Guidelines for Infection Control in Endoscopy

The guidelines that are followed nationally are the GENCA guidelines produced by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia.

A disk can be purchased for $22.00 (Australian) from:

GENCA
PO Box 483
Boronia
Victoria
AUSTRALIA

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Downloads available:

• Guidelines for Nursing Care of the Patient Receiving Sedation and Analgesia in the Endoscopy Setting
• National Credentialing Tool to Assess a Nurse’s Competence in the Cleaning and Disinfection of Endoscopes and Accessories
• National Credentialing Tool for Endoscopy Nurses Responsible for the Cleaning and Disinfection of Endoscopes and Accessories
• RN First Assist for the Placement of PEG Tubes in Endoscopy Suites in New Zealand, Nov 2002
• Self directed learning package: Registered Nurse First Assist for the Placement of PEG Tubes in Endoscopy Suites in New Zealand, May 2004.

• Cleaning and Disinfection of Loan Endoscopes, Jul 04 (45KB PDF)

Position Statement

The Manipulation of Endoscopes and Accessories by the Gastroenterology Nurse during Endoscopic Procedures