Bids Are Invited For Acquisition Of Clothing For Auxiliary Drivers Of The Santa Cruz Hospital

The Hospital Of Santa Cruz Has The Need To Acquire Appropriate Clothing For Ambulance Driving Personnel, With The Aim Of Guaranteeing Optimal Working Conditions, Safety, Institutional Presentation, Considering That Ambulance Driving Personnel Perform Tasks In Highly Demanding Conditions, Including Urgent Transfers, Assistance On Public Roads And Operation At Night Or With Low Visibility. Specialized Clothing (Such As Reflective Jackets, Safety Pants, Non-Slip Footwear, Etc.) Is Essential To Protect The Worker Against Mechanical, Climatic And Visibility Risks, Significantly Reducing The Possibility Of Accidents. On The Other Hand, The Use Of Official Uniforms Allows Rapid Identification Of Personnel By Patients, Family Members, Other Emergency Teams And Authorities. This Favors Inter-Institutional Coordination, Respect By Citizens And The Professional Image, Providing Staff With Comfortable, Resistant Clothing Adapted To Climatic Conditions Improves Ergonomics, Reduces Fatigue And Contributes To The Well-Being Of The Worker, Which Has A Direct Impact On Their Performance And The Quality Of The Service. Labor Legislation And Occupational Health And Safety Standards Require That Personnel Be Provided With The Necessary Elements For The Safe Performance Of Their Duties. Given The Intensive And Continuous Use Of Uniforms, It Is Necessary To Carry Out Periodic Replacements To Ensure That The Clothing Retains Its Technical Properties And Professional Presentation. This Applies Especially In The Case Of Garments Subjected To Wear, Exposure To Biological Contaminants Or Adverse Weather Conditions.