Updates on the Disinfection and Infection Control Process of the Accredited Endoscopy Unit
- Author:
Jeong Eun SHIN
1
;
Yunho JUNG
;
Jeong Hoon LEE
;
Byoung Kwan SON
;
Jae Young JANG
;
Hyung Keun KIM
;
Byung Ik JANG
;
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Disinfection; Education; Endoscopy; Infection control; Quality control
- MeSH: Accreditation; Disinfection; Education; Endoscopy; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Humans; Infection Control; Medical Staff; Personal Protective Equipment; Quality Control; Social Control, Formal; Water
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2019;52(5):443-450
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: A thorough disinfection and infection control process associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy is highly important for the health and safety of the examinee and the medical staff involved in the procedure. Endoscopic reprocessing and disinfection are two of the most important steps in quality control of endoscopy. In 2019, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy updated the Accreditation of Qualified Endoscopy Unit assessment items for these quality indicators. Assessment of disinfection and infection control comprises 28 mandatory items in the categories of disinfection education, pre-cleaning, cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, drying, reprocessing, storage, endoscopic accessories, water bottle and connectors, space/facilities, personal protective equipment, disinfection ledger, and regulations regarding infection control and disinfection. The updated Accreditation of Qualified Endoscopy Unit assessment items are useful for improving the quality of endoscopy by ensuring thorough inspection of endoscopic disinfection and infection control.
