{"id":6739,"date":"2026-03-05T13:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/?p=6739"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:45:00","slug":"vending-machine-hospital-region-sormland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/en\/nyhet\/vendingmaskin-sjukhus-region-sormland\/","title":{"rendered":"Vending machine in hospital - Region S\u00f6rmland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In <strong>vending machine in hospital<\/strong> can make a big difference to the daily lives of staff, patients and visitors. At the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/regionsormland.se\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/regionsormland.se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Region S\u00f6rmland<\/a><\/strong>, including on <strong>M\u00e4lar Hospital in Eskilstuna<\/strong> and <strong>Kullbergska Hospital in Katrineholm<\/strong>, we have installed several modern vending solutions to make food and drinks available around the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hospitals are businesses that never close. Staff work nights, patients and relatives move around the premises all the time and the need for something to eat or drink is often present even when the caf\u00e9 and restaurant are closed. Therefore, a <strong>vending machine in hospital<\/strong> a very good solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Vending machine in hospital for snacks and drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the solution is a classic <strong>vending machine for snacks and drinks<\/strong>. Here you can easily buy, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>beverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy drink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>simple snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment is made directly by card or contactless payment, making the purchase quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>vending machine in hospital<\/strong> works well because it is fully autonomous and can be used both during daytime and unmanned hours. The machines are also connected, which means that operation and refilling can be monitored in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Smartkyl for fresh food in hospitals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the vending machine, we have also installed a <strong>smart cold for fresh food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can sell products such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>salads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sandwiches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ready meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other refrigerated goods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference with a normal vending machine is that the user opens the fridge, takes what they want and then pays directly by card. The system automatically records what is taken out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For hospital environments this is a very good solution because you can offer <strong>real food even when the restaurant is closed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Smart fridges and micro-stores transform workplaces and public spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand is particularly strong for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/en\/smart-coolers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/smartkylar\/\">smart coolers<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>micromarkets<\/strong> in environments where traditional restaurants and kiosks struggle to meet demand. In workplaces with shift work, hospitals, real estate and gyms, smart fridges enable 24\/7 access to food and beverages - close to the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to increasing accessibility, technology also helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing food waste through dynamic pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More efficient operation without staffing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable solutions that can grow over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Why vending machines work well in hospitals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/en\/vending-machines-unmanned-retailing\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vpsalestech.se\/varuautomater-obemannad-forsaljning\/\">vending machine in hospital<\/a><\/strong> works so well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, accessibility is important. Staff working at night often need to be able to buy something quickly without having to leave the hospital grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, vending solutions reduce the need for staffing. The machines can be up and running <strong>24 hours a day<\/strong> and only requires refilling and servicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A third advantage is that modern vending machines are <strong>connected<\/strong>, which allows the operator to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stock status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>operational status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the solution both efficient and easy to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The future of vending machines in healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more hospitals and public settings are starting to see the benefits of <strong>vending machines and smart fridges<\/strong>. They make it possible to offer services even when the premises are unmanned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For staff, patients and visitors alike, this means that food and drink are always available - whatever the time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for businesses, it means a simple, connected and cost-effective solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about our vending solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>info@vpsalestech.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Contact us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6742\" 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