Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program Improving Quality and Safety ...

ASGE EndoscopyUnit Recognition ProgramEligibilityw This recognitionprogram is applicableto all settings in theUnited States whereendoscopy is practiced,including officebasedendoscopyunits, hospital-basedendoscopy units, andstand-alone ambulatoryendoscopy or surgerycenters.w At least 50 percent ofthe endoscopists ineach office/unit thatis applying must beASGE members ingood standing.Apply for membershipnow for additionalsavings!‘‘attests to theASGE’s Endoscopy UnitRecognition Program providesa way for units to remain atthe forefront ofquality and safety.The remarkableinterest in theprogram to datevalue of focusingon these specificissues. The ASGE Certificate ofRecognition honors endoscopyunits committed to the higheststandards of safety and quality.Bret T. Petersen, MD, FASGEChair, ASGE Quality Assurancein Endoscopy CommitteeASGE is known as the leader in setting standards for excellence inendoscopy. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program promotesquality in endoscopy by encouraging endoscopy offices, centers and unitsto adhere to ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopyreprocessing and infection control. Two core elements of the recognitionprogram are adoption of quality-relatedASGE and CDC guidelines as unit policyand completion by a representative ofthe office/unit(s) at an ASGE coursespecifically designed to review theseconcepts.The Certificate of Recognitionis granted for a threeyearrenewable period. Arepresentative of the unit(s)applying for recognition mustcomplete the course, “ImprovingQuality and Safety in YourEndoscopy Unit,” no more thanone year prior to application.Benefits of Earning the Certificate of RecognitionAn endoscopy office/unit(s) that successfullymeets the programrequirements will receivethe following benefits:w The ASGE Certificate ofRecognition of Qualityin Endoscopy for eachrecognized office/center/unit.w Rights to use the “ASGERecognized Unit” logoon materials such asletterhead and websites.2w Public relationscampaign materialtemplates to supportyour local media andmarketing efforts.The public relationskit includes a pressrelease to announceyour achievement as anASGE-recognized unit.w Patient and peerrecognition throughdisplay of your certificateand the use of theprogram logo.w Public and professionalrecognition on the ASGEwebsite through theposting of your unit’sname on a list ofCertificate of Recognitionawardees.w Patient brochures—Ensuring the Safetyof Your EndoscopicProcedure.w Access to advice fromreprocessing experts.w Complimentarymembership in ASGE’sAmbulatory EndoscopyCenter Special InterestGroup (AEC SIG) for the

Improving Qualityand Safety in YourEndoscopy Unit CourseThis course includes modules on defining and measuringquality in endoscopy, recommendations for improvingthe quality in endoscopy units, a review of ASGE qualityguidelines and CDC guidelines on infection control, and ahands-on portion covering reprocessing.The “Improving Quality and Safety in Your EndoscopyUnit” Course serves as a foundation for the ASGEEndoscopy Unit Recognition Program and is designedto promote discussion and provide a demonstration ofmethods to improve quality and safety in the endoscopyunit. Program enrollment, however, is not required toattend this course.Course DirectorsCourse Datew December 14, 2011New York, NYJonathan Cohen, MD, FASGEDavid A. Greenwald, MD, FASGEInvited FacultyLearning ObjectivesAt 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 whilemaintaining safety.Dariele L. Burchfield, RNPeter B. Cotton, MD, FASGEThomas M. Deas Jr., MD, FASGEDavid Hambrick, RNThomas E. Kowalski, MDBret T. Petersen, MD, FASGEJohn L. Petrini, MD, FASGEIrving M. Pike, MD, FASGEJoseph J. Vicari, MD, FASGEw Describe methods to improve patient satisfaction in endoscopy,including improved doctor-patient communication.w Recognize the potential sources of infection from contact withvarious body fluids, their transmissibility during gastrointestinalendoscopy, and their susceptibility to potential disinfectants.w Specify measures for improving unit quality, including trainingand credentialing for new procedures, quality assuranceprograms, sedation and monitoring, and unit accreditation andre-accreditation.Register today atwww.asge.org4

