MEMORIALCARE MILLER CHILDREN’S & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Memorial Health Services d/b/a MemorialCare has established a diversity supplier program to include diversity supplier offerings in purchasing and business planning recommendations, and to promote competitive procurement activities. The program creates a mutually beneficial relationship while establishing structure, awareness and support that encourages review and consideration of diverse suppliers to support our local communities, increase the strength and sustainability of the healthcare provider supply chain, and intentionally include small business or local innovation opportunities.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Doreen Meza
- Phone: 714-377-3504
- Email: dmeza@memorialcare.org
- Website: memorialcare.org
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
We direct potential healthcare provider industry diversity suppliers to register with and provide supply category and diversity certification information to Diversity Information Resources (DIR) at diversityinforesources.com and to group purchase organization (GPO) Vizient at vizientinc.com for consideration at MemorialCare. Tools and services provided by these organizations support our GPO and local contract category sourcing plans.
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?
Diversity supplier program education, tools, and support are provided to our centralized Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing teams.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
At this time, we direct potential healthcare provider industry diversity suppliers to register with and provide supply category and diversity certification information to Diversity Information Resources (DIR) at diversityinforesources.com and to group purchase organization (GPO) Vizient at vizientinc.com for consideration at MemorialCare. Tools and services provided by these organizations support our GPO and local contract category sourcing plans.
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 | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Hispanic American | $4,705.00 | - | $4,705.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $238.00 | - | $238.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Total | $4,943.00 | - | $4,943.00 |
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* | $4,943.00 | - | $4,943.00 |
| Women | $257,423.00 | - | $257,423.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Combined Total | $262,366.00 | - | $262,366.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$33,883,069.00
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?
We partner with Diversity Information Resources diversityinforesources.com to assist any interested companies seeking certification with their online connections and resources.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient
- Website: www.vizientinc.com
5. Other Relevant Information
Diversity certified or certification-eligible suppliers are vetted based on their ability to sufficiently provide volume, quality, and service-level specifications and requirements for the supply or service category undergoing RFP. Health System Office and Medical Group diversity spend is not included in Hospital roll up.