Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (Virtual)

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The "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit" live stream event on November 1, 2025, offers a comprehensive program focused on enhancing the performance, safety, and patient experience in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy units. The course begins with introductions by directors Drs. Jessica Yu and Brian Jacobson, followed by key learning objectives, including identifying quality measures in endoscopy, improving unit efficiency and safety, enhancing patient satisfaction through communication, understanding infection risks, and applying quality assurance measures.<br /><br />The morning session focuses on establishing and maintaining a high-quality endoscopy unit. Talks cover leveraging quality domains from the Institute of Medicine for decision-making, the link between employee and patient experiences, maximizing patient satisfaction, and optimizing bowel preparation for colonoscopy. These are supplemented by interactive case discussions.<br /><br />Following a break, the program addresses defining and measuring quality in GI endoscopy. Experts discuss quality metrics for colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, ERCP, and EUS, aiding attendees in setting clear performance standards. Another interactive session allows for practical application through case studies.<br /><br />The afternoon segment centers on safety, emphasizing infection control globally and practical steps for units, including guideline adherence and reprocessing of equipment. Discussion on endoscopy unit efficiency and ergonomics highlights staff well-being and operational improvements. Another case study session encourages active learning.<br /><br />The event concludes with closing remarks, synthesizing key takeaways. Overall, this course is designed to equip endoscopy unit personnel with knowledge and tools to improve procedural quality, patient safety, and satisfaction, fostering an effective, infection-controlled, and patient-centered environment.

Keywords

Endoscopy Quality Improvement

Patient Safety in Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Quality Metrics Colonoscopy

Infection Control Endoscopy

Endoscopy Unit Efficiency

Patient Satisfaction Communication

Endoscopy Staff Ergonomics

Quality Assurance Measures

Endoscopy Case Studies