Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-Guideline

Guideline_ASGE guideline for infection control

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The document provides guidelines for infection control during GI endoscopy procedures, including proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes, precautions for healthcare personnel, reprocessing of specific types of endoscopes, and the importance of leadership in infection control policies. Adherence to these recommendations can help minimize the risk of infection transmission during procedures.

Keywords

infection control

GI endoscopy

cleaning

disinfection

endoscopes

precautions

healthcare personnel

reprocessing

leadership

infection control policies