SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE INLAND VALLEY HOSPITAL
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
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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
Partnering with our Group Purchasing Organization, Premier, Inc, we continue to put the needs and health of our communities first. We will engage in best practice sharing to elevate our mutual commitment to do business with suppliers that mirror the diversity of the patients we serve.
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
To demonstrate our collective commitment to action, Premier has convened a member-led cohort to begin developing strategies to propel this incredibly important initiative. By leveraging our existing strong foundation, Premier and its highly engaged member organizations pledge to drive industry change in supplier diversity through innovative ideas and practices and a shared commitment to action.
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
We utilize a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) - Premier. Together, we are committed to driving equitable access to business opportunities and awards that result in the inclusion, growth and increased spend with diverse suppliers.
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
We follow UHS Corporate Policies and procedures. We utilize a GPO for all purchases.
Please describe the methods in which the hospital conducts outreach and communication to women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises
We participate in various community outreach initiatives and promote healthcare equity through innovative and strategic framework.
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
Healthcare organizations are uniquely positioned to influence and take a more aggressive approach toward closing supplier diversity gaps within their supply chain to better reflect the communities they serve. Premier, Inc. and our members are determined to lead the charge. To demonstrate our collective commitment to action, Premier has convened a member-led cohort to begin developing strategies to propel this important initiative.
Please describe the methods in which your hospital resolves any issues that may limit or impede an enterprise from becoming a supplier
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5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations
Please describe the past implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission
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Please describe the planned implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission
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6. Procurement Process and Certification
Please describe your hospital's procurement process
We utilize a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) - Premier. We follow UHS Corporate Policies and procedures. We utilize a GPO for all purchases.
Website Link(s)
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
Yes
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.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | -- | -- | -- |
| Hispanic American | -- | -- | -- |
| Native American | -- | -- | -- |
| Asian Pacific | -- | -- | -- |
| Unknown Minority | $278,863 | -- | $278,863 |
| Total | $278,863 | -- | $278,863 |
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* | $278,863 | -- | $278,863 |
| Women | $25,724 | -- | $25,724 |
| LGBT | -- | -- | -- |
| Disabled Veteran | $169 | -- | $169 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | --- | --- | --- |
| Combined Total | $304,756 | -- | $304,756 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$93,687,355
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: Timothy George
Enter the contact information for the individual of the diverse business outreach liaison of your hospital.
Name: Timothy George
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
- https://premierinc.com/
10. Other Relevant Information
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