Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: Live and Virtual | October 2022-multisociety-guideline-reprocessing-gi-endoscopes

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This document provides guidelines for the reprocessing of flexible GI endoscopes, emphasizing the importance of following manufacturer instructions, staff training, and regular monitoring. It includes recommendations for endoscope maintenance and repair, tracking loaner endoscopes, and establishing an interdisciplinary leadership team for infection control. The document also addresses endoscope reprocessing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, adherence to these guidelines will minimize infections and ensure patient safety.

Keywords

reprocessing

flexible GI endoscopes

manufacturer instructions

staff training

regular monitoring

endoscope maintenance

endoscope repair

loaner endoscopes

infection control

patient safety