In numerous US health systems, endoscopes are frequently circulated among various buildings and campuses due to the substantial number needed for both routine and specialized procedures. Unfortunately, this shared approach often leads to endoscopes being misplaced or lost, causing healthcare professionals to spend countless hours each month tracking them down. Consequently, such inefficiencies can delay or even force the cancellation of medical procedures.
To address these challenges, many hospitals and surgical centers are exploring technologies designed to facilitate scope tracking and automate the documentation of key usage steps. One such scope tracking system is ScopeCycle® from NewCura.
Leveraging ScopeCycle® for Effective Tracking
ScopeCycle® aids health systems in monitoring endoscopes as they travel within and between hospitals. This innovative system meticulously tracks endoscopes throughout their lifecycle. The software allows users to monitor and instantly locate endoscopes being loaned between departments or hospitals, including their current whereabouts and status. Through these capabilities, health systems can maintain comprehensive oversight of endoscopes and ensure traceability to locate missing equipment.
Additionally, ScopeCycle® comes with a loaner scope tracking feature that provides real-time visibility of all loaner scopes, including how long they have been in possession. Users can set alerts to remind them when loaner scopes approach a predefined threshold, signaling that it is time to return them to the vendor. This proactive approach helps avoid unexpected charges from vendors for extended use of loaner scopes.
Meeting Documentation Requirements with ScopeCycle®
ScopeCycle® supports hospitals in meeting the stringent documentation requirements set by The Joint Commission (TJC) and other accreditation bodies, who have increasingly scrutinized scope documentation practices. ScopeCycle® employs automated data capture techniques to streamline the recording of the reprocessing cycle for each scope, significantly reducing the burden of manual data entry. The system also automatically logs which scopes are used on which patients, ensuring comprehensive documentation with no additional workload for staff. This feature not only enhances job satisfaction but also significantly boosts patient safety.
Invest in ScopeCycle® for Enhanced Efficiency
The modular design of ScopeCycle®, combined with its superior software tracking capabilities, allows endoscopes to be managed within ALL large health systems in alignment with existing workflows and protocols. Furthermore, the system is adaptable, capable of evolving with changing requirements over time. Investing in the ScopeCycle® endoscope tracking system thus proves to be a strategic and time-saving decision for healthcare facilities.
To explore how ScopeCycle® can enhance your endoscopy practice by ensuring the highest standards of scope traceability and patient safety, contact NewCura today. NewCura is committed to advancing your practice’s efficiency and compliance through innovative technology solutions, ensuring that every step, from reprocessing to patient care, is meticulously documented and managed.
