Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-2020 multisociety-guideline-reprocessing-gi-endoscopes

2020 multisociety-guideline-reprocessing-gi-endoscopes

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This document provides guidelines for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes and accessories. It covers various aspects such as staff training, endoscopy unit layout, cleaning, disinfection, storage, and maintenance. Key recommendations include thorough training of staff, immediate precleaning after procedures, meticulous manual cleaning, high-level disinfection with approved disinfectants, thorough inspection, proper storage, and traceability of loaned endoscopes. Compliance with these guidelines aims to reduce the risk of infection transmission. Additionally, the document emphasizes the importance of staff training, endoscopy unit layout, maintenance, infection control leadership, and ongoing research for optimal reprocessing practices. It also provides recommendations for the design of reprocessing facilities, separate areas for cleaning and disinfection, availability of eyewash stations, and appropriate replacement and disinfection practices for equipment and accessories. The document emphasizes the need for following FDA guidance and manufacturers' instructions for device-specific reprocessing.

Keywords

reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes

staff training

endoscopy unit layout

cleaning

disinfection

storage

maintenance

high-level disinfection

loaned endoscopes traceability

infection transmission risk reduction