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

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In this video, Jim Collins, the Endoscopy Accreditation Nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses infection prevention in endoscopy units. He begins by noting that while endoscope-associated infections (EAIs) are often a concern, they are actually rare and play a small role in overall infection prevention in endoscopy units. He highlights other factors, such as improper reprocessing of equipment, including irrigation tubings and reusable water bottles, as well as the reuse of single-use disposable appliances. Collins also emphasizes the importance of good hand hygiene practices and proper use of personal protective equipment. He shares findings from accreditation surveys, which consistently cite infection control standards as a leading area for improvement. Collins then provides detailed information on the process of endoscope reprocessing, potential breakdown points, and the importance of staff education and competency verification. He discusses the role of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and environmental hygiene in infection prevention. He concludes with the importance of creating a culture of safety and following guidelines and quality assurance measures to ensure patient safety. The video ends with Collins posing several questions to the audience to gauge their understanding of infection prevention practices in endoscopy units. Collins also provides references for further reading. (Transcript summarized by Assistant)

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Jim Collins, BS RN CNOR

Keywords

infection prevention

endoscopy units

reprocessing equipment

hand hygiene practices

personal protective equipment

patient safety