ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Adventist Health is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified diverse suppliers to compete and participate in the sourcing and procurement process of our healthcare organization. By creating an inclusive supply chain that recognizes and values diverse owned and small businesses, it strengthens the relationships with the communities we serve. This is consistent with Adventist Health’s Vision Statement: Compelled by our mission to live God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope, we will transform the health experience of our communities by improving physical, mental, and spiritual health; enhancing interactions; and making care more accessible and affordable.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Justin Freed
- Phone: 916-406-0887
- Email: ahsourcing@ah.org
- Website: www.adventisthealth.org
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Our supplier diversity program is designed to contribute to the economic health and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. It includes but is not limited to 1) implementing a collaborative supplier diversity program to meet Adventist Health’s existing and future vendor needs, 2) identifying systemwide contracting opportunities in which we ensure that diverse businesses could bid competitively while following the Adventist Health vendor process, and 3) identifying diverse businesses to bid on opportunities through the company. The Adventist Health supply chain team sources all goods and services for Adventist Health. Our sourcing department identifies qualified suppliers for bid opportunities and works with those suppliers to become successful supply chain partners. Vendors with products and services that are potentially suitable for Adventist Health are encouraged to complete a vendor profile to be considered for current and future projects.
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?
Adventist Health recognizes that commitment to a supplier diversity program promotes innovation through the introduction of new products and services; provides alternative to the GPO solutions to procure products and services; and drives competition between our current vendor community and new vendors. We encourage vendors that qualify as a diverse supplier to follow sourcing and procurement processes and register on our Adventist Health website. Once registered, the supplier is engaged in the official RFI/RFP process and becomes part of the sourcing event.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Adventist Health encourages diverse suppliers to visit our website and complete the new vendor registration process.
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 | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Total | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
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* | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Women | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Combined Total | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$0.00
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?
Adventist Health encourages certification by including certifying agencies on our new vendor enrollment form.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
Yes
Do you accept self-certification?
Yes
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Premier, Inc.
- Website: www.premierinc.com
5. Other Relevant Information
Adventist Health System/West operates a shared service center that manages all procurement and supply chain activity. All diversity dollars and the total system spend have been reported on the ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM/WEST consolidated report.