GI Unit Leadership: Optimizing Endoscopy Operations through Leadership (On-demand) | February 2025-Accreditation

Accreditation_2025 Unit Leadership

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The document provides information about a continuing medical education course organized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). The course focuses on quality improvement, team building, and creating an optimal environment for endoscopy units within the healthcare setting. It involves expert faculty and interactive discussions to tackle common challenges faced by gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare teams.<br /><br />Participants who complete the course will achieve several learning objectives, such as understanding quality assurance programs, identifying effective team-building strategies, and using performance measures within endoscopy units. The course grants up to six AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Non-physician participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.<br /><br />To claim credit, participants must complete an online evaluation through the GI LEAP ASGE Learning Management System and can access course materials and complete evaluations to earn and print certificates. <br /><br />The document also outlines ASGE's commitment to scientific rigor, neutrality, and privacy, ensuring that faculty de-identify patient-related material in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Education is tailored to enhance the practical clinical capabilities post-learning, supporting continued professional development according to recognized GI professional and ASGE standards.<br /><br />Conflict-of-interest disclosures highlight the financial relationships of planners and faculty members with companies ineligible for the ASGE activity. These relationships undergo mitigation following ASGE's Educational Conflict of Interest policy to maintain educational integrity and neutrality.<br /><br />The course is directed by Gerard Isenberg, MD, MBA, FASGE, and Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA, among others, who guide participants through the educational content and ensure that high-level scientific evidence backs all educational activities.

Keywords

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

continuing medical education

quality improvement

team building

endoscopy units

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

GI LEAP ASGE

HIPAA compliance

conflict of interest

Gerard Isenberg