Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual

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Video Summary

In this video, the hosts ask poll questions to test the audience's knowledge of disinfectant solutions and endoscope cleaning. They discuss the importance of performing minimum effective concentration (MEC) testing on every load to ensure the disinfectant is at the correct concentration. They also highlight the risks of damaged endoscopes and the factors that can contribute to ineffective disinfection. One viewer asks about issues with EGD scopes passing post-manual cleaning verification tests and suggests inspecting the scopes for internal damage. The hosts discuss potential reasons for the failed tests, such as residual bio-burden or inadequate cleaning. They also mention the need for better resources on identifying defects in endoscopes. The hosts later discuss the use of disposable duodenoscopes and the FDA's guidance on modified designs. They explain the process of sending the scopes back to the manufacturer for recycling and mention the environmental implications of disposable scopes. The video concludes with a question about objective tests to ensure scopes are not at risk of transmitting infections, and it is explained that there is currently no formalized test for this.

Keywords

disinfectant solutions

endoscope cleaning

EGD scopes

disposable duodenoscopes

objective tests