Effect of regulations and guidelines on gastroenterology programs.
This paper reviews the standards of practice, regulations, and guidelines that govern gastrointestinal endoscopy and their effect on space and equipment, staff and physician quality of care, and educational programs. It also examines how all these considerations have affected the growth of an endoscopy center and describes the processes that have been instituted to ensure compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Engel
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Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000592:standards*; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D006077:Government Agencies; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic