The New Physician-Owned Endoscopy and Surgery Center Opened with Ample

The new physician-owned endoscopy and surgery center opened with ample sized procedure rooms and a larger sterile storage core than the former unit.The gastroenterologists had a busy and financially profitable practice.They used the best and most expensive reusable endoscopic biopsy forceps on every gastroscopy and colonoscopy.The endoscope processing and decontamination room used the same manufacturer's endoscopic cleaning brushes on every scope.These devices received considerable use and abuse and were often discarded after one or a few uses.Based on the characteristics of the new center and the gastroenterology practice,what would be the best option for the biopsy forceps and cleaning brushes?

A) High-level disinfect the forceps and brushes in the same cycle with the scope for efficiency.
B) Secure a contract with a repair company to facilitate ongoing repair of the brushes and forceps.
C) Buy more reusable brushes and biopsy forceps and only open them when needed.
D) Trial several manufacturers' single-use biopsy forceps and cleaning brushes.

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