Think BEyond Dysplasia: Leveraging Precision Molecular Risk Stratification in the Clinical Management of Barrett’s Esophagus (Castle Biosciences)
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speaker: Kim Grace, MS CGC
This session highlights the current challenges in managing patients with non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE) and how TissueCypher testing can personalize care and help prevent progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal cancer.
Saturday Night Live With Erbe: Electrosurgery to Cryo technology: Bridging the Gap between Fire & Ice (Erbe)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Contact Hours: 1.0 + 4.0 | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speakers: Rhonda DelCampo, BSN RN CGRN, and Austin Nielsen, BSN RN CGRN
This fun and interactive educational offering is sure to jump-start your SGNA experience. This “world famous” session will discuss basic principles and properties of electrosurgery, along with variables in the clinical circuit. Argon plasma coagulation history and technique will also be discussed. The bridge between the use of electrosurgery, argon plasma coagulation and Cryo technology in both GI and the Pulmonary arena will be covered. One (1.0) contact hour will be issued for each participant for the live presentation. Each attendee will also be given the opportunity to receive four (4.0) additional FREE contact hours upon completion of self-study guides - Electrosurgery in GI Endoscopy and Argon Plasma Coagulation in Flexible Endoscopy.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Doors open at 4:45 PM.
Attendance will be limited to 200 people and seats fill up fast, so don’t delay. As a registered attendee, you need to be present and sign in by 5:00 PM, at which time we will begin to allocate slots to those on the waitlist.
Enhancing Procedural Safety in the GI Suite (Stryker)
Time: 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speaker: Carol Stevens, RN BSN CGRN
Capacity is limited to 200 attendees and breakfast will be provided.
Current Treatment Modalities for GI Bleeding (Boston Scientific)
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Contact Hours: 1.0 | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speakers: Shailendra Singh, MD
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common diagnosis in surgical and endoscopic suites. This generic term refers to conditions resulting from a variety of diseases and disorders. In this one-hour continuing education activity, the speaker will explore various sources of GI bleeding encountered in the GI Suite. Participants will discuss current hemostatic treatment options, such as sclerotherapy, banding, thermal treatment, bipolar therapy and combination therapy. They will review indications and contraindications of emerging technologies for treatment of GI bleeding.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Review the current state of GI bleeding incidence and statistics
- Explain the mechanisms of action of current treatment options for GI bleeding
- Describe the advancements of endoscopic hemostasis encountered in the GI Suite
Contact Hours
Upon successful completion of the entire presentation, including any resulting Q & A, participants will be granted 1 contact hour CNE. No partial credit will be granted.
Accredidation
Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 08747, the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574, the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 50-574 and the Georgia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574.
ABCGN: According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, 1 hour earned in this activity is considered GI Specific for the purpose of re-certification by contact hours through the ABCGN.
Abdominal Pressure Strategies to Improve the Culture of Safety in Endoscopy (ColoWrap)
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Contact Hours: 1.0 | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speakers: Marybeth Spanarkel, MD FACG, Allison Eger, BSN RN AMB-RN CGRN, Denny Dumais, BSN RN CGRN, and Laurie Page, BSN RN CAPA CGRN
Is your team equipped with the latest strategies to reduce risk and improve outcomes in the endoscopy suite?
ColoWrap’s continuing education course offers nurses and GI staff evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety, reduce procedural strain, and create a more efficient clinical environment. Earn CE credit while learning practical tools that empower your team—and protect your patients.
Understanding EUS Technology and Clinical Applications (Olympus)
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speaker: Shannonlee Miller, BSDI RT(R) RDMS
Join us for a hot lunch and learn the basics of endoscopic ultrasound. Ideal for nurses, nurse managers, and technicians, this session will feature information on the physics of ultrasound, GI ultrasound anatomy, ultrasound characteristics and terminology, and will review new EUS technology.
Scoping the Scope: Enhanced Visual Inspection of GI Endoscopes (Healthmark)
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Contact Hours: 1.0 | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speakers: Bradley Catalone, PhD MBA, Jahan Azizi, BS CBET, and Dyan Darga, MSN RN CGRN NE-BC
During this 1-hour informative program, clinical educators will present information on the latest innovations in inspection of flexible GI endoscopes, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Current recommended/required industry standards and guidelines will be discussed. Additionally, we will highlight the use of AI for internal inspection of endoscope channels using a borescope including recent imagery obtained during inspections of endoscopes. Implementation of these new processes will improve quality control of endoscope processing designed to enhance patient safety.
One (1.0) contact hour will be issued for each participant for the live presentation. Breakfast and beverages will be served!
Low Fuss, High Impact: Tools for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening (Olympus)
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Vendor Program | RSVP Now
Speaker: Jake Thieman
Join us for a hot breakfast and explore common challenges during colonoscopies, such as scope navigation, lesion detection, and procedural efficiency. Gain insights into tools for CRC screening, such as TXI™ technology and the ENDOCUFF VISION™ device, designed to help increase physicians’ adenoma detection rates.