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

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The video is a presentation about quality improvement in endoscopy units. The speaker first introduces the concept of quality in healthcare and explains why it is important. They discuss the different domains of quality care and highlight the need for effectiveness, safety, timeliness, efficiency, equity, and patient-centeredness. The speaker presents evidence that quality varies between providers and emphasizes the impact of quality differences on patient outcomes, particularly in colonoscopy. They discuss measuring quality, including performance metrics such as adenoma detection rate, and how measuring and providing feedback can improve quality. The speaker then explains different approaches to quality improvement, such as the Donabedian model and the DMAIC model. They stress the importance of teamwork, engagement, and having the right team in place. The presentation concludes with a focus on equitable and patient-centered care, and the speaker encourages participation in quality improvement programs and recognition initiatives like the ASGE EUSP program. They emphasize the need for a culture of safety and quality in healthcare. Overall, the presentation provides an overview of quality improvement in endoscopy units and highlights the importance of measuring and improving quality for better patient outcomes.

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Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE

Keywords

quality improvement

endoscopy units

healthcare

measuring quality

patient outcomes

teamwork