The endoscope drying imperative – what, why, when, where, and how? (2022)

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The endoscope drying imperative – what, why, when, where, and how LIVE WEBINAR
07/20/2022 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  Recorded On: 07/19/2022
07/20/2022 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  Recorded On: 07/19/2022 “The endoscope drying imperative – what, why, when, where, and how” will be launched with a live event with Q&A on Wednesday, July 20th at 1:00 CT on our educational portal. Learn about the importance of endoscope drying and storage and how to perform both to meet evidence-based guidelines and standards.
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Retained moisture can foster the growth of microbes and biofilm inside endoscopes, and wet endoscopes have been linked to infections. This webinar will describe the importance of using effective, evidence-based methods for drying. The presenters will share their real-world experience using drying verification tools to evaluate patient-ready endoscopes for residual fluids. Participants will learn strategies for drying and storing endoscopes in accordance with guidelines and standards.

Objectives

By the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize that endoscope anatomy and reprocessing methods introduce a risk of retained moisture
  2. Discuss the clinical implications of retained moisture in flexible endoscopes
  3. Explain tools and methods for drying flexible endoscopes
  4. Describe current AORN, SGNA, and AAMI guidelines for drying endoscopes
  5. Explain strategies for detecting moisture and verifying that endoscopes are dry

Content outline
  1. Background and rationale for evidence-based endoscope drying methods
  2. Evidence from the field on drying effectiveness
  3. Drying tools and equipment
  4. Strategies for enhancing drying and storage practices
  5. Sponsor acknowledgement (supported by an educational grant from Healthmark)


    Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH

    President & CEO, Ofstead & Associates

    Cori Ofstead is an epidemiologist with 30 years of experience designing and conducting studies about the impact of clinical processes on patient outcomes. She has served as the Principal Investigator on numerous studies related to infection prevention, instrument processing, and vaccination against infectious diseases. Ms. Ofstead is nationally recognized for her groundbreaking research, and her studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals including CHEST, AJIC, ICHE, Urology, Journal of Hospital Infection, Endoscopy International Open, Journal of Wound Care, Gastroenterology Nursing, and Vaccine. She currently serves as a reviewer for AJIC, Endoscopy, and the Journal of Urology, and is an active member of the editorial board for AJIC. She has presented the findings of her studies at national and international conferences sponsored by the CDC, APIC, HSPA, AORN, SGNA, AGA, ASGE, and several universities. In addition, she currently serves as a preceptor for epidemiology students in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

    Krystina M. Hopkins, MPH

    Research Manager, Ofstead & Associates

    Krystina Hopkins is a research manager with Ofstead & Associates, Inc. where she leads projects related to device processing effectiveness and environmental health, including chronic conditions, vaccination, radiation hygiene, and healthcare costs. She has an MPH in environmental health, specializing in infectious disease. Her research has been published in AJIC, ICHE, Endoscopy International Open, Journal of Wound Care, Urology, AORN Journal, BI&T (AAMI’s journal), and HSPA’s PROCESS magazine, and she is a reviewer for AORN Journal and AAMI’s BI&T. She has presented the findings of her studies at national and international conferences sponsored by the CDC, APIC, and HSPA. Ms. Hopkins has over fourteen years of hands-on health and healthcare-related research experience in diverse in-patient and outpatient settings.  Prior to joining Ofstead in 2017, she supported clinical trials in environmental health, health economics, and community-based research as a research project manager at Medica Research Institute. Ms. Hopkins was also involved with projects related to molecular and microbiology, epidemiology, infectious disease, and occupational health in various roles at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health.

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