Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual | October 2022-Improving Efficiency in the Endoscopy Unit

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Dr. Shrivastava discusses the importance of improving efficiency in the endoscopy unit and provides insights on how to achieve this. Efficiency is defined as maximizing the production of goods and services, in this case, improving healthcare for patients. The current research on efficiency in endoscopy is limited, but some important points can be derived. Reducing procedure time does not enhance efficiency, instead focus should be on improving operational flow and staffing. The speaker outlines a framework for achieving efficiency, including factors like facility, staff, IT, and metrics. Facility optimization involves considering patient positioning, proximity of pre-procedure and procedure rooms, and shared space between pre-procedure and recovery rooms. Standardization and stocking of equipment in procedure rooms is crucial. Staffing should be balanced, considering state regulations, anesthesia requirements, and sedation types. IT systems should be integrated and easy to access, reducing the need for manual entry of data. Metrics should be measured in structure, process, and outcome categories. Lastly, workflow processes should be optimized, emphasizing patient flow, minimizing delays, and improving communication and teamwork.

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Neetika Srivastava, MD

Keywords

efficiency

endoscopy unit

operational flow

staffing

facility optimization

IT systems