high tech. Base models contain HEPA filters to treat naturally circu-
lating air, mid-level cabinets actively cycle filtered air around stored
scopes and newer high-end options come with integrated channel
drying technology that delivers pressured air through the channels
to prevent moisture from forming during storage.
We currently have 27 scopes in circulation, but our hospital is in
the process of installing a line of new storage cabinets at a cost of
$100,000 with the capacity to hang 60 scopes. Our new scopes and
storage cabinets will be outfitted with RFID sensors and tags, and I'm
looking forward to adding that technology. There's no easy aspect of
endoscope care, so any advantage we can provide to our staff as they
carry, reprocess and store the complex instruments is well worth the
investment.
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Mr. Anderson (kanders1@ hfhs.org) is the manager
of reprocessing services at Henry Ford Wyandotte (Mich.) Hospital.
