Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual | October 2022-asge-reprocessing-guidelines-compared

asge-reprocessing-guidelines-compared

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This document provides guidance on reprocessing GI endoscopes to prevent infection transmission. It focuses on areas of consensus and variation among organizational guidelines. Consensus areas include staff training, designated reprocessing rooms, precleaning, leak testing, manual cleaning, high-level disinfection, rinsing and flushing, air drying, storage, and documentation of procedures. Variation areas include precleaning solution volume, water type for rinsing, inspection methods, disinfectant choices, use of automated reprocessors, testing disinfectant concentration, disinfectant solution disposal, alcohol flushing, air quality for drying, and storage cabinet requirements. The document also mentions enhanced reprocessing for duodenoscopes and stresses the importance of following manufacturers' instructions and guidelines from societies. It discusses storage, handling, and reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories, emphasizing the need to follow manufacturers' instructions and ensuring proper decontamination. There is no consensus on the need for specific storage cabinets or optimal storage position. Storage time varies among guidelines, and microbiologic surveillance is recommended during outbreaks. Documentation and leadership support are important in implementing infection control measures. Adherence to guidelines can minimize infection transmission.

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reprocessing

GI endoscopes

infection transmission

consensus

variation

staff training

manual cleaning

high-level disinfection

storage

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