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StayConnected is GEDSA's global initiative to help reduce the risk of medical device tubing misconnections with the overall goal of improving patient safety.

06/10/2026

GEDSA’s Survey Results Series:

Did you know that enteral medication syringes are reused an average of 32 times, or until failure, before being discarded?

This insight is part of GEDSA’s Enteral Medication Administration Consumer Survey Series, developed in collaboration with The Oley Foundation. Each week, we’re sharing real-world perspectives from patients and caregivers to help inform education, improve safety, and support better access to ENFit® medication administration items.

Stay tuned every Wednesday as we highlight more key survey findings.

06/08/2026

We’re excited to share that GEDSA will be attending the ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2026 Conference in St. Louis, Missouri!

Come visit us at Booth 225 to learn more about our ENFit® and NRFit® patient safety initiatives and how engineered solutions are helping prevent tubing misconnections and improve outcomes across healthcare settings.

Stop by, say hello, and connect with us—we’d love to meet you!

For more information about the conference, visit: https://ow.ly/6kll50Yyj6M

06/05/2026

A new peer-reviewed study published in Critical Care Nurse highlights the impact that technology-assisted feeding tube placement can have on patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Over a one-year period across five hospitals, researchers reported:
• Zero accidental lung placements
• A 67% reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia
• A 20% reduction in hospital-acquired aspiration pneumonia
• More than 350 nursing hours saved
• Fewer X-rays needed to confirm placement
• Over $1.5 million in estimated avoided hospital costs

The findings underscore the value of innovations that help clinicians deliver safer, more efficient care while improving the patient experience.

Read the full publication: https://lnkd.in/gx8QznUs

06/03/2026

GEDSA’s Survey Results Series:

Did you know that feeding tube users report performing about 7 liquid medication administrations per day (n=374)? This highlights the frequent need for enteral medication preparation and administration as part of daily tube-feeding care.

This insight is part of GEDSA’s Enteral Medication Administration Consumer Survey Series, developed in collaboration with The Oley Foundation. Each week, we’re sharing real-world perspectives from patients and caregivers to help inform education, improve safety, and support better access to ENFit® medication administration items.

Stay tuned every Wednesday as we highlight more key survey findings.

06/01/2026

A great story highlighting the dedication, teamwork, and passion that drive the future of nurse anesthesia.

Hunter and Spencer Turner, identical twins and students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, are pursuing their goal of becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) together. Their journey showcases the importance of mentorship, clinical education, and the impact nurse anesthetists have on patient care every day.

As awareness of the nurse anesthesia profession continues to grow, stories like these help shine a light on the highly skilled clinicians who play a critical role in patient safety before, during, and after procedures.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/G3U850Z5YGG

05/28/2026

Check out the May 2026 newsletter from GEDSA featuring the new 2026 ENFit conversion rates flyer, GEDSA’s glossary of terms and definitions, educational resources, and much more.

This month’s edition is packed with tools and information to support safer small-bore connector education and awareness across healthcare. Stay up to date with the latest ENFit and NRFit resources from GEDSA.

View Here: https://ow.ly/sJPb50Z575W

05/27/2026

GEDSA’s Survey Results Series:

Did you know that feeding tube users report needing about 30 enteral medication syringes per month (n=304)? Most respondents indicated a typical need of 10–40 enteral medication syringes monthly.

This insight is part of GEDSA’s Enteral Medication Administration Consumer Survey Series, developed in collaboration with The Oley Foundation. Each week, we’re sharing real-world perspectives from patients and caregivers to help inform education, improve safety, and support better access to ENFit® medication administration items.

Stay tuned every Wednesday as we highlight more key survey findings.

05/22/2026

Patient safety continues to move forward with 100% of the top ranked U.S. hospitals converting to ENFit! 🎉

GEDSA’s 2026 ENFit® Conversion Rate Flyer highlights the incredible progress top-rated U.S. hospitals have made in adopting ISO 80369-3 compliant ENFit connectors — with 100% of facilities either fully converted or actively in the process of converting to ENFit.

The growing adoption of ENFit is a testament to what can be accomplished when healthcare organizations, clinicians, manufacturers, and patient safety advocates work together to advance patient safety.

View the 2026 ENFit Conversion Rate Flyer Here: https://stayconnected.org/gedsa-us-conversion-rates-flyer-2026/

05/20/2026

GEDSA’s Survey Results Series:

Did you know that feeding tube users report needing a median number of 4 bottle adaptors per month? Additionally, the vast majority of respondents (88%) report needing bottle adaptors.

This insight is part of GEDSA’s Enteral Medication Administration Consumer Survey Series, developed in collaboration with The Oley Foundation. Each week, we’re sharing real-world perspectives from patients and caregivers to help inform education, improve safety, and support better access to ENFit® medication administration items.

Stay tuned every Wednesday as we highlight more key survey findings.

05/18/2026

Listen to ASRA News’ podcast, “Understanding Neuroplastic Pain: Clinical Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment,” which explores the evolving understanding of neuroplastic pain and its impact on diagnosis and treatment approaches in clinical practice.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/UYar50YWuXC

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