Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit (Virtual)

Agenda

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The document is an agenda for a conference on improving quality and safety in an endoscopy unit. The conference is organized into several sections.  <br /><br />The first section focuses on defining and measuring quality in endoscopy, with a specific focus on procedural quality indicators. Talks in this section will cover the characteristics of a high-quality endoscopy unit, quality indicators for colonoscopy, and quality indicators for advanced endoscopy and upper GI bleeding. <br /><br />The second section is about establishing and maintaining a high-quality endoscopy unit. Talks in this section will discuss topics such as optimizing bowel preparation, measuring and maximizing patient satisfaction, ergonomics for endoscopists and staff, and improving efficiency in the endoscopy unit. <br /><br />The third section addresses infection control in GI endoscopy. Talks in this section will provide a global overview of infection control, cover the necessary steps for infection control in an endoscopy unit, and include a Q&A session. <br /><br />The fourth section focuses on creating a culture of quality within an organization. Talks in this section will cover diversity, equity, and inclusion in GI, preparing for a successful endoscopy unit survey accreditation, enhancing the employee experience, maintaining staff morale, and managing a disruptive staff member. <br /><br />The final section discusses practical solutions for quality and safety issues in day-to-day GI endoscopy practices. This section includes a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and receive practical advice. <br /><br />The agenda is subject to change, and the conference will conclude with closing remarks and adjournment.

Keywords

procedural quality indicators

high-quality endoscopy unit

optimizing bowel preparation

infection control in GI endoscopy

creating a culture of quality

endoscopy unit survey accreditation

employee experience

practical solutions for quality and safety issues

day-to-day GI endoscopy practices

closing remarks