St. Onge Company’s Ryan Mair recently published an article about Automated Transport Systems (ATS) in Medical Construction & Design magazine. In the article, Ryan discusses how implementing ATS requires careful planning around capital investment, infrastructure, and space design. Hospitals should assess repeatability of tasks, labor cost pressures, and staffing concerns to determine feasibility. New construction offers an ideal opportunity to integrate these systems, while existing facilities may face space limitations. Use the link below to read the article!
Automated guided vehicle and autonomous mobile robot systems are being implemented in healthcare environments to improve overall transport efficiency for areas including pharmacy, laboratory, food services, supply chain, linen and waste management services. These systems are used to reduce the strain on the staff and optimize resources. The adoption of ATS systems is on the rise, however, many facilities are unsure how and when to adopt this technology.
While the long-term cost savings and operational efficiencies can be seen from an ATS, there is a significant investment in capital, space and ongoing maintenance, which can make it challenging for facilities to implement the operations. Facilities have found success in implementing these systems by careful planning both from a budget and space planning perspective. It is important to note the cost of these systems is expected to increase over time, requiring facilities to plan and budget accordingly.
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