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END 195
Term 4
3 credits

Inspection, Regulations and Compliance

END 195 provides an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape governing endoscope reprocessing, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for ensuring compliance and patient safety. Topics include essential standards such as those related to healthcare facilities and electrical safety, preparing for accreditation inspections, and the vital role of meticulous record-keeping. The course emphasizes practical application through hands-on labs covering electrical safety testing and reprocessing equipment maintenance. Students will also learn protocols for managing equipment recalls, accurate incident reporting, and contributing to a culture of continuous quality improvement within healthcare settings. This comprehensive training is crucial for becoming a proficient and compliant reprocessing technician.

InstructorJacob Calhoun
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Prerequisites

END 101END 105END 110END 115

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance in Endoscope Reprocessinglecture
02Lesson 2: Understanding Healthcare Facility Standards (e.g., NFPA 99 & Related Guidelines)lecture
03Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Principles and Healthcare Equipment Safety Standardslecture
04Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing of Reprocessing Equipmentlab
05Lesson 4: Accreditation Body Standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and Readinesslecture
06Lesson 5: Essential Elements of an Inspection Readiness Programlecture
07Lesson 6: Documentation and Record Keeping Best Practices for Reprocessinglecture
08Hands-on Lab: Reprocessing Equipment Maintenance & Midterm Reviewlab
09Lesson 7: Equipment Traceability and Inventory Management Requirementslecture
10Lesson 8: Managing Equipment Recalls and Manufacturer Communicationslecture
11Hands-on Lab: Mock Inspection Simulation and Gap Analysislab
12Lesson 9: Incident Reporting Protocols and Root Cause Analysis Basicslecture
13Lesson 10: Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Continuous Compliancelecture
14Capstone Service Project: Developing a Compliance Audit Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance in Endoscope Reprocessing","Week 2: Lesson 2: Understanding Healthcare Facility Standards (e.g., NFPA 99 & Related Guidelines)","Week 3: Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Principles and Healthcare Equipment Safety Standards","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing of Reprocessing Equipment","Week 5: Lesson 4: Accreditation Body Standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and Readiness","Week 6: Lesson 5: Essential Elements of an Inspection Readiness Program","Week 7: Lesson 6: Documentation and Record Keeping Best Practices for Reprocessing","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Reprocessing Equipment Maintenance & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 7: Equipment Traceability and Inventory Management Requirements","Week 10: Lesson 8: Managing Equipment Recalls and Manufacturer Communications","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Mock Inspection Simulation and Gap Analysis","Week 12: Lesson 9: Incident Reporting Protocols and Root Cause Analysis Basics","Week 13: Lesson 10: Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Continuous Compliance","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Developing a Compliance Audit Plan"]