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Think your procedure is safe just because it happens all the time? Think again. Across the country, routine procedures—line insertions, bedside scopes, injections, and more—are being done in hallways, exam rooms, and imaging suites with alarming informality. There’s often no standardized Time Out, checklist adherence varies, and there may be no hard stop before invasive actions are taken. Why? Because power dynamics, culture, and habit have quietly taught staff that these “everyday” procedures don’t warrant the same rigor as surgery. But when a patient stops breathing due to an undisclosed allergy or suffers a retained object injury, the consequences are just as real—only now, you’re outside the safety net of the OR.

Join us for a dynamic 60-minute virtual presentation focused on safe practices for nasogastric (NG) tube insertion and placement verification. This session will provide essential guidance on evidence-based techniques to ensure accurate NG tube placement while minimizing the risk of complications. Designed for nurses and frontline healthcare professionals, the presentation will highlight practical tips, common pitfalls, and current best practices to promote patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or new to NG tube management, this concise and informative session will enhance your confidence and clinical competence.