Performance measure	We recommend that the endoscopy service carry out an assessment of the facilities and equipment required to deliver the service at least annually
Domain	Facilities and equipment
Category	Process
Rationale	An endoscopy unit cannot function without the necessary facilities and equipment
Standards	Minimum standard: an annual review of the endoscopy facility and kit requirement that informs the annual operating plan (see Performance measure 1.2) identifying: ▪ shortfalls of existing facilities and equipment ▪ necessary replacement of existing facilities and equipment ▪ facilities and equipment required for future demand Target standard: facility and kit requirements match the recommendations of the annual review, plus ad hoc reviews undertaken when there are significant changes in service provision, such as a move to new premises, adoption of new procedures, or when review of adverse events identifies inadequate facilities or kit
Consensus agreement	100%
PICO	Not applicable
Concordance with other guidelines	ASGE Yes	Canada Yes	EU Yes	GRS/JAG accreditation Yes
Evidence grading	Low/very low