Case Cart Considerations

Dustin Patterson | Regional Sales Manager, LogiQuip LLC.

Case Carts are more than just a convenient way to haul surgical supplies to and from the OR, they play an integral role in the overall Sterile Processing workflow. With many kinds of case carts, options, and accessories, it is difficult to know what is right for your SPD. When deciding which case cart  option  is  right  for  your  facility,  consider  these questions:

What does your staff think? When making decisions on buying new case carts, make sure you understand the pros and  cons  of  your  current  case  carts  by  talking  to  the individuals using them. This will help identify core issues and  potential  unmet  needs  (like  pull-out  shelves  or directional  lock  casters  for  better  maneuverability)  that need to be addressed when purchasing new case carts.

Is your SPD offsite?  With an offsite SPD, Over the Road Case Carts is the right solution. Over-The-Road Case Carts are  designed  with  added  reinforcements,  heavy-duty casters, and secure and sealed doors to protect the sterile integrity of the contents being transported. However, if your SPD is onsite Closed Case Carts may be just what you need.

Which Options and Accessories Fit Your Needs? With so many options and accessories like Case Carts with Windows, Polymer  Handles,  Biohazard  Indicator,  Cart  Status Indicators, and Picklist Holder, you can create the right cart to support your processes.

Dustin  Patterson  is  currently  the  Mid-West Regional Sales Manager with Logiquip Healthcare Storage  Solutions,  a  leading  provider  of  high- quality,  future  focused  storage  systems  designed exclusively for use in the healthcare environment. Logiquip is based out of Kalamazoo, MI and has served healthcare organizations across the US for 30 years. Dustin brings over 12 years of experience in space planning and healthcare storage. He has acted on behalf of LogiQuip as the vendor liaison to the   AHRMM   Wisconsin   Chapter,   a   leading membership  group  for  healthcare  supply  chain professionals. Working closely with many hospitals and surgery centers, Dustin has developed tailored solutions  using  a  mix  of  best  practices,  Lean principles, and industry-leading storage equipment. He has also worked with many Sterile Processing Departments to maximize storage spaces, balancing trade-offs  between  high-capacity  storage  layouts and workflow efficiencies.

Before deciding which Case Cart is right for your facility, thoroughly review the gaps in your current set-up and test drive different types of case carts before buying.