Waterloo Healthcare Newsletter – September 2025
Controlled Substance Locks, Fall Conferences, and More Great Information In this newsletter, we unravel the critical importance of controlled substance locks on procedure carts and share essential maintenance tips for cleaning medical carts. We'll also unpack the evolution of healthcare emergency response systems.
From Crisis to Future Preparedness
In this article, we discuss the historical background of healthcare, the rise of emergency response systems, technology integration, modern healthcare practices, and future predictions.
Medical Cart Maintenance 101: Clean Smarter, Not Harder
Healthcare environments require a healthy level of cleanliness and functionality of medical equipment, but it's not just about appearance. Cleaning carts is a critical component of patient safety and infection control. Medical carts serve as mobile command centers throughout hospitals and clinics, so maintaining a specific cleaning protocol will ensure that they continue performing reliably while meeting healthcare standards.
Waterloo Healthcare Newsletter – June 2025
In this newsleter, we analyze the importance code committees’ work in one article, and we feature the tools that support clinicians in another. You'll also see what Daniel Finch, Inventory Management Specialist at Lexington VA Medical Center, had to say about our service. And, as we continue to grow, we're thrilled to introduce our newest team members: Catie Sodaria from the Customer Service Team and Joe Plevel, our new Tennessee territory sales representative.
Supporting Clinicians: Tools That Make a Difference in High-Stress Environments
In critical emergencies, such as cardiac arrests, code carts—also known as crash carts—serve as a vital lifeline for clinicians, housing the medications, airway equipment, and defibrillation tools needed for immediate patient resuscitation. Given their pivotal role, the selection and configuration of code carts should never be left to chance or handled solely by procurement or individual departments. Instead, a hospital code committee should be centrally involved in evaluating and approving new code carts. This multidisciplinary group brings the clinical, logistical, and regulatory expertise required to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.
Waterloo Healthcare Newsletter – March 2025
The new year is off to a strong start at Waterloo Healthcare, and this newsletter is packed with useful information! There's much more to explore, including an introduction to Hannah McGuire, one of our newest sales representatives and Anita Bekavac our new National Sales Manager for Canada. So take a break, relax, and enjoy our March newsletter!