Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (Virtual) | October 2024-Interactive Case Discussion 01

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In a virtual interactive discussion session, participants delved into challenges and strategies within the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on endoscopy units. The discourse centered around issues like funding for data analysis, handling of inpatient and outpatient procedures, and effective communication with patients who speak different languages. The importance of having sufficient analyst support to interpret and utilize large volumes of data in quality improvement (QI) teams was highlighted. Participants shared their varying experiences, with larger institutions often utilizing a dedicated team of analysts while smaller units might rely on hospital administration or funding through philanthropy. They also discussed the significance of patient-centered care and how language barriers can be mitigated using interpreters and translated materials. The session revealed that maintaining efficiency and promoting employee satisfaction requires creative approaches like flexible scheduling and leveraging hospital resources. Participants emphasized regular debriefings and structured communication methods to prevent procedural mistakes, particularly in specimen handling. The discussion underscored the importance of collaboration among staff, the role of leadership in identifying and solving unit issues, and seeking innovative solutions, potentially utilizing AI, to address systemic challenges.

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Moderator: Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI

Keywords

healthcare

endoscopy

data analysis

patient communication

quality improvement

language barriers

patient-centered care

collaboration