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Annabelle de St Maurice1, Zachary A Rubin2
1UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, 22-442 MDCC, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752, USA; Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 924 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|September 6, 2020
Summary
Gastroenterologists play a key role in investigating and managing outbreaks of pathogens transmitted during endoscopy. Effective communication and patient notification are crucial for successful outbreak management and minimizing institutional disruption.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Healthcare-Associated Infections
Background:
- Nosocomial pathogen transmission during endoscopic procedures is a significant concern.
- Endoscopy-related outbreaks can lead to substantial media attention and institutional disruption.
- Gastroenterologists are central to managing these events and communications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key aspects of outbreak investigations for gastroenterologists.
- To provide practical guidance for identifying and managing endoscopy-related outbreaks.
- To emphasize the gastroenterologist's role in communication and patient notification.
Main Methods:
- Review of relevant literature and guidelines on outbreak investigation.
- Case study analysis of past endoscopy-related outbreaks (implied).
- Synthesis of practical advice for clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Outbreak investigations require a structured approach.
- Gastroenterologists must lead communication efforts with patients and media.
- Proactive identification and swift management are essential.
Conclusions:
- Gastroenterologists are pivotal in successfully managing endoscopy-related outbreaks.
- Effective management involves coordinated investigation, communication, and patient notification.
- This guidance aims to equip physicians with the necessary skills for these challenging situations.
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