iLearning Recorded WebinarRisk Analysis: Identifying Practice Gaps
Utilizing Today's Guidelines and Evidence Based Practice in Endoscope Reprocessing
Overview
The purpose of this recorded webinar is to present information on potential practice gaps where reprocessed or patient-ready scopes can be recontaminated before use on the next patient. This session will utilize the current established professional guidelines and best practices to develop a risk analysis of endoscope reprocessing. Each of the nine steps of flexible endoscope reprocessing will be evaluated and discussed to allow the participant to establish their current level of infection risk, exposure or transmission to patients, using evidence-based practice to support each step. An assessment tool will be reviewed during the presentation.
This CNE activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in endoscope processing and 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) Explain evidence-based practice and its application in professional society guidelines to support GI practice recommendations.
2) Review supporting research evidence in each of the nine steps in flexible endoscope reprocessing to determine how improper techniques can impact patient safety in the GI Suite
3) Discuss steps needed to complete an assessment of the GI suite when preparing for an audit.
Participants will complete the recorded webinar learning activity. They will view the presentation, then register to complete the evaluation the post-test 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, the Georgia Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 50-574 and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Provider Number 50-26112.
It is the responsibility of the licensee to verify acceptance of contact hours for relicensure.
ABCGN: According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, the approved hours in this activity are are considered GI Specific (Category 5) for the purpose of recertification 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 contact hour.
IAHCSMM: This program has been approved by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management for 1.0 contact hour.
NCCT: This program is acceptable for surgical technologist recertification by the National Center for Competency Testing.
- Successful completion: Participants will view the module, then register online, achieve a score of 80% on the post-test and submit required documentation. An active printer connection is required to print the certificate of completion.
- Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. The author is a consultant working independently to provide nursing education in endoscopy and infection prevention. As a paid consultant, the author has declared affiliations that could be perceived as posing a potential conflict of interest. In the interest of quality CNE, the author 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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Recorded Webinar Video
CNE Certificate Process
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