Olympus University - Achieving Endo Excellence (7 Contact Hrs)

Achieving Endo Excellence (7 Contact Hrs)

Course Credit

7.0 Contact Hours (2008) / 7.0 GI-Specific Contact Hours

Note: Nurse attendees must participate in the full day program to receive 7.0 contact hours.

Target Audience

This Symposium is intended for Endoscopy Nurses, Managers, and Clinicians.

Duration

Registration 7:30am

Program 8:00am - 4:30pm

Course Overview

Today’s healthcare environment challenges organizations to balance cost containment with quality care. In order to survive and thrive in this atmosphere, endoscopy nurses and clinicians must combine clinical expertise with business skills.

This educational course is designed for those who want to more effectively manage their resources and presents an overview of topics affecting the GI nurse. Sessions provide informational updates for a wide array of clinical topics.

Purpose Statement

This formal educational activity has been developed in response to managers, nurses, and technicians who have expressed a need to update their clinical knowledge while maintaining quality patient care. Attendees will be presented with current information that will support GI unit operations and infection control.

Program at a Glance

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Agenda	Session	Topic & Objectives
7:00am- 7:50am	Registration	Refreshments
7:50am- 8:00am	Welcome	Opening Remarks
8:00am-8:45am	Excellence Required: Compliance Issues Related to the GI Setting	Compliance issues related to GI guidelines for HIPAA, OSHA, FDA regulations and accreditation standards
8:45am - 9:30am	Foreign Body Retrieval	Discussion of esophageal food bolus impaction of tools necessary for removal of esophageal foreign bodies.
9:30am - 10:30am	Healthcare Update and New GI Technologies	Current procedures, new procedures, all incorporating innovative technologies. This presentation will highlight numerous topics including: Narrow Band Imaging, High Definition, EUS, ERCP, LESS and Capsule Endoscopy
10:30am-10:45am	Break	.
10:45am- 12:00pm	Capsule Endoscopy Update	A review of capsule technology and how it is utilized to observe the small bowel
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch Break	.
1:00pm-2:00pm	Overview of GI Pathogens	Clincal review of new and emerging GI tract pathogens with emphasis on those of interest to endoscopy nurses and GI technicians.
2:00pm-3:00pm	Endoscope Reprocessing: Policies and Procedures	Focus on updated policies and procedures for reprocessing endoscopes, leak testing, industry standards, and OEM instructions
3:00pm-3:15pm	Break	.
3:15pm- 4:00pm	Panel Discussion	Group discussion related to best practices
4:00pm-4:30pm	Evaluations	Adjournment

Registration Fee

Registration: $175.00

Same Facility Discount: $150.00

Class size is limited, please register early.
Note: All Full or Value-Added Olympus Service contract customers can use their contract number as a form of payment. Please contact your local Endoscopy Support Specialist if you have any questions regarding your service contract number.

Accreditation

Olympus America has been approved as a provider by the California Board of Registered Nurses – License #10419.

Center Valley, PA Location

Note: there is a no smoking policy for the Center Valley Campus. This policy is strictly enforced.
Dress code for this facility is Business.

Course dates and locations are subject to change.

Cancellation Policy

Registered participants for Olympus University courses must provide us with their cancellation notice five business days prior to the program date. “No-Show” registrations will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee for their catering/meeting expenses. This policy includes Olympus Full/ Value-Added Service Contract customers. A course registration can be transferred within a facility at anytime. Please call the Olympus University Registration Help Desk if you need to cancel your attendance

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