Director, Infection Prevention & Control Olympus America, Inc. Center Valley, Pennsylvania
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Course
Description: This course will provide expert insight and tips on the implementation of an endoscope sampling and culturing program to help mitigate risk within facilities, provide insight into potential reprocessing deficiencies and, most importantly, increase patient safety.
Learning Objectives • Provide an overview of endoscope surveillance sampling and culturing protocol for voluntary implementation within healthcare facilities • Share best practices for healthcare facilities choosing to implement endoscope microbiological surveillance sampling and culturing • Identify pros and cons as they relate to endoscope sampling and culturing
