8 Polyp Surveillance Quality Measures to Know

Here are eight polyp surveillance measures from the American Gastroenterological Institute Polyp Surveillance Performance Measures report.

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•    Cecal intubation documentation
•    Rate of cecal intubation
•    Preparation adequacy documentation
•    Rate of preparation adequacy
•    Description of polyp characteristics
•    Assessment of polyp removal
•    Pathology results present and reviewed
•    Appropriateness of follow-up interval recommended

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