Thursday Night Lights

Safeguarding the Endoscopy Suite: Ergonomic Strategies for Enhancing Safety and Reducing Injury in Healthcare

January 16, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

*US Central Time

Course Director:
Tamara James, MA, CPE, CSPHP; Certified Professional Ergonomist 

Location:
Virtual

You're invited to our next monthly Thursday Night Lights webinar series, Safeguarding the Endoscopy Suite: Ergonomic Strategies for Enhancing Safety and Reducing Injury in Healthcare. We're excited to have you participate in this engaging session.

Join Tamara James, a renowned industrial and human factors engineer and former Ergonomics Division Director at Duke University Health System, as she unveils key strategies to enhance safety and reduce injuries in healthcare environments. With healthcare professionals experiencing musculoskeletal disorders at rates exceeding those in most other industries, many organizations struggle to adopt proven practices that protect their workforce. This dynamic session will address healthcare facilities' unique challenges with a specific focus on gastroenterology endoscopists—such as underreported injuries, limited administrative support, and the vital link between safety, productivity, and patient outcomes. This session provides practitioners and researchers with actionable insights to foster a safer, more supportive healthcare workplace.

This webinar is sponsored by ASGE and Olympus.

Registration is complimentary to ASGE members. Don't miss out!

  • Limit ERIs: Understand the importance of ergonomic practices in the GI suite to help gastroenterologists reduce their endoscopic-related injuries (ERIs)
  • Set Up for Success: Learn more about neutral postures, microbreaks, and specific equipment designed to help reduce pain and avoid injury 
  • Educate the Fellows: Create programs to improve ergonomics awareness and lengthen career longevity 

Tamara James, MA, CPE, CSPHP

Certified Professional Ergonomist

January 16, 2025

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*Agenda listed in Central Time Zone (CST)

7:00 PM - 7:05 PM

Introduction of Tamara James, MA, CPE, CSPHP

7:05 PM - 7:25 PM

Importance of Ergonomic Practices in the GI Suite

7:25 PM - 7:35 PM

Tips & Tricks for Reducing ERIs Before, During & After Procedures

7:35 PM - 7:45 PM

Olympus Products & Technologies to Help Reduce Pain and Avoid Potential Injury

7:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Q&A with Tamara James & the Olympus Team

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