2021
DOI: 10.1055/a-1535-1238
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Accreditation program for gastrointestinal endoscopes reprocessing in Italy: An on-site survey

Abstract: Background and study aims Endoscope reprocessing has been associated with a variable failure rate. Our aim was to present an overview on current practices for reprocessing in Italian facilities and discuss the principle critical points. Methods In 2014 the Italian Society for Digestive Diseases implemented an accreditation program in collaboration with an independent organization for certification and with the Italian Association for Endoscopy Technical Operators. During a 1-day site visit of the end… Show more

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“…In conclusion, our study showed that adherence of endoscopists to ESGE performance measures for upper and lower GI endoscopy is suboptimal in Italy. This is in line with data from the SIED accreditation project showing that many Italian endoscopy centers fail to meet important quality indicators ( 30 ). National scientific societies have a pivotal role in the dissemination and implementation of quality criteria for GI endoscopy by endorsing and adapting European performance measures ( 31 ).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…In conclusion, our study showed that adherence of endoscopists to ESGE performance measures for upper and lower GI endoscopy is suboptimal in Italy. This is in line with data from the SIED accreditation project showing that many Italian endoscopy centers fail to meet important quality indicators ( 30 ). National scientific societies have a pivotal role in the dissemination and implementation of quality criteria for GI endoscopy by endorsing and adapting European performance measures ( 31 ).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…Der Personalmix in der Endoskopaufbereitung wird in nationalen und internationalen Umfragen bestätigt 9 17 18 19 20 . Allerdings zeigen diese Umfragen auch Defizite in den Schulungsmaßnahmen 18 19 20 mit negativen Auswirkungen auf die Qualität der Aufbereitung 9 18 . Es fehlt an Fachwissen, Sensibilisierung und Verantwortungsbewusstsein 9 18 .…”
Section: Diskussionunclassified
“…Eine ähnlich strukturierte Umfrage wurde 2003 und 2013 in Frankfurter Kliniken und Praxen durchgeführt, bei denen unabhängige Mitarbeiter des Gesundheitsamtes die Abteilungen mit Hilfe einer Checkliste überprüft hatten [17]. Darüber hinaus wurden in den letzten Jahren einige nationale und internationale Umfragen durchgeführt, die Einzelaspekte beleuchteten [9,[17][18][19][20].…”
Section: Endoskopkomponentenunclassified
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