The OR Today webinar “Endoscope Reprocessing: Why the Critical Steps are Critical” sponsored by Ruhof was presented by NYU Long Island Hospital OR Nurse Manager Robert B. Dybec, BSN, RN, MS, CNOR. It was eligible for one (1) continuing (CE) hour. OR Today is approved and licensed to be a Continuing Education Provider with the California Board of Registered Nurses, License #16623.
Dybec highlighted and explained the importance of precise cleaning, reprocessing and disinfection of reusable flexible endoscopes.
The webinar was extremely popular with more than 600 individuals registered and 264 logged in for the live presentation. An on-demand recording of the webinar, including an informative question-and-answer session, is available at ORTodayWebinars.live.
Some of the question addressed during the Q&A were:
- Is improper cleaning and disinfection still a problem?
- What are the best cleaning solutions?
- Why isn’t everyone using single-use scopes?
Attendees provided feedback via a survey.
“I liked that you showed the inside of the endoscopes, especially with the water damage. This was a great webinar!” said Karen Buetter, traveling CRCST, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
“I thought the pictures on the slides when explaining the topics were really intriguing,” said Amanda Nelson, clinical educator, MNGI Digestive Health.
“Clear and to the point! Great speaker!” said Jennifer Stephen, clinical educator, Tri-City Medical Center.
“Well done presentation, presenter was clear, logical and engaging,” Barbara Kanuka, MDRD coordinator, South Health Campus.
“My unit does reprocess endoscopes and it is a great reminder as to why the steps we do are so critical. I did learn a few new things and also suggestions for our unit that we could improve on,” Mayo Clinic Endoscopy Tech 3 Missy Nelson said.
“Great presentation of the ‘why’ behind the cleaning process,” Janet Roberts, RN, St Luke’s Urology.
For more information, visit ORTodayWebinars.live.
