OS-26
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
RAISING THE BAR AND COMPOSING AN ELITE INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY TEAM
3.00 Contact Hours (3.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Girish Anand, MD
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on techniques, this session will describe the indications, complications, techniques, and accessories of advanced interventional endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, cholangioscopy, and enteral and biliary stenting. Collaboration strategies for the interdisciplinary endoscopy team will be discussed. Case studies will be used to enhance critical thinking skills of the participants.
CS-16
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WRITING FOR PUBLICATION WORKSHOP
2.00 Contact Hours
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Other Content Kathy A. Baker, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN
This presentation by the Gastroenterology Nursing Journal Editor will discuss the "how-to" of writing for publication including tips for increasing the success of being published. Gastroenterology nurse authors and members of the editorial board will be present to talk one-on-one with workshop attendees. Participants complete the workshop with the beginnings of a published manuscript.
CS-28
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ADVANCED AUTHOR AND REVIEWER WORKSHOP
2.00 Contact Hours
All Levels, Other Content Kathy A. Baker, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN
This workshop, facilitated by the Gastroenterology Nursing Journal Editor and Editorial Board, will offer experienced authors and manuscript reviewers (or those who want to be) insight into what a reviewer looks for in a quality manuscript. The reviewer perspective of how to critique a manuscript will assist experienced manuscript reviewers to refine their review skills as well as promote more successful outcomes for authors submitting manuscripts for peer review.
OS-25
Monday, May 5, 2014
11:15 am - 2:15 pm
RESEARCH WORKSHOP: BLENDING OUR TALENTS TO MAKE RESEARCH FUN AND EXCITING
3.00 Contact Hours
All Levels, Research Study Content Kathy A. Baker, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN Glenda Daniels, PhD, RN, CGRN Marilee Schmelzer, PhD, RN
Would you like to do research, but just don't know how to get started? Would you like to know more about research? Would you like an opportunity to discuss your ideas and plan a study? Here's your chance. The research workshop is designed to help you identify a researchable problem in clinical nursing, and plan a simple study. You will also learn how to recruit a research team and involve them in the planning process.
CS-51
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
UPDATE ON THE SGNA FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAMS: STORIES OF SUCCESS
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Other Content Kathy A. Baker, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN Susan Weeks, DNP, RN, CNS, LMFT, FAAN
This presentation will describe the SGNA Scholars and Fellows Programs including progress and outcomes to date.
OS-20
Saturday, May 3, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LIVER LOGIC
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Disease Content Barbara Bancroft, MSN, RN, PNP
This session discusses the physiology and pathology of the liver. Drugs, diseases, and clinical assessment will be covered.
CS-69
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
3D ANORECTAL MANOMETRY IN CHRONICALLY CONSTIPATED CHILDREN: A TEAM APPROACH
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Emerging Technology/Office/Pediatric/Procedure Skills Content Jaime Belkind-Gerson, MD, MSc Patricia Lally, BSN, RN
Chronic constipation is common in children. Approximately 30% of severe cases do not improve and are persistent, thus better diagnostic tools and treatments are needed. Three-dimensional anorectal manometry is a new technology used to study rectoanal reflexes, sphincters, sensation, and defecation dynamics. Our experience in using this technology in more than 100 pediatric cases has been very encouraging, helping determine the mechanisms of disease and institute appropriate treatment. Our team approach includes nursing, physician, child-life specialist, and pelvic physical therapist.
CS-40
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
GASTRIC ISCHEMIA AND ACUTE NECROTIZING ISCHEMIC GASTRITIS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Disease Content Sanjay Bhat, MD Shelley Riddle, MBA, BA, LPN
Gastric ischemia is rare and explained by the presence of rich collateral blood supply to the stomach. A case study will be discussed regarding pathophysiology, treatment, and issues leading to necrotizing ischemic gastritis. Clinical, endoscopic, and histopathologic aspects will be discussed with case study.
CS-62
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
EXPLORING THE USES OF CRYOTHERAPY AND ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION IN THERAPEUTIC PULMONARY AND GI ENDOSCOPIC INTERVENTIONS
1.00 Contact Hour (0.5 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Ambulatory/Pediatric/Procedure Skills/Pulmonary Content
Kristie Briggs, BSN, RN Susan Teague, BS, RN, CGRN
This session will discuss two very differing therapies used in pulmonary and gastrointestinal/endoscopy interventions, cryotherapy, and argon plasma coagulation. These therapeutic modalities have many uses in medicine. Our discussion will focus on the basic principles and components of each discipline and the various clinical applications for each modality. In addition, current best practices for ensuring patient and staff safety will be highlighted. Finally, videos of actual procedures will be presented to better demonstrate the clinical applications for each discipline.
CS-35
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
PERSPECTIVES OF INFECTION PREVENTION IN THE GI UNIT
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Infection Prevention Content
Judie Bringhurst, MSN, RN, CIC Rachel Kossover, MPH, RD Cecelia Pezdek, MSN, MSHA, RN, CGRN William Rutala, PhD, MS, MPH
Join a panel of renowned experts as they share their perspectives on important issues related to infection prevention in the gastrointestinal/endoscopy setting.
LS-03
Saturday, May 3, 2014
8:30 am - 11:30 am
PRESENT LIKE A PRO!
3.00 Contact Hours
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Other Content
Marjorie Brody, CSP, PCC, CMC, CPAE, Speaker Hall of Fame
Does it seem like people are more interested in observing others, looking at their watches, doodling in their handouts, and organizing their iPhones, BlackBerrys, or other PDAs than actually listening to your presentation? Have you ever been sabotaged by PowerPoint? Do the symptoms of stage fright leave you mentally and physically exhausted? Do you dread being asked a question, fearful you won't have the answer? The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia in the United States. Luckily, it is also a very treatable phobia. Yet, many people fear that they can't be helped. "Present Like a Pro!" has helped thousands overcome these obstacles and get optimum results with professional speech preparation and delivering strategies.
LS-04
Saturday, May 3, 2014
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
ACCOUNTABILITY: FOUR KEYS TO MANAGE SUCCESS (YOURS AND OTHERS)
3.50 Contact Hours
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Other Content
Marjorie Brody, CSP, PCC, CMC, CPAE, Speaker Hall of Fame
In these times of tight budgets and greater demands, every team member must own his or her decisions and actions if the organization is to succeed as a whole. If you are noticing pockets of complacency, finger pointing, and blame within your group or your company, our program can help. This BRODY workshop will invigorate your team's commitment and passion through an accountability audit and reinforce the principle of accountability as the linchpin to success.
CS-05
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
THE ROAD TO HEALTH IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTESTINES: THE IMPACT OF DIETARY FIBER IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Ambulatory/Other Content
Carol Brotherton, PhD, MSN, RN
Fiber is part of a healthy diet, but do gastrointestinal (GI) patients understand the specific benefits? This session will present pertinent patient education topics including fiber heterogeneity and differing physiologic effects, impact on the microbial ecosystem and gut immunity, beneficial functional properties, effects on extra-intestinal parameters of health, and consumer pitfalls to avoid when adopting a high-fiber diet. The nutrition-wise GI nurse role will be differentiated from that of dietitians, who typically see patients only in late stages of disease.
CS-29
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
THE INS AND OUTS OF COLON PREPS
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Office/Procedure Skills/Research Study Content
Elizabeth Broussard, MD Barbara Comstock, RN, CGRN Tatiana Dejneka, MPH, BSN, RN Kathy Fuglee, MN, BSN, RN, CNS, CDE Renee Martin, MN, RN, PHCNS-BC, CGRN Sue Pochepan, BSN, RN Kathryn Stiff, MSN, ARNP
This session will include three presentations:
Intervention to improve colonoscopy completion rates and quality of bowel preparation. We will describe a bowel preparation educational clinic and its impact on procedure completion rates and quality of bowel preparation.
