GI Unit Leadership: Optimizing Endoscopy Operations through Leadership (On-demand) | February 2025-Optimizing Endoscopic Operations

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The video discusses optimizing endoscopy unit operations, focusing on efficiency from scheduling to post-procedure processes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's journey and addressing pitfalls that result in a reactive "dumpster fire" approach to management. Key areas for improvement include precise scheduling, understanding and correctly coding procedures, streamlining bowel preparation protocols, and ensuring informed consent. The speech also highlights critical equipment management to avoid procedural delays, the integration of technology, and the importance of efficient workflow documentation. A strong emphasis is placed on staffing, team coordination, and maintaining a positive culture, as well as managing quality, safety, and regulatory measures. The speaker stresses that understanding these areas can lead to a well-oiled endoscopy unit, although the pursuit of efficiency is an ongoing process with evolving challenges.

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Neal Kaushal, MD MBA

Keywords

endoscopy operations

efficiency

patient journey

procedure scheduling

equipment management

team coordination