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<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Improving Adherence to the 2017 Multi-Society Task Force on CRC Screening Recommendations for First-Degree Relatives of Patients with an Advanced Adenoma

The 2017 Multi-Society Task Force on colorectal cancer screening recommended that an individual with a first-degree relative with an advanced adenoma or colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 40 years.

<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Pathology Specimen Reconciliation

To see a decrease in the number of errors on pathology reports upon reconciling. These errors are a combination of mistakes from [pathology company] and [endoscopy unit] staff.

<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Appropriate Disposal of Waste

This project aims to reduce biohazard waste in our endoscopy unit by training staff and using visual reminders, helping lower the unit’s carbon footprint and align with GI society guidelines on climate-conscious clinical practices.

<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Improving the Show Rate and Quality of Bowel Preparation Via One-Way Text Messaging

No-shows and inadequate bowel preparations (prep) lead to a significant waste of resources in endoscopy centers. While printed prep instructions and preprocedural nursing phone calls are often used to prevent this, they are not always successful.

<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Improving Scheduling of Esophageal Motility Procedures

The study aimed to identify factors resulting in delayed scheduling of patients for EMS/pH procedures, with a performance goal of reducing the number of days from case request to procedure by 20 percent.

<Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ> Improving Documentation of Cecal Intubation

Complete and accurate documentation is an important part of medical care. [Our endoscopy center] aims to provide and document care that meets the recommendations of ASGE and ACG.