Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Cardinal Health provides pneumatic compression supplies and a smart flow compression system. Pneumatic compression is a treatment that utilizes inflatable garments and pumps to address various medical conditions. This system delivers customized, intermittent pneumatic compression to enhance blood flow in at-risk patients. It is designed to help prevent venous thromboembolism events, improve blood circulation, and alleviate pain and swelling associated with venous stasis.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) The Controllers and associated devices provided by Cardinal Health are vital to ensuring optimal patient care. These devices play a key role in delivering effective treatments for patients requiring intermittent pneumatic compression therapy. Without access to these advanced devices, the hospital may be unable to meet patient needs, potentially leading patients to seek treatment at other facilities. This could result in a loss of both patient trust and revenue for the hospital. Therefore, securing this procurement ensures that the hospital can continue to offer high-quality care, retain patients, and safeguard its financial health.