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SP 102: Advanced Topics in Endoscope Reprocessing

SP 102: Advanced Topics in Endoscope Reprocessing

Flexible endoscopes are among the most complex reusable medical devices processed in healthcare. Even when standard reprocessing steps are followed, hidden risks—including residual soil, biofilm, internal channel damage, and retained moisture—can remain undetected and contribute to contamination events and patient infections. This session explores why these risks persist, reviews the latest evidence surrounding endoscope reprocessing challenges, and highlights practical quality assurance strategies that sterile processing professionals can implement to strengthen patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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Advanced Topics in Endoscope Reprocessing
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Select the "Watch 7 Days of CE Video" button to begin. Flexible endoscopes are among the most complex reusable medical devices processed in healthcare. Even when standard reprocessing steps are followed, hidden risks—including residual soil, biofilm, internal channel damage, and retained moisture—can remain undetected and contribute to contamination events and patient infections. This session explores why these risks persist, reviews the latest evidence surrounding endoscope reprocessing challenges, and highlights practical quality assurance strategies that sterile processing professionals can implement to strengthen patient safety and regulatory compliance.
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10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
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1.00 HSPA - Healthmark 260904E credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 HSPA - Healthmark 260904E credit  |  Certificate available
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Dyan Darga

Dyan Darga

Clinical Education Specialist

Healthmark, a Getinge company

Dyan Darga RN, MSN, CGRN, NE-BC is a Clinical Education Specialist with extensive expertise in Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and high-level disinfection of endoscopes. She holds a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University, a BSN from Wayne State University and an MSN in nursing leadership and administration from Capella University.

With 30 years of nursing experience, including 20 years in gastroenterology, Dyan has worked in various endoscopy roles, from circulating and assisting physicians to technical operations and scope reprocessing.  She has spent the last decade in endoscopy leadership managing Gastroenterology Departments at Emory Healthcare, Northside Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia) and Henry Ford Health (Michigan).

Dyan is certified in Gastroenterology (CGRN) and is a Board-Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC). She serves as the Membership Director for the Michigan Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (MSGNA) Board of Directors and has been an active SGNA national member for over 10 years, attending annual conferences.

Dyan is passionate about continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and patient safety. Dyan is dedicated to advancing best practices in gastroenterology and endoscopy.