Tackling issues in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices
Created in collaboration with the Clinical Services Journal to give an overview of the challenges presented by the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
Course overview
This course consists of five CSJ articles from 2019 that address a range of important issues associated with the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes in modern healthcare organisations.
2 hours of verifiable CPD
Professional Accreditation
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this course trainees will:
1. Gain an understanding of the issues around the selection of a disinfectant for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
2. Be aware of the importance and the role of pre-cleaning and the use of enzymatic detergents in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
3. Understand the challenges and opportunities encountered when installing a new washer disinfector.
4. Learn about what constitutes as a Medical Device and why this is significant to the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
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Course content
Add members of your team to your course to track their progress over the following modules:
‘Reprocessing flexible endoscopes’
‘The importance of pre-cleaning in reprocessing flexible endoscopes’
'Advantages of enzymatic detergents for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes'
'Effective decontamination of reusable surgical instruments'
'Key regulations - Disinfection by the rules'
Each module is accompanied by a multiple choice test to assess the trainee’s understanding of the content. When all module tests are completed the trainee will have access to a personalised certificate.