Learn How SGNA Creates Position Statements

Cynthia M. Friis, MEd BSN RN-BC, Associate Executive Director of Clinical Affairs, provides an overview of the process that SGNA takes to finalize its Position Statements in the new Practice Document Development Webinar. All documents are written by the SGNA Practice Committee, which develops practice-related strategies that assist in fulfilling SGNA’s mission and goals while meeting the needs of members and the industry. Before they are released, Position Statements undergo a rigorous review, copy editing and approval process by the SGNA Board of Directors, other key members and consultants.

Listen to the webinar to learn more about this process.

Download a printable one-page document that outlines the development and revision process for SGNA Position Statements.

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SGNA's Position Statements address issues directly affecting the practice of gastroenterology nursing. The references provided in each document can be used for more in-depth reading.

Feel free to print these statements using the links below. The SGNA Position Statements are copy righted material and therefore permission is required for multiple printings or copies of the material. To request permission please contact SGNA Headquarters at 800/245-SGNA (7462).

ASGE/SGNA Joint Position Statement 

• Role of GI Registered Nurses in the Management of Patients Undergoing Sedated Procedures  (2004)

SGNA Position Statements

• Role Delineation of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in Gastroenterology (2012) 
  
  
• Role Delineation of the Registered Nurse in a Staff Position in Gastroenterology (2012)  
  
  
• Role Delineation of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Gastroenterology (2012)
   
  
• Minimum Registered Nurse Staffing for Patient Care in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit (2012) 
  
  
• Reuse of Single-Use Critical Medical Devices (2012) 
  
  
• Ergonomics in the Gastroenterology Setting (2011) 
  
  

• Statement on the Use of Sedation and Analgesia in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Setting (2010) 

• Performance of Gastrointestinal Manometry Studies and Provocative Testing  (2010) 
  
  
• Radiation Safety in the Endoscopy Setting (2008) 
  
  

• Manipulation of Endoscopes During Endoscopic Procedures (2009)

• The Role of the Nurse/Associate in the Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube (2008)

• Statement on Reprocessing of Water Bottles Used During Endoscopy (2011)

• Statement on Reprocessing of Endoscopic Accessories and Valves (2011)

• Role Delineation of Nursing Assistive Personnel in Gastroenterology (2010)