Guidelines

• Valley Baptist Health System (VBHS) is a member of VHA and utilizes the group purchasing organization, Novation, for contract pricing whenever possible.
   
• New product introductions will be evaluated through our internal value analysis process that starts with a request to the Materials Management office. Whenever possible, proposals and pricing should be provided in an electronic format. For your convenience, we have provided the VBHS Credit Information.
   
• When visiting us for any reason, each supplier representative must have an appointment and sign in at the Materials Management office. The assigned badge must be worn at all times during your visit. Vendor parking is provided next to the Materials Management office.
   
• All information regarding VBHS and supplier transactions is confidential. Any breach of this confidentiality will be subject to the severest sanctions possible.
   
• Approval of contracts between VBHS and their suppliers will be expedited when the contract language includes the minimum terms and conditions found in our Essential Elements of Contracts and Corporate Compliance Statement.
   
• In addition, when conditions exist for the supplier to have access to protected information, a signed Business Associate Agreement may be required.

We hope these guidelines will assist you in conducting business with Valley Baptist Health System.

Please direct all inquiries and comments to:

Valley Baptist Health System Materials Management   
2101 Pease St. P.O. Drawer 2588
Harlingen, Texas 78551
(956) 389-1732 MaterialsManagement@valleybaptist.net