How Scott Hatfield’s WikiPouch is Changing Respiratory Device Storage in Healthcare
- Evan J. Cholfin
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
Changing How Healthcare Stores Respiratory Devices
By Evan J. Cholfin
What if a simple mesh pouch could drastically reduce infections and improve patient safety compared to plastic bags in healthcare?
In this episode of A Healthier, Happier You, I spoke with Scott Hatfield, CEO of WikiPouch. Scott and his team have developed a moisture-wicking, breathable pouch designed to replace plastic bags for storing reusable respiratory devices, a small innovation with a big impact.
We discuss the risks of using plastic bags, the challenges of getting hospitals to adopt better solutions, and how clinical trials and frontline feedback shape innovation in infection prevention.
Some of the key takeaways include:
• Why plastic bags are still widely used despite being a known infection risk
• How the WikiPouch’s design reduces bacteria buildup and infection spread when compared to plastic bags
• The hurdles in healthcare bureaucracy that slow the adoption of new technology
This episode shows that healthcare innovation is not just about technology, but about changing systems and mindsets to improve patient care.
Whether you work in healthcare, health tech, or simply care about safer patient outcomes, this conversation offers valuable insights into practical innovation.
Small changes can lead to safer, healthier healthcare environments for everyone.
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