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ASGE <strong>Endoscopy</strong><strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>Eligibilityw This recognitionprogram is applicableto all settings in the<strong>Unit</strong>ed States whereendoscopy is practiced,including officebasedendoscopyunits, hospital-basedendoscopy units, <strong>and</strong>st<strong>and</strong>-alone ambulatoryendoscopy or surgerycenters.w At least 50 percent ofthe endoscopists ineach office/unit thatis applying must beASGE members ingood st<strong>and</strong>ing.Apply for membershipnow for additionalsavings!‘‘attests to theASGE’s <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong><strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong> providesa way for units to remain atthe forefront ofquality <strong>and</strong> safety.The remarkableinterest in theprogram to datevalue of focusingon these specificissues. The ASGE Certificate of<strong>Recognition</strong> honors endoscopyunits committed to the highestst<strong>and</strong>ards of safety <strong>and</strong> quality.Bret T. Petersen, MD, FASGEChair, ASGE <strong>Quality</strong> Assurancein <strong>Endoscopy</strong> CommitteeASGE is known as the leader in setting st<strong>and</strong>ards for excellence inendoscopy. The ASGE <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong> promotesquality in endoscopy by encouraging endoscopy offices, centers <strong>and</strong> unitsto adhere to ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopyreprocessing <strong>and</strong> infection control. Two core elements of the recognitionprogram are adoption of quality-relatedASGE <strong>and</strong> CDC guidelines as unit policy<strong>and</strong> completion by a representative ofthe office/unit(s) at an ASGE coursespecifically designed to review theseconcepts.The Certificate of <strong>Recognition</strong>is granted for a threeyearrenewable period. Arepresentative of the unit(s)applying for recognition mustcomplete the course, “<strong>Improving</strong><strong>Quality</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> in Your<strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong>,” no more thanone year prior to application.Benefits of Earning the Certificate of <strong>Recognition</strong>An endoscopy office/unit(s) that successfullymeets the programrequirements will receivethe following benefits:w The ASGE Certificate of<strong>Recognition</strong> of <strong>Quality</strong>in <strong>Endoscopy</strong> for eachrecognized office/center/unit.w Rights to use the “ASGERecognized <strong>Unit</strong>” logoon materials such asletterhead <strong>and</strong> websites.2w Public relationscampaign materialtemplates to supportyour local media <strong>and</strong>marketing efforts.The public relationskit includes a pressrelease to announceyour achievement as anASGE-recognized unit.w Patient <strong>and</strong> peerrecognition throughdisplay of your certificate<strong>and</strong> the use of theprogram logo.w Public <strong>and</strong> professionalrecognition on the ASGEwebsite through theposting of your unit’sname on a list ofCertificate of <strong>Recognition</strong>awardees.w Patient brochures—Ensuring the <strong>Safety</strong>of Your EndoscopicProcedure.w Access to advice fromreprocessing experts.w Complimentarymembership in ASGE’sAmbulatory <strong>Endoscopy</strong>Center Special InterestGroup (AEC SIG) for the
<strong>Improving</strong> <strong>Quality</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> in Your<strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> CourseThis course includes modules on defining <strong>and</strong> measuringquality in endoscopy, recommendations for improvingthe quality in endoscopy units, a review of ASGE qualityguidelines <strong>and</strong> CDC guidelines on infection control, <strong>and</strong> ah<strong>and</strong>s-on portion covering reprocessing.The “<strong>Improving</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> in Your <strong>Endoscopy</strong><strong>Unit</strong>” Course serves as a foundation for the ASGE<strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>and</strong> is designedto promote discussion <strong>and</strong> provide a demonstration ofmethods to improve quality <strong>and</strong> safety in the endoscopyunit. <strong>Program</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> 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, <strong>and</strong> their susceptibility to potential disinfectants.w Specify measures for improving unit quality, including training<strong>and</strong> credentialing for new procedures, quality assuranceprograms, sedation <strong>and</strong> monitoring, <strong>and</strong> unit accreditation <strong>and</strong>re-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 <strong>and</strong> safety.Session 1ASGE Excellence in <strong>Endoscopy</strong>7:30 – 7:40 a.m. Course Directors’ Welcome7:40 – 8:00 a.m. <strong>Quality</strong> in <strong>Endoscopy</strong>: Why does itmatter?8:00 – 8:15 a.m. ASGE Excellence in <strong>Endoscopy</strong><strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>: TheBasicsSession 2Defining <strong>and</strong> Measuring <strong>Quality</strong>: Part 18:15 – 8:35 a.m. What constitutes a high-qualityendoscopy unit?8:35 – 9:05 a.m. Roundtable Discussion I: <strong>Quality</strong>metrics in the ASC, office <strong>and</strong>hospital endoscopy suite9:05 – 9:15 a.m. Questions <strong>and</strong> answers9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Data records <strong>and</strong> benchmarkingfor your unit: Paper vs. electronicrecords9:45 – 9:55 a.m. Questions <strong>and</strong> answers9:55 – 10:15 a.m. Break10:15 – 10:45 a.m. <strong>Improving</strong> patient satisfaction:<strong>Quality</strong> in informed consent<strong>and</strong> patient communication10:45 – 11:15 a.m. <strong>Quality</strong> in sedation <strong>and</strong> monitoring11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Roundtable Discussion II: Howcan you make your unit moreefficient?11:45 a.m. – Noon Questions <strong>and</strong> answers12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch breakouts:w Renewing your recognitioncertificatew Electronic medical recordsw Sedationw Hot topics in quality <strong>and</strong>safety<strong>Quality</strong> in Reprocessing <strong>and</strong> InfectionControl1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Infection control in endoscopy:<strong>Endoscopy</strong>-associated infectiontransmission, reprocessingguidelines, <strong>and</strong> what to do ifinfection is suspected2:10 – 2:50 p.m. Training in proper disinfection<strong>and</strong> reprocessing: Workingguide to disinfection solutions<strong>and</strong> reprocessing equipment;Endoscope reprocessoroperations2:50 – 3:05 p.m. Infection control in endoscopy:Safe injection practices <strong>and</strong>contact precautions3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Questions <strong>and</strong> answers3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BreakSession 4Defining <strong>and</strong> Measuring <strong>Quality</strong>: Part 23:30 – 4:00 p.m. New equipment <strong>and</strong> newprocedures: Training <strong>and</strong>credentialing4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Strategies for unit accreditation<strong>and</strong> re-accreditation4:30 – 4:45 p.m. How to design, implement <strong>and</strong>sustain an excellent Q/A program4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Questions <strong>and</strong> answers5:00 p.m. Adjourn5
CME <strong>and</strong> Hotel InformationThis course is a requirement for participation in the ASGE <strong>Endoscopy</strong><strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. Enrollment in the ASGE <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong><strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>, however, is not required to attend this course.Register today atwww.asge.orgFor units renewing their ASGE <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> 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 <strong>Endoscopy</strong>(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 <strong>and</strong>Associates, Inc. for approval.The Society of GastroenterologyNurses <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>Endoscopy</strong> (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 <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong> 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 <strong>Unit</strong>, please complete the required fields below to receivea 25 percent discount.Medical Director: Last name First name Middle initial<strong>Unit</strong>/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 <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>).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 <strong>and</strong> a check made payable to ASGE to: ASGE, 4461 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.To lean more about the <strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong> <strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong>, <strong>and</strong> to download an application, visit www.asge.orgor call (630) 573-0600.7
American Society forGastrointestinal <strong>Endoscopy</strong>1520 Kensington Road, Suite 202Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA<strong>Endoscopy</strong> <strong>Unit</strong><strong>Recognition</strong> <strong>Program</strong><strong>Improving</strong> <strong>Quality</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> inYour <strong>Endoscopy</strong><strong>Unit</strong> CourseEURprogramdetails on page 2Course Datew December 14, 2011New York, NY<strong>Quality</strong> coursedetails onpage 4