Making Sense of the New FDA Safety Alerts for Reusable Flexible Endoscopes: Stop the Madness Recorded Webinar

Overview: J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, CFER, AS-BC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, NCEE, NREMT, MSL-BC, DICO-C, TR-C, CPPS, CCHR-S, CPHQ, CVAHP, CPXP, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP, FSHEA, FIDSA  presents "Making Sense of the New FDA Safety Alerts for Reusable Flexible Endoscopes: Stop the Madness" on behalf of SGNA

At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical rationale between the FDA’s safety alerts regarding reusable flexible endoscopes
2. Discuss the need for a robust medical device hygiene program to enhance patient safety
3. Review the core elements of infection control related to flexible endoscopes and reprocessing 

Continuing education: The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation

Contact hour(s): 1.00

Contact hour(s) recording expiration: May 2, 2025

Successful completion:

1. View entire webinar

2. Complete online evaluation. 

SGNA is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11579. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure.