South Florida SGNA Digest

MICROSOFT
South Florida
SGNA
Digest
South Florida Region 16
“Believe , Faith, Certainty…
Never give up on a
dream … It is just
around the corner on
the other side of the
challenges, obstacles,
and hurdles that try
to take you off
course.”
President’s Message
1
Upcoming
Events
1
Treasurers and
Membership Report
2
Save the Date
2
Feature Story
3
Crohn’s and Coli- 4
tis Walk
Region 16 Board 4
2nd Quarter 2011
President’s Message
As I look at what we have
accomplished this year, I feel
very fortunate to be a part of
this organization. Most of all, I
am very proud to be representing South Florida SGNA, Region
16. We have a dynamic region
full of enthusiasm and expertise.
Region 16 along with the other 5
Florida regions are excited about
bringing you “Illuminating the
Future of Endoscopy” being held
September 16 –18 at The Peabody Orlando. Our region is
responsible for the program this
year. This conference promises
to bring you and update you in
what is new and exciting in Endoscopy 2011. We are also very
excited about our website:
www.sgnaflorida.org. When
you visit the site, you will be
able to do the online registration
for the state conference and you
will find links to the National
SGNA for valuable information
like position statements, educational resources and legislative
issues affecting nursing today,
just to name a few. Region 16 is
also proud to award three
scholarships to members to
attend the state meeting.
Every year during the National Meeting, the theme for
the year is revealed and the
year’s national theme is about
developing the leader in you. I
would like to invite you to get
involved and show your commitment to your specialty.
Attend one of the Board of
Directors meeting that is held
the second Tuesday of every
month at Memorial Regional
Hospital in Hollywood. Just
email one of the board members, if you are interested in
attending (email information on
page 4). I have been on the
board for more than 10 years.
I have met great people, have
seen great places and have
expanded my knowledge in my
specialty and I can only wish
the same for you.
Sincerely,
Teresita Foliacci, BSN, RN,
CGRN
President, South Florida SGNA
Teresita Foliacci
Teresita Foliacci
I look forward to seeing all
of you at the Florida state conference.
Upcoming Events
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June 14 – Board Meeting
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June 14 – Scholarship
recipient selected
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Oct 8—Regional Meeting at North Shore Med.
Ctr.
Aug 9-Board Meeting
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Sept 16-18– State Meeting
Nov 5– Regional Meeting at Memorial West
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Dec—Happy Holidays!
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Membership
Cindy Garcia reports our SGNA membership is 104 as of June 14, 2011.
Treasurer’s Report
Tracey Candelora reports our balance is $18,449.57 as of June 14, 2011.
State Meeting Scholarship Winners!!!!
 Luz Wharton
 Clara Lopez
 Folusha Amune
Website Update:
AstralGraphics is redesigning our website and should be up and running by
June 30, 2011. Please visit our website for future newsletters and valuable
information for our region! www.sgnaflorida.org OR
www.sgnaflorida.com
Newsletter:
Expect the Newsletter Quarterly and available in the future by accessing the
website– this issue will be the only hard copy!
SAVE THE DATE
The Peabody Orlando is
a newly renovated hotel in Central Florida an
ideal hosting site for the
35th SGNA State Conference.
This is a collaboration
conference with the FGS
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(Florida Gastroenterology Society) and SGNA
with attendance of more
than 500 physicians, nurses and vendors.
This is a tremendous opportunity for education,
networking with physi-
cians, colleagues, and vendors, hands-on demonstration and don’t forget
a fun filled weekend away.
Join us September 16-18,
South Florida Region 16
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Feature Story: Olympus University Training Course a Grand Success
Many thanks to the Memorial Hospital West Endoscopy team for initiating and promoting the recent collaboration with our
Olympus Endoscopy Specialists. On May 26th a Reprocessing Training course was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Ft
Lauderdale Florida. Among those in attendance where nurses and GI Techs from the Virgin Islands, Atlanta, Jacksonville and
Tampa just to name a few. South Florida Region 16 attendees included Holy Cross, Broward General and the entire Endoscopy team from MHW Magnet Hospital. The learning objectives included review of endoscope construction, reprocessing
standards and resources, reprocessing order as supported by the SGNA, proper handling and storage, common reprcessing
errors, repair reduction and prevention of cross-contamination in endoscope processing. The interactive jeopardy style of
audience participation was fantastic. There was plenty of question and answer time as well as break out stations for reprocessing. I must say there was a wealth of new information that was learned in each category as well as networking with
other hospital attendees.
Olympus Endoscopy Training Specialists included representation from every region in Florida as well as Randell Orner the Senior
Manager of Endoscopy Support Services. Thanks to our very own James Fiorito you taught us so much! We are very fortunate to
have a company like Olympus that encourages and supports its customers with knowledgeable specialists, and training courses.
Please let your managers know about the New Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Exam. The exam is administered by the
Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution, Inc- an independent certification board formed to plan, develop, administer and evaluate a program on an international level. The mission is to promote and encourage high standards of ethical
and professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program. Through the support of Olympus this certification was made possible. Be on the look out as our digest will provide more detailed information on this very important certification .
Submitted by Tracey Candelora, MSN, RN, ARNP, CGRN
SGNA Region 16 Board
Members
Contact us:
Teresita Foliacci, President
[email protected]
India Hando, Past President,
Newsletter
[email protected]
Kathie Holloway, President
Elect
[email protected]
Julie Ray, Secretary
[email protected]
Tracey Candelora, Treasurer
[email protected]
Cindy Garcia, Membership
[email protected]
Pat Hellrung, Broward
Programs
[email protected]
South Florida Region 16
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Mission Statement
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission
by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy
nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by
promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of
mutual support.
South Florida Region 16 has members from the southern most point in the Florida
Keys to West Palm Beach. Region16 was developed in 1977 by two dedicated GI
nurses, today region 16 has 13 board members who diligently work to uphold the
mission of our organization by hosting educational conferences and community involvement.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation hosts a multitude of events throughout the year.
South Florida Region 16 has teamed up with the CCF in a community wide partnership. We participate in an annual walk in April of each year and would like to
invite YOU our SGNA members to join US!!!
Rey Hondrade, Dade Program
[email protected]
Cathy Peters, Dade Program
[email protected]
Chris Gavriles, Website
[email protected]
Dawn de la Vega, Consultant,
writer
[email protected]
Dawn Malin, Consultant
[email protected]
Vicki Perini, Newsletter
[email protected]
We would like to hear from
you. Any articles,
educational events,
community affairs or
something you would like
to share with the South
Florida SGNA , email us!
CCF walk in Fort Lauderdale, April 16,
2011. What a great time!