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On paper, standardizing carts and storage across a site or region looks like an easy win.One brand, one platform, common accessories. Easier ordering, greater consistency, cleaner-looking units.
A cart is only as strong as its weakest component. More often than not, that component is the casters. Many wire shelving manufacturers simply total the rating of all four casters and call that the cart capacity, while others rate carts based on three casters.
A “good” cart in healthcare is one that fits the space, supports safe access to supplies, and gives you the most usable storage for the footprint you sacrifice on the floor.
Plastic bins can trap dust, bioburden, and spills, especially in corners, scratched surfaces, or under handles. If not cleaned thoroughly and on schedule, these bins become reservoirs for microbes. Even small lapses in cleaning allow contaminants to accumulate, increasing the likelihood of cross-contamination between supplies, staff, and ultimately, patients.
Every healthcare team wants an efficient, clean, and organized supply system. There’s one small choice that can make a surprisingly big impact: wire supply baskets versus plastic bins. It’s easy to assume plastic bins are the cheaper option: they can look tidy, come in bright colours, and seem simple enough. But when you dig into the day-to-day use, the true cost of plastic bins starts to add up.
This is a guest post from Forsyth Healthcare Director Shad Forsyth.