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HOW HOSPITALS CAN BENEFIT FROM REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS

Refrigerated containers are commonly associated with long-distance shipping and food storage, but they can be indispensable in many different industries, including the medical sector. Hospitals and other healthcare organisations often require temperature-controlled storage facilities to store a range of items, including vaccinations. Spacewise temperature-controlled containers provide a cost-effective solution that meets the highest standards of quality and hygiene.

Our containers are available on flexible lease terms and can be used in a variety of ways by medical institutions to reduce the burden on existing storage capacities or help facilitate specific treatments or projects. Here are some common applications of reefers:

Primary Storage for Medicaments and Equipment

Hospitals' requirements for cold storage space can vary from location to location and sometimes seasonally. There is also a constant need for medical facilities to decrease the overall costs of storing equipment and supplies. By combining several refrigerated units of various sizes, hospitals can create temporary storage capacities that can be easily accessed via the main building. Since reefers can be set to precise temperatures and loaded easily using aluminum ramps, they are suitable for accommodating bulk quantities of pharmaceuticals and other goods that require constant refrigeration.

Temporary Cold Storage Facilities for Biological Samples

During certain periods (i.e., in an epidemic), hospitals may need to collect test samples or administer vaccines to a large number of individuals. In order to store the items required to perform those tasks, auxiliary storage will likely be needed on a temporary basis. Since containers meet all the main requirements for the storage of sensitive materials and can reliably and consistently maintain very low temperatures, they are very useful in this capacity.

Mobile Testing Units and Field Hospitals

Teams of medical workers are sometimes required to travel in order to provide services at remote locations. Their tasks may include testing for the presence of a certain disease or delivering emergency treatment. It's essential to keep some supplies in cold storage while in the field, which is why containers are sometimes necessary. Reefer containers can provide protection from heat and vermin, regardless of the location.

Managing Cold Storage on a Budget

Medical institutions can make significant savings on traditional brick and mortar storage by working with an experienced storage provider like Spacewise through leasing refrigerated containers on a short-term or long-term basis.