NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses Section

Publications available for free download

• Policy Guideline:  RN First Assist for the Placement of PEG Tubes in Endoscopy Suites in New Zealand, June 2010 (PDF)
• Self directed learning package: Registered Nurse First Assist for the Placement of PEG Tubes in Endoscopy Suites in New Zealand, May 2010. (PDF)
• Standards of Practice for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses

Publications under review

In 2011 the Gastroenterology Nurses Section is reviewing the following documents, thus they have been withdrawn from the website:

1. Guidelines for Nursing Care of the Patient Receiving Sedation and Analgesia in the Endoscopy Setting
   Please refer to Guidelines on Sedation and/or Analgesia for Diagnostic and Interventional Medical, Dental or Surgical Procedures by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
   Disclaimer: The NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses Section presents this information for the use in developing institutional policies, and/or protocols. NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses Section assumes no responsibility for the practices or recommendations of any member or other practitioner, or for the policies and practices of any practice setting.
2. National Credentialing Tool to Assess a Nurse’s Competence in the Cleaning and Disinfection of Endoscopes and Accessories
   Please refer to th GENKA Infection Control Guidelines (see below) and your local hospital policy.
3. National Credentialing Tool for Endoscopy Nurses Responsible for the Cleaning and Disinfection of Endoscopes and Accessories
   Please refer to the GENKA Infection Control Guidelines (see below) and your local hospital policy.
4. Position Statement: The Manipulation of Endoscopes and Accessories by the Gastroenterology Nurse during Endoscopic Procedures

Guidelines for Infection Control in Endoscopy

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

A copy of these can be purchased from the GENCA website