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.

由于需求增加，运营成本增加和报销额下降，内窥镜检查单元面临着众多挑战。这些条件导致迫切需要最大化这些单元的运营成本效率。有几个关键因素会影响内窥镜检查单元的成本效率，本文讨论的4个关键领域是管理资本成本，有效使用一次性用品，提高单位效率，营造积极的文化氛围和建立强有力的单位领导地位。要获得最大成果的重点领域会因单位的具体特点而有所不同，但最初的工作应着眼于通过将1-2个关键领域集中在内部需求评估中确定的关键领域来改善运营。尽管这种努力可能很艰巨并且需要持续，