iLearning Recorded Webinar
Adherence to Scope Reprocessing
in the GI Suite
Overview
The endoscope reprocessing journey within the GI Suite is one that is designed to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic devices that are safe for patient use. The road to processing, paved by standards, guidelines, and instructions for use, provides GPS guidance for the reprocessing staff, and aids in preventing detours that can invite opportunities for infection. This one-hour continuing nursing education activity provides an opportunity for endoscopy staff to ensure they are on course in their reprocessing practices.
This learner-paced education activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in environmental and staff and patient safety in endoscopic reprocessing. The presentation will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in Endoscopy.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) List the nine mile-markers comprising the endoscopic reprocessing journey in the GI Suite.
2) Examine bumps and roadblocks encountered on the endoscope reprocessing journey that can impact patient safety in the GI Suite.
3) Discuss environmental and staff safety measures for personnel handling soiled endoscopes in the GI Suite and reprocessing area.
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.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 08747, the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574, the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 50-574 and the Georgia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574.
ABCGN: According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, 1 hour earned in this activity is considered GI Specific for the purpose of re-certification by contact hours through the ABCGN.
CBSPD: This program has been pre-approved by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution for 1.0 hour.
HSPA: This program has been approved by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association for 1.0 hour.
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.
Guide to Study
The following steps will assist you in your successful completion of this eLearning Activity.
1. Read the content or view the recorded presentation. If you want contact hours at the completion of studying the eLearning material, you will be required to register, complete an evaluation and take a post-test prior to printing your Certificate of Completion. We urge you to complete the eLearning activity once you have started. However, if you do need to come back later, you can sign in with your email and eLearning ID.
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4. Evaluation Form: Once you have registered or signed in you will be asked to complete an evaluation form and submit it. This is required to obtain the Certificate of Completion.
5. Post-test: A post-test, based on the content of the eLearning activity, will need to be taken. A passing score of 80% is required. This is required to obtain the Certificate of Completion.
6. Printing Your Certificate of Completion: Once you have successfully passed the post-test you will be able to print your Certificate of Completion. You will be given an opportunity to verify the information that will be printed on your certificate. Please make sure your printer is ready to print. You will not have access to the certificate page on later visits unless you contact us. Once you choose to print the Certificate of Completion, it will not be possible to make corrections. To obtain a corrected certificate you will need to contact Educational Dimensions. Fees may apply.
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Recorded Webinar Video
AAAHC: https://www.aaahc.org/uploads/2022/12/Quality-Roadmap-Press-Release_FINAL.pdf
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ANSI/AAMI ST91:2021 Flexible and semi-rigid endoscope processing in health care facilities.
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Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (2023). Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes.
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Barakat, MT et al. (2019). Simethicone is retained in endoscopes despite reprocessing: impact of its use on working channel fluid retention and adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence values (with video). Gastrointest Endosc; 89(1): 115-123. Doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.08.012.
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Ofstead, CL et al. (2019). Widespread clinical use of simethicone, insoluble lubricants, and tissue glue during endoscopy: A call to action for infection preventionists. American Journal of Infection Control; 47(6): 666-670. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.02.012.
Pasquale, L et al. (2021). Infection prevention in endoscopy practice: comparative evaluation of reusable vs single-use endoscopic valves. Infect Prev Pract; 3(2). DOI: 10.1016/j.infpip.2021.100123.
Puiu, T. (2021). What are biofilms and how do they form?
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CNE Certificate Process
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