Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-Guideline_ASGE quality indicators for GI procedures

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This document provides an overview of the importance of defining and measuring quality in gastroenterology, with a focus on specific procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). It discusses the efforts made by gastroenterology societies to develop and implement quality indicators for these procedures, and emphasizes the need for ongoing quality improvement in endoscopy care. The document also highlights the importance of appropriate indications, informed consent, documentation, and communication with referring providers in delivering high-quality endoscopy care.

Keywords

gastroenterology

quality

defining

measuring

EGD

colonoscopy

ERCP

EUS

indicators

improvement