For hospitals and clinics everywhere, the real estate inside a department is precious. Every square meter must serve patient care, efficient workflows, or critical support services. In this context, the physical size and placement of clinical equipment directly affects staff efficiency and patient throughput, especially for high-frequency tasks like high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes and TEE probes.
Enter the UV Smart D60, a device that delivers validated disinfection in just 60 seconds while occupying surprisingly little room, a combination that transforms how facilities think about space, workflows, and infection prevention.
A Compact Build with Big Operational Benefits
Measuring approximately 861 mm wide × 473 mm deep × 2033 mm tall, the D60 is designed with a slender footprint that fits into clinics and hospitals with ease. Rather than requiring dedicated reprocessing suites, ventilation systems for chemical fumes, or special plumbing, the D60 uses only a standard electrical outlet, install it against a wall in a corridor, near a procedure room, or inside a clean utility area.
This compact presence delivers an immediate benefit: decentralized disinfection. Historically, scopes needed to be walked or carted to a central sterile services department (CSSD), taking up time and space and risking transport damage or delays. Placing a D60 close to where scopes are used such as in cardiology or otolaryngology reduces transport time, lowers cross-contamination risk, and frees up central sterile capacity for other tasks.
Design That Works With Your Space, Not Against It
Operational staff consistently emphasize ease of use, not just speed, when they describe the D60’s impact.
- “With the arrival of the D60, we have a lot of time left and can devote more care to the patients. That’s what it’s all about.” — J. van Kampen, Doctor’s Assistant (ENT)
- “We can help more patients in a safe way because it has been fully disinfected. The business case was so strong, no debate was needed.” — Infection Prevention Specialist, Anke van Rosmalen
- “No chemical liquids… which is also good for the environment.” — Dr. S. Hoch, Senior Doctor
These quotes highlight that integration isn’t just about physical placement, it’s about how the device feels in daily use: visible, intuitive, and directly in the clinical pathway.
The height and orientation of the control panel means staff don’t have to bend awkwardly or step away from patients to operate the device. Even the traceability system, which scans both the operator and the scope before and after each cycle, fits naturally into existing electronic medical record workflows without adding unnecessary movement or steps.
Ideal Placement: Workflow-Savvy, Space-Smart Setup
To make the most of its compact size and rapid cycle time, here’s an ideal way to integrate a D60 in a clinical environment:
1. Near a Sink for Pre-Cleaning
While the disinfection cycle takes just one minute, scopes still need a manual pre-cleaning before placement in the D60. A nearby sink with accessible space for moistening microfiber wipes streamlines this step and keeps the cleaning zone tidy without requiring separate cleaning rooms.
2. Close to Point of Care
Position the device near procedure rooms where scopes are frequently used. This proximity slashes turnaround time and ensures scopes are quickly returned to service.
3. Within Line of Sight
Because the unit is compact, it doesn’t block workflows. Placing it in the department or adjacent to the procedure suite means staff can see processing completion at a glance, reducing unnecessary checking and movement.
4. Against a Wall With a Standard Outlet
The D60 doesn’t need plumbing, ventilation upgrades, or chemical storage. The only requirement is a standard electrical outlet, drastically simplifying installation and avoiding costly retrofits.
Space Reclaimed for Patient Care
The true story behind the compact D60 isn’t about being “small”, it’s about reclaiming operational space and staff time.
Traditional HLD solutions such as washer-disinfectors require plumbing, drainage, heat ventilation, and often dedicated rooms; chemical soaking methods demand fume hoods and personal protective gear. By contrast, the D60’s plug-and-play nature means hospitals can rethink their physical layout, dedicating fewer square meters to infrastructure and more to patient care and throughput.
In departments where every minute and every meter counts, this kind of space-efficient, workflow-driven equipment turns a potential bottleneck into a competitive edge.
Conclusion
Because it swaps out space-intensive, infrastructure-heavy methods for a compact, fast, and validated UV-C workflow, the UV Smart D60 allows hospitals and clinics to rethink how and where high-level disinfection happens. With tall but narrow dimensions, standard electrical requirements, and placement flexibility, it fits into virtually any clinical environment, giving teams back valuable time, space, and peace of mind.
To learn how the D60 can streamline your workflow, click here to get a customized workflow assessment for your facility.
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