A. New vendors - All new vendors must be certified prior to first purchase. New is defined as
new to Pinnacle Health or a new product line from an existing vendor. An example of a new
product line would be a company from which equipment repair services are purchased that is
now offering a disposable accessory line. While the firm may be certified for repair work it may
or may not be certifiable as a distributor of disposable products. Departments wishing to do
business with a new vendor must contact Supply Chain Management with details on the
company prior to first purchase requirement. Normal processes require two (2) weeks for
research and investigation.