Quality and Safety in Endoscopy Units Around the Globe (On-Demand) | 2023-Guideline

Guideline_ASGE Quality Indicators for GI Units

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This document discusses the need for quality indicators in gastrointestinal endoscopy units. It highlights the Global Rating Scale developed by the UK's National Health Services and describes the methodology used to develop potential indicators. It presents the results of a survey that identified 29 quality indicators across different domains. Five priority indicators are identified, including leadership structure, staff training, procedure quality tracking, communication of procedure reports, and endoscope tracking. The document acknowledges limitations and the need for further research to define and establish performance thresholds for the indicators. Overall, it provides guidance for endoscopy units to improve their quality of care.

Keywords

quality indicators

gastrointestinal endoscopy units

Global Rating Scale

methodology

survey results

leadership structure

staff training

procedure quality tracking

communication of procedure reports

endoscope tracking