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

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Video Summary

In this video, Rahul provides a global overview of infection control in endoscopy. He discusses the various components and methods used to prevent infection transmission during endoscopy procedures. The focus is on mitigating endoscope-associated infections, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to establish and maintain a culture of safety in endoscopy units. Rahul explains the importance of PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental hygiene in preventing infections. He also discusses the different types of infections that can occur, such as bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasite infections, and the appropriate methods of disinfection for each. The video emphasizes the importance of following standardized reprocessing protocols and highlights the challenges and solutions specifically related to geodinoscopes. Rahul concludes by stressing the significance of staff training and competency, as well as the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in infection control practices.

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Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE

Keywords

infection control

endoscopy

PPE

disinfection methods

staff training

continuous improvement