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Smith County approves three-year Handtevy mobile package for emergency responders
Summary
Commissioners approved a three-year Handtevy mobile app package with seven equipment pouches for $12,702.64 to equip frontline responders with dosing and documentation tools; the vote was unanimous.
Smith County Commissioners approved the purchase of a three-year Handtevy mobile package with seven equipment pouches for $12,702.64 during their Jan. 20 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Brady Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Jim Gwennap; the measure passed unanimously.
Keith Wangerin presented the options to the board and reported the following quotes: a base Handtevy package for $5,003.67; a base package plus seven equipment pouches for $12,766.25; and a three-year base package plus seven equipment pouches for $12,702.64. Wangerin described Handtevy as software that “equips frontline healthcare professionals with rapid access to lifesaving medication dosing, equipment, and drip information, all while facilitating real-time documentation.” The purchase was placed on the consent of the commissioners after motion and second.
The approved procurement follows the board’s routine review of communications and emergency response needs. The county did not specify a funding source in the minutes for this purchase; the motion record shows unanimous approval with no recorded abstentions or opposing votes.
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