{"id":14995,"date":"2020-06-02T16:06:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T16:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14995"},"modified":"2022-12-13T21:24:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T21:24:38","slug":"extra-uses-for-parcel-lockers-in-healthcare-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-gb\/blog\/extra-uses-for-parcel-lockers-in-healthcare-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra uses for parcel lockers in healthcare settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Regular readers of the blog will be familiar with how automated parcel lockers can be implemented to streamline and improve processes around handling incoming \u2013 and even outgoing \u2013 mail items, primarily packages and parcels. Yet the technology is far from restricted to just handling mail. Given the ongoing situation we can expect the reduced-contact and secure nature of exchanging items with lockers to enable many more processes around most workplaces and other organisations, with clear advantages in the healthcare environment.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">As many of us get used to new routines, we can all expect a range of changes to workplaces in order to comply with social distancing measures. Some will be small and easily implemented \u2013 like provision and use of hand sanitiser and masks. Others will be more fundamental and take time to weave into daily process streams \u2013 things like how many people are allowed to be in certain spaces at once and how physical items are handled and otherwise treated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Automated parcel lockers have already been enabling organisations to reduce the stresses and strains caused by having to handle increasing volumes of packages and parcels arriving by mail or courier, but given that they can in fact be used for storing and exchanging anything that will fit within the locker compartments, we can expect to see them used to fulfil\u00a0a whole host of other working processes in the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">This is not least because using a locker requires no physical contact \u2013 or even close proximity \u2013 to exchange physical items, and to do so securely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">It will be no surprise to see NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations to take the lead where it comes to innovating new and clever ways to facilitate the exchange of items without people coming into unnecessary contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Anything from patient test collection points and click &amp; collect dispensaries to asset transfer including medical records and other sensitive documents. 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