Rubbermaid Medical Solutions has launched a new Innovation Center and updated testing facility. The center highlights the evolution of medical carts and offers end users an opportunity to see how different EHR solutions can be utilized in a hospital environment.

Coupled with a dedicated testing facility, Rubbermaid Medical Solutions is able to test products and technology in a simulated environment as well as in a controlled setting.

“Our goal is to develop solutions that address the unanswered needs of both nursing and IT staff members,” said Will Hornor, director of marketing for RMS. “The new facilities are extensions of that goal. Our focus is on showing end users how each of our products have evolved and how with extensive research and testing, our solutions can be easily integrated into any facility.”

Officials say the Rubbermaid Medial Solutions testing facility provides employees with the capability to test all aspects of a product before it is released to the marketplace.

“We are always trying to improve our product, which means we are always trying to improve our testing,” said Shane Hill, director of research and development for RMS. “Our test lab puts each product through a series of tests to make sure that it’s not only user friendly, but extremely durable and easy to maneuver.”

Rubbermaid execs say the center draws focus to the history of the healthcare marketplace and the products that were developed for release during that time, showing how size, features and models have evolved over the years to accommodate medical needs. An additional feature allows end users to interact with products and observe their progression from ideation to production.