Guidelines for safety in the gastrointestinal endoscopy unit

Historically, safety in the gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy unit has focused on infection control, particularly around the reprocessing of endoscopes. Two highly publicized outbreaks where the transmission of infectious agents were related to GI endoscopy have highlighted the need to address potenti...

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Published in:Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2014-03, Vol.79 (3), p.363-372
Main Authors: Calderwood, Audrey H., MD, Chapman, Frank J., MBA, Cohen, Jonathan, MD, Cohen, Lawrence B., MD, Collins, James, BS, RN, CNOR, Day, Lukejohn W., MD, Early, Dayna S., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conscious Sedation - standards
Deep Sedation - standards
Disinfection - standards
Endoscopes - microbiology
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal - standards
Equipment Contamination - prevention & control
Facility Design and Construction - standards
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Humans
Infection Control - standards
Patient Safety - standards
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling - standards
Protective Clothing - standards
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Summary:Historically, safety in the gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy unit has focused on infection control, particularly around the reprocessing of endoscopes. Two highly publicized outbreaks where the transmission of infectious agents were related to GI endoscopy have highlighted the need to address potential gaps along the endoscopy care continuum that could impact patient safety.
ISSN:0016-5107
1097-6779
DOI:10.1016/j.gie.2013.12.015