Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual | October 2022-Advanced Endoscopy and Upper GI Bleeding Quality Indicators

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Video Summary

The video features Dr. Joel Munzer from the Medical University of South Carolina discussing quality indicators in advanced endoscopic procedures and upper GI bleeding. He begins by explaining the importance of quality indicators in ensuring that every patient has access to high-quality endoscopic procedures. He emphasizes the need for measurement and benchmarking to identify outliers and improve performance. Dr. Munzer then provides an overview of the ASGE ACG quality indicator documents and how to operationalize them to improve performance in endoscopy units. He focuses on quality indicators for ERCP, EUS, and upper GI bleeding. The indicators cover various aspects including appropriate indications, informed consent, antibiotics, training and experience, procedural success rates, fluoroscopy exposure, documentation, and reducing adverse events. Dr. Munzer stresses the importance of patient selection and risk stratification to minimize complications. He also highlights the use of appropriate interventions and follow-up care. He concludes by discussing the structure of the quality indicator documents, the importance of documenting performance targets, and the ongoing revisions and improvements being made to the documents. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of quality indicators in the context of endoscopy and emphasizes the importance of achieving high-quality and safe procedures. No specific credits are mentioned in the video.

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Joe Elmunzer, MD

Keywords

quality indicators

endoscopic procedures

upper GI bleeding

benchmarking

ERCP

EUS

patient selection