Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham VAMC, is soliciting quotes for a Non-Invasive Ventilation System for the Birmingham VA Healthcare System. The system must meet or exceed the features, performance, and functionality of the Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilator. The solicitation includes requirements for patient safety and filtration, monitoring capabilities, ventilation and therapy modes, data storage and clinical information, alarm and safety features, operational flexibility, interface and sensor integration, and patient comfort. Vendors must provide quotations for the specified items, including the comprehensive NKV330 system, annual extended warranty, and biomed training.
• The system must have integrated dual HEPA filtration and not be under any current FDA recall.
• The system must have integrated EtCO2 and SpO2 monitoring and support continuous monitoring.
• The system must support multiple non-invasive ventilation modes and include high-flow oxygen therapy capability.
• The system must provide full disclosure of at least 72 hours of continuous waveform data and be able to communicate with CPRS, Clinicomp, and Cerner systems.
• The system must have clearly visible visual alarms and audible alarms for critical events and include a dual-speaker alarm system.
• The system must be suitable for use across the continuum of care, including emergency departments, intensive care, recovery, and intra-hospital transport.