VOSH/International - TTP Application

VOSH/INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FOR OPHTHALMIC MATERIALS

TECHICAL TRANSFER PROGRAM (TTP)

Welcome to the VOSH/INTERNATIONAL site to request surplus optometric equipment donated by practitioners from the USA and Canada. We hope we can help your program achieve better patient care and professional capabilities with our help. Please review the requirements for assistance.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM (TTP) REQUIREMENTS

The VOSH/International Technology Transfer Program (TTP) recognizes request for equipment if it meets the following criteria:

· Is a recognized charitable NGO or an institute of higher education.

· Provides references and credentials.

· Is non-sectarian.

· Includes name, address, email, fax and telephone.

· Has Custom’s permission to receive donation.

· Provides copies of paperwork sent via electronically, email or fax.

· Confirms smooth passage across borders until it arrives at final destination.

Process for Review of Technology Transfer Application

1. No application will be accepted without co‐sponsorship by a VOSH or SVOSH chapter or the VI
    board.
2. Equipment will be distributed in order of the following priorities:
    a. Optometry schools
    b. Non‐profit medical clinics
    c. Medical or outreach teaching clinics with optometry providers on staff.
3. All electrical instruments are assumed to run on 110 voltages. Any transformers or surge
    protection are the responsibility of the applicant.
4. The applicant is responsible for all shipping charges from the VOSH warehouse in Florida. Items
    will not be shipped unless all arrangements are made to the satisfaction of the TTP committee,
    including but not limited to:
a. Arrangements to pass customs and pay all applicable duty and taxes
    b. Notification as to who has authority to sign for the equipment once in country
    c. Identification as to who is responsible to transport the equipment to the clinic site from the
        entry point into the country.
5. The VI board has final approval over all TTP committee recommendations. A completed
    application will be presented by the TTP committee at the next VI board meeting or conference
    call for board approval.
6. All equipment is shipped with the understanding that the equipment will be used at least
    partially for humanitarian relief as well as ophthalmic education.
7. The applicant will provide the TTP committee with a letter of receipt.
8. After VI board approval, the TTP committee will direct Max to send requested items to applicant.
    Max then confirms with a shipping inventory. Applicant should respond with a letter of receipt.
    The TTP committee will put the application, the shipping inventory, and the letter of receipt
     together for future reference.
     Projects like Nicaragua would require the board member in charge to approve the request and
     send directions to the TTP Chair.

Benvenidos a VOSH International de la pagina web para solicitar

Technology Transfer Application

Name:

Name of facility:

Address and email of facility:

Type of facility: clinic, hospital, school, etc

Name of Director:

ITEM REQUESTED:

How soon is this item needed?

Who is responsible for maintenance? (list person and their experience maintaining equipment like this item)

Where will it be located? (facility name, city, country)

How often will it be used? (once a day, twice a week, etc)

Who will use it? (doctors, students, nurses, etc)

Is training needed in order to implement utilization?
YESNo

If so, how many individuals will need to be trained?

Who is responsible for maintenance? (list person and their experience maintaining equipment like this item)

Where does this item need to be shipped?

What individual or organization will prepare customs documentation?

(Please provide contact information if this is not the person filling out this form listed above).

What individual or organization will receive the item on arrival?

What individual or organization will transport the item from its arrival to the facility?

How will the item be transported to the facility after arrival in your country?

We look forward to assisting your program and the people you serve. if further questions please add

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