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EURP Application_Hospital_2019

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The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program is a program offered by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) to recognize high-quality endoscopy units. This document provides the application and criteria for hospitals to apply for recognition. <br /><br />The application must be reviewed and signed by the medical director of the endoscopy unit. It includes information such as the type of endoscopy unit (hospital-based), institutional affiliation, and accreditation details. The medical director must also attest to the adoption of ASGE clinical guidelines and the CDC guideline on infection control as unit policy. <br /><br />Membership verification of endoscopists working in the unit is also required. At least 50% of all endoscopists working in the unit must be ASGE members. The application includes a form to list the names, specialties, and membership status of the endoscopists. <br /><br />The application also includes a quality policy assessment section, where units must provide policies and data related to procedure quality monitoring, adverse event tracking, patient satisfaction surveys, and endoscopic procedure quality metrics. Units must also submit a summary of a clinical quality improvement project completed in the unit. <br /><br />The application concludes with the application fees and payment information section, along with an application checklist. <br /><br />Overall, the document outlines the requirements and steps for hospitals to apply for the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program.

Keywords

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

high-quality endoscopy units

application

criteria

hospitals

medical director

endoscopy unit

ASGE clinical guidelines

CDC guideline on infection control