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Choosing between closed case carts and open case carts touches almost every part of an OR’s day, from how instrument trays and supplies move cleanly and safely through the building. An understanding of your routes, staging areas, and infection‑control expectations will do more to guide that choice than features on a spec sheet.
Metro has combined a standing-height work surface, enclosed and open storage, and room for small equipment into a mobile platform designed to stay lightweight and easy to maneuver. The result feels a bit like a chameleon. In one setting it can behave like a compact equipment cart. In another, it starts to look more like a procedure support cart or a simple mobile workstation.
11 (!) years into Forsyth (and a heck of a lot longer than that in the medical carts and storage business), I no longer see a rectangle. I see clinical workflows, staffing levels, infection prevention, maintenance, budgets, and a lot of expectations that never quite fit on the drawing.
At Forsyth, we’ve made a choice about how we work with clients. We have real conversations, not just long email threads. We walk the space with you. We ask the awkward workflow questions because we’ve seen what happens when nobody does. And if the right answer is a less expensive option, we’re fine recommending it, even if it means a smaller order.
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.
Forsyth Healthcare had the unique opportunity to support the management team at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) with the task of helping to design storage spaces and clinical carts throughout an entire new patient care tower.