SGNA has just released our Joint Statement on the Management of endoscopes, endoscope reprocessing, and storage areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This document provides 14 best practice recommendations and answers 12 important questions including:
- How should a procedure room be cleaned after known COVID-19 cases?
- What changes are needed to prevent transmission from patients to the reprocessing staff?
- Are there any instructions on cleaning reprocessing and storage areas prior to re-opening of endoscopy suites?
Read the full statement on our website here.