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SGNA 53rd
SGNA 53rd
Annual Course
Vendor and CE Programs Sponsored by Olympus
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Vendor and CE Programs Sponsored by Olympus
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Sunday, May 17, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Room: Hanover F&G
Join us for a hot lunch and an informative session exploring updated colorectal screening guidelines and Olympus’ latest endoscopy platform, featuring AI-enabled imaging and advanced scope technology designed to enhance lesion detection.
Presented by:
Andrea Gritt
Sr. Sales Training Manager, GI
Olympus America Inc.
Precleaning and Leak Testing of Flexible Endoscopes
Monday, May 18, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Room: Hanover F&G
Join us for a hot breakfast and explore common GI bleeding scenarios and the hemostasis tools that support efficient, confident patient care. We will discuss real-world considerations for selecting a hemostatic powder versus a clip solution.
Presented by:
Yana Cavanagh, MD, DABOM
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Program Director of Advanced & Surgical Endoscopy Fellowship at St. Joseph's Health; and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hackensack School of Medicine
Sunday, May 17, from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Booth: 110
Receive informed insights from our Infection Prevention and Control experts.
Olympus Expert:
Eric S. Smith, CFER
Specialist, Infection Prevention & Control Medical & Scientific Affairs
Olympus America Inc.
Precleaning and Leak Testing of Flexible Endoscopes
Sunday, May 17, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Room: Exhibitor Theater
This course examines precleaning and leak testing as essential components of flexible endoscope reprocessing. Designed for endoscopy providers, nurses, technicians, and infection preventionists, it reviews key actions, identifies common gaps, and presents practical strategies to support patient-safe endoscopes.
Olympus Expert:
Eric S. Smith, CFER
Specialist, Infection Prevention & Control
Medical & Scientific Affairs
Olympus America Inc.
A Time Map for Consistent Reprocessing Outcomes, from Bedside to Storage
Monday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to noon
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Room: Exhibitor Theater
This course explores timing as a key process control in flexible endoscope reprocessing, from precleaning through storage. Participants use a practical time map to connect science-based requirements to IFUs and workflows, and learn structured responses when time limits are exceeded.
Olympus Expert:
Eric S. Smith, CFER
Specialist, Infection Prevention & Control
Medical & Scientific Affairs
Olympus America Inc.
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Dr. Cavanagh is a paid consultant of the Olympus Corporation of the Americas.