Sweet or low:Blood sugarand preps. Discuss evidence-based practice relating to how we teach methods to manage blood sugar changes in fasting and gastrointestinal preparation. Diet supplements, fast and slow release sugars, and other management tools will be presented.
Hydrotherapy and colon preps. Review current preps available and the use of colon hydrotherapy as a prep for colonoscopy. We will discuss the development of hydrotherapy, criteria for inclusion and exclusion of patients, preprep required, and the patient experience.
CS-31
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ON A TECHNICAL NOTE
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Associate/Procedure Skills Content
Jamie Lee Brown Cyndy Di Venti, AGTS
Every member of the team plays an important note in helping the endoscopy laboratory meet the needs of the patient. This session will briefly discuss the blending of our talents, skills, and knowledge to becoming a proficient gastroenterology technician in the endoscopy laboratory. We will review basic gastroenterology anatomy, hold a hands-on therapeutic interactive tools and techniques session, and discuss other helpful information, resources, knowledge, and tools for yourself and other associates in your endoscopy laboratory.
OS-15
Saturday, May 3, 2014
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
ESOPHAGEAL MANOMETRY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Disease/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills/Other Content
Sandy Brubaker, BS, CS (ASCP) Linda Knight, BSN, RN Corinne Pavesic, RN, CGRN
Learning can be fun! Join us for an interactive session covering esophageal function using high-resolution impedance esophageal manometry (HRiM). This session will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the esophagus, normal and abnormal findings, protocol, swallow recognition, and analysis. A HRiM procedure will be done live on a volunteer patient followed by a fun, interactive question-and-answer session and breakout sessions.
CS-36
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN 2014
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Office Content
Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP
Irritable bowel syndrome is a myriad of conditions that we are slowly beginning to understand. There have been some very important advancements in medical care for this condition. This session will allow attendees to advance their knowledge of medications and diets. In addition, through case examples, we will discuss how we can partner with IBS patients to obtain maximum benefits.
CS-79
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION SESSION
1.00 Contact Hour
Competent Level, Other Content
Kathy Buffington, BSN, RN, CGRN Shirley Flowers, BSN, RN, CGRN
The ABCGN Recertification Review Committee will cover qualifications and contact hour requirements for CGRN recertification. Gastrointestinal specific requirements, submit per year option, and online application submissions are a few of the topics to be covered along with updates and helpful tips.
CS-38
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
ARE YOUR PATIENTS REALLY SAFE IN ENDOSCOPY?
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Infection Prevention/Other Content
Maureen Cain, MSN, RN, CGRN Patricia Clark, MSN, RN, CGRN
Through lecture, discussion, and video presentation, information will be provided on preventing harm to our patients while in the gastrointestinal endoscopy unit. This presentation will walk through all phases of care from patient admission to discharge. We will identify and discuss potential mishaps related to the following: patient identification, room safety, specimen collection process, effective handoff, staff competency, drug diversion, and infection control, including scope processing. Effective communication and meeting the 2014 National Patient Safety Goals will be emphasized as a critical component in providing quality patient outcomes. Lessons learned from our recent Joint Commission survey will be shared.
GS-02
Sunday, May 4, 2014
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
UPDATE ON ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY AND MODALITY: HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR PATIENT
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Donald Castell, MD
This session will include an in-depth review of esophageal motility testing with a focus on the new and evolving techniques in this field. This practical approach to the identification of and classification of esophageal motility abnormalities will include the new tools of electrical impedance and high-resolution manometry. The discussion will include the traditional motility findings in achalasia, distal esophageal spasm, hiatal hernia, nutcracker esophagus ineffective/weak esophageal motility, lower esophageal sphincter abnormalities, and functional outlet obstruction.
OS-04
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
NUTS AND BOLTS FOR HOSPITAL MANAGERS
3.75 Contact Hours
All Levels, Management/Other Content
Patricia Clark, MSN, RN, CGRN Chantelle Lands, MSN, RN, CGRN Phyllis Malpas, MA, RN, CGRN Kristen Seay, MSN, RN, CGRN
Come hear topics that are designed for the nurse manager in the hospital setting. We will demonstrate the value of a respectful work environment including patient safety, prevention of "burnout," staff retention, reduced absenteeism, and fewer work-related injuries. We will also discuss preparing for accreditation by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services including the differences between the two surveys and key elements related to endoscopy. Other topics of importance will also be covered, such as employee engagement and leadership, developing an endoscopy skills fair, and human resources considerations.
CS-33
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
INFECTION PREVENTION AND THE GI TEAM
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Associate/Technician/Infection Prevention/Other Content
Cheri Coleman, BSN Karen Croft, RN, BSHSE Cynthia Edgelow, MSN, RN, CGRN Oscar Goolsby, MBA, BSN, RN Kimberly Richardson, AGTS Lynne Thomas, BSN, RN, CGRN
This session will include three presentations:
In harmony with biofilm. Learn how your care for patients, endoscopes, and other endoscopy equipment has the potential to allow or minimize biofilm development.
Sponge tip protectors. Do they encourage microbial growth on endoscopes? Journey with our VA team and discover the safety of endoscope tip protectors for transport and storage of scopes.
What role does the GI technician play in infection control in the GI endoscopy setting? We will discuss the role of the technician in infection prevention in the workplace. What are the challenges and solutions? What does the latest evidence-based practice suggest?
CS-25
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
BLENDING TALENTS TO OVERCOME CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION
1.00 Contact Hour (0.50 GI-Specific)
Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Disease/Infection Prevention Content
Beverly Collins, MSN, RN, CGRN, SGNA Nurse Fellow
Clostridium difficile infection, a leading cause of hospital-associated gastrointestinal illness, presents as a community-acquired and nosocomial infection. A review of the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines will be presented. The impact of Clostridium difficile infection as a newly adopted healthcare-acquired infection quality measure will be examined. This session will explore how one hospital blends the talents of the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes through an evidence-based approach to education, prevention, and treatment strategies.
OS-13
Saturday, May 3, 2014
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
TRAIN THE TRAINER: THE NURSE MANAGER'S GUIDE TO THE REPROCESSING COMPETENCY
7.25 Contact Hours
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Infection Prevention/Management Content
James Collins, BS, RN, CNOR Michelle Day, MSN, RN, CGRN Michelle Gregory, LPN Joan Metze, BSN, RN, CGRN Karen Zervopoulos, RN, CFER
The steps for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes as outlined by SGNA will be thoroughly examined. You will have the opportunity to practice your skills during the hands-on portion and under the guidance of our knowledgeable trainers. Tips on how to develop, manage, and deliver the reprocessing competency will also be discussed.
CS-67
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
BILIARY DISEASE IN THE ELDERLY
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Procedure Skills Content
James Collins, BS, RN, CNOR
Diseases affecting the gall bladder and bile ducts occur commonly in the elderly. By the age of 70 years, cholelithiasis is the most frequently occurring disorder affecting these organ systems, with choledocholithiasis being found in 33% of the population of the United States. This session will review the pathophysiology of the most common disorders of the biliary tree affecting the aged population.
CS-34
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
CREATING HARMONY IN THE RECOVERY OF GASTROINTESTINAL PATIENTS
1.50 Contact Hours (1.50 GI-Specific)
Proficient/Expert Levels, Ambulatory/Management/Other Content
Karen Connick, MSN, RN Linda Dupree, MSN, RN, CGRN
This will be an interactive session reviewing current SGNA and perianesthesia guidelines for staff that involves all participants. We will compare facility and state-board-of-nursing competencies and educational requirements. The goal of this session is to review competencies, nurse-to-patient ratios, and blending levels of care in the endoscopy recovery area. Please bring any documentation to support your practice (i.e., State Board of Nursing Practice Act, facility competencies, orientation).
