Even in a medical setting seconds matter in an emergency.
Properly organized crash cart contents can tip the balance between life and death.
With that in mind this article has been created for the purpose of offering recommendations for crash cart setup and providing a comprehensive crash cart checklist of medical equipment, medications, and supplies.
Capital medical equipment, equipment that is neither disposable nor consumable, is used daily in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
It is a significant investment. It is considered an asset. It contributes to the long-term profitability of healthcare facilities.
Choosing and vetting capital medical equipment can be stressful and all consuming, but it does not need to be.
In today’s healthcare environment high-tech equipment is center stage. Advanced medical equipment is integral to accurate diagnoses, effective treatment, and critical lifesaving. That biomedical equipment needs to be in optimal working order at all times in a nonnegotiable point. It is here that biomedical equipment services become an important player on the field of healthcare.
We live in a society that, in many ways, standardizes and measures commitment to excellence through accreditation. Organizations across industries seek accreditation to publicly show their commitment to quality within their landscape.
Facilities within the healthcare industry are no different.
Who doesn’t love a good recliner?
From weary healthcare professionals melting into a residential recliner at the end of a long shift or the dialysis patient settling into a medical recliner for life saving treatment, there is nothing like it.
The humble intravenous pole or IV pole, one of the most basic, uncomplicated pieces of medical equipment in the healthcare setting is also one of the most useful and important. These unassuming stands are deceptively simple. There are, in fact, several types of IV poles as well as an array of available features and accessories.
It's a fact, by 2025 the nursing shortage in the US is expected to reach 260,0001.
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The stigma related to mental health is waning thanks to the tireless efforts of people working to bring awareness and understanding to the subject.
Healthcare is becoming increasingly holistic in its approach to wellness and is focusing on the relationship of mental health to physical health.
Imagine administering anesthesia medications only to have the patient vomit immediately after losing consciousness. Now imagine instinctively reaching for the suction equipment normally stored in an anesthesia cart only to find an empty space where the device should be.
A fictional scenario…. No. A preventable scenario… Yes!
