Have you ever wondered what was lurking in the cracks and crevices of all the little removable pieces and parts that are attached to an endoscope? In this one-hour faculty-directed session, the speaker will discuss the evidence supporting the proposal that endoscope accessories, reusable parts (e.g. valves) and cleaning implements can be a source of cross-contamination. She will also discuss the proposed strategies to mitigate cross-contamination risk as outlined in current standards and guidelines.

This learner paced education activity is intended primarily for nurses, managers and reprocessing technicians in the Endoscopy Suite with an interest in improving their knowledge of the guidelines for reprocessing endoscope accessories and applying it to daily practice.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Explain the functions of flexible endoscope accessories used in endoscopic procedures in the GI Suite.
2) Discuss the FDA Guideline on preventing cross-contamination from water irrigation systems in the GI Suite.
3) Review guidelines and recommendations for tracking and storing reusable valves and endoscopes as a unique set in the GI 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, achieving a score of 80% on the post-test  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.

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.

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.