CS-57
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
7:00 am - 8:00 am
BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY: BETTER OUTCOMES-ONE YEAR LATER
1.00 Contact Hour
Competent/Proficient Levels, Emerging Technology/Pulmonary Content
Karen Connick, MSN, RN Linda Dupree, MSN, RN, CGRN
Bronchial thermoplasty is the first Food and Drug Administration-approved nonmedicinal treatment for asthma in individuals 18 years and older. This session will discuss the bronchial thermoplasty procedure including precise mapping and documentation. In addition, we will review the role of the endoscopy nurse in bronchial thermoplasty and the extended recovery phase. We will present the results of the newly released 5-year data and share our patient experiences.
CS-03
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
REPROCESSING COMPETENCY SKILLS CHECKLIST
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Associate/Infection Prevention/Management Content
Michelle Day, MSN, RN, CGRN Joan Metze, BSN, RN, CGRN
This session will review the competency criteria associated with each step of the cleaning and high-level disinfection process for flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes according to the SGNA Standard of Infection Control and the Reprocessing Competency Skills Checklist.
OS-01
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS: A DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS TO SWALLOW
7.25 Contact Hours
All Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Emerging Technology/Infection Prevention/Management/Office/Procedure Skills Content
Rhonda DelCampo, RN, CGRN Kimberly Quinn, CRNP Kimberly Venturella, BSN, RN, CGRN Barbara Zuccala, MSN, RN, CGRN
This session will provide the gastroenterology nurse and associate with the cutting-edge knowledge needed to efficiently assist with the management of various esophageal disorders. The content of the course will consist of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of esophageal disorders including empirical, endoscopic, and surgical management. Furthermore, the audience will become familiar with the GI nurse and associate responsibilities during endoscopic and surgical techniques with the help of several hands-on stations highlighting the latest endoscopic procedures seen on the GI unit.
CS-23
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
BE AN SGNA AMBASSADOR: SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1.00 Contact Hour
All levels, Other content
Debbie J. den Boer, BSN, RN, CGRN Agnes Gaber, MSN, RN, CGRN, ANP-BS
In this session, we share our experience teaching gastrointestinal (GI) nurses in Africa and the Middle East. If you are interested in traveling and sharing your GI knowledge and skills, your wealth of knowledge would be welcome to GI nurses in developing countries. The world needs nurses with specialty knowledge such as what you have developed. Be an ambassador to those needing guidance in the GI specialty. The bonds continue after leaving the country as the digital connections bring us close.
CS-43
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
ORCHESTRATING A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT
1.00 Contact Hour (0.80 GI-Specific)
Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Research Study/Other Content
Nancy Denton, BSN, RN, CGRN Jane Hartman, BSN, RN, CGRN Kimberly Rademacher, BSN, RN, CGRN
To orchestrate and sustain a healthy work environment, endoscopy departments must establish several essential practice standards. The AACN Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments, SGNA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice statement, and SGNA Role Delineations (2010) will be referred to as they relate to our EBP Fellowship projects. The hope is that our three fellowship projects will ultimately lead GI nurses to embrace a personal obligation to provide optimal outcomes in their respective GI settings.
CS-12
THE ROLE OF ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS, STAGING, AND OUTCOME OF PANCREATIC CYSTS
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Expert Level, Emerging Technology Content
Teri Derimanoczy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CGRN
The accurate diagnosis and evaluation of pancreatic cysts have become increasingly more available with the use of endoscopic ultrasound. This method of diagnosing cysts that may have been missed by computed tomographic scan can now be evaluated, diagnosed, and treated. This lecture will cover pancreatic anatomy, cystic structures, and tests that can be done on the aspirate. The treatment and patient outcomes will be discussed.
CS-49
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASOUND WITHIN THE GASTROINTESTINAL LAB
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner Level, Emerging Technology Content
Teri Derimanoczy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CGRN
As the demand for the need to diagnose and stage bronchial tumors has increased, the emergence of endobronchial ultrasound has found a new home in gastrointestinal units. This session will cover chest and respiratory landmarks, room setup, and fine needle aspiration needle techniques. Image identification will also be covered.
CS-54
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
7:00 am - 8:00 am
OBESITY: THE NEXT EPIDEMIC FACING OUR ENDOSCOPY UNITS-WHAT IS DRIVING US TO OVEREAT?
1.00 Contact Hour (0.83 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Disease Content
Terri Derimanoczy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CGRN
This session will provide insight into the tsunami that is lapping at the doors of our endoscopy units: obesity. Obesity has a direct impact on the gastrointestinal track and the overall mortality and morbidity of our patient population.
OS-08
Friday, May 2, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BLENDING OUR TALENTS: ANORECTAL MANOMETRY AND BIOFEEDBACK-TALK, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUE
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory Content
Donna Dickinson, RN, CGRN, CFER, Clin III Meghan Markowski, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, CLT
This course will cover anorectal manometry, pelvic floor physical therapy, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Anatomy and physiology of defecation and associated clinical diagnoses of constipation and fecal incontinence will be reviewed. Anorectal manometry, balloon expulsion testing, and details of the role of pelvic floor physical therapy and biofeedback in the evaluation and treatment of colorectal and pelvic floor-related conditions will also be discussed.
CS-14
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
STOP! IS A TIME-OUT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT IN ENDOSCOPY?
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Procedure Skills Content
Donna Dickinson, RN, CGRN, CFER, Clin III Kristen Seay, MSN, RN, CGRN
This lecture will review universal protocol (time-out) standards and components and the impact on patient safety and the endoscopy unit including specimen collection. We will discuss quality improvement initiatives to improve compliance. We will provide documents and resources to include in a quality improvement plan including staff education ideas and resources. We invite audience participation in case study presentations demonstrating both compliant and noncompliant universal protocol practice.
OS-23
Monday, May 5, 2014
11:15 am - 2:15 pm
ENDOSCOPY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN: ARE YOU CERTIFIABLE? ARE YOU RECOGNIZABLE? TAKING YOUR TALENTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
3.00 Contact Hours
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Associate Content
Donna Dickinson, RN, CGRN, CFER, Clin III Nancy Schlossberg, BA, BSN, RN, CGRN
This 3-hour presentation is for the experienced EA/ET looking to update competency and also to prepare for national endoscopy technician certification. This course will review the theoretical knowledge supported by clinical skills of the newest technology present today. Topics will include role delineation and regulatory standards, gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology and pathology, patient safety, infection control, the handling and maintenance of endoscopy equipment, and quality performance improvement.
CS-47
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
GI DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING! MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES IN ENDOSCOPY
1.00 Contact Hour (0.59 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Research Study Content
Susan Anne Drysdale, BA, RN, CGRN, CGN(C) Lynne A. Thomas, BSN, RN, CGRN
The first part of this talk is based on the speaker's latest research findings on musculoskeletal injuries in gastroenterology nurses working in endoscopy in the United States. We will discuss factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries at work, the rate of injuries in endoscopy, and suggestions for injury prevention. Risks associated with various job descriptions and work activities will be discussed, tools for prevention, and available resources will be outlined. The second portion of this talk will include a pictorial tour of common endoscopy department processes as they relate to healthy and unhealthy ergonomic situations for the endoscopy staff as well as the flexible endoscope.
OS-14
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES: CCFA UPDATE ON MEDICATIONS, SYMPTOM ASSESSMENT, AND PATIENT CONSIDERATIONS
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Disease Content
Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN Mary Esna-Ashari, MPH Michele Rubin, APN, RN, CNS, CGRN Betty White, MN, RN, ARNP
This session will discuss the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and the various conventional and nonconventional treatment options for ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease. We will then focus on distinguishing symptoms of IBD from other gastrointestinal disorders followed by covering how to assess and triage a patient. The session will then highlight the psychosocial aspects that patients face and various tools and strategies that can be utilized. Patient perspectives on IBD and CCFA resources will also be discussed.
CS-15
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHAT'S NEW IN IBD?
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Disease/Office Content
Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN
This session will provide updates in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of IBD and the IBD patient. In particular, new medications that have been approved or are being used in clinical trials will be discussed in relationship to their mechanism of action, side effects, and required monitoring. In addition, the new national focus on quality indicators in IBD will be described, and what that means for your practice or office.
