Clin Endosc.  2019 Sep;52(5):443-450. 10.5946/ce.2019.173.

Updates on the Disinfection and Infection Control Process of the Accredited Endoscopy Unit

• Shin JE
• Jung Y
• Lee JH
• Son BK
• Jang JY
• Kim HK
• Jang BI
• The Quality Management Committee and the Disinfection Management Committee of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

• KMID: 2464665
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2019.173

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.

Keyword

Disinfection; Education; Endoscopy; Infection control; Quality control

MeSH Terms

Accreditation
Disinfection*
Education
Endoscopy*
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Humans
Infection Control*
Medical Staff
Personal Protective Equipment
Quality Control
Social Control, Formal
Water
Water

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