Ontario's Ventilator Equipment Pool

The Ventilator Equipment Pool (VEP) is one of several centralized equipment pool projects. Established in 1994 to provide safe and cost effective management of home ventilators, the VEP is operated by the Kingston General Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

What are the objectives of a centralized equipment pool?

In addition to providing ADP approved clients with direct access to equipment, a centralized equipment pool reduces equipment costs through tendering for equipment purchases and more effective utilization of recycled equipment and provides a facility for equipment maintenance and repair services. The VEP also serves as a resource centre for consumers, community agencies and health professionals.