Start Date

5-27-2021 9:00 AM

End Date

5-27-2021 5:00 PM

Description

  • This study aimed to assess outcomes and satisfaction among patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Identifying the rates of COVID-19 symptom development and post procedure testing would provide critical information on patient safety
  • Assessment of patient experiences would serve as a guide for potential areas of improvement
  • We predicted that with proper protocols in place, outpatient endoscopy was a safe and positive experience

Keywords

COVID-19, coronavirus, endoscopy, safety

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Presented at the 2021 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

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May 27th, 9:00 AM May 27th, 5:00 PM

A Safety Assessment of the Re-opening of an Academic Medical Center Outpatient Endoscopy Unit During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • This study aimed to assess outcomes and satisfaction among patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Identifying the rates of COVID-19 symptom development and post procedure testing would provide critical information on patient safety
  • Assessment of patient experiences would serve as a guide for potential areas of improvement
  • We predicted that with proper protocols in place, outpatient endoscopy was a safe and positive experience