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The Great Prepping Debate - December 2012 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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OSE_1212_part2_Layout 1 12/5/12 9:53 AM Page 117 E N D O S C O P E R E P R O C E S S I N G units is not uncommon. You may be shocked at reprocessing's true costs, such as filter changes and preventive NUMBERS GAME Be sure an AER's capacity meshes with your scope inventory and caseload. maintenance, which can easily eat away at your bottom line, but don't always opt for the least expensive option in order to save some money on the front end. What may appear to be the more economical choice might not be when you factor in the cost of the disinfectant the machine uses. Keep in mind that the more expensive disinfectants and high-tech AERs could lead to faster cycle times, quicker scope turnarounds and potentially adding more revenue-producing cases to your facility's schedule. In the end, you get what you pay for. The more expensive reprocessors cost more because they do more for you. While pricier, the newest options are ultimately worth the added investment. OSM Mr. Collins (collinj@ccf.org) is practice manager for the department of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic. D E C E M B E R 2012 | O U T PAT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E 1 1 7

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