NORTHBAY VACAVALLEY HOSPITAL
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
NorthBay Healthcare (NBHC) will maintain the same commitment to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in supplier selection, we apply to hiring and day-to-day operations. It’s a part of our corporate culture and it's who we are; not just something we do. This policy outlines our commitment to increase awareness internally and ensure certified California diverse suppliers can compete for NorthBay contracts when Vizient or CAPTIS contract requirements do not exist or are not in-place. . NorthBay is contractually obligated to Vizient Group Purchasing (GPO) and CAPTIS procurement contracts. We will monitor our diversity spend by subscribing to the Vizient Community Contracting, Diversity Spend Analysis program. Particular focus will be placed on Tier II spend of the major medical manufactures we must purchase from for patient care safety/quality and contractual requirements
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Marc Higgins
- Phone: 707-646-3151
- Email: marc.higgins@northbay.org
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Yes
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?
Yes
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Yes
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 | $0.00 |
| Hispanic American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $0.00 | $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 | $0.00 |
| Women | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Combined Total | $0.00 | $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?
Certified Supplier: A business who has been certified as a diverse supplier by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or a third-party agency like: National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC,) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC,) National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC,) United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC,) Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APAAC,) Native American Chamber of Commerce (NACC,) Vets First Certification Program or the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN for disables-owned small busienss. The Vizient Supplier Diversity/Supplier Gateway software system will be used to identify certified diverse suppliers in CA, especially for local purchased services.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
Yes
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient and Captis
- Website: vizient.com
5. Other Relevant Information
NorthBay Health data is aggregated, so reporting under NorthBay Medical Center for 2022.