HERITAGE OAKS HOSPITAL

1. Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

Heritage Oaks Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including breast-feeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical conditions, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Additionally, the facility is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment or other unprofessional conduct. in furtherance of this commitment, the facility policy strictly prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment, including harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including breast-feeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical conditions, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Similarly, the facility is committed to comply with all laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as employees' religious beliefs and observances. This policy extends to all aspects of the facility's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. Policy Referals: "Accommodation Requests Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" for additional information The facility will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical and mental disability of a qualified individual or for employees' religious beliefs and observances, provided the request accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the facility and does not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace or to the individual.

2. Goals and Timetables

Please describe your hospital's short-term goals and timetables, but not quotas, for increasing procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

Facility is currently in the process of developing its short-term goals and timetables for increasing procurement from women, minority and LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises.

Please describe your hospital's long-term goals and timetables, but not quotas, for increasing procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

The facility is developing its long-term goals and timetables for enhancing procurement from diverse business enterprises, including those owned by women, minorities, LGBT individuals, and disabled veterans. This involves a through assessment of our current practices and the establishment of sustainable strategies to foster a more inclusive supplier base.

3. Outreach and Communication

Please describe the methods in which the hospital encourages and seeks out both prime and subcontract suppliers from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers

When seeking out vendors, the facility reviews suppliers and vendors to see if they are appropriate to serve the facility, including their ability to serve our needs, the company's policy on diversity/hiring policy on diversity/hiring and price point. The facility attempts to prioritize vendors who are in line with Heritage Oaks Hospital's policy on non-discrimination and equal opportunity hiring.

Please describe the methods in which the hospital encourages its employees involved in procurement to seek out women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers

The facility educates staff upon hire and annually on non-discrimination practices and awareness of minority, women, LGBT, and disabled individuals. This education encourages non-discrimination and awareness to our staff.

Please describe the methods in which the hospital conducts outreach and communication to women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

The facility sends information regarding the facility's policy of non-discrimination, including the requirement to encourage hiring of women, minority, LGBT and disabled veteran business enterprises. The information packet is to make the facility aware of the requirements and the stance of the facility on the eagerness to work with entities and vendors who encourage the same standards in practice.

4. Support and Supplier Resolutions

Please describe the methods in which your hospital supports, partners with, or interacts with organizations and other entities in the procurement ecosystem that promote, certify, or contract with women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

The facility is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive ecosystem. The methods to support and interact with organizations promoting and certifying diverse business practice include, having a clear policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Outreach and communication with diverse enterprises and attempting to prioritize vendors with policies aligned with Heritage Oaks Hospitals policies. Mainly the facility is active in supports multiple organizations in the community and is an integral part of the community on its own.

Please describe the methods in which your hospital resolves any issues that may limit or impede an enterprise from becoming a supplier

The facility strives to identify and resolve any issues that may limit or impede an enterprise from becoming a supplier, with a focus on ensuring fair and equitable opportunities. The facility also has a commitment to ongoing improvement, and any issues identified would be addressed through internal review process and direct communication with the enterprises.

5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations

Please describe the past implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission

The Facility demonstrates past implementation through having an established non-discrimination policy which encourages engagement with diverse enterprises. Doing outreach to diverse businesses and sending letters regarding policies and interest with working with the businesses, and a review of supplier policies prioritizing vendors that align with the facility's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Please describe the planned implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission

The facility's planned implementation includes: - Continued focus on diverse vendor engagement to maintain and strengthen efforts to identify and onboard diverse suppliers. - Leveraging communication channels utilizing the designated supplier point of contact and the HCAI supplier diversity email for ongoing engagement and to address any barriers. - Alignment to HCAI initiatives, requirements and recommendations aiming to further integrate diverse businesses into its supply chain.

6. Procurement Process and Certification

Please describe your hospital's procurement process

The facility's procurement process is designed to be fair, transparent, and efficient, ensuring acquisition of high-quality good and services while promoting supplier diversity. The process typically involves identifying needs, developing specifications, soliciting bids or proposals, evaluating submissions based on predefined criteria (including cost, quality, and alignment of diversity goals), and finally contract award and management. The facility continuously reviews and refine our process to enhance opportunities and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

Website Link(s)

https://heritageoakshospital.com

Do you require suppliers to be certified?

No

Do you accept self-certification

No

7. 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.

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.

What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?

$1,522,360

Procurement means the purchase or lease of supplies, services, equipment, and capital expenditures related to buildings and fixed equipment during the previous calendar year. Procurement does not include items such as employee salaries and wages, fixed asset depreciation, amortization, or taxes.

8. Supplier Point of Contact

Enter the contact information for the individual that business enterprises who are interested in contracting with your facility can reach out to.

Name: Martin Gutierrez

Enter the contact information for the individual of the diverse business outreach liaison of your hospital.

Name: James Stoeltzing

Hospital Contacts for Diverse Business Enterprises are available upon request. Please send request via email to supplier.diversity@hcai.ca.gov

9. Third Party Procurement

Third Party Procurement

None.

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