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The Skope Station is a convenient point-of-care, wall-mounted device designed to quickly and effectively disinfect stethoscopes. Using a disposable internal cartridge with an EPA-approved disinfectant, it eliminates infectious organisms, including viruses like COVID-19, bacterial spores, and MRSA, from the stethoscope’s diaphragm. With just a single swipe, the Skope Station ensures fast, thorough cleaning without disrupting caregiver workflow, making it a cost-effective and essential tool for maintaining infection control in healthcare settings.
The research and development of the Skope Station involved a thorough and collaborative process, combining insights from infection control specialists, healthcare professionals, and product engineers. The team focused on identifying the most efficient and safe method for disinfecting stethoscopes, which are frequently used in clinical settings and are high-risk tools for cross-contamination.
Initial research included studying the types of infectious organisms commonly found on stethoscopes, such as viruses, bacterial spores, and MRSA, and identifying disinfectants that were both effective and safe for medical equipment. The team worked closely with microbiologists to select an EPA-approved disinfectant that would eradicate these pathogens while ensuring it was safe for use on sensitive surfaces like stethoscope diaphragms.
Extensive prototyping followed, refining the design of the wall-mounted device to ensure ease of use in busy healthcare environments. The research also focused on creating a disposable internal cartridge that could deliver consistent, efficient disinfectant application with just a single swipe, minimizing disruption to clinician workflows. User testing played a critical role, ensuring that the device was both effective and user-friendly in real-world conditions.
The development process culminated in a product that provides a fast, economical, and reliable solution to stethoscope disinfection, helping to improve infection control practices in healthcare facilities.
