Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (Virtual) | August 2023-8-5-23 Quality and Safety - Session 1 Interactive Discussion with Case Studies

8-5-23 Quality and Safety - Session 1 Interactive Discussion with Case Studies

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Video Summary

In this video, a panel of speakers discuss various topics related to colonoscopy metrics and quality measures. They address questions from the audience about the interpretation of adenoma detection rates (ADR) in relation to the recent change in the age cutoff for colonoscopies, as well as the recommended withdrawal time during the procedure. They also touch on the topic of second-look endoscopy for patients with acute peptic ulcer bleeding and the implications for quality measurements. The panelists share their opinions and experiences on these subjects, emphasizing the importance of communication, data analysis, and transparency in addressing variations in ADR and withdrawal time among physicians. The video ends with a brief discussion on how to handle cases where a physician's ADR is significantly different from the group average, highlighting the need for non-confrontational conversations and the utilization of data to guide the discussion. No specific credits are mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

colonoscopy metrics

quality measures

adenoma detection rates

withdrawal time

second-look endoscopy