ASGE Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit – October 2024 (Videos + Slides)

Overview

ASGE Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit – October 2024 (Videos + Slides) is a comprehensive digital course designed to enhance quality and safety practices in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy units. This on-demand program provides a detailed exploration of practical strategies to implement effective quality assurance and safety measures in various endoscopy settings including office-based, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospital environments.

On-demand gastroenterology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Videos and slides

Agenda

This course delivers a structured series of expert lectures and interactive discussions focused on improving quality and safety in the endoscopy unit. Content covers foundational concepts, quality measurement, and safety protocols relevant to all members of the GI endoscopy team.

• Leveraging The IOM Domains Of Quality In Decision-Making — Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI
• The Patient Experience Begins With The Employee Experience — Kelly Hinlicky, RN MS FNP-C CFER
• Measuring And Maximizing Satisfaction Throughout The Patient Journey — Kelly Hinlicky, RN MS FNP-C CFER
• Improving Efficiency In The Endoscopy Unit — Neal Shahidi, MD PhD
• Interactive Discussion With Case Studies — Moderator: Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI
• Defining And Measuring Quality In Colonoscopy — T.R. Levin, MD MS
• Defining And Measuring Quality In Upper GI Endoscopy — Neal Shahidi, MD PhD
• Defining And Measuring Quality In ERCP And EUS — Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE
• Interactive Discussion With Case Studies — Moderator: Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI
• Infection Control In GI Endoscopy: Global Overview — Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE
• Infection Control In Endoscopy: The Nuts And Bolts – What You Need To Know For Your Unit — Jim Collins, BS RN CNOR
• Reprocessing Guidelines Comparison And Guideline Adoption — Jim Collins, BS RN CNOR
• Addressing Patient Transportation Barriers — T.R. Levin, MD MS
• Ergonomics In GI Endoscopy — Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI
• Interactive Discussion With Case Studies — Moderator: Neal Shahidi, MD PhD
• Closing Remarks And Course Adjournment

Learning Objectives

• List 2-3 measures of quality in endoscopy.
• Recognize techniques to enhance efficiency and safety in the endoscopy unit.
• Identify methods to improve patient satisfaction, focusing on doctor-patient communication.
• Define potential sources of infection during endoscopic procedures and appropriate disinfectant susceptibility.
• Identify quality assurance measures suitable for implementation within the endoscopy unit and explain their significance.

Speakers

• Sonali Palchaudhuri, MD MHCI
• Kelly Hinlicky, RN MS FNP-C CFER
• Neal Shahidi, MD PhD
• T.R. Levin, MD MS
• Rahul Pannala, MD MPH FASGE
• Jim Collins, BS RN CNOR

Target Audience

This course is intended for gastroenterologists, endoscopy nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management and delivery of care in GI endoscopy units, seeking to strengthen quality assurance and patient safety practices.

Why This Topic Matters

ASGE Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit – October 2024 (Videos + Slides) addresses critical aspects of quality and safety in gastroenterology, reflecting the complexity of modern endoscopic practice. This course supports healthcare professionals by providing relevant, evidence-based strategies to optimize endoscopy unit performance and patient outcomes.

Delivered through MedHub Central’s platform, this education reinforces clinical expertise and confidence in applying quality improvement principles tailored to GI endoscopy, fostering safer, more efficient care delivery in diverse clinical settings.