CS-64
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES: THE EPIDEMIC
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Disease/Office Content
Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN
Autoimmune diseases affect more than 23 million Americans and are the third most common category of disease in the United States after cancer and heart disease. While some autoimmune diseases are rare, 80 known types are a leading cause of disability and death. This session will discuss the pathophysiology, common diseases, and risk factors for the development of autoimmune diseases. Two common autoimmune diseases in gastroenterology will be highlighted-IBD and celiac disease.
OS-05
Friday, May 2, 2014; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2014; 7:30 am - 11:30 am
GI/ENDOSCOPY NURSING REVIEW COURSE
11.25 Contact Hours
Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Other Content
Cynthia Edgelow, MSN, RN, CGRN Jordan Hopchik, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CGRN Christine Sarisley, MS, RN, APRN, CGRN
The GI/Endoscopy Nursing Review Course will provide an overview of key areas related to gastrointestinal/endoscopy nursing practice. In addition, tips on how to prepare for the CGRN Certification examination will be presented.
OS-18
Saturday, May 3, 2014
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
3.00 Contact Hours
ABCGN ITEM WRITERS WORKSHOP
3.00 Contact Hours (3.00 GI-Specific)
Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Other Content
Nancy Eisemon, MPH, RN, APRN, CNS, CGRN
Learn how to write and critique items for the certification examination. Participants will be guided through a step-by-step process to develop quality items. Participants must hold an active CGRN certification designation to participate in this writing session. This course is an ABCGN requirement for serving on the Item Development Committee or for Board eligibility.
CS-27
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE AND OPPORTUNITIES OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING CERTIFICATION
1.00 Contact Hour
Competent Level, Other Content
Nancy Eisemon, MPH, RN, APRN, CNS CGRN
Learn the benefits of CGRN certification. This session will discuss the eligibility requirements to take the examination, recertification requirements, test construction, how the passing score is determined, and options for taking the examination. Test-taking tips and sample questions will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
OS-16
Saturday, May 3, 2014
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SEDATION AND CLINICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
6.75 Contact Hours (6.75 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner Level, Procedure Skills Content
Michael Eslinger, CRNA
This session will include lecture, discussion, video, and computer sedation simulation to identify recommended practices for nurses caring for patients receiving sedation while undergoing invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Medication administration, patient monitoring, discharge criteria, family teaching, and patient safety concerns are all nursing care critical elements of patients undergoing sedation. The registered nurse is solely responsible for not putting their license in jeopardy; therefore, the legal, ethical, and controversial issues of the nonanesthesia provider giving sedation will be discussed.
CS-81
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
ENDOSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF BARRETT'S: WHAT EVERY SGNA MEMBER NEEDS TO KNOW AND TELL THEIR FRIENDS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Disease/Procedure Skills Content
David Fleischer, MD
Barrett's esophagus is a common problem seen in gastroenterology practices and in endoscopy. SGNA members need to be familiar with the diagnosis and endoscopic management of Barrett's. This session will cover all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's. This will include endoscopic evaluation with imaging including white light, NBI, and magnification. It will include endoscopic management with radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, and endoscopic mucosal resection. The session will be graphic and interactive.
OS-11
Friday, May 2, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
NUTS AND BOLTS FOR AMBULATORY MANAGERS
3.75 Contact Hours
All Levels, Ambulatory/Management Content
Lisa Fonkalsrud, BSN, RN, CGRN Rhonda Maze-Buckley, RN Nancy Schlossberg, BA, BSN, RN, CGRN Mela Tucker, MBA, RN
Welcome to the Nuts and Bolts presentation, geared for the ambulatory GI manager where we will discuss a variety of topics designed to help you orchestrate better outcomes in an outpatient endoscopy setting. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to being a nurse manager, this course is for you! Information about CMS and accreditation surveys, infection control, reimbursement strategies, benchmarking, quality assurance tools, developing competencies, and other "hot topics" will be covered.
CS-07
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDOSCOPY TEAM FOR OPTIMAL OUTCOMES
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Management Content
Marion Freehan, MPA, RN, HA, CNOR
This session will focus on workflow analysis, resource competencies, and creative opportunities to assist in building multidisciplinary endoscopy teams. Strategies for supporting and defending initiatives to integrate nontraditional roles or expanding support roles to support patient care will be discussed. The integration of new team roles requires workflow change for the existing team, and strategies for change management during transition will be discussed.
CS-80
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
APPLYING FOR NURSING CONTACT HOURS
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Other Content
Cynthia Friis, Med, BSN, RN, BC
This session will review the elements of the SGNA approver unit application for contact hours. We will clarify common issues related to each element and discuss how to best complete the application for contact hour approval.
CS-66
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
HEART OF THE MATTER IN THE GI TRACT: MINIMIZING BLEEDING RISKS OF THE GI-CARDIAC PATIENT
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Disease/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Lori Gardiner, BSN Tam Nguyen, BSN, RN Brenda Zook, GTS
Endoscopic procedures inherently have associated risks of bleeding. These risks are greatly magnified when performing endoscopy on cardiac patients who may be treated with anticoagulants, antiplatelet aggregation, or thrombolytic agents. This course presents evidence-based recommendations for minimizing these risks and optimal therapeutic interventions in the hospital and ambulatory care settings. It will discuss steps for preworkup, preprocedure, intraprocedure, and postprocedure, and identify potential and actual bleeding risks, and solution and interventions strategies to minimize bleeding risks.
OS-12
Saturday, May 3, 2014
8:00 am - 10:30 am
BASIC HANDS-ON ERCP
2.50 Contact Hours (2.50 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Associate/Disease/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Darlene Gassoway, BSN, RN, CGRN Amy Jacaruso, BSN, RN, CGRN K. Jane Malick, BSN, RN, CGRN Pamela A. Nero, BSN, RN, CGRN Judy Oakes, BSN, RN, CGRN Jeanine Penberthy, MSN, RN, CGRN Barbara Zuccala, MSN, RN, CGRN
This session will feature a hands-on equipment demonstration focusing on basic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and its accessories. The diagnostic and therapeutic components, as well as anatomy and physiology associated with ERCP, will be broken down using a step-by-step approach. Through return demonstration, attendees will develop an understanding of the equipment used and its effects. Demonstrations will include initial cannulation, catheter and guidewire exchanges, guidewire manipulations, and plastic stent placement. This session is geared toward those new to ERCPs who are looking to expand their knowledge.
OS-17
Saturday, May 3, 2014
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
INTERMEDIATE HANDS-ON ERCP
2.50 Contact Hours (2.50 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Associate/Disease/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Darlene Gassoway, BSN, RN, CGRN Amy Jacaruso, BSN, RN, CGRN K. Jane Malick, BSN, RN, CGRN Pamela A. Nero, BSN, RN, CGRN Judy Oakes, BSN, RN, CGRN Jeanine Penberthy, MSN, RN, CGRN
This session will feature a hands-on equipment demonstration focusing on intermediate endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and its accessories. The presentation uses a step-by-step approach and will discuss equipment use and potential complications. This session is helpful for those with a basic understanding of ERCPs but looking to expand their knowledge. Hands-on demonstrations will include tissue sampling, sphincterotomy, occlusion balloons, retrieval, and dilation.
OS-22
Saturday, May 3, 2014
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ADVANCED HANDS-ON ERCP
2.50 Contact Hours (2.50 GI-Specific)
Proficient/Expert Levels, Associate/Disease/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Darlene Gassoway, BSN, RN, CGRN Amy Jacaruso, BSN, RN, CGRN K. Jane Malick, BSN, RN, CGRN Pamela A. Nero, BSN, RN, CGRN Judy Oakes, BSN, RN, CGRN Jeanine Penberthy, MSN, RN, CGRN
This session will feature a hands-on equipment demonstration focusing on advanced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and its accessories. The presentation provides a step-by-step approach with discussion of equipment and potential complications. The therapeutic components associated with ERCP can be both complex and challenging. Return demonstration and discussion will center on mechanical lithotripsy for entrapped/large stones, choledochoscopy, and self-expanding metal stents.
CS-56
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
7:00 am - 8:00 am
CHRONIC PEDIATRIC POUCHITIS: ONE GASTROINTESTINAL NURSE'S PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL JOURNEY
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner Level, Disease/Pediatric Content
Janet Golden, RN, CGRN
Pouchitis is a complication of ileo pouch anal anastomosis or J-pouch surgery. Once thought to be cured with simple antibiotics, it can resist treatment and lead to the removal of a patient's pouch. This presentation will take you on a journey of a child's diagnosis of ulcerative colitis at the age of 5 to the battles of autoimmune pouchitis at 16 as seen through his mother's gastrointestinal nursing eyes.
CS-55
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
7:00 am - 8:00 am
THE PATIENT WITH ACUTE COLONIC PSEUDO-OBSTRUCTION
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Disease/Procedure Skills Content
Mary Grealish, MSN, RN, CGRN
This presentation will describe acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO). During this session, we will list the medical and surgical risk factors that can be associated with ACPO as well as recognize and manage ACPO. We will also discuss treatment options for pseudo-obstruction and review case presentations with video clips of surgical interventions.
CS-32
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANT FOR THE TREATMENT OF REFRACTORY C. DIFFICILE-SUCCESSES, OBSTACLES, AND THE FDA
1.50 Contact Hours (1.16 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Disease Content
Cheryl Griesbach, RN
This session will provide an overview of the impact of C. difficile infection on the U.S. population. Treatment options and the ongoing efficacy of "Fecal Microbiota Transplant" (FMT) in the patient with recurrent, refractory C. difficile will be discussed. Typical patient experience with FMT through the patient care continuum will also be covered. A discussion of the challenges and obstacles encountered in developing an institutional program for fecal transplant will be reviewed. The May 2013 FDA statement, along with subsequent rulings and guidelines, will be outlined.
CS-63
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TO USE RESEARCH TO CHANGE PRACTICE? WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW WE DID IT
1.00 Contact Hour (0.16 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Research Study Content
June Guarente, MS, RN, CGRN Carol Shea, BSN, RN, CGRN
This session is designed for nurses and gastrointestinal technicians who want to learn about implementing a change based on research in their work setting. Many times people read journals and wonder how they could take the results of research to change practice in their own units. A project designed to change practice in an endoscopy unit will be described. Participants will also have the chance to outline a project of their own.
CS-09
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ORCHESTRATE A BETTER OUTCOME WHEN EMERGENCIES ARISE
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Procedure Skills Content
Janet Hannah, RN, CGRN
Emergency situations arise in all areas of care from admission to discharge. This presentation will address common emergency conditions and identify their signs and symptoms as well as interventions. Syncope, aspiration, respiratory distress, and possible sources of gastrointestinal bleeding will be included. Precautions to take to avoid endoscopic complications will also be covered. This program will benefit the novice nurse and the endoscopy technician and provide a review for the more experienced nurse and assistant.
CS-44
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
TO MOVE OR NOT TO MOVE: MOTILITY DISEASES AND DISORDERS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Technician/Disease Content
Janet Hannah, RN, CGRN
This presentation addresses digestive motility diseases and disorders. In normal digestion, peristalsis propels food and liquid throughout the digestive tract. In a motility disease or disorder, these contractions become impaired because of a problem within the muscles or with the nerves or hormones associated with the muscle. Achalasia, cyclic vomiting syndromes, gastroparesis, and Hirschsprung's are several of the disorders that will be discussed. This program will benefit novice nurses and technicians as well as more advanced nurses or assistants.
GS-05
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A MUSICIAN'S BATTLE WITH STAGE IV COLON CANCER
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Other Content
Wade Hayes
Country music singer Wade Hayes was diagnosed 2 years ago with Stage IV colon cancer. With successful surgery and chemotherapy behind him, Hayes' passion has become colon cancer research and awareness. Wade will be speaking on his perspective as a patient, as well as performing the song he wrote about his experience.
OS-21
Saturday, May 3, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS TRAINING FOR THE GASTROINTESTINAL MANAGER
3.75 Contact Hours
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Management Content
Lisa Heard, BSN, RN, CGRN Theresa Vos, MS, RN, CGRN
This session will focus on the roles and responsibilities faced by managers and supervisors in a changing healthcare environment. Often, the step to a management position is taken with limited business acumen and management knowledge. Join subject-matter experts to further your management and business knowledge as well as confidence. Content will cover setting priorities, leading an effective meeting, managing the difficult employee, developing an operating budget, developing a capital budget, and how to get what you need from the top.
CS-39
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
THE USE OF A MULTIPLE DISCIPLINARY LIVER ONCOLOGY CLINIC FOR BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Management/Office/Procedure Skills Content
LeaRae Herron-Rice, MSM, BSN, RN, CGRN
Being diagnosed with liver cancer can be devastating to a patient and his or her family. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available. Patients treated in a multi-D liver oncology clinic setting tend to have better outcomes. This presentation will present one liver oncology program's use of a multidisciplinary approach to treating liver cancer. This session will include treatment options, members' roles, and use of support services to develop an individual patient care plan.
OS-19
Saturday, May 3, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LOOPING AND ABDOMINAL PRESSURE: A VISUAL GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL COLONOSCOPY
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Management/Office/Procedure Skills/Research Study Content
Raymond Hucke, MPH, OT Katie McAlpine, RN Sara San Miguel, GIA Jim Prechel, GTS, AA
This session will incorporate lecture along with a hands-on demonstration. We will discuss the theory behind the hands-on application and will provide visual guidance to achieve the objective of each technique. Attendees will demonstrate proficiency in the 12 techniques taught. We will cover the various loops that may form during colonoscopy and the techniques used to prevent the loop from re-forming. Proper ergonomics will focus on safety and comfort for the patient as well as the caregiver.
CS-42
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
INPATIENT GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURE DELAY/CANCELLATIONS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Ambulatory Content
Kristen Collins, BS, RN Katherine Huspen, BSN, RN, BC
This session will explain how a yearlong collection of quantitative data identified improper inpatient readiness as a major reason for procedure delays and cancellations in a hospital-based endoscopy unit. Further discussion will show how the development of an educational nursing program and a communication tool sustained a decrease in gastrointestinal procedure delays and cancellations.
CS-24
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
COULD IT BE EE? A CLINICAL CASE REVIEW OF EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Disease Content
Kimberly Kearns, MSN, RN, APRN, ANP-BC
Recent increase in the incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis necessitates further education and discussion regarding this emerging disease process. This session will provide an overview of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. The case study formatted lecture will evaluate epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of eosinophilic esophagitis; discuss differential diagnosis, significant endoscopic findings, and pathology results; explore evidence-based treatment options including medications, procedures, and dietary modification; and review patient education topics.
GS-04
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
8:15 am - 9:00 am
STEPPING FORWARD, CONNECTING WITH OUR GASTROINTESTINAL COMMUNITY
0.75 Contact Hour
All Levels, Other Content
Colleen K. Keith, MSN, RN, CGRN
Healthcare is in constant motion. Gastrointestinal (GI) nursing leaders have the opportunity to step forward and strengthen relationships to build a cohesive GI team across many organizations to impact GI health on a national and international level.
CS-53
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
7:00 am - 8:00 am
SAFETY CHECKLIST AND BEYOND
Deborah Kelley, BSN, RNC, CGRN
Phyllis McCormack, BSN, RN
1.00 Contact Hour
All levels, Ambulatory/Management/Research Study/Other Content
Endoscopy is a fast-paced environment. Knowing about the patient allows us to individualize their care. Despite fast turnovers, we can get to know the patient. Attention will be given to patient and nurse satisfaction. This course will explore how to improve communication and guarantee better outcomes by implementing a safety checklist for all patients undergoing a procedure in the endoscopy department. The safety checklist includes evidence-based elements and follows the patient through all phases of their care. Participants will gain knowledge of how to create a safety checklist that is tailored to the procedures performed in their department.
CS-10
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX: IS IT ALWAYS ABOUT ACID?
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Disease/Emerging Technology/Pediatric/Procedure Skills Content
Linda Knight, BSN, RN
Gastroesophageal reflux is not always acid because of meal buffering or acid-reducing medications. Nonacid reflux is important because it can present with the same debilitating symptoms as acid reflux. The physiology of reflux will be discussed and how nonacid reflux is detected and treated. Physiology and reflux testing will include adult and pediatric content.
CS-77
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
SUPERSIZING AND THE PEDIATRIC LIVER: HOW OBESITY IS CAUSING CHILDHOOD LIVER DISEASE
1.00 Contact Hour
Advanced Beginner Level, Disease Content
Kyle D. Kusek, MD
Rates of obesity and overweight continue to climb. Consequences of obesity and overweight are many, and children are increasingly experiencing consequences of being overweight at an alarming rate. Pediatric liver disease (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) is one of those consequences. We will discuss trends of pediatric obesity and overweight, associated pediatric liver disease, its evaluation and management, and future trends.
OS-24
Monday, May 5, 2014
11:15 am - 2:15 pm
USING DATA TO MEASURE CLINICAL OPERATIONS, EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT, AND BENCHMARKING
3.00 Contact Hours
Competent Level, Management Content
Karen Laing, MA, RN, CGRN
The evolving healthcare industry is shaped by a variety of factors and challenges including mandates for facility efficiency and performance resulting in a growing need to respond with accurate data from which to create a road map. The adoption of documentation software allows nurses to mine data not previously possible. Many nurses have not been trained to harness the information necessary for monitoring clinical operations, efficiency improvement, and benchmarking. These skills are key to using data to your advantage.
CS-60
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
BENCHMARKING: EVIDENCE-BASED, OUTCOME-ORIENTED QUALITY MEASURES
1.00 Contact Hour (0.33 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Management Content
Karen Laing, MA, RN, CGRN Nancy Schlossberg, BA, BSN, RN, CGRN
Current U.S. regulatory reforms and accreditation requirements focus on rewarding optimal management of healthcare resources and best performing providers. Benchmarking establishes standard metrics and enables a facility to convert data into meaningful information to improve management of clinical and financial operations. Benchmarks pertinent to our specialty will ensure delivery of evidence-based, outcome-oriented quality, and safe and efficient patient care. Tools, tips, and strategies useful in developing a simple benchmarking program in a GI Lab will be provided.
CS-21
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
MAKING SENSE OF ANTIPLATELETS AND ANTICOAGULANTS: THE NURSING IMPLICATIONS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Other Content
Marc Lapointe, PharmD, BS, BCPS
With so many new anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents on the U.S. market over the last few years, it is somewhat challenging for clinicians to stay up-to-date with these medications and their current applications in thromboembolic disorders. This review session will focus on understanding the clinical uses of all current antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents. Specifically, the presentation will compare and contrast these medications and highlight the nursing implications when a patient is scheduled for a gastrointestinal procedure or surgery.
OS-10
Friday, May 2, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ENGAGING YOUR PATIENTS: SUREFIRE STRATEGIES TO RAISE SATISFACTION SCORES, DECREASE MISCOMMUNICATION, AND DRAMATICALLY ENHANCE COMPLIANCE
3.75 Contact Hours
Competent Level, Other Content
Edward Leigh, MA
According to The Joint Commission, effective communication is a cornerstone of patient safety. This high-energy interactive program will empower you with the skills to dramatically improve the quality of interactions with patients and raise your patient satisfaction scores through the roof! The session will cover: what never to say to patients, immediately gaining patient trust, dealing with angry patients, and top tips to educate patients. The powerful techniques presented will significantly enhance the patient experience (and decrease your stress).
CS-37
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
RADIATION SAFETY IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Procedure Skills Content
Judy Lindsay, MA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CGRN
The common occurrence of procedural examinations is integral to the diagnostic workup and therapeutic intervention for patients. Yet certain related risks, such as ionizing radiation, may be taken for granted because of its "unseen" nature. Radiation safety, particularly as concerns the use of fluoroscopy in GI, is presented including characteristics of radiation, principles of radiation safety, dose levels and accumulated effect, components of fixed table and C-arm, protective measures, and the roles of the medical physicist and SGNA Clinical Practice Committee.
CS-68
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AND THE PROGRESSION TO ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Proficient Level, Disease/Emerging Technology/Management Content
John Lipham, MD
This session will highlight the etiology and risks of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) including esophageal cancer. The session will also describe current treatments of GERD, including medication and surgery, as well as describe a new treatment for GERD.
OS-06
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY-THE BASICS
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent Levels, Procedure Skills Content
Shannonlee Maialetti, BSDI, RT(R), RDMS Jeanine Penberthy, MSN, RN, CGRN
This course will cover endoscopic ultrasonography imaging of the digestive tract. The physics of ultrasound will be reviewed. The anatomy will be described in the context of a live image. There will also be an interactive review of the anatomy. Additional resources specific to endoscopic ultrasound will be reviewed.
OS-07
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY: HANDS-ON LEARNING
3.00 Contact Hours
All Levels, Procedure Skills Content
Shannonlee Maialetti, BSDI, RT(R), RDMS Jeanine Penberthy, MSN, RN, CGRN
This course will have four rotating stations that will review mini probes, injection/fine needle aspiration, room setup, troubleshooting, and scope reprocessing.
CS-22
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE IN THE FAST-PACED GASTROINTESTINAL LAB
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Management/Office Content
Teri Mallard, RN Jenny Matheson, CMA
As healthcare professionals, we are seeing a move toward patient satisfaction-based reimbursement. The exceptional patient experience is more important than ever before. This presentation will discuss and explore proven strategies to enhance each patient's experience in the fast-paced gastrointestinal lab.
CS-08
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
VALUE OF THE NURSE IN HEALTHCARE
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Other Content
Michael Maske
Nurses are concerned about patients' health but often ignore their own. The Transformational Nursing Stress Model examines the multiple sources of stress undermining a nurse's health. It demonstrates how physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual stress factors interrelate, creating scenarios leading to disability, burnout, and career change. It also identifies stress symptoms. Attendees will recognize stress factors; gain insights into how stress affects them personally; and acquire skills to help achieve a more balanced, satisfying, and productive career.
GS-01
Sunday, May 4, 2014
9:00 am - 10:30 am
IGNITE THE FIRE WITHIN
1.50 Contact Hours
All Levels, Other Content
Allison Massari, MFA
In this inspiring and thought-provoking keynote, Allison Massari teaches how to find peace, purpose, and happiness, and provides the tools to rise above any obstacle. The survivor of two life-threatening car accidents, Allison Massari exposes her personal journey from absolute loss, to forgiveness and understanding, and finally to creating a life beyond anything she imagined. Allison helps shine a light on the provider's immense value to a patient who is suffering, reinvigorating employees and helping heal healthcare burnout. This content-rich and deeply moving speech fortifies audience members with a new vision and applicable tools for managing change, adversity, and the everyday challenges of being human.
CS-04
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
TRANSGASTRIC ERCP IN THE OPERATING ROOM: ORCHESTRATING A TEAM APPROACH TO A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME
1.00 Contact Hour
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Associate/Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Deborah Meade, BSN, RN Christopher Robbins, BSN, RN, CGRN
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the endoscopic treatment of choice when a patient presents to their primary care provider's office with signs and symptoms of choledocholithiasis. The next day, the patient is in your endoscopy suite undergoing an ERCP for removal of the stones. But what happens to the patient when they have altered anatomy from their bariatric surgery? This session will provide the learner with current procedures and technologies that are used for the treatment of choledocholithiasis in patients with altered anatomy.
GS-03
Monday, May 5, 2014
Doris Barnie General Session
8:15 am - 9:45 am
DELIVERING QUALITY IN ANCILLARY SERVICES
1.50 Contact Hours
All Levels, Ambulatory/Management/Other Content
Steven J. Morris, MD, JD
The role of the gastroenterologist has expanded in today's clinical practice and with it, the services that a practice and the nurses will offer the patients. With this expanded role comes the added burden of ensuring quality across many aspects of the patient experience, especially as it relates to ancillary services. This will be discussed along with what to expect in the future.
CS-46
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING FOR YOUR NEXT ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION FOR AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE (AAAHC) ACCREDITATION SURVEY
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner Levels, Ambulatory/Other Content
Erica Natal, MHA, BSN, RN
This presentation will include a basic overview of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC). A detailed look at the survey process along with tips to understand what a surveyor is looking for will be presented. Methods for staying current with AAAHC Standards as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Coverage (CMS) will be reviewed. Finally, the question, "Why put yourself and the organization through the stress of accreditation?" will be addressed.
CS-01
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
AN OVERVIEW OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, AND PREVENTIVE GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES
1.00 Contact Hour
Advanced Beginner Level, Other Content
Karen Northcutt, BS, RN, CPC-H
This session will provide an overview of coding, billing, and documentation requirements to receive appropriate reimbursement from governmental and other major payors. The program will include a brief summary of how procedures are coded and documented and how subsequent payment is determined. Particular focus will include medical necessity issues and Medicare's proposed hospital outpatient quality reporting program for several gastrointestinal services.
CS-13
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MODERATE SEDATION: A LOOK AT CURRENT PRACTICE
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Procedure Skills Content
Susan Nuccio, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CGRN
This session will provide an overview of the sedation continuum. Nursing's accountabilities for assessment, monitoring, and patient education will be presented. How to plan for the obese, sleep apnea, and elderly populations will be described. The questions of what is needed for education and competence will be addressed. A look at what quality outcomes can be associated with nurse-administered sedation will also be identified.
CS-70
Tuesday, May 5, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
THE NEW FRONTIER OF THERAPEUTIC SMALL BOWEL ENDOSCOPY
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Emerging Technology Content
Patrick Okolo, PhD, MBBS
During the presentation, we will discuss emerging technologies and opportunities in endoscopy.
CS-71
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Proficient Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Management/Office Content
Roman Perri, MD
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and resultant cirrhosis are becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the United States and are projected to be a major burden on the healthcare system. This lecture will focus on the definitions, epidemiology, pathophysiology, trends, and management of this condition.
CS-26
Monday, May 5, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
PANCREATIC NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR AND PANCREATIC ADENOCARCINOMA-WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient/Expert Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Procedure Skills Content
Janice Provenzano, MSN-ED, RN, CGRN
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are slow growing tumors. This tumor is upstaged in relevance when a person iconic in the technology business succumbed to this disease at an early age. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are different from adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma comprises 85% of all pancreatic tumors, is more aggressive, and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Described are the differences of these two tumor types in terms of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
CS-61
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY IN CHILDREN: AMAZINGLY, IT'S GROWING UP!
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Emerging Technology/Pediatric/Procedure Skills Content
J. Antonio Quiros, MD, FAAP
This session will provide an overview of state-of-the-art therapeutic endoscopy techniques currently being applied to children.
CS-52
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
MALABSORPTION AND MALDIGESTION: MALODEROUS MALADAPTIVE MALADIES
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Management/Office Content
Patricia Raymond, MD, FACG
Gas, bloat, and diarrhea-how to establish the cause and manage the symptoms.
CS-59
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
DIVERTICULITIS: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS AND NEW MANAGEMENT
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Proficient Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Management/Office Content
Patricia Raymond, MD, FACG
Of course, it's not about just avoiding nuts and seeds. However, do you know how many attacks you can endure before suggesting a resection? How to manage young or immunosuppressed patients with diverticulitis? How Eastern (Asian) diverticulitis differs? The role of mesalamine in treatment? It's time to reexplore a disease that you thought you knew!
OS-09
Friday, May 2, 2014
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS C: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR THE GASTROINTESTINAL NURSE
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Office Content
Rhoda Redulla, DNP, RN
This presentation will cover all aspects of hepatitis C virus (HCV) management and discuss nursing responsibilities during all phases of treatment (pretreatment, on-treatment, and posttreatment). Common concerns of the GI nurse and HCV nurse specialist pertaining to treatment diagnostics, patient education, and on-treatment medication monitoring will be covered. Nurse-driven pathways in HCV medication management, including the newest available therapies, will be presented. This session will be a blended format of lecture and workshop-style delivery.
CS-76
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
SUCCESSFUL EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES IN PRECEPTORSHIP
1.00 Contact Hour
Novice/Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Management Content
Rhoda Redulla, DNP, RN
This presentation will present evidence-based strategies that healthcare organizations have utilized to support the preceptor at both the unit and central levels. The preceptor plays a key role in their orientation to a new work environment. That role spans to being a coach, socializer, evaluator, and even cheerleader. The process of developing preceptor criteria and qualifications, communication, competencies, educational programs, rewards, and incentives will be discussed. Content of this presentation also applies to advance practice nurses, medical assistants, and technicians.
CS-48
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
MARRIED WITH HEPATITIS C VIRUS: A LOVE STORY
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Office Content
Laryl Ray Riley, RNP
When a patient finds out that they have hepatitis C virus (HCV), it can be scary and overwhelming. It means that they came in contact with the blood of another person who is infected. Now you find out that this other person is your husband. Although rare, transmission of HCV between couples can occur. Now instead of one patient, you have two. Follow this case study and see how the dynamics of an infected couple change the encounters in this unique situation.
CS-72
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
VACCINES AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN
1.00 Contact Hour
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Ambulatory/Disease/Office/Pediatric Content
Laryl Ray Riley, RNP
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for infection caused by both their underlying disease and the immunosuppressive therapy used to treat the disease. Many infections are preventable with routine preventive vaccines. Although recommendations for immunization do not deviate from the recommended schedules for the general population, vaccines in the IBD population tend to be overlooked and underutilized. This lecture will encourage all gastroenterology specialists, including nurses, to take a more proactive role to educate and vaccinate this population.
CS-11
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING: WHAT'S NEW?
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Emerging Technology/Infection Prevention Content
William Rutala, PhD, MS, MPH
This session will identify current issues and new technologies in endoscope reprocessing. After a brief review of existing guidelines for endoscope reprocessing, the program will consider new technologies for endoscope reprocessing (e.g., automated endoscope reprocessers, new high-level disinfectants) and current issues (e.g., biofilms, microbiological sampling, storage after processing, cleaning benchmark, Clostridium difficile spores). This presentation will review the most current data for endoscope reprocessing and provide recommendations to minimize infection risk.
CS-41
Monday, May 5, 2014
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
ENDOSCOPIC MUCOSAL RESECTION AND ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL DISSECTION: WHAT, WHO, WHEN, WHY, AND HOW
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Emerging Technology/Procedure Skills Content
Mankanwal Sachdev, MD
This session will focus on endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection. Indications, utility, potential complications, and management will be taught and described. The contraindications and appropriate settings for the procedures will be discussed along with future directions of this emerging technology. The session will also emphasize the roles of each member within the endoscopy team.
CS-50
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
WILL YOU MARRY ME?! THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN ENDOSCOPY
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Management Content
Kristen Seay, MSN, RN, CGRN
Employee engagement is essential even more than ever. Turnover costs can be as high as twice a nurse's salary. Job dissatisfaction is the major reason for nursing turnover, including dissatisfaction with their direct supervisor. Poor management or leadership skills are directly associated with staff engagement. Nurse leaders can positively or negatively impact the environment, thus affecting the engagement of the staff. Attendees will leave with specific strategies in how to improve the engagement of their teams and their own leadership.
