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

Guideline_ASGE guideline for infection control

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The document provides guidelines for infection control during GI endoscopy. It emphasizes the need for proper reprocessing of endoscopes, compliance with manufacturers' instructions, and guidelines for reprocessing. It discusses specific issues such as transmission of infections and outbreaks related to duodenoscope use. Recommendations include endoscope reprocessing, general infection control, protection of endoscopy personnel, and management of reprocessing failures. The document also highlights the importance of standard precautions, training staff, leadership and governance structure, and continuous assessment and improvement in infection control practices.

Keywords

infection control

GI endoscopy

reprocessing

transmission of infections

duodenoscope use

endoscope reprocessing

general infection control

endoscopy personnel

reprocessing failures

standard precautions