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New Scope Drying Cabinet from Logiquip

Houston Hospital Services is the proud distributor for Logiquip Storage Solutions. At the IAHCSMM Conference and Expo, Logiquip launched a newly designed Endoscope drying cabinet. Logiquip is proud to offer a full line of endoscope cabinets, the Endo Dri-Stor series. Fabricated using high-quality stainless steel and available with a broad range of options including channel air purge. Designed to stylishly protect and manage scopes.

FEATURES:

• All welded type 304 stainless steel fabrication.

• Every surface is non-porous and can withstand hospital-grade disinfectants.

• Hinged glass doors with stainless steel 1-1 /2″ tubular frame and piano hinge.

• Innovative side-compartment design allows easy access for to interior components and cabinet modularity. Two storage cabinets can attach to one component cabinet, which provides significant space and cost savings

• The modular design allows for options to be added later, expanding with your needs.

• Removable bottom stainless steel drip tray allows access to adjustable leveling feet and also to clean the floor beneath the cabinet.

• LED Lighting

• More ventilation options than any other cabinet made in North America. Choose from: – Ambient without filter – Power vent with HEPA Filter – Channel Air Purge with HEPA Filter – Power vent with HEPA Filter and Individual Channel Purge

• Premium HEPA filter: removes 99:97% of particulate 0.3 micron in size

The Industry Demands REAL Channel Purge Drying Cabinets! 

Drying is a critical element in reprocessing … Endoscopes must be stored in an area that is clean, well­ ventilated and dust-free in order to keep the endoscopes dry and free of microbial contamination …. Drying cabinets are designed to control air quality and humidity, and access to endoscopes” SGNA, Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, 2015

For more information or to contact us for a quote, please call 713-640-5393 or email team@hhstx.com

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IAHCSMM RECAP

The Grand Hyatt Conference Center in San Antonio played host to thousands of professionals for the annual IAHCSMM Conference & Expo (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management). Vendors, educators and professional converged to focus heavily of the topic of GI, Endoscopy and the best practices of processing of scopes. In the latest edition of Healthcare Purchasing News, there is an excellent trade recap of the winners, educators, vendors, spotlights and more. READ MORE

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Reprocessing Risks: A Surging Hot Topic in Healthcare

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FISIf you find yourself anywhere near the healthcare industry, you are sure to find yourself inundated with white papers, a newspaper articles and magazine covers touching on the challenges, education and healthcare changes necessary to ensure patient safety regards to endoscope reprocessing techniques within hospital systems nationwide. According to a recent article in Communiqué Magazine, steps for success and safety – as set forth by agencies such as the CDC/FDA (HAN 00383) and ANSI/AAMI ST79 – must be carefully followed.

The temperature continues to rise on the topic of dirty endoscopes and reprocessing risks associated with all types of reusable instruments. The good news? Top lines such as Healthmark, Sterile Services and Applied Logic (Abacus 2) continue their quest to create products to verify cleaning, verify steam sterilizer functions and create accountability through instrument tracking to the patients. All of these lines are direct partners of Houston Hospital Services, Inc. We care about the infection control. We care about proper device handling. We care about patient safety and we care about your hospital.

 

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Will we see you in San Antonio?

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The IAHCSMM Annual Conference Will Deliver More Than 20 CS-Focused Educational Sessions.
These sessions will provide attendees of all experience levels the information they need to advance their knowledge, while keeping their Central Service departments operating safely, efficiently and current with the latest standards and best practices. And with over 1,000 attendees from across the globe participating, opportunities abound for connecting with peers, networking with renowned speakers and meeting with vendor experts.

 

Conference highlights include:
  • Endoscope Reprocessing Update
  • Biofilms
  • Understanding Steam
  • Professional Development Strategies
  • Handling Temperature and Humidity Issues
  • Improving the Work Environment
  • Strategies for Effective CS Management
  • Survey Readiness
  • AAMI Updates
  • IAHCSMM Advocacy Update
For the latest information, visit the IAHCSMM website and view the Schedule-at-a-Glance.
Receive the lowest rates available by registering before December 31, 2015.
$375 for IAHCSMM Members
($475 for Non-Members)
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International CS Week!

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From Oct. 11-17, The Texas Medical Center celebrates central services professionals in what is called “CS WEEK”. Spearheaded by IAHCSMM, we give thanks to those professionals that see to it our hospitals sterilization procedures and techniques are carried out and centered around patient safety. Check out more ways to help us celebrate by visiting the local chapters meetings or clicking on the link HERE.