KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL – RIVERSIDE
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
The Supply Chain Services Impact Spending Department, (formerly known as National Supplier Diversity and hereafter referred to as Impact Spending) maintains procurement guidelines for the use of diverse suppliers to be used by all Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals’ (KFHP/H) employees responsible for purchasing. It is policy to prefer to use a qualified diverse supplier whenever one is both available and able to meet KFHP/H 's business terms and conditions at a competitive price. KFHP/H is not obligated to use a diverse supplier over others when they are not able to meet the business requirements including pricing.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Tommy Smith
- Phone: 510-625-3982
- Email: Tommy.X.Smith@kp.org
- Website: https://supplier.kp.org/impactspending/
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
We strongly recommend all prospective suppliers and service providers register on our portal. (https://supplier.kp.org/impactspending/) Registration gives Kaiser Permanente decision makers access to your company's information when conducting supplier searches. Be sure to update your registration annually.
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?
Employees with contracting/sourcing responsibilities: 1. Integrate diverse suppliers in all phases of the contracting/purchasing process and collaborate with Impact Spending to define strategies to promote/enhance diverse supplier participation where opportunities exist. 2. Collaborate with Impact Spending to find suppliers for upcoming contracts or purchases. 3. Respond to diverse supplier referrals from Impact Spending in a timely manner. 4. Continue to utilize and develop diverse suppliers who perform well. 5. Review performance reports to identify key strategies to increase spend with diverse suppliers. 6. Attend periodic Impact Spending training on supplier diversity strategies and practices.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Outreach efforts to obtain sources of diverse suppliers include but are not limited to the following: 1. Maintain membership and regular collaboration with local chapters of National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), Disablity:IN (formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network), and National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), local BIPOC serving chambers of commerce, and other business associations serving smal,diverse and local busiensses. 2. Participate in and support trade fairs, networking events, and conferences sponsored by business associations serving small, diverse and local businesses. 3. Source for diverse suppliers from National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), Disablity:IN (formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network), and National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), local BIPOC serving chambers of commerce, and other business associations serving small,diverse and local busiensses and maintain an internal database of diverse suppliers available to do business with Kaiser Permanente.
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 | $6,312,735.00 | $2,718,160.00 | $9,030,895.00 |
| Hispanic American | $3,434,361.00 | $3,772,453.00 | $7,206,814.00 |
| Native American | $115,072.00 | $388,242.00 | $503,314.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $3,294,600.00 | $13,485,036.00 | $16,779,636.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | $8,845,087.00 | $8,845,087.00 |
| Total | $13,156,768.00 | $29,208,978.00 | $42,365,746.00 |
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* | $13,156,768.00 | $29,208,978.00 | $42,365,746.00 |
| Women | $7,528,859.00 | $3,957,372.00 | $11,486,231.00 |
| LGBTQ | $34,002.00 | $8,382.00 | $42,384.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $69,632.00 | $200,617.00 | $270,249.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | $0.00 | -$65,927.00 | -$65,927.00 |
| Combined Total | $20,789,261.00 | $33,309,422.00 | $54,098,683.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$146,452,209.00
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?
Kaiser Permanente proudly supports the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the Women Business Enterprise National Council, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as corporate members
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
Yes
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient
- Website: https://www.vizientinc.com/
5. Other Relevant Information
No