Modern hospitals face many challenges. Luckily, technological advancements designed to benefit patients and employees exist, including the pneumatic tube system. Operating like a subway network, it delivers time-sensitive medical materials and documentation throughout facilities significantly faster than human carriers.
The Five Areas
Regulatory. In countries such as Norway, time-based legislation guarantees substances like red blood cells reach wards within 15 minutes. Upgrading to this system will not only meet, but exceed these expectations.
Physical. Increased workloads resulting from labor shortages lead to staff burnout and nurses caring for too many patients at once. To prevent this, the system aids their workflow by providing the supplies they need and increasing their overall work speed.
IT. In 2024, 67% of surveyed healthcare organizations were affected by ransomware globally. Hospitals that install the system will greatly decrease their risk of cyberattacks by keeping infrastructure secure and on-premises.
Financial. According to 2024 data, many European hospitals face financial deficits. By budgeting for the tube system, hospitals are backing a long-term investment that will benefit the facility for years to come.
Virtual. The system is a form of touchless technology that limits the number of hands that come into contact with materials during transit. This significantly decreases the risk of transmitting bacteria and pathogens.
Source: Swisslog