HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Trauma Training MannequinMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A TRAUMA
TRAINING MANNEQUIN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the sole source purchase of trauma
training mannequin "Trauma Hal" from Gaumard Scientific for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Fund 177 for an estimated amount of
$72,875.
BACKGROUND: A Simulation Lab was incorporated into the construction of the new Fire
Station 2. The Simulation Lab, along with technologically advanced
mannequins will further enhance the training delivered to the EMTs and
Paramedics in Fire Department. This resource will be utilized not only by
our department, but potentially by other area fire departments and
hospitals through community partnerships.
This new technology allows for the simulation of various medical and
trauma related scenarios requiring hands on assessment and treatment
by the trainees. This manufacturer was chosen due to its wireless and
tetherless full -body patient simulators, which allows for the patients to be
treated, moved, and transported from one location to another without
interruption of the training scenario.
The addition of this equipment allows us to greatly improve upon our
training capabilities and ultimately the patient care we deliver to our
citizens and visitors of Grapevine.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
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