Endoscope Cleaning and High-Level Disinfection Module

(Fourth edition, 2009) An accurate and comprehensive study module that interprets widely endorsed scientific theory into easy to understand step-by-step guidelines. This user-friendly module interprets SGNA guideline documents for standardizing safe, efficient and cost-effective infection control practice in GI/endoscopy settings. Learn on your own or with a group how to:

• Identify the internal and external components of the flexible gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Describe the procedure and rationale for each step of the reprocessing
• Perform the cleaning and disinfection of the endoscopy following SGNA’s recommended guidelines and compare and contrast give FDA-cleared high-level disinfectants and sterilants.

The module and accompanying DVD may be used as part of an orientation program for staff new to GI/endoscopy, to assist in documenting competency of staff in reprocessing of GI endoscopes or for periodic review of reprocessing principles.

All components of the module come packaged in a sleek folder for easy storage and individual components can be purchased separately.This module includes:

• Endoscope Cleaning and High-Level Disinfection Learning Guide, 4th edition
• the instructional Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes DVD and
• the laminated Endoscope Cleaning and High-Level Disinfectant Chart, 5th edition.