Acart Equipment’s goal is to offer Canada’s top selection of quality healthcare organization and storage solutions so our clients can provide top-quality patient care. To support this ambition, we are always looking for new ways to complement our product selection and meet the evolving needs of the markets we serve.
In our quest for continuous improvement and innovation, we have found a partner in the brand TrippNT. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, TrippNT has specialized in the design and manufacture of organization solutions for labs and medical spaces since 1993.
Our new line of TrippNT products includes ingeniously configured mobile carts, lab storage shelves, island carts and more, all designed on a platform of healthcare insights and innovation. View our TrippNT product line now and if you’re ready to order, rest assured that all products are ready to ship nationally from our Canadian warehouse so you won’t incur any additional brokerage or shipping fees.
Given that Acart Equipment has been owned and operated by Katie Flynn since 2019, we were inspired by the fact that TrippNT is a woman-founded organization. What also sets the company apart is TrippNT’s relentless focus on continuously innovating its lean manufacturing processes in an effort to eliminate water waste in production.
Supporting the 5S methodology in healthcare
TrippNT advocates the concept of 5S, a method of organization in the workplace that aims to reduce waste and improve productivity. Interestingly, the 5S concept was originally pioneered by Toyota in the 1970s to support their own lean methodology goals.
Healthcare organizations of all stripes can benefit from the 5S approach to help reduce costs, improve productivity and enhance employee morale by promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Here’s what the 5S methodology stands for in healthcare:
- Sort – Remove unneeded items to eliminate clutter and reduce confusion, minimizing the risks to patient safety.
- Set in order – Organize for efficiency to provide faster access to tools, reduced delays and improved patient care.
- Shine – Continuously clean and inspect to maintain a safe environment while inspecting for potential issues.
- Standardize – Develop common standards for storage, labelling and cleaning across all departments to promote consistency and support a safer environment.
- Sustain – Keep the 5S methodology top-of-mind with staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
To learn more about the 5S methodology and how you can apply it to your workplace, watch this 5S Methodology for Healthcare Professionals video produced by TrippNT. The company is so passionate about 5S, they even offer a free course specially geared to healthcare professionals.
Explore our line of TrippNT carts and organizers now and see how this new product lineup can help your healthcare teams work more efficiently for improved patient care. If you have any questions about TrippNT or any other Acart Equipment product lineup, contact us anytime.