Many hospitals have been standing for a number of decades, meaning the storage space available is not optimised for modern processes. Finding room to store supplies and records in this environment is an ongoing issue, and without efficient shelving installed it can create far larger issues that are difficult to control.
This is why a growing number of medical centres and hospitals are turning to mobile shelving as a solution. It helps to solve many of their storage problems and proves to be extremely cost efficient. Below are 5 ways mobile shelving can help optimise your hospital.
Increased storage space
The reality is that the vast majority of hospitals today do not have enough space, and cannot find the resources to expand where needed. Budgets are extremely tight which means they have to be smart about the type of additional infrastructure they invest in. Introducing mobile shelving into a hospital instantly increases the capacity storage available to a range of departments. This has an instant impact with makes the entire hospital more efficient, both in the short and long term.
Reduced waiting times and service fees
Hospitals typically serve hundreds of thousands of patients in their local area. This often means that offsite storage is used to hold a huge amount of medical records. This is far from cheap and also serves to be a time consuming process to access the information. Investing in mobile shelving allows hospitals and medical centres to bring these records back onsite. What this will lead to is an improved service to patients and increased productivity by staff members.
A better service in crucial areas
Having the right storage installed means that important instruments can be close at hand at critical moments. Ensuring there is enough capacity will give confidence to medical teams who will know they have access to the tools they need to perform to the best of their ability. Point-of-use storage also helps to make the pharmacy more efficient, along with many other departments. End-of-aisle storage is ideal for frequently used items. Automated systems that can be programmed to allow more than one aisle to open at one time would also be extremely useful.
Improved security
One the best advantages mobile shelving can offer is increased security. Each rack can be either be locked when not in use, or adapted to include photo sweeps or zero force sensors. This is important considering the type of medication that will be kept in storage. Hospitals constantly have to deal with addicts and thieves attempting to steal supplies and mobile shelving is the ideal solution. It also ensures that any items stored will also be protected from the build-up of dust.
Inventory control and ease of access
The customisation available with mobile shelving makes the items stored far more accessible to improve internal processes. An example would be the storage of medical records in a treatment area, or a linen supply housed in narrower shelves, increasing the amount available at any one time. Any drugs and medical supplies could also be kept at eye-level and below, making them easier to access when needed. With supplies kept in one location, they are able to be monitored and controlled far more accurately.
There are a wide variety of mobile healthcare shelving systems available to suit all types of medical environments. At Mobile Shelving we have been supplying shelving solutions to customers in the sector for over 30 years. Our ability to design, supply and install bespoke mobile healthcare shelving has seen us become the leading supplier of storage systems in the UK.
Our team are always waiting to help with your enquiry, and if you are looking for a tailor-made system that will improve your business, get in touch with us today on 01625 874 220 or email sales@mobileshelving.co.uk.
