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Contributors: Karen Carlson, Dorsey DrummondSo far this year we as GI Techs and Nurses have had the opportunity to attend two fabulous educational events.The CSGNA hosted the first event. It was the Delmarva Seminar in Annapolis, MD in the beginning of March. The entire seminar was quite informative and lively. Among the many talks at this seminar were some very interesting approaches for GERD and for gastric bypass.A history lesson about the origin of the Red Cross and its inception in American was presented. Who better to present this than the person who was intimately involved with the process from the start? Yes, it was none other than Clara Barton herself!

After extending a compliment to Clara she did acquiesce, Yes, I do clean up nicely for beingdead a 102 years. It wasnt all business. There was the time for camaraderie and play (raffles) and visits with ourgreat vendors who offered tips on how to use their products more efficiently.

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Karen Carlson, President-CSGNA, attended the SGNA 41st Annual Conference in Nashville, TN. Her contribution to this edition of the newsletter is profound. The subject matter is one of critical importance. It is seldom talked about in the work place; it is taken for granted that EVERYONE KNOWS, but sadly, few of us probably do know what to do when this crisis suddenly raises its head. It is a Joint Commission Talking Point.

F I R E !!!!

SGNA conference was very educational and informative. One topic for discussion was what to do in the event of a fire or evacuation. Ask yourself these questions:Do you know where your fire alarm is located and how to pull it?Who can turn off your oxygen shut off valves and where are they located? If this valve location is inaccessible secondary to the FIRE, where is the valve feed to the blocked one located? How to use a fire extinguisher and its location?How to acknowledge that the rooms are empty once cleared?What devices are available at your organization to move patients?What egress routes and alternatives are available?

Fire is not an everyday occurrence. When things heat up, literally, and the smoke limits your vision and your ability to breathe, this is not the time to look for the fire process and proceduremanual or the recommended escape routes. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death for everyone involved. Start reviewing what you need to know for a real fire. Get hot on it! (oh, these puns are almost painful)

Upcoming Educational Events and Deadlines

The CSGNA Annual Educational SeminarDelmarva Conference 2015 and Certification Review Course

SGNA 42nd Annual Course 2015

Event: The CSGNA Annual Educational Seminar will be held on Date: Saturday, Nov 8 from 0730-1700. Location: Anne Arundel Medical center, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

This event is always packed with cutting edge information, CEUs, vendors who want to imparttheir expertise for the most efficient uses of their equipment, networking, fine food and a beautiful view thrown in for your comfort.

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines (Continued)

Event: Delmarva Conference 2015 and Certification Review Course Dates: March 6 CGRN Review Course March 7-8 DelMarVa ConferenceLocation: Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel and Conference Center Oceanfront

91st St, Ocean City Maryland

$99 per night Oceanfront view (limited availability; $89 per night Ocean/ Pool view; $69 per night Value (limited availability)To make reservations, go to www.princessroyaleGROUP.com Group ID: 3275/ Password: 37001447

Event: SGNA 42nd Annual Course 2015 (More details to follow)Date: May 15-19 Location: Baltimore, Md.

CERTIFICATION

Event: Nursing Review Course - CGRN (follow link below for more info and registration)(http://www.sgna.org/Events/GIEndoscopyNursingReviewCourse/September672014Course.aspx)Date: Sept. 6-7, 2014 Saturday, SundayLocation: Chicago, IL

CGRN EXAM2014 Fall Exam Registration Window June1-July 31, 2014. Deadline: July 31 5:00pm ET.

Computer-Based Testing Window October 1-31, 2014

RECERTIFICATION Deadline: December 31, 2014

Gastroenterology certification is granted for a period of five years. Candidates may recertify either by taking the current certification examination or by submitting an application for recertification by contact hours.

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ScholarshipsScholarships to the SGNA 41st Annual Course were awarded to Michele Stevens and Debbie McCluskey. We anxiously await their accounts of their experiences.

Community InvolvementCSGNA donated pens to the Mayflower, Arkansas middle school children. A tornado decimated the area the week of April 25, 2014. Your (CSGNA) gift was received with great appreciation.

GI Nurses DayCSGNA celebrates GI Nurses day with two dinner lecture meeting one March 27 Tysons, VA and May 15 Ellicott City, MD.

Note from PresidentCSGNA is looking for new members to join our local chapter. One of our major goals is to assure we provide educational lectures for our nurses and associates. We are looking for members to assist with planning and participating in the educational lectures. We always are looking for new educational topics.Do you know a great speaker or would you like to be a speaker for a lecture session? Please let us know. We always are looking for new educational topics and presenters.Please feel free to contact me for any questions Karen Carlson at kcarlso8@jhmi.edu or kcarlson14@verizon.net

SCHOLARSHIPS and REQUIREMENTS For

SGNA 42nd Annual Course in Baltimore, Md.May 15-19, 2015

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following scholarships: 4- Scholarships for RNs 4- Scholarship for GI Techs

For current CSGNA members

Please submit your request and reason for wanting to go to Baltimore to attend the 42nd National SGNA Conference for this scholarship by December 31, 2014 to Dorsey.drummond@inova.org. All applicants will be considered, include your SGNA number and what you will do to support the CSGNA (see #2) in your email. Scholarships are still available!

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SO WHAT IS THE CATCH?1. Each recipient will have to submit their receipts within 30 days of the event for

transportation and hotel (food and ground transportation is on your own).2. You need to do one of the following to support the CSGNA:

a. Find a speaker for the CSGNA fall conference or Delmarva conference and introduce them at the conferenceb. Find a facility for a conference c. Plan a dinner meeting including finding a speaker d. Summarize an educational article and post it in the Newslettere. Join a committee in CCGNA f. Be a speaker at one of our conferences or write an article

3. Reimbursement will be processed after the receipt of 1&2

A new section to the newsletter is the Literature Review. It fulfills requirement 2d above for scholarships. The article can be a published article from a professional journal or an original article written by you. The CSGNA prides itself with providing an opportunity for professional advancement through education.

Thank you for supporting your CSGNA

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CSGNA Telephone Directory

Karen Carlson, President(w) 301-896-2710

kcarlson@suburbanhospital.org

Meredith Hopkins, President Electmeastwo1@jhmi.edu

Judy Gilbert, Past Presidentw) 202-537-4025(h) 301-926-9868

ronjudy@aol.com

Claudia Brand, Education Co-Chair Meredith Hopkins

cbrand1@jhmi.edumeastwo1@jhmi.edu

Denni Arrup, Treasurer(w) 410-601-1073

darrup@lifebridgehealth.org

Dinah Collert, Secretary(c) 713-898-2187(h) 301-327-5072

dcollert64@gmail.comdcollert@aahs.org

Patrick Kettle, Newsletter Editor(w) 410-328-5783(c) 410-952-0015

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CSGNA Telephone Directory

Dorsey J Drummond IV, Web Master

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Dorsey J Drummond IIICSGNA Scholarships & Awards

Committee(w) 703-391-3720(c) 703-244-0176

d o r s e y . d r u mm o nd @ i n o v a . org

Vendor Liaison TeamClaudia Brand,

cbrand1@jhmi.edu

Beverley Dolvin(c) 410-375-1480(w) 410-328-5783

beverlydolvin@yahoo.com

Membership Dorsey J Drummond III

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