UPCOMING COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS JUNE 8, 2013 Philadelphia, PA SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Las Vegas, NV NOVEMBER 15, 2013 ASGE IT&T Downers Grove, IL See inside for early bird registration dates. Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit Course BECAUSE QUALITY IN ENDOSCOPY MATTERS
Intended Audience Practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists and surgeons, medical directors, nurse managers, unit managers and allied professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in endoscopy unit quality and safety. Units interested in applying for the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program or renewing their ASGE Certificate are encouraged to send both a physician and a non-physician manager to the course. Program eligibility criteria require completion of this course by at least one unit representative within one year of the program application. To learn more about the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program visit www.asge.org/quality/ EURP. Quality in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy matters. Translating quality concepts into practice can be challenging, which is why ASGE has developed the Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit course to educate physician and non-physician staff on how to create a high-quality endoscopy unit. Through a mix of didactic lecture and interactive sessions taught by leading experts in the field, participants will gain a greater understanding of endoscopy unit quality and safety. The content of the course, under the direction of Jonathan Cohen, MD, FASGE, and David A. Greenwald, MD, FASGE, is dynamic, addressing the fundamentals of quality and safe practice as well as emerging trends and evidence. Topics include defining and measuring quality in endoscopy, recommendations for improving the quality in endoscopy units, a review of ASGE and CDC quality-related guidelines and reprocessing. In addition to advancing their knowledge in endoscopy unit quality and safety, participants in this course will be prepared to apply for the ASGE Program. Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit Course Designed to promote discussion and provide a demonstration of methods to improve quality and safety in the endoscopy unit, this course serves as the foundation of the Program. Open to all healthcare professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in endoscopy unit quality and safety. Program The only national program honoring superior quality in endoscopy units as evidenced by a unit s adoption of ASGE and CDC guidelines relative to privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing and infection control. Open to all settings where endoscopy is practiced and where at least 50% of the endoscopists are ASGE members. ASGE Quality Programs ASGE offers discount pricing on course registration to those units participating in the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program. To learn more about the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, or about ASGE s portfolio of quality-related programming, visit www.asge.org/quality. 1
Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit Course Course Overview (7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.) SESSION 1 ASGE Excellence in Endoscopy w Quality in Endoscopy: Why does it matter? w ASGE Excellence in Program: The Basics SESSION 2 Defining and Measuring Quality: Part 1 w What constitutes a high-quality endoscopy unit? w Roundtable Discussion I: Quality metrics in the ASC, office and hospital endoscopy suite w Data records and benchmarking for your unit: Paper vs. electronic records w Quality in sedation and monitoring w Roundtable Discussion II: How can you make your unit more efficient? w New equipment and new procedures: Training and credentialing NETWORKING LUNCH with topical breakout sessions SESSION 3 Quality in Reprocessing and Infection Control w Infection control in endoscopy: Endoscopy-associated infection transmission, reprocessing guidelines, and what to do if infection is suspected w Training in proper disinfection and reprocessing: Working guide to disinfection solutions and reprocessing equipment; Endoscope reprocessor operations w Infection control in endoscopy: Safe injection practices and contact precautions SESSION 4 Defining and Measuring Quality: Part 2 w Improving patient satisfaction: Quality in informed consent and patient communication w How to design, implement and sustain an excellent quality improvement program w Strategies for unit accreditation and re-accreditation Learn more about ASGE quality programs at www.asge.org/ quality Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: w Identify ways to define and measure quality in endoscopy. w Describe techniques to make endoscopy more efficient while maintaining safety. w Describe methods to improve patient satisfaction in endoscopy, including improved doctor-patient communication. w Recognize the potential sources of infection from contact with various body fluids, their transmissibility during gastrointestinal endoscopy, and their susceptibility to potential disinfectants. w Specify measures for improving unit quality, including training and credentialing for new procedures, quality assurance programs, sedation and monitoring, and unit accreditation and re-accreditation. 2
Continuing Medical Education The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Hotel Reservations Nursing Contact Hours This educational activity has been submitted to the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. for approval. The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Cancellation Policy Requests for refunds must be received in writing at least two weeks before the activity and will be subject to an administrative fee of $100. Attendee substitutions are permitted with ASGE authorization. ASGE has the right to cancel a program at any time at its discretion. For more information about this program or upcoming ASGE educational courses, please visit www.asge.org, email education@asge.org or call 630-573-0600. ASGE courses have a history of selling out. It is recommended that you make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. However, you may want to wait to make your airline reservations until you receive confirmation of registration from ASGE. June 8, 2013 Philadelphia, PA Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Tel: 215-627-1200 Toll-free: 1-888-575-6397 September 19, 2013 Las Vegas, NV JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89145 Tel: 702-869-7777 Toll-free: 1-800-582-2996 November 15, 2013 ASGE IT&T, Downers Grove, IL Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel 2111 Butterfield Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515 Tel: 630-971-2000 Toll-free: 1-800-445-8667 Reservations must be received on or before May 17, 2013, in order to get the group rate of $189 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be received on or before August 27, 2013, in order to get the group rate of $169 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be received on or before October 24, 2013, in order to get the group rate of $109 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes. This course is supported, in part, by an educational grant from Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Photography Waiver ASGE periodically takes photographs and/or video during our educational courses and events, and reproduces them in ASGE educational, news or promotional material, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the ASGE website. By participating in this course, you grant the right to use your name and photograph for such purposes to ASGE. All postings become the property of ASGE. 3
Course Registration I am registering for: Early bird deadline: June 8, 2013 September 19, 2013 November 15, 2013 Philadelphia, PA Las Vegas, NV Downers Grove, IL April 30 August 6 October 8 Name Academic degree(s) Institution Address 1 Address 2 City State Postal code Country Fax Phone E-mail Specialty Address listed above is: Home Work Phone listed above is: Home Work Medical Director: Last name First name Middle initial Unit/Institution name Please indicate your unit s EURP status: My unit is currently recognized in the EUR Program My unit is interested in the EUR Program My unit is initially applying to the EUR Program Not applicable Course Registration Fees If registering on or before early bird deadline If registering after early bird deadline ASGE Member $400 $450 Nonmember $500 $550 Program Participant $325 $375 Staff members from units currently recognized by the ASGE Program are eligible for this rate. Staff members from units actively applying to the ASGE Program are eligible for this rate. To register at this rate, a program application for your unit must be submitted along with the course registration form. If the program application is not received with the course registration, you will be charged the ASGE member or nonmember rate, based on your ASGE membership status. Registration is not available online for this rate. To register, please fax the registration form to (630) 573-0691, call ASGE Customer Care at (630) 573-0600 or mail registration form and check made payable to ASGE to the following address: ASGE, Dept. CH 16927, Palatine, IL 60055-6927. Industry representatives interested in attending this course must contact Linda kay Tyler, sales and business development director, at 630-570-5601 or ltyler@asge.org. In compliance with ACCME guidelines, industry representatives may not ask questions during a CME course. Register online at www.asge.org or call (630) 573-0600 Choose one of four easy ways to register for the course: 1 Online at www.asge.org (only available for member and nonmember rates). 2 Fax this form with credit card information to (630) 573-0691. Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Cardholder name Card number Expiration date Signature 3 Call ASGE Customer Care at (630) 573-0600. 4 Mail this form and a check made payable to ASGE to the following address: ASGE, Dept. CH 16927, Palatine, IL 60055-6927. 4