What is a “lock box”?
A lock box can be a number of different things, but is commonly a small box that has lock and key or combination access. Usually, they are no bigger than a microwave oven and are meant to keep only a few valuables. Lock boxes can be used to protect a number of different things, such as keys and even guns, keeping such items safely out of the reach of children and other unauthorized individuals. Some lock boxes, or safes, are used to protect valuable documents, money and jewelry from fire. In the medical community, a lock box is simply a box that hangs on the back of a door that can be used to temporarily store specimens for pickup. If a medical driver cannot make it to the office before it closes, a lock box is a safe option. Both the medical office and driver have keys that will work on the lock box. In a hotel room, a lock box will usually have a numbered keypad which can easily be reset when there is a need to do so. Most hotel guests reset the keypad whenever they first use it, sim
