Time saving
Reprocessing medical instruments is complex and often underestimated, despite its frequency as a method used by clinical departments.
Waiting for instruments can lead to delays in theatre lists and appointments. This not only creates extra administration time, but causes great additional concern and stress to patients and their families.
Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, lose time searching for medical instruments. In one recent study, 35% of nurses said they faced daily shortages of medical supplies.
Research involving 861 UK hospital nurses found that each nurse spends an average of four hours a week searching for medication, patient records, and medical devices - the equivalent of around 23 days a year of lost time. About 17 minutes per day of this time is for medical devices, costing the NHS over £350 million per annum.