CS-45
Monday, May 5, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
COMMON ANORECTAL DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
Competent Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Management/Office/Procedure Skills/Other Content
Paul Shellito, MD
This presentation will review common benign conditions of the anus and rectum, which are often encountered in a gastroenterology practice or an endoscopy unit. Topics will include hemorrhoids, perirectal abscess, anal fistula, anal fissure, pilonidal sinus, and condylomata acuminatum. Important components of the anorectal anatomy and examination will be reviewed. The cause, presentation, and management of each condition will be discussed, including nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.
CS-02
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
ORCHESTRATING BETTER OUTCOMES FOR THE TRANSFUSION DEPENDENT GASTRIC ANTRAL VASCULAR ECTASIA (GAVE) PATIENT
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI Specific)
Advanced Beginner/Competent/Proficient Levels, Disease/Emerging Technology Content
Cathleen Shellnutt, BS, RN, CGRN
Gastric antral vascular ectasia, also known as "watermelon stomach," is a disorder of the stomach that is manifested by the presence of fragile, dilated, ectatic blood vessels in the superficial mucosa and submucosa. This disorder causes bleeding that leads to iron-deficiency anemia and frequent blood transfusions. Treatment options and case studies will be presented.
OS-03
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TUNING UP THE TEAM TO PREVENT INFECTIONS WITH THE SGNA INFECTION PREVENTION CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
3.75 Contact Hours (3.75 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Emerging Technology/Infection Prevention/Office/Pediatric Content
Kelly Shields, BS/BM
Infection prevention is a highly debated topic in healthcare, and gastroenterology is on the front lines of that discussion. This session will discuss, in depth, the SGNA Infection Prevention Champions Program including the experience of champions who have participated. "Hot topics" of infection prevention will be detailed including care of patients on isolation precautions, hand hygiene, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), high- and low-level disinfection, and others. Tools and tips for the implementation of infection prevention measures will be provided.
OS-02
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
BARIATRIC SURGERY: WHAT THE GASTROINTESTINAL TEAM MUST KNOW
3.75 Contact Hours
Competent Level, Procedure Skills Content
Michael Snyder, MD, FACS
The why, how, and what of band, sleeve, and bypass surgery: what it is, what can go wrong, and what is the role of GI? The relationship between GI and bariatric surgery is critically close; issues are complex and require an understanding of anatomical and physiological changes. This knowledge is critical. Even if you hate bariatric surgery, your exposure is only going to increase. In this day and age, lack of knowledge is reckless. I look forward to helping you become an expert.
CS-58
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
GASTROINTESTINAL FLORA: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE YUCKY
1.00 Contact Hour (1.00 GI-Specific)
All Levels, Emerging Technology/Office/Other Content
Lisa Steed, PhD, D(ABMM)
Our knowledge of GI flora is rapidly changing on the basis of data from the Human Microbiome Project. Among these changes is the role of GI organisms in diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases, diabetes, food allergies, and obesity. Thus, reconstituting or readjusting GI flora may be appropriate therapy for some of these diseases. For traditional GI pathogens, emerging technologies are in development that will allow detection of multiple pathogens from one stool sample on the same day the sample is received in the laboratory.
CS-73
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
10:30 am - 11:30 am
"LIKES," "FRIENDS," AND "TWEETS": SOCIAL MEDIA LEGAL ISSUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL PRACTICE
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Emerging Technology/Management/Other Content
Carol Stock, JD, MN, RN
Explore the use and legal risks of social media in gastrointestinal (GI) practice. Learn correct parameters of social media use including Facebook, Twitter, and blogs in the workplace. We will review various social media scenarios in GI practice, discuss how to reduce practice liability exposure utilizing social media tools, and suggest helpful tips on how to use social media safely.
CS-65
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
9:15 am - 10:15 am
WHERE THERE IS SMOKE, THERE COULD BE FIRE!
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Ambulatory/Office Content
Bonnie Streeter, MSN, RN, CGRN
This presentation will describe the real-life events that occurred in an endoscopy unit when the fire alarm sounded. It will describe the steps taken to ensure the safe evacuation of the staff, visitors, and, in some cases, sedated patients from a third floor endoscopy unit. The aftermath will also be described regarding how the events of that day changed fire alarm policies, not just for this outpatient unit, but for the whole hospital as well.
CS-30
Monday, May 5, 2014
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
IMPROVED OUTCOMES: EARLY SPECIFIC ENTERAL NUTRITION FOR CRITICALLY ILL, SEVERE BURN, BRAIN TRAUMA, CANCER, AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE
1.50 Contact Hours
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Disease/Infection Prevention/Management/Pediatric/Procedure Skills Content
Wava Truscott, PhD, MBA
The importance of early disease-specific supplemental nutritional support for patients with acute pancreatitis, severe burns, traumatic brain injury, cancer, or any of several neurodegenerative diseases will be discussed. Condition-related causes of malnutrition include digestive tract injury, loss of appetite, hypermetabolic response, and cachexia. Failure to provide specific support delivered appropriately and on time increases patient mortality rate and reduces survivor quality of life. Occupational risk and protection for staff attending patients on chemotherapy will also be addressed as will patient infection-prevention strategies.
CS-75
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
THE INTESTINE FROM LIFE PROTECTOR TO AGENT OF DEATH
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Ambulatory/Associate/Disease/Infection Prevention/Pediatric Content
Wava Truscott, PhD, MBA
The intestine is an amazing organ. We will first discuss the healthy intestine, describing alterations that occur in different life stages. Underlying conditions can alter gut peristalsis, permeability, and nutrient processing, while simultaneously causing the organ to initiate and orchestrate profound inflammatory and immune function activities impacting local and remote locations. With gut-associated lymphoid tissues responsible for more than 50% of the body's immunity, suboptimal functioning puts patients at significant risk for infection and multiorgan failure. Protective practices can optimize outcomes.
CS-06
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
BLENDING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO STAFFING: ORCHESTRATING BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES
1.00 Contact Hour
All Levels, Management/Research Study/Other Content
Michele Tyring, BSN, RN, CGRN Karen E. Wilson, MN, RN, CGRN
This session will review two of the SGNA Nurse Fellow evidenced-based practice research projects: "Developing a Nurse Navigator Position in a Community Hospital" and "Nursing Satisfaction and Retention in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography."
CS-78
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
NAVIGATIONAL BRONCHOSCOPY, A NOVEL BIOPSY TECHNIQUE
1.00 Contact Hour
Proficient/Expert Levels, Disease/Emerging Technology/Pulmonary Content
Laszlo T. Vaszar, MD
Lung cancer screening is a recent addition to the comprehensive screening toolbox. One quarter of all high-risk patients who undergo screening will have at least one lung nodule on a computed tomographic chest, and many of these patients will undergo further testing. In this session, I will describe the benefits and limitations of lung cancer screening and discuss two new endoscopic techniques used in the workup of suspected lung cancer: endobronchial ultrasound and navigational bronchoscopy.
CS-74
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
THE HISTORY OF CANCER-WHERE WE ARE AT THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1.00 Contact Hour (0.75 GI-Specific)
Advanced Beginner Level, Ambulatory/Disease/Office/Procedure Skills Content
Bruce Waldholtz, MD
Hear from Dr. Waldholtz of the American Cancer Society Board of Directors, South Atlantic Division at the American Cancer Society's 100th Birthday. We will journey in time, from where we came from to where we are going in cancer care, treatment, and prevention. The changes in patient care over time, from late diagnosis and "nonpersonalized" treatment decades ago, to screening and prevention today, to the future of personalized genetic medicine. We will focus on colon and breast cancers as models for public awareness and applying research to help save lives today.
OS-27
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY AND ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASOUND
2.50 Contact Hours
Competent Level, Associate/Emerging Technology/Proecedure Skills Content
Jackson Wray, MD
This session will address indications for and technical aspects of emerging bronchoscopic modalities including electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound. Hands-on opportunities will be provided.