Current Needs:
Needs for 2022-2023
- GBHS uses an extensive capital process to prioritize needs
- Only the highest priorities receive funding
- Government funds less than 10% of medical equipment
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Equipment plays a critical role at the Owen Sound Regional Hospital. It allows doctors, nurses and technical staff to offer the latest in tests and procedures to patients from across the region. Having services available here can make a lifesaving difference! A well-equipped Hospital also saves patients from having to travel to larger centers for medical care, and it helps us to recruit and keep doctors and other medical professionals here.
Ambulatory & Emergency Care
Compartment Syndrom Monitor
$8,8500
Digital paediatric/infant scale [Funded]
$5,800
Handheld Tonometer
Handheld tonometer
$7,140
Digital Stand on Scale
$5,100
Cardiac Care
Cardiac Stress Testing Equipment [Funded]
Used to diagnose heart disease and monitor recovery. Current equipment can no longer be serviced, repaired, or updated. Used in about 260 exams a year.
$130,800 needed
Pumps & Specialty Mattress
$24,749 needed
Custom Convertible Mattress Low Air Loss
$6,473 needed
Two Ambulatory Blood Pressure Machines
$6,300
7 day Holter Monitors
$15,500 needed
Diagnostic Imaging
Ultrasound Units for Replacement
Will improve image quality and have HEPA filter probe storage cabinets. Standard model used across all GBHS hospitals reduces training needed for staff.
$255,000 needed
Interentional Radiology Ultrasound Unit Replacement
Used daily to monitor minimaly invasive procedures (PICC line insertions, abscess drains, tube placements, etc.) that would have previously required surgeries.
$83,640 needed
EEG Equipment Replacement
$66,519 needed
Trophon High-Level Disinfecting Units
$89,250 needed
Dialysis
Blanket Warmer
$8,200 needed
TV's and Dialysis Chairs
Six Dialysis Chairs and Televisions
$6,000 needed
Food Services
Burlodge Cart
$34,000
Freezer Rooms
$85,000
Laboratory
Immunohistochemistry Stainer
Required for disease diagnosis to identify specific tumour markers and determine whether tumours are malignant or benign. Can also determine the stage and grade of tumours, identify cell types, and help figure out where the cancer started. 2,517 special stains and 13,025 immune stains ordered in 2019.
$105,000 needed.
Microtomes
Mictromes are used to cut tissue so that it can be placed on slides for further testing. It is an intricate and challenging task. This would acquire one manual Microtome ($29,900) and one automatic Microtome ($51,750) for the lab. The labs current Microtomes are 13-15 years old and will no longer be maintained due to age.
$81,650 needed
Blood Culture Monitoring System
Can detect positive blood cultures in real time. Will alarm as soon as growth is detected to notify staff and start treatment as soon as possible. Would improve patient outcomes and reduce length of stay in the hospital.
Lab processes 800 cultures a year, the new system would use culture bottles that cost half as much as the old ones.
$106,000 needed.
Medical & ICU
Bronchoscopy Tower and Scopes
$96,000 needed
Point of Care Ultrasound
$68,000 needed
Bariatric Chair
$7,500 needed
Oncology
Cerner Oncology Powerchart
Comprehensive oncology system that stores and tracks all patient data throughout the cancer journey. Will improve patient safety and staff efficiency.
$1,957,430 needed
Rehab
Dining Room Update
$22,000 needed
Stroke
RAPIDai software
Processes scans in as little as three minutes to identify potential blockages in the brain after a stroke. Delivers clear, easy to interpret images that make for timely diagnosis and decision making which is crucial if a transfer is required for surgery (Endovascular Thrombectmy) to remove the blocakge.
$52,000 needed
Three Holter Monitors
Diagnostic tool for patients experiencing stroke symptoms. It aides in determing the casue of stroke which leads to ensuring appropirate treament and medication plan. Can help to prevent another stroke. The number of patients in the Stroke Prevention Clinic has grown by more than 100% from 2016 – 2021. Three additonal holiter monitors would reduce waitlist times and ensure timely testing and treatment.
$27,000 needed
Bladder Scanner
Used to monitor how full a person’s bladder is which can be necessary for patients who can’t speak after a stroke. Helps reduce UTI, falls, discomfort and more.
$16,000 needed
Surgical & Operating Room
Pumps & Specialty Mattresses
$54,799
Custom Convertible Mattresses & Pressure Guard
$9,788
Patient Lift
$5,200
Women & Childcare
Portable Ultrasound for Labour and Delivery [Funded]
Used for looking at the position of the fetus before birth, to help understand the progression of labour, and fetal movement. Will provide better clearer imaging that could lead to better outcomes for patients (both those giving birth and those being born).
$43,196 needed
Fetal Monitor
$25,000 needed
BiliSoft Bili Blanket
Used to treat neonatal jaundaice this device allows for the babies to leave the isolette incubator for breastfeeding and cuddling with parents. This would free up staff during feedings and improve care for babies and parents.
$9,733 needed
Two Infant Weigh Scales [Funded]
All medications are based on baby’s weight making this a crucial peice of equipment.
$7,508 needed
Other Needs
Staff Training
The Foundation provides funding each year for the education and training of staff directly involved in patient care. The funds are administered by the Human Resources Department.
$25,000 needed
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Fall 2022