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

Team Based Approach to Infection Control: Staff Training and Building aLeadership Team

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The video featured Nancy Schlossberg, Program Director of Digestive Health Services at John Muir Health in California. Schlossberg is a nursing and industry expert with extensive experience in GI and endoscopy nursing. She has served in various leadership roles in the field and has been active in professional organizations, including serving as the president of SGNA and the American Board for Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing. In the video, Schlossberg discusses the importance of collaboration, coordination, and education in endoscope reprocessing. She highlights the impact of COVID-19 on reprocessing practices and the need for improved protocols following the pandemic. Schlossberg emphasizes the human factor and the role of culture, leadership, and training in ensuring safe endoscope reprocessing. She also discusses the need for standardized policies, regular audits, and competency-based training for staff involved in reprocessing. Schlossberg shares her experience in implementing a formal reprocessing oversight committee and conducting gap analyses to identify areas for improvement. She stresses the importance of proactive evaluation and continuous improvement in endoscope reprocessing protocols to minimize infection risks.

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

Keywords

Nancy Schlossberg

endoscope reprocessing

COVID-19

protocols

training

leadership

safe reprocessing

infection risks