STANDARDS OF INFECTION PREVENTION IN REPROCESSING FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPES.

@article{Herrin2016STANDARDSOI,
  title={STANDARDS OF INFECTION PREVENTION IN REPROCESSING FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPES.},
  author={Ann Herrin and Midolie Loyola and Susan Bocian and Angela Diskey and Cynthia M. Friis and LeaRae Herron-Rice and Michelle R Juan and Marilee Schmelzer and Susan Selking},
  journal={Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates},
  year={2016},
  volume={39 5},
  pages={
          404-18
        }
}
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., presents this guideline for use in developing institutional policies, procedures, and/or protocols. Information contained in this guideline is based on current published data and current practice at the time of publication. The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., assumes no responsibility for the practices or recommendations of any member or other practitioner, or for the policies and practices of any practice… Expand
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Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes: 2016 update.
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Questions about the best methods for the cleaning and disinfection or sterilization of these devices between patient uses have raised questions about the beneficial role of GI endoscopy and evidence-based guidelines. Expand
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Important aspects and current best practices for flexible endoscope cleaning and high-level disinfection are focused on. Expand
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  • Medicine
  • Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • 2019
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Recurrent episodes of transmitted infection during gastrointestinal endoscopy have resulted in heightened visibility of the various organizations providing education, guidance, and regulatory oversight for endoscopes and the practice of endoscope, and the results of such studies will significantly influence the expectations for reprocessing in years to come. Expand
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Currently available national and international duodenoscope reprocessing guidelines are analyzed and it is critical to strictly adhere to updated guidelines for maximum risk reduction. Expand
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Multidepartmental Response to a Duodenoscope Used on a CRE Patient: A Case Study
  • Mark A Bruns, E. R. Gibbs
  • Medicine
  • Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
  • 2017
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The importance of enhanced communication and cooperation to achieve patient safety should be paramount to all other factors in light of the evidence presented. Expand
Endoscope-Associated Infections (EAI): An Update and Future Directions
Kapil Gupta, MD Department of Medicine, University of Miami/JFK Medical Center Palm Beach Regional GME Consortium Internal Medicine Program, Atlantis, FL Tara Keihanian, MD Fellow, Division of… Expand
WEO position statement on hygiene in digestive endoscopy: Focus on endoscopy units in Asia and the Middle East
  • A. Murdani, Ajay Kumar, +12 authors J. Rey
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  • Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
  • 2017
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The present article details the minimum hygiene requirements for reprocessing of endoscopes and endoscopic devices, regardless of the reprocessed method and the endoscopy setting and these minimum requirements are mandatory for patient safety. Expand
Recent Advances in Endoscope Disinfection: Where Do We Stand in the COVID era?
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Overall, the available data indicate that, when correctly executed, current reprocessing practices are sufficient in preventing SARS-COV-2 transmission. Expand
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