iLearning Recorded Webinar

Visual inspection of any medical device is critical during processing. It plays a pivotal role in determining if a medical device is clean enough to undergo high level disinfection or sterilization.  It is especially important to inspect both internal channels if possible and the external surfaces where debris can reside in dents, scratches, and crevices. Additionally, evidence has been published to support the amount of bioburden loading on procedurally used medical devices and the amount of bioburden that is removed during the cleaning of these devices.  This program discusses the important role visualization plays in flexible endoscope processing and provides strategies for utilizing available technology to achieve the highest level of success in validating the cleaning process outcome.

This faculty-directed education activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in ensuring safe patient care in the endoscopy suite. 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. Review evidence-based practice related to visualization of flexible GI endoscopes
2. List professional society and regulatory guideline recommendations for visualization during handling and processing of flexible GI endoscopes.
3. Identify available technologies to enhance visualization during handling and inspection of flexible GI endoscopes
4. Review documentation required for medical device processing performed on GI endoscopes and accessories.

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. 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.
2. Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by Cantel Medical.
3. Non-commercial company support: None.
4. Alternative/Complementary therapy: None.

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.