Med Carts and Assisted Living Facilities
A multitude of medical or med cart choices are currently available, specifically, for use in Assisted Living Facilities. Distinguishing characteristics of these med carts along with analyses of potential use, need to be weighed carefully with the particular requirements of the facility. In effect, many factors must be considered in selecting a med cart that comprehensively benefits the patient and the care-provider, but also enhances the facility.
Med Cart Features
Contemporary med carts are sturdy in construction and adaptable in use. They are made of lightweight aluminum and contain a steadfast inner framework. This flexibility allows the facility to create a customized cart for their specific needs.
Assisted Living Facilities can determine what type of medicine cart or unit dose cart they require. Questions they might ask themselves: what type of organization is necessary for patient records, what accessories for the cart will be needed, like amount of dividers and placement of chart holders? In addition, what safety mechanisms are available for narcotic lock boxes and Sharps disposal systems?
Size of the facility is another consideration. Will a multiple of small carts be used to cover a larger facility? Will one sizable cart do? Will only a small cart be needed to dispense medications to as few as ten residents or is a medium-sized cart necessary in order to service more residents.
Med cart options vary; therefore, the amount of assessment questions Assisted Living Facilities need to ask themselves is immense. In the end, what is generated is a custom-made med cart that adapts to each facility.
Med Carts—Aesthetically Pleasing
Innovative series of med carts that easily integrate into a facility’s environment are becoming increasingly popular. Since Assisted Living Facilities are not nursing homes, a more pleasant and comfortable atmosphere is desired. Here, facilities have a great deal of options available to them as well.
Med carts with the same functionality described in the previous section can be outfitted with an assortment of hard wood finishes. Light oak, dark oak, and even cherry wood finishes are currently available. As a result, options available can address specific needs of residents, but still contribute to the ambience of the facility.
Significantly, med carts of today combine ease of use, choice of configuration, and variety of remarkable exteriors that reflect the individual expression of the Assisted Living Center.
Author Credits ::
AJ Byers writes for Specialty Carts, Inc. a company that designs and manufactures medical carts, medication carts and medical furniture which are durable, secure, safe, and convenient to use. For more information visit http://www.specialtycartsinc.com