When we think of hospitals and medical facilities, we think of doctors, nurses, and other staff moving through hallways and caring for patients. To do that, those staff members need equipment and medications. Administrators can often schedule equipment and medication deliveries, but emergencies arise, and the medical staff needs deliveries quickly. For both scheduled and last-minute deliveries, a medical facility needs a medical courier. Some facilities have an in-house team of couriers, but many prefer to contract with an outside courier company.
Here are three reasons why your facility needs a medical courier to keep up with daily operations.
Customer Requirements and Protocols
Delivering packages to and within medical facilities is different than delivering to other places. Medical deliveries can contain hazardous materials, delicate equipment, and confidential information. To ensure all deliveries are safe and secure, medical couriers need specialized training in the necessary protocols to meet our customers’ requirements. At Fleet Couriers, we train all our drivers to comply with HIPAA, OSHA, USDOT, and the protocols of all relevant agencies and policies.
Flexibility and Efficiency
As we mentioned above, a medical facility requires both routine and rush deliveries as part of its regular operations. A hospital requires regular deliveries to restock medications and supplies and to deliver documents and samples to and from satellite locations. A medical courier company can set up regular delivery routes while also being on call for other deliveries outside of the established routine.
Savings and Simplicity
Running a medical facility of any size is a complicated and stressful job, so anything that makes it simpler and easier is welcome. By hiring an outside courier service, you are also outsourcing all the logistics that go with it. All you have to do is tell your medical courier where and when, and they will take care of the rest. Simplifying things in this way will save time and money. Your organization does not have to worry about owning and maintaining vehicles, hiring drivers, and paying additional salaries and benefits.
Fleet Couriers | Medical Courier in Boston and New England
Our team of trained and experienced drivers is ready to handle all your medical courier needs so you can focus your time and resources on caring for your patients. To learn more about all our services, contact the Fleet Couriers team at (800) 734-9309.