L.A. DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
It is the policy of LA Downtown Medical Center (LADMC) to provide certified diverse business enterprises the maximum opportunity to participate as partners and suppliers of goods and services. LADMC is committed to supplier diversity as an integral part of its overall supply chain management strategy.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Gerry Hernandez
- Phone: 213-705-7028
- Email: controller@ladowntownmc.com
- Website: https://ladowntownmc.com
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Administration and Materials Management work together to review the prospective suppliers to see if they meet certain minimum qualifications. These qualifications may vary by product and service type. We review Tax ID, Adherence to Norton Healthcare's Vendor Code of Conduct and any certifications. * Objective Measurements establishing and meeting company and departmental goals and objectives that support our overall diversity strategy. * Tracking and Reporting - We evaluate if the organization is tracking their own participation in the supplier diversity program.
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?
* External Outreach Activities - Seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations, and participation in various procurement events. * Communications - Educating employees, management, diverse suppliers, and the community on our supplier diversity program, policies, and achievements.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
LA Downtown Medical Center has a VA contract with two Skilled Nursing Facilities in addition to word of mouth and MD communications. We also do the following: * External Outreach Activities - Seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations, and participation in various procurement events. * Communications - Educating employees, management, diverse suppliers, and the community on our supplier diversity program, policies, and achievements.
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 | $3,229.00 | $1,802,645.00 | $1,805,874.00 |
| Hispanic American | - | $427,395.00 | $427,395.00 |
| Native American | - | - | - |
| Asian Pacific | $3,810.00 | $161,805.00 | $165,615.00 |
| Unknown Minority | - | - | - |
| Total | $7,039.00 | $2,391,845.00 | $2,398,884.00 |
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* | $7,039.00 | $2,391,845.00 | $2,398,884.00 |
| Women | $17,796.00 | $2,479,477.00 | $2,497,273.00 |
| LGBTQ | - | - | - |
| Disabled Veteran | - | - | - |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$3,810.00 | - | -$3,810.00 |
| Combined Total | $21,025.00 | $4,871,322.00 | $4,892,347.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$15,500,000.00
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?
* External Outreach Activities - Seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations, and participation in various procurement events. * Communications - Educating employees, management, diverse suppliers, and the community on our supplier diversity program, policies, and achievements.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Community Hospital Corporation
- Website: https://communityhospitalcorp.com