Supplier Resources

Thank you for your continued support of The Resource Group. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you to achieve our mutual goal of providing the highest quality care to patients at the lowest cost.

COVID-19 Response - Seeking Donations

As cases of COVID-19 increase in our communities, Ascension is reaching out to our community businesses and leaders for support.

To avoid shortages, we are requesting donations for critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies. We are specifically in need of various masks and isolation/protective gowns.

Full List of Requested Items

• Isolation Gowns
• Earloop or Tie Masks
• N95 Respirators
• Hand Sanitizer
• Face Shields
• Surface Disinfectants
• Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
• Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR)
• Other approved PPE supplies as advised by the CDC
  • Frequently Asked Questions on Personal Protective Equipment from the CDC

If your organization is interested in making a donation, we ask that you complete the form linked below. After your submission, our team will reach out to you to organize logistics required to facilitate your donation. Donations are not limited to Ascension vendors so please feel free to share the contact list with anyone in your network who may also be able to help. 

• DONATION FORM

Any donations are much appreciated and will help keep our clinicians safe and healthy as they care for patients in our communities. 

Learn How We Can Both Achieve Our Goals

Join our Quarterly Supplier Call on September 4, 2020

During this call we will review our unique User-Directed Integrated Solutions, specifically Strategic Sourcing, and provide an open forum for the supplier community to ask questions about The Resource Group. Our intent is to enhance the understanding of our process so that we may better serve both our Participants and our suppliers. We also hope to strengthen our supplier relationships as we work toward our shared goal of serving patients with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.

Details

• September 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM CST
• A webinar link will be posted here on the day of for those interested in joining! 

We look forward to connecting with you!

Tools and Resources

Below you will find resources and information that may assist you. If you need additional information, please contact our Customer Care team at 314.733.8500 or ListenFirst@TheResourceGroup.com.

Sales Reporting Templates

• Admin Fee Sales data layout
• AIS End User Invoice data layout
• Construction Admin Fee Sales data layout
• Pharmacy Admin Fee Sales data layout
• Service Sales data layout
• Zero Sales data layout

Diverse Spend Reporting Templates 

• Direct Tier 2 Spend Reporting Template
• Indirect Tier 2 Spend Reporting Template

 Additional information about our Diverse Supplier Program

Policies

• Vendor Access Policy - Last updated 10/02/19
  
  • Vendor Access Policy Recorded Training Session
  • Vendor Access Policy Training Session Reference Document
  • Vendor Access Policy FAQs
  • Approved Procedures and Products (Vendor Representative support)
  • Vendor Immunization Exemption Request Form
• N95 Fit Masking Requirements by Facility 
• Travel Policy

Supplier Portal

Current suppliers who service Ascension Participants can find information about purchase orders, accounts payable, and financial services by contacting the Ministry Service Center (MSC) through the following link:

• Ascension Supplier Portal
• Supplier Orientation - Guide to doing business with Ascension

Need to schedule clinician training in an Ascension facility? 

• Submit the Training Request Form
  • Training Request Process Resource