As a Foundation, we fundraise annually to meet the ongoing needs of GMCH. Did you know that nearly every piece of medical equipment & supporting technology used by the physicians and staff at Groves is funded by donors, like you?
Our current priority is funding new & replacement equipment & technology at GMCH in 2025-6. In addition to the list below, we have been asked to fund improvements to the physical & technological infrastructure of the hospital. The total request from GMCH, this year, is $2.7M.
Without the support of our community of incredible donors, we would be unable to meet these needs.
It is our firm belief that our hardworking team deserve nothing less than state-of-the-art tools and delivery. None of this is possible without you. Your Gift to Groves today ensures we are able to meet the needs of our community, today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
| Department | Item | Description | Requested $ |
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| All | Green Initiatives & Innovation | One of GMCH's Strategic Pillars is enhancing Green Initiatives & environmentally friendly innovations, supported by this funding | $20,000 |
| Café | Air Curtain Merchandiser | Open air merchandisers showcases pre-packaged items like salads, bento boxes, sandwiches, & drinks. Keeps items cool by blowing chilled air across the opening, allowing customers to easily grab the items they see | $20,000 |
| Dietary | Food Service Delivery Cart | Meal Delivery Carts are engineered to transport/serve meals at the perfect temperature, offering efficiency, durability, & ease of use for staff | $18,324 |
| DI - Ultrasound | Biomed Training & Education for D.I. Staff | Training for staff, in support of new Canon Ultrasound Machine, funded by donors in 2023-4 | $14,000 |
| Emergency Department | Ophthalmoscopes/ Otoscopes | Combined Diagnostic Set; designed for comprehensive ear and/or eye examinations (cost for 1 wall mounted & 1 portable dual unit) | $5,500 |
| Endoscopy | Colonoscope | Used to perform colonoscopies to exam the colon | $42,000 |
| Endoscopy | Electrosurgical & Argon Generator | Electrosurgical generators, used in conjunction with Argon Beam Coagulation (ABC) technology, provide high-frequency electrical current for surgical procedures, enabling rapid hemostasis & tissue coagulation with enhanced precision & control for surgeons | $41,650 |
| Endoscopy | Endoscopy Video Tower & Printer | To examine the inside of the body closely, the endoscopy tower provides cameras with highest resolution, precise video processors, & a light source; used in a variety of medical procedures; printer allows images to be printed | $69,865 |
| Endoscopy/OR | Paediatric Colonoscopes (2) | A smaller, more flexible endoscope used to examine a child's (or small adult's) large & small bowel, offering a thinner, more flexible design for navigating their smaller anatomy ($40,000 each) | $80,000 |
| Endoscopy/MDRD | Olympus Knowledge Software | Software platform for centralized reprocessing record & image management that connects to Olympus devices (including colonoscopes) | $40,000 |
| Housekeeping | Rain Covers | Protective covers for outdoor waste/recycling receptacles | $2,850 |
| Information, Communications & Automations Technology (ICAT) | RTLS Tracking System | The Real Time Location System (RTLS) allows for the safe tracking of patients across many departments, including: -HUGS: tags placed on newborns in OB so they cannot be removed from that area for the protection of the baby (sometimes referred to as infant abduction prevention system) -Wander Guard: tags placed on patients in the inpatient units who may need to be monitored and/or kept within that certain area -These tags can alert staff and lock doors to prevent patients from traveling into other areas of the hospital, to keep them safe |
$75,000 |
| ICAT | Windows Upgrade for Omnicell | Omnicell is the program used for Pharmacy and for medication dosing across the hospital; software upgrade needed to maintain updated capabilities | $100,000 |
| ICAT | Software Agreements | Updates to software, including Microsoft Office, Cyber, Commvault, Vmware, etc. for all departments across GMCH | $225,000 |
| ICAT | Technology Evergreen | Replacement laptops, computers, printers, phones; across GMCH | $69,000 |
