EMANATE HEALTH QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Purpose: To outline a standardized policy and procedure designed to encourage fair, transparent and competitive business opportunities and optimize the benefits of supplier diversity in business partnerships that reflect the community's makeup, interests, and unique needs. Emanate Health is fully committed to the inclusion of small and diverse suppliers into our business partnership practices. Scope: All business partners for supplies, services, and other categories of business activities with Emanate Health. Definition(s): "Disabled veteran business enterprise," means a business certified by the administering agency as meeting all the following requirements: 1. It is a sole proprietorship at least 51 percent owned by one or more disabled veterans or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is unconditionally owned by one or more disabled veterans; a subsidiary that is wholly owned by a parent corporation, but only if at least 51 percent of the voting stock of the parent corporation is unconditionally owned by one or more disabled veterans; or a joint venture in which at least 51 percent of the joint venture's management, control, and earnings are held by one or more disabled veterans. 2. The management and control of the daily business operations are by one or more disabled veterans. The disabled veterans who exercise management and control are not required to be the same disabled veterans as the owners of the business. 3. It is a sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership with its home office located in the United States, which is not a branch or subsidiary of a foreign corporation, foreign firm, or other foreign-based business. "LGBTQ business enterprise" means at least 51 percent of a business is owned by a. lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer person to persons". "Minority business enterprise" means a business enterprise, physically located in the United States or its trust territories, that is at least 51 percent owned by a minority group or groups, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minority groups. "Minority" includes African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Pacific Americans. "Women business enterprise" means a business enterprise physically located in the United States or its trust territories, that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women, or, in the case of any publicly owned business at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. "Diverse Suppliers" means suppliers that satisfy one or more of the following criteria: 1. Minority business enterprise 2. Women business enterprise 3. Disabled veteran business enterprise 4. Small Disadvantaged Business 5. LGBTQ business enterprise Policy: It is the policy of Emanate Health to elevate and support relationships within the communities served through the development, inclusion, and utilization of certified minority, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and disabled veteran business enterprises, that exhibit a high standard of excellence, whenever feasible. Whenever practicable, Emanate Health will request from new and prospective suppliers, information on whether they qualify and/or are certified under small and diverse business supplier categories per established Emanate Health sourcing practices, request for information (RFI), and request for proposals (RFP). Emanate Health will also encourage our primary suppliers and distributors to provide opportunities to small and diverse suppliers and manufacturers for the products ordered through them. Procedure: 1. The Supplier Diversity classification shall be recorded in the Materials Management Information System (MMIS), under Vendor Information for identification and reporting purposes. 2. During sourcing of new vendors, the purchasing team shall inquire whether a vendor qualifies within the Supplier Diversity category and add the classification under Vendor Information in the MMIS. 3. During comparative analysis of all sourcing information, if all factors are equal from all vendors, including but not limited to price, clinical acceptability, service quality, safety, freight, lead-time, etc., a vendor under the Supplier Diversity category shall be given first consideration. 4. On an annual basis, Materials Management will work in conjunction with the Accreditation, Regulatory and Licensing department to prepare and submit a report to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) on the diversity of Emanate Health's procurement efforts — including minority, women, LGBTQ, and disabled veteran business enterprises — during the previous year. 5. The report will be prepared using the agency approved template report form and will include the following: A. Emanate Health's supplier diversity policy statement. B. Emanate Health's outreach and communications to minority, women, LGBTQ, an
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Maria Zenaida Jones
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Hospital Contacts for Diverse Business Enterprises are available upon request.
Please send request via email to: supplier.diversity@hcai.ca.gov
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Yes. We are currently working on a program to improve and encourage diverse suppliers.
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?
We are currently working on a program to involve hospital employees in encouraging diverse suppliers.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
We are currently working on a program including adding our policy on Supplier Diversity in our intranet for greater visibility with suppliers to inform them of our diversity program.
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 | $224.00 | $0.00 | $224.00 |
| Hispanic American | $2,398,947.00 | $0.00 | $2,398,947.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $23,996.00 | $0.00 | $23,996.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $127,839.00 | $393,063.00 | $520,902.00 |
| Total | $2,551,006.00 | $393,063.00 | $2,944,069.00 |
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* | $2,551,006.00 | $393,063.00 | $2,944,069.00 |
| Women | $128,368.00 | $59,101.00 | $187,469.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $111,338.00 | $15,555.00 | $126,893.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$17,044.00 | -$33,867.00 | -$50,911.00 |
| Combined Total | $2,773,668.00 | $433,852.00 | $3,207,520.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$84,874,991.00
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?
We are working on a program including adding our policy on Diversity Supplier into our internet website.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
Yes
Do you accept self-certification?
Yes
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient
- Website: vizient.com