Scoping in Quality: Visual Inspection of Endoscopes

Beyond Clean Podcast

From visual checks to advanced technological tools, endoscope inspection is one of the most critical steps in ensuring patient safety – so, how thorough are your facility's protocols? Are you inspecting every scope, for every procedure? In this week’s new episode from our "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes” series, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple are back and ready to tackle the intricacies of endoscope inspection! These endoscope enthusiasts will dive into the nitty-gritty of scope inspection, from the latest tech tools to the crucial need for standardized protocols for more effective staff training strategies. Get ready to discover how a well-executed inspection process safeguards patient safety, boosts surgeon satisfaction, and helps support smart budget management. Tune in today to make sure your team is fully equipped for this essential step in endoscope reprocessing!

This innovative 6-week podcast series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your approach to endoscope care and handling. Each episode features industry experts, educators, and frontline technicians, sharing their knowledge and experience, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of endoscope innovation and best practices. Whether you're in Sterile Processing, the OR, or Infection Prevention, this series will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your endoscope processes. A special thanks to our sponsor Richard Wolf, for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life. For more information, contact Richard Wolf customer service at [e-mail] Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety #RichardWolf #UnbrokenSeries