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California Law is Now in Effect
California Legislation AB444
July 1st, 2016, represents the first day California legislation AB444 prohibited the use of enteral feeding devices that unintentionally connect into ports other than the type for which it was intended. GEDSA recommends adoption of the ISO 80369-3 compliant ENFit connectors as soon as possible to comply with this law. Unfortunately, it is still unclear of how or when the law will be enforced but it is recommended to speak with your suppliers about adequate supply of ENFit products and any questions regarding a careful transition.
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Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) Webinar
GEDSA will be represented as one of the speakers during the next Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres webinar on September 28th, 2016. This webinar will provide a background to the issue of tubing misconnections, ISO 80369 small-bore connector standard development, and the introduction and suggested consideration for transition to ENFit. GEDSA will also be part of a dedicated Q&A session to help address any issues you may be facing. Tom Hancock, the Executive Director, will also be giving suggestions on the right questions you should be asking your supplier representative to help ease the transition. The webinar is scheduled to last an hour and is open to the public. Click the link below to register.
CAPHC Webinar Registration
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Recently, GEDSA has received questions regarding the introduction of ENFit Low Dose Tip Syringes. To address some of the most common questions, GEDSA has prepared an additional set of Frequently Asked Questions. This document is intended for individuals or facilities to help ease the transition to ENFit. Click the link below for the FAQ's and email info@gedsa.org with any questions you would like to see answered.
Click here for the updated FAQ's
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Have you met?
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Debby Kasper, RDN, LDN, SNS
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Premier, Inc.
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"Developing a solution to make enteral tubing misconnections unlikely has involved the work of many manufacturers, clinicians, and associations worldwide. GEDSA has been instrumental in coordinating conversations and consensus among these organizations. The Stay Connected website which has the latest information and educational tools and resources is very valuable as the initiative starts to roll out world wide.
I am very excited to see all the years of discussion and research finally coming to fruition with the roll out of the new ENFit connector. It is a great example of how collaboration between clinicians, manufacturers, and associations can work together for the common purpose of enhanced patient safety.”
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Where to find us
Septmember 17th |
ESPEN Congress |
October 22nd |
ASA Annual Meeting |
October 23rd |
FELANPE Congress |
December 4th |
ASHP Clinical Meeting |
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