is found by the responsible enforcement agency or the courts to be in violation of the laws underlying this commitment, AVMC may, at its own discretion, no longer conduct business with that supplier. Antelope Valley Medical Center(AVMC) is committed to provide equal access and opportunity to all suppliers and to facilitate nondiscriminatory business relationship by promoting and increasing the diversity of vendors within the supply chain. This Supplier Diversity Policy has been developed to encompass all activities of AVH associated with outreach, identification and participation of Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses (S/UBs), including Minority-, Women-, Veteran- and/or Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses in AVMC Contracting Opportunities for construction, architectural and engineering services and other goods and services (including professional services). This policy supports the AVMC commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity & Inclusion in contracting practices. Mission - To actively encourage and promote the use of small and diverse businesses, from Los Angeles County and beyond, through close collaboration with internal teams, external organizations and our supply chain partners; achieving the best value for all facilities, goods and services. Vision - We will be recognized as a trusted pro-active leader and advocate for supply chain diversity and inclusion for Los Angeles County and the healthcare industry. AVMC also complies with Assembly Bill 962 per the requirements set forth by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. All Supplier Diversity related efforts will be documented per the reporting requirements included in Assembly Bill 962. How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers? As mentioned above, AVMC Supplier Diversity Program will focus on three key areas to maximize our efforts of encouraging and seeking out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers. The three areas are Supplier Inclusion, Supplier Development, and Supplier Outreach. Supplier Inclusion will include the facilitation and utilization of diverse owned businesses through the establishment of internal supplier diversity spend goals, spend analytics and strategic procurement practices, at both the prime and subcontractor level. Supplier Development will include offering and sponsoring of various capacity building and technical assistance workshops to help to support the growth

2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication

Supplier Point of Contact

• Name: James Patrick Connor
• Phone: 727-580-6886
• Email: james.connor@avhospital.org

Outreach and Communication

How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?

How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers? As mentioned above, AVMC Supplier Diversity Program will focus on three key areas to maximize our efforts of encouraging and seeking out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers. The three areas are Supplier Inclusion, Supplier Development, and Supplier Outreach. Supplier Inclusion will include the facilitation and utilization of diverse owned businesses through the establishment of internal supplier diversity spend goals, spend analytics and strategic procurement practices, at both the prime and subcontractor level. Supplier Development will include offering and sponsoring of various capacity building and technical assistance workshops to help to support the growth and development of diverse owned businesses. These engagements will also allow for the opportunity for AVMC to share information regarding our upcoming procurement opportunities so that suppliers could prepare accordingly. Finally, our Supplier Outreach focus will be comprised of building strategic and productive partnerships with key external business-based organizations and advocacy partners to expand our supplier reach, help source qualified diverse owned businesses and ultimately achieve our program mission.

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?

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? Additional plans for the near future include the requirement that all employees, involved with procurement responsibilities, complete an online training course to help drive the awareness of our new Supplier Diversity Program, initiatives, efforts, and expectations of them. To also help ensure adherence to AVMC Supplier Diversity Program, longer term plans include the modification/creation of current procurement policies and procedures to incorporate Supplier Diversity Program specific procurement practices.

How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business 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? Additional plans for the near future include the requirement that all employees, involved with procurement responsibilities, complete an online training course to help drive the awareness of our new Supplier Diversity Program, initiatives, efforts, and expectations of them. To also help ensure adherence to AVMC Supplier Diversity Program, longer term plans include the modification/creation of current procurement policies and procedures to incorporate Supplier Diversity Program specific procurement practices.

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.

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.

What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?

$15,994,274.00

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?

see prior

Do you require suppliers to be certified?

Yes

Do you accept self-certification?

No

Third-Party Procurement

• Name: Vizient
• Website: vizient.org

5. Other Relevant Information

this site is not end user friendly. We spend over 40 Million a year, but most of our spend can not be handled by minority vendors. The major component is our LUM vendor.