Endoscopy units face numerous challenges because of rising demand, increased operational
costs, and declining reimbursement. These conditions have led to a critical need to
maximize the operational cost-efficiency of these units. Several key factors can affect
the cost-efficiency of an endoscopy unit, and the 4 key areas discussed in this article
are managing capital costs, efficient use of disposables, improving unit efficiency,
and creating a positive culture and establishing strong unit leadership. Areas on
which to focus to achieve the greatest results will vary based on specific unit characteristics,
but initial efforts should aim to improve operations by focusing on 1 to 2 key areas
that ideally have been identified by an internal needs assessment. Although such efforts
can be arduous and need to be sustained, they can result in significant benefits to
patients, endoscopy unit staff, and healthcare organizations.
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Publication history
Published online: June 12, 2020
Accepted:
June 2,
2020
Received:
January 1,
2020
Footnotes
DISCLOSURE: The following author disclosed financial relationships: V. R. Muthusamy: Consultant for Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Medivators, and Interpace Diagnostics; research support from Medtronic and Boston Scientific; speaker for Ethicon/Torax; stockholder in Capsovision.
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