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

These guidelines are available for purchase in hard-copy at the SGNA Marketplace or feel free to print them using the links below. The SGNA Standards and Guidelines 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).

SGNA Standards and Practice Guidelines

• Guideline for Performance of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy by Registered Nurses for the Purpose of Colorectal Cancer Screening (2009) 

• Guidelines for the Use of High Level Disinfectants and Sterilants for Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (2007) 

• Standards of Infection Control in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (2009) 

• Guidelines for Preventing Sensitivity and Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace (2007) 

• Guidelines for Documentation in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Setting (2003) 

• Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Role Delineation Statements (2010) 

• Understanding and Influencing the Legislative Process (1996)