SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER

1. Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

It is our duty to establish and build a work environment that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Sierra View Medical Center has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Fostering a diverse workforce benefits our community, employees and patients by offering an inclusive place to provide and receive care. We may come from different experiences and backgrounds, but we all share the same goal of providing high quality patient care and cultural humility. Diversity is multi-dimensional, encompassing not just race and ethnicity, but gender, sexual orientation, religion and more. Understanding individual differences can be critical to delivering care that best meets each individual's needs. At Sierra View, we want to make sure everyone feels included - from clinical to supportive roles, hospital vendors to contract workers and patients to visitors. We want to ensure that everyone is valued and recognized as the unique individuals they are.

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

Sierra View District Hospital is committed to building a more inclusive supplier base and increasing opportunities for women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises. While we do not set formal quotas, we have established the following short-term goals and initiatives: 1) Baseline Assessment (Q3): Conduct an internal audit of current supplier diversity spend to establish a baseline and identify areas with the most potential for increasing diverse vendor participation. 2. (Q4) Identifying contracting opportunities across departments to ensure that certified diverse suppliers are able to bid competitively while adhering to the hospital’s procurement standards and vendor onboarding process. 3. (Q1) Proactively sourcing and engaging diverse vendors through outreach events, supplier directories, and direct invitations to bid on projects aligned with their capabilities. The Materials Management team at Sierra View is responsible for sourcing all goods and services for the hospital. Our procurement staff identifies qualified vendors and works closely with them to ensure alignment with our operational goals and service expectations.

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

Sierra View District Hospital’s long-term goal is to build a sustainable, inclusive supply chain that reflects the diversity of our patients, staff, and the broader Central Valley community. Our commitment to increasing procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises is rooted in fostering equitable economic opportunities and improving access to healthcare-related markets. Our goals include: 1) Partner with internal departments and select vendors to create mentoring or vendor development programs that support capacity-building among diverse suppliers, helping them scale and meet hospital procurement standards. 2) Maintain consistent engagement with community and vendor stakeholders through roundtables, surveys, and educational sessions to ensure our procurement practices are responsive and inclusive. 3) Establish relationships with regional advocacy groups, chambers of commerce, and certification bodies to develop a steady pipeline of qualified diverse suppliers. By setting these goals and regularly reviewing our progress, Sierra View District Hospital aims to create a long-term procurement environment that supports economic inclusion and supply chain resilience.

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

Sierra View District Hospital encourages participation from both prime and subcontract suppliers who are certified women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises by using the following methods: 1. We ensure that our bid solicitation and RFP processes are inclusive by clearly encouraging participation from certified diverse businesses. This language is incorporated in procurement documents and communicated directly to prospective vendors. 2. Supplier Outreach and Networking: Our Materials Management team attends healthcare sourcing events, and local business expos to connect with prime contractors and diverse suppliers. 3. Contractor Requirements and Encouragement: We encourage prime vendors and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to include certified diverse subcontractors in their bids and service delivery models.

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

Sierra View District Hospital actively encourages and equips its procurement staff to seek out women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises. 1. Supplier Diversity Training: Procurement team members receive ongoing training that emphasizes the importance of supplier diversity, how to identify certified vendors, and the value of inclusive sourcing to our hospital and the broader community. 2. Performance Expectations: Staff are encouraged to research and include diverse suppliers during sourcing decisions, especially for non-contracted or locally sourced items. 3. Encouragement of Networking: Staff are encouraged to attend supplier diversity forums, trade shows, and local business networking events where they can build relationships and source new diverse suppliers. By institutionalizing these methods, Sierra View fosters a culture of inclusive procurement and ensures that its employees actively contribute to expanding opportunities for underrepresented businesses.

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

Sierra View District Hospital encourages diverse suppliers to contact our Materials Management Department directly and complete the New Vendor Registration Process to be considered.

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

Sierra View District Hospital supports and engages with organizations in the procurement ecosystem that promote, certify, and collaborate with women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises through the following methods: 1. We maintain relationships with regional chambers of commerce and economic development councils that advocate for diverse business inclusion, including local minority and women-owned business groups. These partnerships help us identify new vendors and promote contracting opportunities. 2. We align with GPOs that have established supplier diversity programs and that proactively subcontract with or source from certified diverse suppliers. This expands our indirect impact on diverse business participation across the healthcare supply chain. 3. Our Materials Management team regularly attends supplier diversity networking events and procurement fairs hosted by advocacy organizations, municipalities, and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) that support underrepresented businesses.

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

Sierra View District Hospital is committed to minimizing barriers and supporting equitable access to procurement opportunities for all qualified suppliers. We provide direct support to vendors during the registration and onboarding process, offering clear instructions, documentation requirements, and points of contact to help them navigate hospital procurement systems and compliance standards. When a supplier is not selected for a bid or contract, we offer feedback upon request and encourage re-engagement for future opportunities. This helps vendors improve their competitiveness and align with our service expectations. If a vendor experiences technical, administrative, or procedural challenges during onboarding or contracting, the issue is escalated to a designated procurement lead or the Materials Management Director for timely resolution.

5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations

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

While the Commission’s recommendations are relatively new, we have proactively begun integrating key strategies into our procurement framework: 1. Supplier Diversity Policy is under review 2. Improved outreach on vendor networking 3. We are strengthening internal accountability through training and procurement checklists. These efforts demonstrate Sierra View District Hospital’s commitment to implementing relevant Commission recommendations—establishing stronger accountability, improving transparency, and fostering support for diverse vendors.

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

While the Commission’s recommendations are relatively new, we have proactively begun integrating key strategies into our procurement framework: 1. Supplier Diversity Policy is under review 2. Improved outreach on vendor networking 3. We are strengthening internal accountability through training and procurement checklists. These efforts demonstrate Sierra View District Hospital’s commitment to implementing relevant Commission recommendations—establishing stronger accountability, improving transparency, and fostering support for diverse vendors.

6. Procurement Process and Certification

Please describe your hospital's procurement process

Sierra View District Hospital’s procurement process is designed to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in acquiring goods and services. The process begins with a department submitting a requisition for needed items. The Materials Management team reviews the request, sources vendors, and obtains quotes or bids when appropriate. Purchases are made through approved suppliers, often using contracts negotiated through group purchasing organizations (GPOs) or direct agreements. All vendors must complete a registration and qualification process, including compliance with hospital policies and insurance requirements.

Website Link(s)

https://www.sierra-view.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)?

$20,176,191

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: Joshua Day

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

Name: Joshua Day

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

• Premier, Inc
• premierinc.com

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