The hidden cost of compliance: Why outdated IFUs are costing hospitals millions

Becker’s Hospital Review – Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Ambiguity around medical equipment cleaning and handling is more than a compliance issue. It slows care, drives up costs and undermines staff confidence.

During a recent discussion hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, Brooke Hossfeld, Infection Prevention Specialist at Sodexo Healthcare, and Scott Varnum, Vice President of Operations for Healthcare Technology Management at Sodexo Healthcare, explored how misaligned instructions for use (IFUs) disrupt hospital operations and what health systems can do to improve efficiency, cut costs and remain survey ready.

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