Medical laboratory services are indispensable in the process of medical care. And cold storage is essential for preserving sensitive items such as blood specimens, vaccines, medications, and biological samples. Medical labs need to store these items within a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment to prevent or delay the deterioration of these specimens. But cold storage is expensive to maintain, so it’s essential to implement the right cold storage solutions to make the most of this valuable space.
Read on to learn more about efficient medical cold storage solutions and their benefits. You can also check out more of our healthcare storage solutions here.
Medical laboratory services are indispensable in the process of medical care. And cold storage is essential for preserving sensitive items such as blood specimens, vaccines, medications, and biological samples. Medical labs need to store these items within a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment to prevent or delay the deterioration of these specimens. But cold storage is expensive to maintain, so it’s essential to implement the right cold storage solutions to make the most of this valuable space.
Read on to learn more about efficient medical cold storage solutions and their benefits. You can also check out more of our healthcare storage solutions here.
Medical Cold Storage Solutions
Assuming their collection is too large to fit within a few household-size refrigerators, medical laboratories typically have a cold storage room with shelving. Stainless steel or wire cold room storage racks are an effective cold storage solution for airflow and ease of cleaning, but they don’t make the most efficient use of floor space.
High-density mobile shelving is an alternative medical cold storage solution that can double the storage density of your lab cold room. In a high-density shelving system, shelving units mount on mobile carriages that slide along floor rails. The shelves compact together, eliminating wasted aisle space.
To access a storage unit in the high-density system, a staff member turns an ergonomic three-spoke handle to move the shelves and open an aisle. Electronic push-button systems are also available. Locking options and safety features are available with both methods of operation.
Benefits of High-Density Cold Storage Solutions
Save Space
High-density shelving saves space. Its compact mobile design eliminates the static aisle space between traditional cold room storage racks, converting this wasted space into additional storage. Thus, you can double your storage capacity in your cold room and effectively maximize your storage density.
Reduce Operating Costs
Lab cold storage space is expensive. Maximizing your cold room storage density with high-density shelving allows you to store more in less space and save money. High-density cold storage can help you save up to 60% on energy costs compared to static cold room storage racks. And to further lower costs, you can turn your existing shelving into a high-density system rather than purchasing all new shelving.
Improve Accessibility
High-density cold storage can improve access to stored medicines and samples, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. The space-saving nature of high-density shelving may enable labs to keep all their cold storage in a centralized cold room rather than scattered throughout the facility in smaller refrigerated units. Centralization makes it easier to find items when needed.
In addition, there is less travel distance between shelving units in a high-density system. Wire shelving and optional plexiglass end panels can improve system visibility so professionals can find and retrieve needed items as quickly as possible. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Secure Access
Medical cold storage must be secure whether to store medications, vaccines, test samples, or equipment. Implementing access control for entry into the cold storage room is a good idea, but high-density systems offer additional protections. The entire system can lock in a compact state, with keyed or electronic locks, to prevent unauthorized access to the stored materials.
Medical Cold Storage Solutions
Assuming their collection is too large to fit within a few household-size refrigerators, medical laboratories typically have a cold storage room with shelving. Stainless steel or wire cold room storage racks are an effective cold storage solution for airflow and ease of cleaning, but they don’t make the most efficient use of floor space.
High-density mobile shelving is an alternative medical cold storage solution that can double the storage density of your lab cold room. In a high-density shelving system, shelving units mount on mobile carriages that slide along floor rails. The shelves compact together, eliminating wasted aisle space.
To access a storage unit in the high-density system, a staff member turns an ergonomic three-spoke handle to move the shelves and open an aisle. Electronic push-button systems are also available. Locking options and safety features are available with both methods of operation.
Benefits of High-Density Cold Storage Solutions
Save Space
High-density shelving saves space. Its compact mobile design eliminates the static aisle space between traditional cold room storage racks, converting this wasted space into additional storage. Thus, you can double your storage capacity in your cold room and effectively maximize your storage density.