Intended AudienceAgenda (subject to change) Session 36:30 – 7:30 a.m. Registration7:00 – 7:30 a.m. BreakfastPracticing gastrointestinal endoscopists orsurgeons, or the nurse manager, unit manager,or medical director of an endoscopy unitinterested in advancing their knowledge inendoscopy unit quality and safety.Session 1ASGE Excellence in Endoscopy7:30 – 7:40 a.m. Course Directors’ Welcome7:40 – 8:00 a.m. Quality in Endoscopy: Why does itmatter?8:00 – 8:15 a.m. ASGE Excellence in EndoscopyUnit Recognition Program: TheBasicsSession 2Defining and Measuring Quality: Part 18:15 – 8:35 a.m. What constitutes a high-qualityendoscopy unit?8:35 – 9:05 a.m. Roundtable Discussion I: Qualitymetrics in the ASC, office andhospital endoscopy suite9:05 – 9:15 a.m. Questions and answers9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Data records and benchmarkingfor your unit: Paper vs. electronicrecords9:45 – 9:55 a.m. Questions and answers9:55 – 10:15 a.m. Break10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Improving patient satisfaction:Quality in informed consentand patient communication10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Quality in sedation and monitoring11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Roundtable Discussion II: Howcan you make your unit moreefficient?11:45 a.m. – Noon Questions and answers12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch breakouts:w Renewing your recognitioncertificatew Electronic medical recordsw Sedationw Hot topics in quality andsafetyQuality in Reprocessing and InfectionControl1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Infection control in endoscopy:Endoscopy-associated infectiontransmission, reprocessingguidelines, and what to do ifinfection is suspected2:10 – 2:50 p.m. Training in proper disinfectionand reprocessing: Workingguide to disinfection solutionsand reprocessing equipment;Endoscope reprocessoroperations2:50 – 3:05 p.m. Infection control in endoscopy:Safe injection practices andcontact precautions3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Questions and answers3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BreakSession 4Defining and Measuring Quality: Part 23:30 – 4:00 p.m. New equipment and newprocedures: Training andcredentialing4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Strategies for unit accreditationand re-accreditation4:30 – 4:45 p.m. How to design, implement andsustain an excellent Q/A program4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Questions and answers5:00 p.m. Adjourn5

CME and Hotel InformationThis course is a requirement for participation in the ASGE EndoscopyUnit Recognition Program. Enrollment in the ASGE Endoscopy UnitRecognition Program, however, is not required to attend this course.Register today atwww.asge.orgFor units renewing their ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Certificatein 2011, attendance at one of the four courses offered in 2011 byat least one person from your unit fulfills the requirement for courseparticipation.Hotel ReservationsContinuing Medical EducationThe American Society forGastrointestinal Endoscopy(ASGE) is accredited by theAccreditation Council forContinuing Medical Educationto provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.ASGE designates this liveactivity for a maximum of 8.50AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.Physicians should claim only thecredit commensurate with theextent of their participation inthe activity.Nursing Contact HoursThis educational activity hasbeen submitted to the Societyof Gastroenterology Nurses andAssociates, Inc. for approval.The Society of GastroenterologyNurses and Associates, Inc.is accredited as an approverof continuing education innursing by the AmericanNurses Credentialing Center’sCommission on Accreditation.Cancellation PolicyRequests for refunds must bereceived in writing at least twoweeks before the activity and willbe subject to an administrativefee of $75. Attendee substitutionsare permitted with ASGEauthorization. ASGE has theright to cancel a program at anytime at its discretion.For more information about thisprogram or upcoming ASGEeducational courses, pleasevisit www.asge.org, emaileducation@asge.org or call630.573.0600.ASGE courses have a history of selling out. Pleasedo not reserve your overnight accommodations ormake airline reservations until you have received aformal confirmation of registration from ASGE.Wednesday, December 14, 2011New York Marriott Marquis1535 BroadwayNew York, NY 10036w Rate: $379 per night, single/doubleoccupancy; $409 per night, triple occupancy(plus applicable state and local taxes)w Reservations: call (800) 266-9432 or(506) 474-2009. Book online at https://resweb.passkey.com/goNYSGE2011.Reference group name, New York Societyfor Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE).w Reservations must be received on orbefore November 21, 2011, in order toget the group rate.6

Course RegistrationIf you are an industry representative and you are interested inattending this course, please contact our Corporate RelationsDirector, Linda kay Tyler at (630) 570-5601 or ltyler@asge.org.I am registering for:December 14, 2011 | New York, NYNameAcademic Degree(s)InstitutionAddress 1Address 2City State Postal CodeCountryFaxPhoneE-mailSpecialtyAddress listed above is: Home Work Phone listed above is: Home WorkCourse Registration Fees$400 ASGE Member$500 Nonmember$325 Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program ParticipantTo register at this fee, a program application for your unit must be submitted along with the course registrationform. Download the application at www.asge.org. If the program application is not received with the courseregistration, you will be charged the ASGE member or nonmember fee, based on your ASGE membershipstatus. If your unit is already an ASGE Recognized Unit, please complete the required fields below to receivea 25 percent discount.Medical Director: Last name First name Middle initialUnit/Institution NameChoose one of four easy ways to register for the course:1. Online at www.asge.org (only available for those not enrolled in the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program).2. Fax this form with credit card information to (630) 573-0691.Visa MasterCard American ExpressCardholder nameCard numberExpiration dateSignature3. Call ASGE Customer Care at (630) 573-0600.4. Mail this form and a check made payable to ASGE to: ASGE, 4461 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.To lean more about the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, and to download an application, visit www.asge.orgor call (630) 573-0600.7

American Society forGastrointestinal Endoscopy1520 Kensington Road, Suite 202Oak Brook, IL 60523 USAEndoscopy UnitRecognition ProgramImproving Qualityand Safety inYour EndoscopyUnit CourseEURprogramdetails on page 2Course Datew December 14, 2011New York, NYQuality coursedetails onpage 4