ASGE Masterclass: Infection Control (Live Virtual) | June 2021-Team Based Approach to Infection Control: Staff Training and Building aLeadership Team

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In this video, Nancy Schlossberg discusses the importance of collaboration, leadership, and education in endoscope reprocessing. She highlights the impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy units and the need for vigilant reprocessing protocols. Schlossberg emphasizes that while the steps of reprocessing have not changed, the necessity of thorough reprocessing was eclipsed by the pandemic, and now there is a greater need for attention to detail as more people undergo minimally invasive procedures. Schlossberg suggests that endoscopy units should proactively evaluate and improve their reprocessing protocols to ensure patient safety. She also emphasizes the importance of culture, leadership, and competency in creating a safe environment for endoscope reprocessing. Schlossberg discusses the role of infection preventionists in collaborating with endoscopy and sterile processing departments to mitigate infection risks. She recommends the establishment of a reprocessing oversight committee to address issues, standardize policies and procedures, and ensure accountability. Schlossberg also emphasizes the significance of education, training, and competency-based evaluation for staff involved in endoscope reprocessing, as well as the need for collaboration with original equipment manufacturers for training and support. Overall, Schlossberg emphasizes the need for a methodical and multidisciplinary approach to endoscope reprocessing to ensure patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections.

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Nancy S. Schlossberg, BA, BSN, RN, CGRN

Keywords

collaboration

leadership

education

endoscope reprocessing

COVID-19 impact

patient safety

training

healthcare-associated infections