Olympus University - The Scope of Compliance: Endoscopic Instruments in the Operating Room

The Scope of Compliance: Endoscopic Instruments in the Operating Room

Course Credit

2.0 Nurse contact hours

Target Audience

This Symposium is intended for Surgical/OR Nurses and Managers.

Duration

Registration: Time may vary depending on the location, please refer to the course flyer for the appropriate time.

Purpose Statement

Endoscopes and endoscopic instruments are complex medical devices that are subject to damage if not properly cared for or maintained. To keep endoscopic instruments in optimum working condition, the user must have a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the instruments.

Learning Objective

Identify important infection control principles that impact endoscopes and endoscopic instruments
Explain the rationale for choosing high-level disinfection or sterilization
Review proper care and handling of endoscopes and endoscopic instruments
Describe reprocessing guidelines for endoscopes

Program at a Glance

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Afternoon Session
Agenda	Session	Topic & Objectives
20 minutes	Registration	Refreshments
10 minutes	Welcome	Opening Remarks
1 hour	Care and Handling: Surgical and Endoscopic Instruments	Identify important infection control and prevention principles that impact surgical instruments
1 hour	Endoscope and Surgical Instrument Processing: Best Practices	Discuss specific surgical standards for proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilzation for instruments and devices.
30 mins	Evaluations	.
1 hour	Hands-on Demonstrations	.
10 minutes	Adjournment	.
* Please refer to your confirmation letter for the specific program schedule.

Registration Fee

$50.00

Class size is limited, please register early.
Note: All Full or Value-Added Olympus Service contract customers can use their contract number as a form of payment. Please contact your local Endoscopy Support Specialist if you have any questions regarding your service contract number.

Accreditation

Olympus America has been approved as a provider by the California Board of Registered Nurses – License #10419.

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