Provide care for individuals recovering after endoscopic procedures

​This standard covers the care of individuals after they have undergone endoscopic procedures.  The condition of the individual has to be monitored, especially taking into account the effects of sedation. The individual requires support, information, and assistance during the recovery process. The individual has to be checked to ensure that they are aware of their situation, and that they are ready for discharge

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
5. communicate with the individual and key people at a pace, in a manner and at a level appropriate to the individual's understanding, preferences and needs
6. respect the individual's rights and wishes relating to their privacy, beliefs, and dignity
7. provide support to the individual and carers and ensure health and safety measures are implemented at all times
8. confirm that the individual is ready to be moved after the endoscopic procedure. and prepare a suitable environment ready for their recovery
9. situate and position the individual in a dignified way which minimises any pain or discomfort
10. monitor the condition of the individual during the recovery process, and respond to any problems

11. provide the individual and their carers as appropriate with:

    • access to facilities
    • refreshments if appropriate to do so
    • all relevant information on the next steps in the process and any follow up arrangements
      

12. make the appropriate arrangements for transport and escorts when these services are required

13. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. how to adapt communication styles in ways which are appropriate to the needs of the individual  
8. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
9. evidence-based practice and its role in improving care
10. the principles, practice and procedures associated with informed consent
11. the needs of individuals and carers including issues relating to dignity, confidentiality, and privacy
12. organisational management structures, roles, and responsibilities
13. the procedures and methods relating to the coordination of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams within and across services
14. the admission and discharge procedures for endoscopic procedures
15. the principles and practice of endoscopic non-technical skills (ENTS)
16. the endoscopic procedures, equipment, and sedation that are used
17. the signs and symptoms of complications
18. the different regimes for complexity of procedure and complexity of individual status in terms of sedated/non-sedated
19. the stages of care and the roles of practitioners during endoscopic procedures
20. how to situate and position the individual in a dignified way which minimises any pain or discomfort
21. how individuals and carers respond to endoscopic procedures
22. the role of different types of practitioners and agencies in providing an endoscopy service
23. how to access current sources of authoritative information on endoscopic procedures and related issues
24. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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2026

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Current

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Skills for Health

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SFHEND20

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Endoscopy; endoscopic; recovering; procedures

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