Seminars

Staying Current in Sterile Processing

Introduction

Personnel responsible for any aspect of reprocessing must be knowledgeable in order to minimize the risk of infection transmission and to ensure quality patient care. Critical decisions are based on standards, recommended practices, and product validation testing. The topics included in this seminar will focus on the information necessary to make informed decisions and to ensure a standard of practice in this critical field of healthcare delivery.

Who Should Attend
Personnel employed in any aspect of sterile processing:

SPD technicians, supervisors, and management, Operating room, Materials management, Infection control, Risk management

Details and cancellation policy

Seminar Schedule

The Full Scope of Infection Control

Introduction

The endoscopy environment continues to evolve in technology and patient care. As technologies become more complex so does the instrumentation. Media reports regarding patient transmission of infection and discrepancies in reprocessing endoscopic devices headline the news. It is paramount that personnel be up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards of practice to ensure safe patient care. This seminar will address all aspects of reprocessing in endoscopy including trends, safety, environment, and the financial impact of scope repairs and patient infections.

Who Should Attend

Personnel employed in any aspect of endoscopy and/or reprocessing:

GI endoscopy staff and managers SPD staff, supervisors and managers Operating room, Infection control, Materials management, Risk management

Details and cancellation policy

Seminar Schedule

Date: May 31, 2008
Location: University Place @Portland State University
City: Portland   State: OR
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Price: $45.00
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Date: June 07, 2008
Location: Marriott Anaheim Suites
City: Garden Grove (Anaheim)   State: CA
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Price: $45.00

Note:

• Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the entire program. There are no partial credits.
  
  
• It is suggested that you make your own travel and accommodation arrangements 30 days prior to your planned arrival date.
  
  
• If you need to cancel your seminar registration, please call STERIS Corporation's Education Department at 800 548 4873 Ext. 20310. There is no seminar refund if cancellation is not received before the Program closing date which is stated in the brochure for each seminar.
  
  
• You are encouraged to take notes, however use of tape recorders is not permitted.
  
  
• The attire is business casual. Because we cannot always regulate the meeting room temperature, you may want to bring a jacket or sweater. -