Pneumatic tube systems in hospitals
Our hospital pod systems allow valuable resources to be saved across the NHS. These pneumatic tube systems are a cost-effective automated chute system for hospitals, which eliminates the necessity for staff or couriers to deliver samples, documents or pharmaceuticals by connecting wards and departments with the hospitals laboratory and pharmacy.
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Hospital Pneumatic Tube Systems
The AC3000 system is the leading choice of pneumatic air tube system for hospitals in 85 countries worldwide, with dedicated hardware and software specifically designed to comply with international standards and regulations. For sample handling, we also consider the concentration of traffic flow will be specific to and from laboratories, in contemplation of this lab dedicated equipment is available to ease both peak period throughput and manual handling.
Another sample handling option is point to point systems, basic devices for sending samples from A to B. We can supply uncomplicated systems using carrier pods. Our choice of systems in a wide range of sizes and technology is extensive.
Larger diameter tube systems allow the pharmacy to send packaged goods directly to wards, clinics or dispensaries. With RFID tracking and many additional safety options, pharmaceuticals can be transported resourcefully, with full traceability, and secure delivery logging the receivers staff swipe card. Integration of pneumatic tube delivery with pharmacy robots is another option we supply with our unique Pharmapost system.
Hospital Automated Guided Vehicles
For larger collections or deliveries of anything from stock supplies in large boxes, laundry bags or meal trolleys we have a range of Automated Guided Vehicles that can eliminate multitudes of repetitive collection and delivery tasks. High-tech robots which activate on schedules or commands can be programmed to lift and load a variety of goods or equipment.
Whether for a modern new build hospital or a site with mixtures of old and new buildings, we have successfully designed and installed pneumatic tube transport systems. Aerocom also replaces defective or lifecycle expired systems installed by other suppliers, cost-effectively recycling existing reusable infrastructure.
Improve Hospital Efficiency with Pneumatic Tube Systems
Hospital pneumatic tube systems are where Aerocom excel, with 90% of our operation concentrated on providing and maintaining reliable, efficient hospital internal logistics technology. A very significant return on investment from our chute transport systems in Hospitals is the key to the success of our installations in hundreds of Hospitals.
Sample handling is by far the most common medical application of capsulated air tube transportation, more often called “the pod” or “chute” locally by medical staff. Efficiency is also a factor, samples are sent promptly from wards or clinics across a vast campus to the laboratory through a network of tube routes, designed by experts, managed by fully controllable and windows friendly computerised automation.
Find out about how Aerocom have supported the Royal Cornwall Hospital with a pneumatic tube transport system.
Why Over 30% of Hospitals Choose Aerocom to Replace Their Systems
Aerocom regularly demolish and upgrade other manufacturers systems, providing quality installations, aftercare, and support. And we do this mostly for hospitals who are dissatisfied with their current supplier. Our call centre receives enquiries weekly from sites who are looking for a reliable alternative to their existing air tube system.
Aerocom have major pneumatic tube systems installed in over 100 British hospitals, of which at least 30% are replacements of other manufacturers systems, which were either old, unreliable or unsupported. In comparison, of the many Aerocom systems installed in the late 90’s and early millennium, almost every NHS client has had their old system replaced with an updated version of the same Aerocom model.
The Most Common Complaints from Hospitals are:
• The pneumatic tube system is always breaking down
• The reaction time for urgent maintenance visits is too long
• The supplier’s helpline support is non existent
• Even when a suppliers technician arrives on site, the problem recurs in a few hours
• Spare parts are not readily available
• The control system is old, difficult to use and in a foreign language
Most problems with pneumatic tube systems are usually due to the human interface, user errors like not emptying receiving baskets, consequently blocking stations discharging arriving carriers, or send faults due to not loading the pods correctly. The difference with Aerocom is, we listen and quickly react to keep our systems running smoothly.
Most problems can be solved by a brief chat with our on call technician or we have the UK covered from the north of Scotland to the south coast with service technicians strategically positioned to react to emergencies within minutes using remote support, or a few hours should it be something we can’t fix online and a site visit is required.
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