Table 3.

Specific recommendations for screening with endoscopy

Criteria	Recommendations
Sanitization protocol	Follow the protocols as outlined by the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [13].
	Use disinfectant wipes to clean the bed after each endoscopic procedure.
	Disinfectant containing bleach (1:40, sodium hypochlorite 25 mL: water 1 L, 1,000 ppm) must be used to clean the floor.
	Use disinfectant wipes such as Rely+On Virkon Micro Tissue or ED wipes.
	For a suspected COVID-19 patient, disinfect all areas that had contact with the patient including the equipment and floors. Rub with disinfectant at least three times.
Facility cleaning	Use ceiling-mounted air conditioners with fan coils to ventilate.
	Place the air vents in the area for disinfecting and cleaning the endoscopes.
	Open the doors and windows in the waiting area twice a day, in the morning and afternoon.
	Use checklists for cleaning and clean facility twice a day, in the morning and afternoon.

COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019.