Gastroenterology & Artificial Intelligence: 3rd Annual Global Artificial Intelligence Summit | September 2021-4-Smart Endoscopy Suites

4-Smart Endoscopy Suites_Armstrong

Pdf Summary

In this presentation, David Armstrong discusses the characteristics and requirements of a smart endoscopy suite. He explains that a smart endoscopy suite should have all staff wearing a bowtie, as a lighthearted way to emphasize the importance of appropriate attire and professionalism.<br /><br />Armstrong outlines the components of an endoscopy suite, which include preparation, procedural, and recovery areas, as well as disinfection and cleaning areas for equipment. The suite should have trained and accredited endoscopists, nursing and additional staff, emergency personnel and equipment, and a program for quality assurance.<br /><br />The structure of an endoscopy suite involves patient flow, endoscope transport, and endoscopy room setup to ensure patient monitoring, equipment accessibility, and operator comfort.<br /><br />The function of an endoscopy suite is to provide access to high-quality endoscopy for diagnosis or therapy that is accurate, effective, and resource-appropriate. It should also be comfortable, convenient, and accessible for patients. Quality assurance programs, such as the Canadian Global Rating Scale (C-GRS) and endoscopy unit quality indicators, are used to assess and improve the quality of services provided in an endoscopy unit.<br /><br />Armstrong highlights the challenges in assessing quality indicators in an endoscopy suite, such as manually recording vital signs and endoscopy ID numbers, non-standardized and incomplete endoscopy reporting, and the difficulty in obtaining data for quality improvement.<br /><br />To achieve a smart endoscopy suite, Armstrong proposes embedding and facilitating data collection in all activities, including patient referral, flow, real-time reporting, image annotation, and linkage of endoscopic diagnoses to outcomes. He also suggests using artificial intelligence (AI) for voice recognition, polyp detection, lesion characterization, and tablet-based surveys for patient feedback.<br /><br />In conclusion, Armstrong emphasizes the importance of accurate, reliable, and relevant data for quality assurance and improvement in endoscopy service delivery. He believes that smart endoscopy suites, which automate and standardize data collection, will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopy practices.

Keywords

smart endoscopy suite

appropriate attire

endoscopy suite components

quality assurance program

patient flow

high-quality endoscopy

accessible endoscopy suite

data collection

artificial intelligence in endoscopy

reliable data