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Managing essential medical equipment can be a major challenge for healthcare providers, especially within fast-paced EBME environments. Syringe drivers, ventilators, and other crucial devices frequently go missing or are misplaced, causing disruptions and delays that directly impact patient care.

eLocker offers an easy to implement solution with its innovative smart lockers designed specifically for asset security and to better serve EBME departments, providing a secure, efficient, and accessible way to store and manage vital assets.

Having equipment readily available is non-negotiable in any care setting. However, The Nursing Times states that healthcare professionals spend up to one hour per shift looking for lost equipment. eLocker’s smart locker solutions allow medical staff to reclaim that time. The lockers provide secure, real-time access to equipment and allow front-line workers to focus on patient care, rather than getting lost in the ‘device hunt’.

By centralising equipment management, eLocker smart lockers reduce the strain on healthcare teams, improving workplace morale and ensuring patients receive the best possible care at all times.

Equipment loss doesn’t just waste time; it drains resources. With each missing syringe driver or misplaced ventilator, costly replacements need to be ordered. eLocker smart lockers are equipped with complete audit trails and link each locker open with a member of staff, so you’ll always know who accessed a device and when. These real-time insights into asset usage improve accountability and minimise the risk of theft or loss.

eLocker offers the peace of mind that only authorised personnel can access sensitive medical equipment, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorised use or potential security breaches.

NHS Trusts are under constant pressure to deliver more with less. Staffing and resource allocation is difficult to balance, especially when it comes to high-demand equipment like syringe drivers. eLocker’s smart lockers streamline this process, allowing staff to access devices 24/7 without the need for additional personnel to oversee equipment distribution.

This saves time and reduces the number of staff required to manage equipment. Providers can optimise their staffing levels and ensure that resources are allocated where they’re needed most— to patients.

Every healthcare facility has its own requirements and restrictions. That’s why our smart lockers are designed with flexibility in mind. Whether you’re managing an equipment library or a specific department, eLocker’s smart lockers can be customised to meet your exact specifications. Choose from a variety of sizes, configurations, and software features to ensure your locker system fits seamlessly into your existing workflows.

With eLocker, you have full control over how your equipment is stored, accessed, and managed. From small clinics to large hospitals, our solutions are designed to scale with your needs.

The goal of any healthcare facility is to provide outstanding patient care. By eliminating inefficiencies and safeguarding equipment, eLocker smart lockers empower healthcare professionals to spend more time doing what matters most—caring for patients. Our solutions reduce the time spent searching for equipment, free up resources, and ensure that medical devices are always available and ready for use.

With eLocker, NHS trusts can improve their operations, reduce costs, and, most importantly, enhance the quality of care they provide to patients.

You can contact us using the link below, or find us on the NHS SBS framework for Design Furniture and Appliances 2 (SBS10246) Lot 2.5, storage solutions and lockers.