Putting It All Together: Making Sense of the Multiple Reprocessing Guidelines

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This document compares guidelines for GI endoscope reprocessing from various organizations and emphasizes the importance of these guidelines in preventing infections during endoscopy procedures. It discusses areas of consensus and variation among the guidelines, including staff training, unit layout, precleaning, disinfection, and storage of endoscopes and accessories. The document also recommends optimal storage cabinet features, proper decontamination of accessories, and documentation of reprocessing procedures. It highlights the lack of consensus on maximum storage time and the use of microbiologic surveillance. The document stresses the importance of endoscopy unit leadership in infection control and compliance with guidelines. It suggests performing a risk assessment and implementing recognized organizational guidelines for compliance.

Asset Subtitle

GI endoscope reprocessing: a comparative review of
organizational guidelines and guide for endoscopy units and
regulatory agencies

Keywords

GI endoscope reprocessing

guidelines

infections

endoscopy procedures

consensus

staff training

unit layout

disinfection

storage

compliance