Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-08_DeLatour

08_DeLatour_Infection Control Overview

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This document provides an overview of infection control in endoscopy procedures. It discusses the risks of endogenous infections during endoscopy, including the rates of bacteremia for various procedures and factors that increase the risk. It also examines the risks of exogenous infections from patients to staff, including needle stick injuries and blood splashes, as well as the risks of patient-to-patient transmission. The document emphasizes the importance of preventing infection transmission during endoscopy, including the use of universal precautions such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe handling of equipment and surfaces. It also discusses the challenges and risks associated with the reprocessing of endoscopes, particularly the increased risk of contamination with specialized endoscopes such as duodenoscopes. The document highlights the need for enhanced reprocessing methods and staff training to prevent infections in endoscopy units. In conclusion, the document emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to infection control in endoscopy procedures and the need for further research in this area.

Keywords

infection control

endoscopy procedures

endogenous infections

bacteremia rates

exogenous infections

needle stick injuries

patient-to-patient transmission

universal precautions

reprocessing of endoscopes

contamination risk