Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-What Constitutes a High Quality Unit

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of quality in healthcare, specifically in the context of endoscopy units. They define quality as effective care that is safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. The speaker emphasizes that quality improvement is crucial because there is variability in how endoscopic procedures are performed, which can impact outcomes. They argue that measuring quality is feasible and provides examples such as measuring adenoma detection rates for colonoscopies. They stress the need for a structured approach to quality improvement, citing the Donabedian model and the DMAIC and PDSA models as useful frameworks. The speaker also highlights the significance of teamwork and having the right team members involved in quality improvement initiatives. They conclude by discussing the importance of equitable and patient-centered care. Overall, the video serves as an introduction to quality improvement in endoscopy units and highlights the key considerations in achieving high-quality care.

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Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE

Keywords

quality

healthcare

endoscopy units

measuring quality

structured approach

patient-centered care