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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jim Rufer, Battalion Chief of EMS
DATE: January 07, 2019
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and necessary accessories in the amount of $ 31,054.64 to provide ALS equipment for use on AFD Engine 1.
PURPOSE:
The fire department provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service with ambulances and ALS equipped fire engines for the City of Aurora. The department currently uses Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators.
BACKGROUND:
The department intends to increase the number of ALS engine companies to provide enhanced service to the citizens of Aurora. The purchasing would be through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative which has been used for prior purchases .Through the use of the Silver Cross Purchasing agreement we will receive a 28% savings. The Agreement was reviewed and extended for an additional two years dated September 28, 2018.
DISCUSSION:
AFD has standardized on the Zoll cardiac monitors for following reasons. While all products offer CPR feedback, the Zoll CPR feedback is integrated with the pads that are put on the patient rather than an additional piece of equipment. This will improve the quality of CPR for every cardiac arrest patient. The Zoll monitor offers a smaller footprint overall than the Physio Control monitor or Philips Monitor. Most importantly, the Zoll monitor integrates with our patient care reporting software saving time and returning the ambulance to service faster. Cardiac monitors were an approved decision package for the 2019 budget. Funds are available in the SHAPE fund account #255-3033-422.65-27. The pricing is the same as last year's purchase price.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Increasing the number of ALS engine companies, will allow for faster access to Advance Life support care service and decreased response time to EMS calls in the city of Aurora
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance committee authorize the purchase...
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