Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) is a collection of documents that service providers use to ensure the structural integrity of healthcare buildings and equipment. The documents are revised as needed in order to supply best practices for engineering technology and policies to operate service channels in healthcare environments. Manufacturers must meet these standards outlined in the HTM, or their equipment cannot be used.
As health establishments must comply with certain standards, we will outline what these standards are and provide insights on how you can improve your facilities.
Healthcare Storage: The HTM 71 Standards
HTM71 storage systems are used in hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical environments to ensure that space is used effectively. Medical environments must be clean, organised, and accessible. HTM71 can provide companies with the tools to achieve these goals.
While many rooms in medical environments are cramped, with limited workable space, using PC Modular Trays & Baskets, for example, can help to maximise storage capacity. With the appropriate amount, supplies can be stored more efficiently than with more traditional furniture.
HTM71 storage systems can also reduce the time needed to move items between departments and increase reliability because products can be relocated at a moment’s notice. While increased contact with products could cause contamination, frequent contact also causes damage. By using HTM71 products in a medical environment, it is possible to reduce these risks.
Why Do I Need to Use HTM 71 Products?
Benchmark provides real, practical solutions for the environments in which it operates. That’s why our HTM71 storage furniture has been specifically designed to make storage as efficient and safe as possible. The following features are offered with our HTM71 storage cabinets:
Glass doors allow staff members to see inside the cabinets without having to open them, thus reducing the time that the objects in the drawers are out of sight.
Laminated doors help protect valuable medical supplies, such as medications or surgical instruments, from prying eyes which the public may have access to. Some units have no doors at all for quick access.
Healthcare Furniture: The HTM 63 Standards
With the increasing number of patients seen and the amount of space needed in today’s healthcare facilities, there is a need for durable, functional furniture that can withstand the rigours of the medical environment. Durable lab benches and solid-surface desks keep the costs down and increase functionality. Space-saving, high-closed storage cabinets prevent dust from collecting on your supplies. Accurate inventory control prevents waste and costly restocking. In addition, glass-front cabinets can be locked for convenient, secure medication storage. Versatile laboratory furniture provides long-term value to your facility.
In a dental practice, durable furniture keeps the costs down, which allows your practice to focus on patient care rather than replacement costs. All of our products are designed for long-term use with waterproof storage cabinets that are easy to clean and disinfect. Our exam tables provide full support with multiple adjustments to ensure customised comfort every time without fail. As with our medical lab tables, they are versatile enough to serve more than one purpose.
Do You Need Furniture for Healthcare Purposes?
Benchmark has worked on numerous healthcare projects over the years. In Newport, Wales, we installed the county’s first proton beam cancer treatment centre within the Celtic Springs Rutherford Cancer Centre. We also provided equipment for other healthcare facilities in the area, including a number of hospitals.
Conclusion
Overall, the standards of medical facilities and furniture cannot be understated. They must be well maintained at all times in order to provide a safe environment for patients and medical staff. As furniture and storage products providers, we understand the importance of sanitation and keeping your facility compliant with regulations.
Our products are designed and built to ensure the longevity and safety of your supplies and environment. When you choose to work with us, you can be confident that you are working with a company that is focused on enhancing your patient experience.
If you are looking for a great source of healthcare HTM71 storage units, look no further than our high-quality selections here at PP Healthcare Solutions. We provide high-quality medical storage and a fully comprehensive range of HTM71 Storage for Ward and Departmental Stock Management in the healthcare sector. Check out our products online for more of their specifications and other relevant space-saving details.