Medical cabinets, also known as medical storage cabinets, can be stationary, mobile, or may hang on the wall, and they’re constructed from varying materials such as wood laminate, PVC tubing, or heavy-gauge metal for narcotics cabinets designed to safely store Schedule 2 medications. Used in medical facilities and medical offices, some cabinets come with stainless-steel sinks, plastic bins, computer work-station areas, and a various array of drawers and shelves.
What are Medical Cabinets?
Medical cabinets are used by a multitude of businesses, including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, research laboratories, surgery centers, pharmacies, long term and assisted living facilities, crime labs as well as veterinary hospitals and offices.
These specialized cabinets are used by medical personnel in the above listed facilities such as nurses, nursing assistants, medical researchers, laboratory technicians, pharmacists and veterinarians and their staff.
Medical cabinets are different from regular home-style cabinets because they are specifically built for use in a medical setting, meeting needed requirements and ease of use for medical personnel.
How to Choose the Best Medical Cabinet
There are many types of cabinets to choose from, with varying features and options. Choosing the best medical cabinet for your facility’s needs is dependent upon your specific requirements. Some of the models and features available include:
• Treatment
Stationary and mobile, two door, two door with a drawer, laminate surfaces--easy to clean, Clinton Clean (a solid defense against the spread of pathogens — Clinton Clean™ Solid Plastic Surfaces), and a variety of styles and sizes made of different materials. Some can be customized for you.
• Base
Doors, drawers, some soft-close with Euro Style handles for durability, preassembled, edges that are chip resistant, different color laminate finishes—easy to clean, one supports 75 lbs. of weight, one comes with a sink and a desk—great for office patient rooms. One also comes as a Clinton brand-themed wall and base cabinet for children’s treatment rooms.
• Free Standing
This comes with or without a stainless steel sink with four acrylic doors with pulls. It is in a Folkstone grey laminate, or the one without the sink comes in this plus has different accent colors available.
• Medicine Acrylic Storage Cabinet
This is a durable acrylic cabinet that can be added to the bottom of a shelf or refrigerator shelf. It is lockable with two different locking systems available.
• Medical Storage and Cabinetry
One with two doors, eight adjustable shelves on rollers, four drawers comes fully assembled. Laminate surface with dowel and glue construction, door mounted five knuckle hinges for durability. It secures to the wall for safety, two colors available. Also there is a one door, five adjustable shelf model with easy to clean laminate.
• Pass Through
This cabinet allows specimens to be passed through from one room to another for convenience, security and patient privacy such as from a patient bathroom to the lab, or one part of a lab to another. It has stainless steel construction, is self-closing, using piano hinge springs. The door can open to the right or left. It is available with a locking mechanism and three keys or a thumb latch.
• Top BedsideStationary and mobile, constructed as solid plastic laminate that does not discolor or peel off with continual use of different cleaning products. Choose different contemporary drawer pulls and a variety of laminate colors. This cabinet has a 5 year limited warranty.
• IPU Emergency Cart
This durable cart made of furniture grade PVC allows easy placement of an E-series regulated oxygen cylinder, and a recessed shelf made for a suction machine. It also has a cup holder for a 16 ounce container and a divided pouch for a stethoscope and blood pressure cup. This cart is specifically constructed for quick emergency response.
• Medical Supply Cart
Lockable nursing supply cart that is made out of furniture grade PVC for its durability and quality. This cart has eight storage drawers in two sizes, a bottom shelf for additional items and a top shelf writing surface. It also has a swing-out gate with a push button lock. The cart rolls on easy roll casters with two that lock.
• Chart Drop Box
This medical drop box allows for easy storage when a medical chart has been completed. It can be wall hung or used as a floor unit. It is HIPAA complaint for security. It can accept charts up to three inches thick.
• Medication Distribution Wall Unit
It is made of heavy gauge powder-coated steel with a beige finish. This unit stores medication securely and conveniently. The door drops down for a work space for convenience. It has a double flat key lock and comes with three different sets of keys.
• Medcessity Wall Desk
This wall desk is made of powder-coated steel in a beige color finish. It can be used for a wall desk or as storage for medications and supplies. It has an adjustable closure system with a programmable locking system for security.
• Patient Security
Two available cabinets, with one wall mounted ABS plastic with a keyless touch pad. It is battery powered with an override in case of battery failure. The other cabinet is made of heavy gauge powder-coated steel. It has a digital locking system which requires a programming key and a manager key (sold separately). Two models are available in this design.
• Narcotics
These cabinets come in single door, segmented, corner, twin and maxi double door configurations. All are very durable made in heavy gauge stainless steel. They come in a variety of sizes and different types of locking systems. The segmented cabinets are a revolutionary design that prevents drug thefts and uses a secure drug dispensing method. It has four compartments and each has its own key with the outside door having a different key, also.
The twin meets schedule two drug requirements and has a 10 year manufacturing guarantee. The maxi double door is extremely durable and has a triple ball push button combo lock.
• Blanket, Towels, Linens and Solution Warming
There are two. We have a mini tabletop version that is energy efficient, space saving, lightweight and portable. A microprocessor maintains a balanced temperature while R-6 insulation keeps the exterior cool to the touch. There is also an external warning light system for safety.
The other cabinet is great for ICU, ER and OB/GYN units. It comes in single or double sizes, with or without glass doors. It has a lockable temperature control, perforated shelves and a muffin fan to keep the temperature stable. External lighting and display system provides information and warnings for safety purposes.
Rehabmart is pleased to offer a wide selection of medical cabinets from such superior quality vendors as Innovative Products, Hausmann, Clinton Industries and Omnimed.
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO
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