Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-Infection Control in Endoscopy Global Overview

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The video is a presentation on infectious control in GI endoscopy. The speaker discusses the importance of maintaining a culture of safety in the endoscopy unit, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide a global overview of infectious control and endoscopy, highlighting the need for proper hand hygiene, PPE, and environmental hygiene. The speaker covers various aspects of infection prevention during endoscopy, including endoscope reprocessing, preventing exogenous infections, and addressing risks associated with different organisms. They emphasize the importance of administrative approaches, staff training, and following reprocessing guidelines and protocols. The speaker also discusses the specific challenges and prevention methods for geodinoscope-associated infections, such as using single-use brushes, enhancing reprocessing methods, and considering design changes. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of adhering to infection control processes and implementing proper protocols to prevent infections in endoscopy units. The speaker provides insights into the data on different reprocessing methods and highlights the need for staff training and adherence to universal precautions.

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Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE

Keywords

infectious control

GI endoscopy

COVID-19 pandemic

hand hygiene

endoscope reprocessing

staff training