Announcements

  • Management of endoscopes, endoscope reprocessing, and storage areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    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.