Are You Prepared for Your Next Joint Commission Visit?
The increasing scrutiny on endoscope reprocessing by regulatory agencies has made compliance a top priority for hospitals. From Joint Commission to the Department of Health, surveyors are looking for robust documentation and process standardization to ensure patient safety.
Introducing iRIScope: Your Endoscope Lifecycle Management Solution
Mobile Aspects’ iRIScope software is designed to streamline the entire endoscope reprocessing workflow, providing electronic documentation, real-time alerts, and regulatory compliance support. Here’s how iRIScope can help you meet the highest standards of patient safety and operational efficiency:
Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrating best practices during inspections has never been easier. iRIScope provides:
Real-time tracer logs, including scope-to-patient, reprocessor-to-scope, and patient-to-physician records.
Standardized scope reprocessing workflows with alerts for missed steps.
Smart cabinets that secure scopes, preventing contamination and unauthorized access.
Patient Safety Alerts
Preventing cross-contamination is critical in any healthcare setting. iRIScope offers:
Immediate alerts for potentially contaminated scopes returned to clean storage.
Notifications for missed cleaning steps in the reprocessing cycle.
Hang-time alerts to ensure unused scopes meet hospital and accreditation rewashing standards.
Timely reminders for critical reprocessing deadlines.
Electronic Documentation & Analytics
Move beyond paper logs with a digital system that keeps your records audit-ready:
Automated scope usage tracking for real-time reporting.
Comprehensive analytics, including scope location tracking and user compliance logs.
Customizable reports for regulatory survey preparation.
Increased Efficiency & Real-Time Alerts
Hospitals utilizing iRIScope experience improved operational workflows:
Identify inefficiencies in scope utilization and reprocessing timelines.
Instantly locate missing scopes, reducing costly replacements.
Optimize scope procurement decisions with utilization analytics.
Receive automated alerts for prolonged missing scopes.
Seamless EMR Integration
iRIScope integrates effortlessly with your hospital’s existing systems, ensuring:
HL7 compatibility for streamlined data exchange.
Secure data storage behind hospital firewalls.
Support for leading EMR platforms, including EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, and others.
What Healthcare Leaders Are Saying
Carolyn Grous, Director of Perioperative Services at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, shares:
“The documentation from iRIScope reassured our Joint Commission surveyor that we had full control over linking each scope to its storage and processing history.”
Lisa Newman, Nurse Manager of Endoscopy at Oregon Health & Science University, adds:
“With the complexity of endoscope reprocessing, iRIScope helps us stay ahead of evolving regulations and ensures our scopes are always safe for patient use.”
Are You Prepared?
With increasing regulatory demands, ensuring your hospital is equipped with a robust endoscope management system is crucial. iRIScope offers the compliance, safety, and efficiency needed to meet the highest standards in patient care.
Request a demo today to see how iRIScope can transform your hospital’s endoscope management.