Reduce Operating Costs
Lab cold storage space is expensive. Maximizing your cold room storage density with high-density shelving allows you to store more in less space and save money. High-density cold storage can help you save up to 60% on energy costs compared to static cold room storage racks. And to further lower costs, you can turn your existing shelving into a high-density system rather than purchasing all new shelving.
Improve Accessibility
High-density cold storage can improve access to stored medicines and samples, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. The space-saving nature of high-density shelving may enable labs to keep all their cold storage in a centralized cold room rather than scattered throughout the facility in smaller refrigerated units. Centralization makes it easier to find items when needed.
In addition, there is less travel distance between shelving units in a high-density system. Wire shelving and optional plexiglass end panels can improve system visibility so professionals can find and retrieve needed items as quickly as possible. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Secure Access
Medical cold storage must be secure whether to store medications, vaccines, test samples, or equipment. Implementing access control for entry into the cold storage room is a good idea, but high-density systems offer additional protections. The entire system can lock in a compact state, with keyed or electronic locks, to prevent unauthorized access to the stored materials.
Medical Cold Storage Solutions
Assuming their collection is too large to fit within a few household-size refrigerators, medical laboratories typically have a cold storage room with shelving. Stainless steel or wire cold room storage racks are an effective cold storage solution for airflow and ease of cleaning, but they don’t make the most efficient use of floor space.
High-density mobile shelving is an alternative medical cold storage solution that can double the storage density of your lab cold room. In a high-density shelving system, shelving units mount on mobile carriages that slide along floor rails. The shelves compact together, eliminating wasted aisle space.
To access a storage unit in the high-density system, a staff member turns an ergonomic three-spoke handle to move the shelves and open an aisle. Electronic push-button systems are also available. Locking options and safety features are available with both methods of operation.
Benefits of High-Density Cold Storage Solutions
Save Space
High-density shelving saves space. Its compact mobile design eliminates the static aisle space between traditional cold room storage racks, converting this wasted space into additional storage. Thus, you can double your storage capacity in your cold room and effectively maximize your storage density.
Reduce Operating Costs
Lab cold storage space is expensive. Maximizing your cold room storage density with high-density shelving allows you to store more in less space and save money. High-density cold storage can help you save up to 60% on energy costs compared to static cold room storage racks. And to further lower costs, you can turn your existing shelving into a high-density system rather than purchasing all new shelving.
Improve Accessibility
High-density cold storage can improve access to stored medicines and samples, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. The space-saving nature of high-density shelving may enable labs to keep all their cold storage in a centralized cold room rather than scattered throughout the facility in smaller refrigerated units. Centralization makes it easier to find items when needed.
In addition, there is less travel distance between shelving units in a high-density system. Wire shelving and optional plexiglass end panels can improve system visibility so professionals can find and retrieve needed items as quickly as possible. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Secure Access
Medical cold storage must be secure whether to store medications, vaccines, test samples, or equipment. Implementing access control for entry into the cold storage room is a good idea, but high-density systems offer additional protections. The entire system can lock in a compact state, with keyed or electronic locks, to prevent unauthorized access to the stored materials.
Healthcare Storage Products
Healthcare Storage ProductsStainless steel products, sterile core storage racks, basket drawer racks, hospital carts, and stainless surgery packing tables.
Sterile Core Racks
Wire Shelving & Carts
Hospital Carts
Stainless Products
Pharmacy Storage Solutions
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Contact Us for Cold Storage Solutions
Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services for high-density cold storage solutions on GSA, Vizient, and various other Group Purchasing Organization contracts. We will also provide a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design process begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
Resources
Introduction To High-Density Mobile Systems
High-Density Mobile Storage Systems
Powered Mobile Storage Systems
Mechanical Assist High-Density Storage
Manual High-Density Mobile Storage
Wheelhouse High-Density Mobile Storage System
Floor Loading Considerations
ADA Accessibility Compliance
Mobile Shelving Safety
Healthcare Testimonials
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