are pleased to present
Care and Handling of the Flexible Endoscope
Faculty: Lynne A. Thomas, BSN RN CGRN,
Vice President, Education
Integrated Medical Systems International Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
Overview
Flexible endoscopes have been in use since the late 1960s, permitting minimally invasive visualization of the interior of many body cavities and lumens of tubular organs. The number of procedures performed endoscopically continues to increase each year. This independent study activity is intended to explore best practices in the everyday care and handling of flexible endoscopes. In this web-based independent study education activity, learners will review the care and handling of the flexible endoscope. They will learn how to prevent damage from everyday use, thus extending the life of the scope and ensuring the safety of the patient.
Target Audience
This independent study is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in enhanced capability and extended life expectancy of flexible endoscopes. It will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in endoscopy.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Recall historical origin of current endoscopic technology
- Name the five basic sections of the flexible endoscope
- List care and handling techniques which will maximize life of the endoscope
- Identify the types of endoscope damage that can occur with daily use
Teaching Methodology
Participants will complete the web-based learning activity entitled “Care and Handling of the Flexible Endoscope”. They will read the article, then register to take the post-test and complete the evaluation on the website. They will submit the documentation as directed. A bibliographic reference is included for those wishing additional information.
Contact Hours
Upon completion of the entire program, achieving a score of 80% on the post-test, and submission of required documentation, participants will be granted 1 contact hour. No partial credit will be granted. Contact hours are available for this eLearning activity until 30 December 2011
Accreditation
ANCC: Educational Dimensions is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
State Board Approval: Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 08747, the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 50-574, the Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider Number 317 and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Provider Number WV97-0217RN.
Disclosures
- Successful completion: Participants must attend the entire program, including any resulting Q & A, and submit required documentation.
- Conflict of interest: This presentation is sponsored by Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc. and the author, as an employee, hereby declares a conflict of interest.
- Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding and commercial support provided by Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc.
- Non-commercial company support: None.
- Non-endorsement of products: Educational Dimensions, the Continuing Education Provider for this activity, is philosophically dedicated to the provision of quality CNE and does not endorse products or services provided by the speaker's company.
- Off-label product use: None
- Alternative/Complementary therapy: None
Certificate Issue / Replacement
Participants successfully completing the activity and submitting required documentation
will be permitted to print a certificate of completion. Participants are
advised to retain the certificate for eight years following activity completion.
Replacement of misplaced certificate is available from Educational Dimensions.
There is a fee for this service. Request a replacement by emailing replacement@educationaldimensions.com
