All questions are shown as received by the Trust.
1. Does the Trust use Spirometry Medical Devices?
1.(i) If “No” then go to question 10.
1.(ii) If “Yes” then which makes and models are currently in use and how many of each are currently deployed by department (e.g. Cardiology, Respiratory, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Occupational Health, Accident & Emergency etc.)
2. For the most recent year for which data is available; how many Spirometry medical devices did the Trust procure?
3. For the most recent year for which data is available; how many Spirometry patient tests did the Trust perform?
4. What is the Trust’s preferred procurement channel for purchasing Spirometry medical devices?
5. What is the Trust’s preferred payment model for Spirometry medical devices?
6. What are the individual unit costs of each Spirometry device by cost category (hardware / software / maintenance)?
6(i) Device Hardware
6(ii) Device Software
6(iii) Device Maintenance
7. Does the Trust undertake its own calibration of Spirometry medical devices or is this
8. Would the Trust benefit from a Spirometry Medical Device that only requires calibration annually?
9. What are the biggest challenges that the Trust faces in providing Spirometry tests?
10. Is the Trust planning to expand spirometry services?
10.(i) If “Yes” what resources or support would be required to facilitate this expansion?
11. Can you provide the contact details of the lead respiratory nurse, and the lead/business manager for respiratory services in your hospital?
