City of Columbus - File #: 1752-2008

• File #: 1752-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/29/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 12/15/2008
• Final action: 12/17/2008
• Title: To authorize the Fire Chief to accept a donation of data transmission equipment and services from The Ohio State University for Emergency Medical Services, and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/17/2008	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/16/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/15/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
12/15/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/25/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/25/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/25/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/25/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/25/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/25/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/24/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/19/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/29/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/29/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Ohio State University has indicated a desire to provide velociter modems and data transmission services to the Columbus Fire Division. The Columbus Fire Division respectfully requests acceptance of this equipment and transmission services, which will improve communications between Columbus Fire Division Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the medical facilities to which they transmit data.

Currently, the Fire Division employs cell phone technology to send electrocardiograms (EKG) of patients suffering acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) to medical facilities. The medical facilities then interpret the data and react accordingly based upon the physician's interpretation of the EKG strip. This transfer of data relies on a constant stream of information (or connection) for its success.

New technology exists for the transmission for these EKGs which utilizes packet switch technology. This method acts like the internet, bundling the information up and sending it by the most direct and efficient route. A constant connection is not necessary because the information is sent in a 'burst' instead of a stream. If there is an interruption in the data stream, the transmission picks up where it left off, dramatically expediting the delivery of the data. Transmission times utilizing the improved method take only 30 - 60 seconds.

A private benefactor has provided funds through the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital which will allow The Ohio State University to purchase this technology for all Central Ohio EMS agencies, including the City of Columbus Fire Division.

Bid Information: N/A

Contract Compliance: N/A

Emergency Legislation: Emergency legislation is requested to allow Columbus Fire to begin implementation of this service improving and cost saving technology once equipment is delivered.

FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an acceptance of equipment and service donation. There is no required city...