Medical Storage, Wire Shelving, Baskets and Pharmacy Shelving at Atherton Hospital
Supply and installation of IntraMed storage towers, modular racks, ABS baskets and pharmacy shelving. IntraSpace helps healthcare settings to be AS/NZS 4187:2014 compliant with the right products and layout of sterile storage rooms. We follow guidelines that make your space function efficiently and effectively.
Ensuring Sterile Storage Compliance with AS/NZS 4187:2014
Compliance with AS/NZS 4187:2014 requires health services to maintain the sterility of reprocessed medical devices by keeping sterile items strictly separated from contaminated or in-process devices. Storage areas must remain clean, dry, and dust-free, with protection from moisture, direct sunlight, and vibration. Shelving should be non-corrosive, promote airflow, and ensure all items are stored off the floor to avoid contamination.
Accurate packaging, labelling, and full traceability are critical. Reprocessed devices must remain intact, clearly marked with expiry dates, and traceable throughout all stages of reprocessing. Effective stock rotation using first-in, first-out methods, reduced handling, and secure transport in covered containers support the maintenance of sterility. Storage environments must also control temperature and humidity, and all surfaces including shelves, floors, and walls must be easy to clean. Staff training is essential to ensure correct handling practices, stock management, and separation of clean and dirty items.
Ultimately, meeting AS/NZS 4187:2014 involves more than selecting appropriate shelving; it requires a structured, traceable storage system that safeguards patient safety from reprocessing through to point of use.
IntraSpace is your trusted provider of high quality healthcare storage systems. We can help your healthcare setting become compliant, give IntraSpace a call on 1800 800 573 or send your online enquiry.
