All 139 VHA facilities included in the VA OIG’s FY2026 staffing shortage report identified at least one severe occupational staffing shortage. These pressures make simplifying ultrasound probe disinfection worth examining. This brief explores how Chronos® UV-C high-level disinfection eliminates chemical HLD consumables, shortens disinfection cycles, and automates cycle documentation. Download it for an illustrative five-year cost comparison and established federal procurement pathways to help evaluate the opportunity for your facility.