Information for Vendors
Hunterdon Healthcare System is committed to conducting business legally and ethically, and we want our business partnerships with vendors to reflect a shared commitment to ethical and legal behavior. Information contained in this section covers various topics related to Hunterdon Healthcare System's standards for vendor compliance.
Parties Interested in Becoming New Vendors
Parties interested in becoming new vendors to Hunterdon Healthcare System must contact Materials Management at (908) 788-6123 to obtain additional information about the process for becoming a vendor and to discuss the products/services offered.
Do not complete the online registration process until you have been advised to do so by Materials Management.
Medical products being reviewed by (introduced to) Hunterdon's Clinical Staff must be discussed with Materials Management and approved by Hunterdon's Value Analysis Committee before these products can be used by Hunterdon’s Clinical Staff for the first time. Products or equipment provided to Hunterdon for trial use must have a no-charge purchase order for tracking purposes. Hunterdon assumes no liability for items left without a purchase order.
Completion of the process for becoming a new vendor is not a guarantee of conducting business with Hunterdon in the future.
Vendors Currently Conducting Business with Hunterdon
Hunterdon Healthcare System's Vendor Management Program has been developed to facilitate compliance with government regulations and health care accreditation standards applicable to Hunterdon's interactions with vendors and their representatives and to facilitate the exchange of information between Hunterdon and its vendors. Many, but not all, vendors currently conducting business with Hunterdon are required to complete our online registration process.
However, all vendors are required to review and comply with our vendor-related policies, which are contained below in the section titled, "Vendor Compliance."
Vendors Required to Register
Vendors who are required to complete the online registration process include, but are not limited to:
- Pharmaceutical, medical supply/device and surgical supply/equipment vendors visiting patient care areas
- Vendors with direct patient contact
- Vendors of nonmedical products/services that could potentially impact patient care
- Vendors with access to electronic systems
- Vendors with access to Hunterdon's facilities outside of normal business hours
- Vendors of nonmedical products/services who access patient care areas
- Vendors who have been advised by Materials Management to complete the registration process
because of the scope of their business activities with Hunterdon
Hunterdon's Materials Management Department maintains a list of vendor categories that are exempt from the registration process. Vendors who would like to confirm whether they are required to register should contact Materials Management at (908) 788-6123.
For more information about this online registration process, click the link below to download a fact sheet and frequently-asked questions about Hunterdon's Vendor Management Program.
Vendor Registration Information - 10 page PDF format (180KB)
Vendor Registration
To complete the online registration process as an existing vendor, please visit our Registration Web site.
Vendor Assistance
- Technical Assistance with Registration: If you require technical assistance with the registration process
By email: hunterdonhealthcare@vendormate.com
By telephone: Call Customer Support at (877) 754-1636.
- Business Questions about the Vendor Program: If you have business questions regarding the Vendor Program, please contact us using our contact form.
Vendor Compliance
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), which became effective January 1, 2007, requires Hunterdon Healthcare System to maintain policies and procedures regarding the Federal and State False Claims Act; remedies for making false statements and claims; and whistleblower protection under the law. The DRA also requires Hunterdon to provide information about our Corporate Compliance Program with respect to preventing fraud, abuse, and waste in Federal healthcare programs. Our policies, procedures, and information about the False Claims Act (FCA) and our Corporate Compliance Program must be made available to our employees, contractors, and agents who are required to uphold and comply with the standards outlined in our corporate compliance program.
As a valued vendor or contractor, you are required to review and abide by our FCA policy, Corporate Compliance Program, and Standards for Vendor Conduct. These documents are available by clicking on the links below.
Hunterdon Healthcare System is committed to complying with government regulations applicable to the services we provide and to conduct business in an ethical manner. Vendors are asked to help prevent fraud and abuse by reporting situations appearing to be improper. The following reporting methods are available:
- Calling our confidential Compliance Hotline at (908) 788-2585
- Contacting Darlene Mitchell, Hunterdon’s Corporate Compliance Officer, at (908) 237-7059.
In accordance with federal and state law, retaliation or retribution for the "good faith" reporting of suspected violations is prohibited at Hunterdon Healthcare System.