Healthcare logistics
Modern hospitals are under increasing pressure. They are required to operate around the clock, even as the quality, effectiveness and cost of healthcare are constantly scrutinised.
Free up resources to focus on patient care
Logistics plays a vital role in smooth and efficient operation of the healthcare segment. The more these processes are optimised, the more time healthcare staff can spend with patients.
It is possible to free up resources to focus on increasing the quality of care for patients by designing logistics and planning automation solutions – such as by using mobile robots to automate the bulk of logistical tasks.
AGV systems for greater efficiency
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) systems are tried and tested technology, which has proven to have realised savings of up to 30 full time resources. These resources could then be transferred from logistics to other tasks because technology, optimised processes and hospital personnel all work together in an optimal way.
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Automation for optimisation
Planning, designing and automation of internal hospital logistics is a way for hospitals to reduce costs, secure documentation and minimise time spent on non care related tasks. Automated systems like automated storages, automated disinfection of carts and beds, blood sample transport by pneumatic tube systems (PTS), traceability and IT support of logistics are other tools that hospitals can use to improve care and efficiency.
Payback period
The investments in these projects have been proven repaid over 5 6 years, while the lifetime of the systems is more than 20 years.
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