SGNA’s recommendations to avoid carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae transmission through ERCP scopes include:
• Working with infection prevention and quality departments
• Performing competency tests with reprocessing staff members
• Reviewing all reprocessing instructions and policies
• Educating all endoscopy unit staff members on CRE
• Assessing patient population to understand infection risk
• Considering a one-time post-procedure culture of endoscopes with elevator mechanism
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