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Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit ...
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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is hosting a virtual course on October 26, 2024, focused on enhancing quality and safety within GI endoscopy units. This educational program is designed for both physicians and non-physician staff, emphasizing practical strategies to improve care quality and safety across various settings, such as office, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and hospitals.<br /><br />The course aims to equip participants with actionable solutions and includes a blend of didactic lectures and interactive sessions. Medical professionals attending this event will learn to identify quality measures in endoscopy, techniques for enhancing unit efficiency and safety, methods to improve patient satisfaction and communication, and understand the sources of potential infection during procedures.<br /><br />The course is particularly targeted at practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists, surgeons, medical directors, nurse managers, unit managers, and allied professionals. It is an essential criterion for departments aiming to apply for or renew their ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Certificate.<br /><br />Participants can earn up to 6.25 AME PRA Category 1 Credits through continued medical education (CME), with physicians encouraged to align their credits with their participation level. Non-physicians will receive a Certificate of Participation.<br /><br />To claim CME credits, participants must complete an online evaluation via the GI LEAP ASGE Learning Management System. This engagement is essential for obtaining the education credit and feedback about the course.<br /><br />ASGE upholds high standards of scientific evidence and neutrality. All educators and committee members involved in the course have been screened for potential conflicts of interest related to financial relationships with healthcare product companies.<br /><br />The course is partially sponsored by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reflecting ASGE's efforts to support educational activities through collaborations with industry partners.
Keywords
ASGE
gastrointestinal endoscopy
quality and safety
virtual course
CME credits
infection prevention
patient satisfaction
Olympus sponsorship
endoscopy unit recognition
GI LEAP
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