Most professionals in charge of procurement of medical supplies and equipment for hospitals, medical clinics, offices and even rehab and long-term care facilities will tell you there is no shortage of options of where to buy medical equipment. The challenge comes in with finding quality equipment that will stand up to the work environment and the demands of users.
Finding quality medication carts for sale doesn’t have to be difficult. As this is often a large purchase to allow for the deployment of COWS (computers on wheels) or more often known as WOWs (workstations on wheels), it is important to take the time to consider what is needed, the prices that are in the budget and any specialized technical features or accommodations on the carts that are required.
Technology Innovations
While the old school style of medication carts for sale was more of a COW design, with the computer simply used on the surface of the cart, today’s integrated WOW designs allow for easy data entry through the integrated technology. Additional features such as scanner holders on the exterior of the cart make it easy for staff to automatically scan patients and medications for quick data entry.
Other features to consider that incorporate ease of management of the technology on the medication carts for sale includes clips and cable routing fixtures as well as mouse holders and fixed keyboards. While basic options, these features prevent equipment from sliding off the cart or having to be constantly be disconnected and reconnected to move the cart
Locking features that integrate coded access or key locking options can be used throughout the hospital or clinical setting. With some systems, manual entry of user codes can be replaced with the use of proximity cards, but it will be necessary to verify the technology is available with the cart if this is a concern.