iLearning Recorded Webinar
Infection Prevention:
Microbiology Issues to Consider When Processing Flexible Endoscopes
Overview
Multidrug-resistant microorganisms, as well as other pathogenic organisms, have been identified in exposures and transmissions following endoscopy procedures. These organisms can be killed if best practices in flexible endoscope reprocessing are followed. This learner-paced continuing education activity will provide information regarding the impact of incorrect flexible endoscope reprocessing and the subsequent transmission of microorganisms to the next patient.
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:
- Discuss microbiology issues in flexible endoscope reprocessing
- Identify strategies for decreasing biofilm on gastrointestinal and other flexible endoscopes.
- Review factors impacting infection prevention in flexible endoscope reprocessing.
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.
It is the responsibility of the licensee to verify acceptance of contact hours for relicensure.
According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), contact hours earned in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification through the ABCGN.
This program has been pre-approved by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
This program has been approved by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
- Successful completion: Participants must register, attend the entire program, including resulting Q & A, and submit required documentation.
- Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. The speaker, as an employee of the commercial support entity, hereby discloses a conflict of interest. The speaker has signed a statement agreeing to present information fairly and without bias.
- Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by CANTEL MEDICAL.
- Non-commercial company support: None.
- 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.
Guide to Study
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- 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.
- 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.
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Enjoy learning more about "Biofilm in Endoscopy"
Recorded Webinar Video
| Allison, D.G., & Sutherland, I.W. (1984). A staining technique for attached bacteria and its correlation to extracellular carbohydrate production. Journal of Microbiological Methods 2(2), 93-99. |
| ANSI/AAMI ST91:2015 Flexible and Semi-rigid Endoscope Processing in Health Care Facilities. Arling¬ton, VA: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation; 2015 |
| FDA MAUDE reports Key 2818381. (2012). MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, Olympus OES Cystonephrofiberscope cycstoscope. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/SCRIPTS/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=2818381 |
| FDA MAUDE reports Key 2818381. (2012). MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, Olympus OES Cystonephrofiberscope cycstoscope. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/SCRIPTS/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=2818381 |
| Ofstead et al. (2018). Residual moisture & waterborne pathogens inside flexible endoscopes. American Journal of Infection Control, 46(6), 689-696. |
| Ofstead, C. L., et al. (2013). Re-evaluating endoscopy-associated infection risk estimates and their implications. American Journal of Infection Control, 41(8), 734-736. |
| Johnston et al. (2019). Risk of bacterial exposure to the endoscopist’s face during endoscopy.Gastroint Endosc. 89(4), 818-824 |
| Murphy, K., & Sanow, W. (2019). Whitepaper: Improved robustness of performance with non-enzymatic detergents. Cantel Medical, Minneapolis, MN |
| Parente, D.M. (2007). Could biopsy valves be a source of potential flexible endoscope contamination? Infection Control Today, 11 (6) |
| Perumpail, R. et al. (2019) Endoscope reprocessing: Comparison of drying effectiveness and microbial levels with an automated drying and storage cabinet with forced filtered air and a standard storage cabinet. American Journal of Infection Control., 000, 1-7. |
| •Vertes, A., Hitchins, V., & Phillips, K.S. (2012) Analytical Challenges of Microbial Biofilms on Medical Devices. Analytical Chemistry, 84, 3858-3866. dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac2029997|Anal.Chem.2012, 84, 3858−3866 |
| •Wang, P., et al. (2018). Rates of infection after colonoscopy and oesophagascopy in ambulatory surgery centres in the USA. Gut 67; 1626-1636 |
