Antiepidemic safety in endoscopy: problems and ways of their solution in the Republic of Belarus
Abstract
Ensuring infectious safety when performing endoscopic interventions is currently acquiring particular importance due to the growing number of this research. The article discusses problematic issues of organizing and executing the processes of cleaning, disinfection and storage of endoscopes. The most common inconsistencies in endoscopy departments/offices of healthcare organizations of the Republic of Belarus, identified in 2023 by members of the interdepartmental working group formed on behalf of the President of the Republic of Belarus, are presented. The updated changes in the regulatory legal framework in terms of ensuring epidemiological well-being in endoscopy are reflected.
About the Authors
I. S. Abelskaya
Республиканский клинический медицинский центр Управления делами Президента Республики Беларусь
Belarus
Belarus
M. G. Aliakseyeva
Республиканский клинический медицинский центр Управления делами Президента Республики Беларусь
Belarus
Belarus
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Review
For citations:
Abelskaya I.S., Aliakseyeva M.G. Antiepidemic safety in endoscopy: problems and ways of their solution in the Republic of Belarus. Healthcare. 2024;(5):17-21. (In Russ.)
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