Waterloo Healthcare Newsletter – September 2026
Major Announcements!
We’ve had a busy summer and have a lot to share. This newsletter is full of exciting announcements on new programs and platforms, important information regarding controlled substance security, images from a conference, plus a spotlight on one of our distributors.
We are pleased to introduce our new LockEVO platform. This integrated platform is designed for the workflow needs of ambulatory surgery centers and similar healthcare environments and allows for more efficient workflows and tighter compliance. Read more below for details on LockEVO and check out our new blog covering controlled substance security in outpatient surgical care.
We’re also excited to share that our new Quick Ship program is up and running, providing clinical teams with access to three emergency medical carts models that ship within 24 hours for immediate implementation. You can learn more about the program and how it works in the newsletter below.
Bell Medical is celebrating 50 years of business in 2026. As one of our distributors since 2021, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone and their continued commitment to quality and service. Read more about Bell Medical and their work with Waterloo in our spotlight section.
Several members of our team attended the AHRMM Conference this year and you can view images from the event below.
As always, we continue to listen to our partners, clinicians, and administrators to ensure our products meet your needs and exceed expectations.
Best regards,
We’re Excited to Introduce LockEVO: A Controlled Substance Security and Inventory Management Platform for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
We recently launched LockEVO, an integrated electronic locking, inventory management, and compliance platform designed specifically for the security, accountability, and workflow needs of ambulatory surgery centers and similar healthcare environments.
Unlike conventional storage cabinets, LockEVO provides:
- Individual user authentication through badge access or username and password.
- A permanent digital audit trail that automatically records who accessed the cabinet, when access occurred, and what items were removed.
- Built-in controlled substance tracking that supports DEA recordkeeping requirements for narcotics and other regulated medications.
- Real-time inventory visibility that monitors stock levels and alerts staff before critical items run low.
- A centralized CommandHub that manages multiple LockEVO cabinets from a single interface when additional storage is needed.
Quick Ship from Waterloo Healthcare: Carts
Shipped in 24 Hours!
Waterloo Healthcare is excited to introduce a faster way to get critical carts into the hands of the clinical teams that need them. Waterloo’s new Quick Ship program offers immediate access to three of Waterloo’s most essential cart models: the Emergency Crash Cart, the Anesthesia Cart, and the Universal Procedure Cart. Whether your facility has just been notified of an upcoming audit, is opening a new clinic, or has identified an unexpected equipment gap, Waterloo’s Quick Ship option means you won’t get caught without the carts your teams depend on.
Each cart is ready to ship within 24 hours of your order, so your facility is fully equipped without delay. Orders are capped at five carts per order; this limit keeps fulfillment fast and ensures stock remains available for all customers with urgent needs. Optional accessory packages are available for both the Emergency Crash Cart and the Anesthesia Cart, so your team receives a complete, ready-to-deploy setup from day one.
If a controlled substance went missing from your ASC, could you say exactly who accessed
the cabinet, when, and what they took?
Controlled Substance Security in Outpatient Surgical Care: Closing Operational Gaps
It’s estimated that some 37,000 drug diversion incidents happen at U.S. healthcare facilities each year, and approximately 81% of healthcare leaders believe this diversion occurs within their own organizations and often goes unreported.
In ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and other outpatient healthcare facilities, controlled substances are integral to daily operations. Drug classes like opioids for pain control, benzodiazepines for sedation, and anesthesia induction agents are standard components of practically every surgical case. Despite this frequent handling of controlled substances, many ASCs still manage access with physical keys, shared cabinet codes, and manual waste logs.
Four days in San Antonio at #AHRMM26 and we’re still talking about the conversations!
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center brought together healthcare supply chain professionals from across the country, and it was a pleasure to connect with so many of them!
Schedule a no-obligation
demonstration where a Waterloo Healthcare representative will bring a customizable code cart directly to your facility for hands-on assessment by your team.
To arrange your on-site demonstration, please call 800-833-4419 or email CSR@WaterlooHealthcare.com today!
Waterloo Healthcare is dedicated to providing quality, flexible medical cart solutions that accommodate any clinician’s needs, and our team is always available to help design the cart that’s right for you!
