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How to Select the Best Medical Cart for Your Clinic

How to Select the Best Medical Cart for Your Clinic
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Adwntech iHealthcare BUYERS GUIDE: How to Select the Best Medical Cart for Your Clinic

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HOW TO SELECT THE BEST MEDICAL CART FOR YOUR CLINIC Table of Contents 3 Battery Capability Medical Compliance Warranty & Tech Support 10 Selecting Your Medical Cart: A Final Overview Medical carts have become an invaluable tool for any hospital, clinic, or medical facility. They allow for nurses, staff and administrators to perform their duties in a streamlined, efficient, and stress-free manner. This in turn improves patient care. Medical carts have proven to reduce recordkeeping errors by allowing for real-time data entry. They have also proven to promote better patient care by allowing...

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■Healthcare MOBILITY AND ERGONOMICS Caregivers are at an increased risk for injury due to IT products that are not positioned for proper ergonomic health. Poor workstation design that requires repetitive, awkward postures has been identified as a significant risk factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) details a general standard for ergonomic solutions in the workplace. These make day to day operations safe, comfortable and productive. To help navigate the selection process, below are ergonomic recommendations to make informed...

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■Healthcare Workspace An adequate workspace is essential to complete the tasks needed on the cart. For example, if medication, bloodwork or items will be collected or organized, there needs to be enough space to complete these tasks. Keyboard Adjustment A keyboard tray with a negative tilt encourages a neutral wrist posture and allows for an ergonomic workstation. Lighting A workspace with added lights helps staff be prepared for dim environments. This is especially important during overnight rounds, so as to not disturb patients while resting. Consider a light for the workspace surface as...

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■Healthcare Cable Management Weight Spiral and coiled-like cables allow for cleaner environments. They reduce the potential of loose wiring and the need to wrap the cord around a holder before the cart is in motion. It allows for a safer environment where the loose wires do not linger for others to trip over or to get easily caught on other objects. Pairing with the importance of caster wheels, the weight of medical cart is a vital factor to consider when purchasing. Lighter vs. Heavier Lighter carts have the perception of less weight for better mobility. However, this is not always the...

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CUSTOMIZATIONS One cart model does not fit all. Every healthcare environment differs on how computer carts will be used and tailored to their environment. The ability to customize a cart specific to the needs of the environment is important in order to be efficient. The best medical computer carts are ones that can be customized to the precise needs of your clinic. Storage Whether through baskets or boxes, it is necessary to take inventory on what items and medical devices will be traveling with this cart daily. This allows you to anticipate the storage needs of your cart. Depending on the...

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Telehealth Camera Additional Accessories Medical carts designed for telehealth environments demand adequate camera quality and mobility. Whether the vendor offers a complete solution or you are selecting one to add on, consider the following items when selecting a camera: There are many available accessories to consider in order to customize each cart to its application, driving more efficiency. Image Quality In telehealth applications, it is imperative to have exceptional video quality from the patient and provider side. Telehealth cameras with 4K image quality or Ultra High Definition are...

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■Healthcare BATTERY CAPABILITY SLA VS LiFePO4 A common concern about medical computer carts is the battery life. This is especially concerning for long shifts and carts in constant use. Some carts require an energy source as you travel from patient to patient. This is due to the cart limitations or declining battery life. Other carts have a battery life that doesn't last long enough for one full shift without requiring charging. To fully support healthcare professionals throughout their shifts in clinical settings, a mobile technology cart should have a clearly visible battery level...

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MEDICAL COMPLIANCE WARRANTY & TECHNICAL SUPPORT Near-Patient use and Medical Device Integrations Warranty The average basic warranty ranges between 2-5 years depending on the supplier. It is important to understand the warranty of the hardware and the warranty provisions on the battery; these may have separate warranty lengths and factors. Extended warranty options also vary depending on the buyer and the environment the cart will be used in. For carts that are used for use near a patient use or connected to medical devices, they must meet EN/IEC-60601-1 compliances; A set of technical...

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SELECTING YOUR MEDICAL CART: A FINAL OVERVIEW Selecting a medical cart for your work environment is an important task. It should be done with thoroughness and careful thought. It is imperative to consider your staff - those who will be using it daily. Consider whether the cart you choose will make their jobs more efficient or more difficult. Will your cart require them to do extensive cleaning and keep them idle near a charging plug? Or, will your cart give them a workable, efficient, mobile workstation? The most important factor to consider when choosing a medical cart is patient care....

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