6/15/2026 | 11:15 AM-11:45 AM
Reprocessing Endoscope Accessories
Have you ever wondered what was lurking in the cracks and crevices of all the little removable pieces and parts that are attached to an endoscope? In this session, the speaker will discuss the evidence supporting the proposal that endoscope accessories, reusable parts (e.g. valves) and cleaning implements can be a source of cross[1]contamination. She will also discuss the proposed strategies to mitigate cross-contamination risk as outlined in current standards and guidelines.
Lisa Caso
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Betty McGinty
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Betty McGinty, MSHSA, CGRN, CER, has been a nurse for over 4 decades, the majority of those years involving gastroenterology, to include GI endoscopy. She is certified in Gastroenterology Nursing as well as Endoscope Processing. Her positions have included GI director roles for 2 major healthcare systems in Atlanta, GA. Betty’s career has included local, regional, and national involvement in the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA), of which she is a past national president. Prior to joining Boston Scientific in 2020 as a Fellow in the Professional Education Services, she worked in a collaborative role with Infection Prevention with director responsibilities for all high- level disinfection processes within the health system. She is an active participant with the AAMI WG84. She is a member of APIC at the national as well as the local Atlanta chapter levels and is also a member of SGNA and HSPA.