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By Suraj Soudagar<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent article written\u00a0for\u00a0Outpatient Surgery\u00a0magazine, I listed several\u00a0suggestions\u00a0to help optimize\u00a0new or renovated\u00a0gastrointestinal (GI) facilities. Rather than focusing on\u00a0aesthetics,\u00a0I concluded that\u00a0emphasis should be placed on functionality to ensure that equipment can be cleaned and stored\u00a0without disrupting\u00a0day-to-day activities. In the article, I made\u00a0recommendations\u00a0regarding space conservation\u00a0and\u00a0cost considerations\u00a0that can improve\u00a0efficiency\u00a0and safety\u00a0while\u00a0saving\u00a0money\u00a0in the process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Space\u00a0conservation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making the best use of space\u00a0for GI\u00a0facilities\u00a0should begin by allocating\u00a0a\u00a0proper room for the reprocessing of endoscopes.\u00a0Eliminating the possibility of cross contamination\u00a0is critical and\u00a0accomplishing this can be done\u00a0by defining\u00a0explicit\u00a0areas of\u00a0the\u00a0reprocessing room to focus on manual cleaning, high-level disinfection, and storage.\u00a0Arranging these areas to allow for one-directional workflow\u00a0keeps\u00a0equipment clean and organized before the\u00a0usage cycle begins again.\u00a0<\/span>This solution is not all-encompassing and other specific medical equipment should be factored into the overall design depending on installation, size, and use.\u00a0<\/span>After establishing this room, focus can then be shifted to\u00a0other\u00a0areas of the building\u00a0such as procedure rooms, recovery spaces, and the lobby (which should be last in importance).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to stay under budget, prioritizing equipment is an\u00a0important aspect of efficiently designing a GI facility.\u00a0GI equipment\u00a0is\u00a0very expensive\u00a0(without even considering installation\u00a0or\u00a0costs associated with\u00a0a\u00a0specific location), so\u00a0focusing on\u00a0critical equipment\u00a0should be priority No. 1.\u00a0Additional\u00a0equipment\u00a0like automated endoscope\u00a0reprocessors, barcode scanning systems, and drying cabinets\u00a0can\u00a0significantly improve\u00a0efficiency\u00a0but\u00a0have considerable upfront costs.\u00a0It is worth noting that what is\u00a0\u201csuggested\u201d\u00a0by regulatory agencies today could become mandates tomorrow, so\u00a0being proactive today, if possible, can prepare your facility for future requirements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately,\u00a0these\u00a0efforts can\u00a0save\u00a0time, resources, and money\u00a0by\u00a0simply prioritizing safety and efficiency over\u00a0aesthetics\u00a0to\u00a0improve the\u00a0patient\u00a0experience.\u00a0For\u00a0a deeper dive into the\u00a0information\u00a0discussed here, read\u00a0my article,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWorking Backwards When Outfitting for\u00a0GI,\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Outpatient Surgery Magazine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Related\u00a0reading:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u201cReprocessing of endoscopes is essential to patient\u00a0safety.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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