| ICAT | Nurse Call System | To be installed throughout GMCH; designed to enable patients to alert nurses or other staff members when they need help, whether for medical assistance, comfort, or other needs; patients can activate the system by pressing a button, which then triggers a notification to the relevant staff, used by staff to call "Codes" or emergency alerts, streamlines communication between and amongst staff & patients, and allows timely responses patient needs, which can prevent accidents/improve outcomes | $500,430 |
| Laboratory | Helmer DH2 Plasma Thawer | Plasma Thawer will allow for the safe and stable thawing of patients' plasma & blood for testing | $13,000 |
| Maintenance | Replacement of HEPA Filters | Replacement of HEPA Filters across GMCH, to ensure good air quality | $39,471 |
| Maintenance | Water Pumps (3) | Replacement of 3 water pumps in main room Level 1 ($12,554 each) | $37,661 |
| Medical Device Reprocessing (MDRD) | Case Carts (2) | Case Carts are essential to ensure the seamless flow of surgical instruments and medical supplies from the OR to the Medical Device Reprocessing Department ($7,500 each) | $15,000 |
| MDRD/OR | OR Case Carts (4) | Case Carts are essential to ensure the seamless flow of surgical instruments and medical supplies from the OR to MDRD ($7,500 each) | $30,000 |
| Medicine | Medication Carts (5) | Mobile cart with patient medication storage drawers; used by nurses to dispense medications to patients, designed to securely house medications ($2,500 each) | $12,500 |
| Medicine | Physician Workspace | Installation, at door, of hospitalist (physician) workspace within Medical Inpatient Unit | $25,000 |
| Medicine | Wander Guard Door Locks (6) | 6 door exitors needed to enable the capability to lock doors with wander guard, related to RTLS system installation ($4,000 each) | $24,000 |
| Obstetrics | Breast Pump | Hospital grade breast pump, specifically designed to support newborn moms for pumping as they breastfeed their babies | $3,615 |
| OR | Olympus Camera Head | Provides ultra-clear image capture with ergonomic, lightweight designs ideal for a variety of surgical applications | $29,000 |
| OR | Gastroscope | Delivers the best possible HDTV image quality; resolution that far exceeds conventional video & the addition of Narrow Band Imaging, it enables enhanced observation of capillaries & mucosal tissue during gastroscopies | $40,000 |
| OR | Anaesthetic C02 Module | Used to assist in the administration of anaesthesia to OR/Surgical patients | $13,756 |
| OR | Hysteroscopes | A thin, lighted, flexible telescope used to examine the inside of the cervix and uterus, allowing doctors to diagnose and treat various conditions, such as abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, or fibroids | $18,990 |
| OR | Anaesthesia Infusion Pump | Crucial for precisely delivering short-acting cardiovascular drugs & other medications during anaesthesia & critical care, ensuring accurate & controlled drug/anaesthesia delivery | $5,500 |
| OR | Nathanson Retractor | Nathanson Style retractors are designed to aide in the laparoscopic retraction of the liver, stomach, spleen, or bowel in the event that they impede the vision of the surgeon during a laparoscopic procedure | $9,882 |
| OR | Vital Signs Monitor with Stand | Comprehensive physical assessment and vital signs documentation in one convenient system; provides everything vital for improved patient safety and patient flow | $6,500 |
| Patient Care - Code Blue Response | Replacement of 1 Code-Blue Zoll | Annual plan to replace 1 Zoll each year; a "Code Blue" is a hospital-wide emergency code indicating a patient is experiencing a medical emergency, such as cardiac or respiratory arrest - this system allows alerts for all staff | $32,000 |
| Surgical Services - OR | VISERA ELITE III Visualization System | Designed to meet the needs of multiple specialties like general surgery, urology, gynaecology, endoscopy, ENT and more, the VISERA ELITE III visualization system, offers 3D and 4K imaging, impressive fluorescence guided surgery, & unique Narrow Band Imaging, all in one system | $58,550 |
| Surgical Services - PACU | Stretchers (2) | 2 new patient stretchers for post anaesthesia care room ($5,590 each) | $11,180 |
| Ultrasound | Automatic Door Opener | Wave automatic door opener for DI - Ultrasound soiled utility room, for infection control enhancement | $3,000 |
| Ultrasound | Ultrasound Bed | Custom Ergonomic bed for new Ultrasound in Diagnostic Imaging | $8,600 |