Quality and Safety in Endoscopy Units Around the Globe (On-Demand)

Guideline_ASGE Minimum Staffing

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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has developed guidelines on minimum staffing requirements and scope of practice for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. The guidelines recommend staffing models for routine and advanced procedures, as well as different types of sedation. They also address the scope of practice for endoscopy technicians. The aim of the guidelines is to promote patient safety and quality of GI endoscopy. The document reviewed in the survey presents information on current minimum staffing practices and tasks performed during endoscopic procedures. The survey aims to gather data to inform future updates to the guidelines and provide guidance on staffing requirements.

Keywords

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

ASGE

guidelines

minimum staffing requirements

scope of practice

gastrointestinal endoscopy

staffing models

sedation types

endoscopy technicians

patient safety