HRSA Funding and the Kontrol Kube

The HRSA National Bio-Terrorism Hospital Preparedness Program Critical Benchmark 2-2 states: “Ensure that all participating hospitals have the capacity to maintain, in negative pressure isolation, at least one suspected case of a highly infectious disease (e.g., smallpox, pneumonic plague, SARS, influenza and hemorrhagic fevers) or febrile patient with a suspect rash or other symptoms of concern who might be developing a highly communicable disease. Recipient must identify at least one regional healthcare facility, in each Recipient defined region, that is able to support the initial evaluation and treatment of at least 10 adult and pediatric patients at a time in negative pressure isolation within 3 hours post-event.”

While the needs of every healthcare facility are different, the ability to respond in a crisis situation such as a bio-terror event or infectious disease outbreak is universal. 

Large facilities with permanent AII facilities often need additional surge capacity or the ability to isolate immobile patients, while smaller facilities with no permanent AII facilities need to be able to accept at least one suspected case of highly infectious disease to receive HRSA funding.  The Kontrol Kube Abacus is a perfect solution for large and small healthcare facilities. 

The Abacus can be set up in just minutes and can be kept in place under negative pressure as long as needed. This is of particular use in situations where long term critical care of infectious patients is necessary.

The Abacus' unique beveled flange base allows for the movement of gurneys, medical equipment, and supply carts with out difficult lifting while the wide doors will not obstruct passage. In addition The Abacus' large foot print makes it perfect for removal, disposal  and containment of protective

outwear.  

The simplicity in training procedures can also assist in compliance to HRSA Critical Benchmark #5.

More Information on Solutions For Surge Capacity, Bio-terrorism And  HRSA Funding