Flexible endoscopes remain among the most challenging reusable medical devices to clean, disinfect, and sterilize. This webinar will explore the most recent updates in international and national guidelines, highlighting critical changes aimed at improving patient safety and infection prevention. Participants will gain practical insights into the rationale behind updated protocols, including enhanced drying procedures, storage conditions, microbiological surveillance, and staff competency. The session is designed for CSSD professionals, endoscopy nurses, infection preventionists, and healthcare managers involved in endoscope handling and reprocessing.
Overview of updated guidance on bedside pre-cleaning steps.
Importance of time-critical transitions between procedure and decontamination.
Changes to manual cleaning validation and the role of automation.
New evidence-based drying protocols- the shift to forced air and validated drying cabinets.
Storage duration limitations and the rationale behind “hang time” recommendations.
Risk mitigation for retained moisture and biofilm formation.
Introduction of routine surveillance sampling and action thresholds.
Updated guidance on frequency, testing methods, and response strategies.
Implications for accreditation and infection control standards.
Emphasis on competency-based staff training with updated assessment criteria.
Required documentation changes to support traceability and audit readiness.
The role of digital solutions in tracking compliance and improving workflow.
This is the first webinar dedicated to “What’s New on Flexible Endoscopes Reprocessing Guidelines?”, presented by ASP Continuous Education.
28th May 2025
Experienced Consultant for Decontamination and Sterilisation projects, Protocols and Certifications
- Vice President of the World Federation of Hospital Sterilization Sciences and SSD Manager at NSW Health.
- Over two decades of dedicated service in the hospital sector, with a focus on advancing sterilization and infection control practices for the past decade.
- His expertise includes management, strategic planning, clinical education, research, and SSD department development and design in healthcare settings.
- Commitment to excellence in sterilization and infection control education – Vice President and Scientific Officer for the World Federation for Hospital Sterilization Sciences, and past President of the Federal Sterilizing Research and Advisory Council of Australia.
- Collaboration with the World Health Organization in the Asia-Pacific Region to improve local and international standards.
- Australian Certification in sterilization Teacher & passionate about empowering leadership and driving innovation & excellence in healthcare sterilization and infection control.
- Effective pre-cleaning and enhanced cleaning are essential for decontamination, ensuring patient safety by preventing biofilm, protecting equipment, and supporting high-quality reprocessing workflows.
- Thorough drying and proper storage of endoscope devices are crucial for preventing microbial survival, device damage, recontamination, and ensuring patient safety.
- Microbiological surveillance is a proactive quality assurance approach that ensures effective reprocessing and patient safety through routine monitoring and alignment with evolving standards.
- Skilled staff, precise records, and full traceability ensure safe, compliant sterilization services, ensure audit readiness, and enable fast responses to incidents protecting patients and healthcare workers.
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