Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Kiwanis Foundation has indicated their desire to donate thirty-eight (38) Ferno Pedi-Mate Child Restraints to the Columbus Fire Division. The Columbus Fire Division desires to accept this equipment, which will improve the safety of pediatric patients during transport.
Currently, when transporting pediatric patients to the hospital, the Fire Division uses the existing cot straps to secure the patient to the cot. The existing straps are designed to secure adult patients to the cot, and at times do not adequately fit child patients. These pediatric restraints are attached directly to the existing cots. They securely and comfortably restrain the patient in a five-point harness that is easily deployed and stored compactly when not in use.
These child restraints will benefit citizens of Columbus by providing an innovative method of ensuring the safety of pediatric patients during transport.
Bid Information: N/A
Contract Compliance: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: This is an equipment donation and there is no fund match from the General Fund required. The total value of this equipment donation is $7,800.00.
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To authorize the Columbus Fire Chief to accept a donation of pediatric restraints from The Columbus Kiwanis Foundation for use by the Division of Fire for pediatric EMS transport.
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WHEREAS, The Columbus Kiwanis Foundation has indicated their desire to donate thirty-eight (38) Ferno Pedi-Mate Child Restrains to the Division of Fire for use when securing a pediatric patient during an EMS transport; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Fire Division desires to accept this equipment which will improve the safety of pediatric patients while being transported by an EMS vehicle; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to authorize the Columbus Fire Chief to accept this donation of pediatric equipment from the Columbus Kiwanis Foundation; Now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Fire Chief of the City of Columbus be and he is hereby authorized and directed to accept a donation of pediatric restraints from The Columbus Kiwanis Foundation.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.