Endoscopes used in the GI endoscopy suite are valuable tools for both diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterologic procedures.  These invasive procedures are not without potential patient complications; however, one being the potential for infection.  Staff involved in the care of these patients have the opportunity to ensure patient safety through a solid foundational infection prevention program.  This foundation begins with awareness of the components of the chain of infection and includes building blocks that offer opportunities to strengthen the program by breaking the chain. Endoscopy units will receive information enabling them to evaluate their current infection prevention programs and select building blocks that will help to solidify their structure.

This learner paced education activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in ensuring  a safe endoscopy experience for all patients and who are concerned for patient safety and infection prevention. The presentation will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in the procedures.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Discuss the foundational process of the chain of infection for a GI endoscopy suite.
2) Explain elements of three infection prevention building blocks in a GI endoscopy program.
3) Identify two processes that will break the chain of infection within the GI endoscopy suite.

Participants will complete the recorded webinar learning activity. They will view the presentation, then register to complete the evaluation and take the post-test on the website. They will submit the documentation as directed. A bibliographic reference is included for those wishing additional information.

Upon successful completion of the entire online program and submission of required documentation, participants will be granted 1 contact hour. No partial credit will be granted

Successful completion: Participants must complete the entire program, register, achieve a score of 80% on the post-test and submit required documentation.
1. Successful completion: Participants must complete the entire program, register, achieve a score of 80% on the post-test and submit required documentation.
2. Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. The speakers disclose salary or honorarium from the commercial support entity; they have signed a statement agreeing to present material fairly and without bias.
3. Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by Boston Scientific.
4. Non-commercial company support: None.
5. Alternative/Complementary therapy: None.
6. Implicit Bias: Educational Dimensions supports efforts to eliminate health care disparities and implicit bias in medical treatment along the lines of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status and other characteristics in CNE activities addressing direct patient care.

Participants successfully completing the activity and submitting required documentation will be permitted to print a certificate of completion. Participants are advised to retain the certificate for eight years following activity completion.

Replacement of misplaced certificate is available from Educational Dimensions. There is a fee for this service. Request a replacement by contacting us.