March 12, 2024
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) has been notified that the Strategic National Stockpile is offering all Rural Hospitals the opportunity to claim a FREE ventilator.
Important Notes:
- These ventilators were first offered to rural hospitals in 2021
- All rural hospitals are eligible to request a ventilator
- Regardless of participation in 2021
- Request your ventilator now, by completing the Rural Hospital Ventilator Form
- Be sure to include appropriate and accurate point of contacts
- You will also need to coordinate with logistics and respiratory departments to ensure smooth delivery of the unit
Ventilator Distribution Opportunity for Rural Hospitals, Frequently Asked Questions:
- How many ventilators can I request?
- rural hospitals may submit a request for more than one ventilator (per model) via the interest form. However, please remember there is no guarantee as distribution is contingent on availability
- Can I request a new ventilator if I already received a ventilator in 2021 during the COVID-19 response?
- Yes. Rural hospitals may request a ventilator(s) regardless if they participated in the previous distribution of ventilators
- Will I need to return the ventilator?
- No. However, you will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the ventilator
- What is included in the ventilator kit?
- Each model should include one ventilator and one accessory kit
- Do I need to cover the cost for shipping and delivery of the ventilator?
- No. Once the ventilators are ready to ship, the Strategic National Stockpile will coordinate with their contractor to confirm and arrange delivery.
- Prior to delivery, it’s important your hospital’s point of contact coordinate internally with your logistics and respiratory team to ensure the equipment will be delivered to the correct facility.
- No. Once the ventilators are ready to ship, the Strategic National Stockpile will coordinate with their contractor to confirm and arrange delivery.
- Ventilator models available include:
- ResMed Astral 150
- AutoMedx SAVE II
- Please note: these models were NOT produced through the Defense Production Act and have been fully maintained and cleared by the FDA for regular use.
Claim Your Free Ventilator Today
