GEDSA

08/27/2025

📰 The GEDSA August 2025 Newsletter is here!

Inside this issue:
• ENFit® Retail Pharmacy Update
• NRFit® & ENFit® News
• Upcoming Conferences

Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/yGck50WLP5O ✨

08/21/2025

How can healthcare teams ensure a safe transition to NRFit?

In this webinar, Dr. Philip Barclay reviews the history of NRFit, current progress following the NHS patient safety alert, and practical steps to reduce wrong-route medication errors.

🎥 Access the recording here: https://ow.ly/eU0r50WIXXZ

08/19/2025

The HSE has begun implementing NRFit® connectors across public hospitals in Ireland to reduce the risk of wrong-route medication administration.

✅ 4 hospitals have transitioned
✅ 2+ are in progress
✅ 7 incidents may have been prevented with NRFit®

Read more via Medical Independent: https://ow.ly/rOSH50WIark

08/10/2025

GEDSA is at the AANA 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville, TN from August 9–13!

Visit Booth 1223 to learn about NRFit® and the latest advancements in patient safety.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/06/2025

We're gearing up for the AANA 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, happening August 9–13! GEDSA will be at Booth 1223 — stop by to learn about NRFit and the latest in patient safety advancements.

🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/lYzq50WkArj

07/30/2025

📣 Attention Feeding Tube Users & Caregivers:

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), in partnership with the Oley Foundation, has published a helpful new checklist for patients being discharged on enteral nutrition. 📝

This practical guide can help you feel more prepared as you transition home.

View the checklist here: https://ow.ly/face50Wxr8h

07/29/2025

The July 2025 GEDSA Newsletter is now available ✉

This issue features:

- Highlights from the AANA Annual Congress

- Newly released multilingual publications on tubing misconnections 🌎

- The latest updates on enteral and neuraxial connector safety

Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/15VI50Wwrww

07/24/2025

07/18/2025

Announcing that two important resources on tubing misconnections are now freely available in English, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Spanish:

Click below to view or download these materials in your preferred language:

🔗 The Lingering Safety Menace: A 10-Year Review of Enteral Misconnection Adverse Events: https://lnkd.in/eB9Xf7Qf

🔗 ISMP Medication Safety Alerts on Tubing Misconnections: https://lnkd.in/eMfCFXBY

07/16/2025

GEDSA has published a new ENFit® testimonials page featuring insights from several highly esteemed clinicians and consumers. These stories highlight real-world experiences with ENFit and the impact of safer enteral connections.

Read the full testimonials here: https://ow.ly/bvMC50Wqz6M

07/09/2025

📚 New Publication Alert!

Check out Elizabeth Wong’s latest article: “The History, Innovation, and Standards of Intravenous Access Ports and Devices” in The Journal of Clinical Engineering.

This insightful piece explores the evolution of essential IV therapy tools—like syringes, connectors, and access ports—and how innovation and international standards, including ISO 80369, have improved safety and performance over time.

A must-read for those interested in the intersection of patient safety, device innovation, and global standards in healthcare.

🔗https://ow.ly/BcZn50Wn2sh

07/07/2025

GEDSA announces the results of its recent Board of Directors election.

Nick Valley (Cardinal Health), Shannon Bertagnoli, PharmD, and Cynthia Reddick, RD, CNSC, have been re-elected to continue their service on the Board.

We welcome two new members who will bring valuable perspectives and expertise:

- Jennifer Bonvechio, PharmD, BCPPS – Akron Children’s Hospital

- John Yrungaray – Moog

We extend our sincere thanks to outgoing Board members John Bacon (Moog) and Stacie Ethington, MSN, RN, for their meaningful contributions to advancing patient safety.

Congratulations to all new and returning Board members. We look forward to working together to advance patient safety.