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Clin Nurse Spec ; 38(4): 189-192, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38889060

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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted the strong association between healthcare-associated infections and the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. This process improvement project provided an evidence-based workflow analysis of pleuravideoscope reprocessing to validate and implement safe practices in the pulmonary clinic and sterile processing department. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT/PROGRAM: A multidisciplinary team created an audit tool to complete infection control risk assessment using Lean Six Sigma methodology. OUTCOME: The risk assessment identified gaps in clinical practice, prompting corrective measures using a shared decision-making approach. The organization updated standard operating procedures, provided training and competency assessments, and purchased single-use pleuravideoscopes. These initiatives addressed the deficiencies and reinforced a culture of continuous process improvement and patient safety. CONCLUSION: Multidisciplinary teams should perform comprehensive reviews of facility processes and assess the risks related to infection control to identify optimal pleuravideoscope workflows for the healthcare institution. The involvement of a clinical nurse specialist is advantageous, as they possess the expertise necessary to facilitate collaborative efforts among team members spanning various departments. By leveraging the insights and skills of diverse professionals, healthcare organizations can optimize their reprocessing programs and enhance patient safety.


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Esterilização , Humanos , Enfermeiros Clínicos , Endoscópios/microbiologia , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente/organização & administração , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Controle de Infecções , Contaminação de Equipamentos/prevenção & controle , Pesquisa em Avaliação de Enfermagem
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