Keywords
Innovation in Healthcare
Robotic Graspers
Standardization
Patient Safety
How to Cite
Abstract
The safe preparation of robotic graspers is essential to ensure efficiency and patient safety in highly complex procedures. This innovation report describes the design, implementation, and standardization of a specific support for robotic graspers, developed with a wastewater drainage system, to facilitate the cleaning and preparation of these instruments in the central sterile supply department. The support allows for the safe organization of instruments, reduces the risk of contamination, and standardizes the workflow of the nursing team. It is expected that this tool will increase operational efficiency, promote patient safety, and serve as a replicable model for other hospital units.
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