“A West Country children’s hospital is using two Rieber Multipolar communal fridges to give parents their own secure refrigerated storage space for food and drinks brought in for personal consumption,” reports BGL Rieber Regional Sales Manager Tim Howard.
“Parents often stay with their children for weeks and, when there is limited provision for out-of-hours meals, access to their own food can make a real difference.
“A communal fridge located within a paediatric ward or family lounge gives parents 24/7 access to fresh food and refreshments, helping to support their wellbeing during what can be a difficult and stressful time.
“Each compartment can be individually locked, giving users secure storage for their food. The hospital can collect a refundable key deposit if required, while retaining a spare and master key for administration purposes.
Practical support for families and staff
“Multipolar also offers benefits beyond patient and family areas. In staff breakrooms, it provides secure refrigerated storage for meals and snacks, helping staff working late shifts or responding to emergencies when catering facilities are closed.
“In addition, Multipolar can help reduce food waste by providing a dedicated space for storing and sharing surplus food, while encouraging a sense of community within the workplace.”
Designed for hospitals, care homes, staff facilities, educational establishments and other shared environments, Rieber Multipolar provides secure, individual refrigerated storage within a compact footprint. Available with either key-operated or digital app-controlled locking, it combines convenience, hygiene and flexible access management to deliver a practical solution wherever multiple users require reliable refrigerated storage.
