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It’s hard to believe that another year has passed us by. However, in doing so, another election year is upon us. The board of directors is seeking representatives to continue the ongoing work that is required for our strategic planning initiatives. Please encourage your fellow members to consider becoming involved at both the board and chapter levels. This is a time of change for our organization and I encourage all of you to take the next step with us.

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Happy New Year to all CSAO members and their families! Wishing everyone a prosperous year ahead at work and at home.

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It is CSAO election time! Nomination forms are being accepted for the following positions: Board of Directors Vice President, Chapter Representative on Board of Directors and
Chapter Executive Positions.

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In November, the Delta Chapter participated in a well-organized and well-attended tri-chapter meeting, sponsored by Trudel in London. Several members from ETA, Delta and Sigma chapters were in attendance. This event is a first of many collaborative ideas that our Directors of Chapter Development are encouraging and supporting throughout the province.

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I hope that all members had a Merry Christmas and wishing everyone and their families a prosperous New Year in 2016, both at home and at work! The ETA Chapter has had a busy start to the membership year already meeting three times.

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Another year has come and gone. It has been an exciting year, but also a year with many challenges. Through these challenges we have arisen more knowledgeable, capable and professional. We take — or should take — these challenges to heart and strive to continue to provide our clients with the safest products available, to facilitate their fast and event-free recoveries.

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CSAO now has a LinkedIn group. Visit LinkedIn, and join today for CSAO updates.

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This is an election year and the CSAO Board of Directors is seeking candidates for the following Executive positions: Board of Directors Vice President, Chapter Representative on Board of Directors, Chapter Executive Positions.

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IAHCSMM is currently in the planning stages for the 2016 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo, to be held in San Antonio, Texas. The event will feature knowledge-building, hands-on labs and workshops, along with timely management and technical updates taught by some of the profession's renowned and respected experts.

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IPAC Canada will celebrate the 40th "Ruby" anniversary and the 2016 national conference "Wisdom Begins With Wonder"

Niagara Falls, Ontario
May 15-18, 2016
Post Conference Day May 19, 2016

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Upcoming educational conferences

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With an extensive selection of educational programs for endoscopy, Olympus University Canada is a convenient way for nurses, technicians, biomedical engineers, administrators and materials managers to further their knowledge of GI and surgical instrument procedures.

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The Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) Certification has been developed by CSA Group in conjunction with industry stakeholders to provide assurance that an individual possesses the competencies deemed necessary to perform the job function of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician.

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Welcome to STERIS University! For more than a century, STERIS Corporation has recognized and valued the daily commitment of the health care professional toward quality patient care.

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GI Scope Handling and Reprocessing - Essentials is the first in a series of customized courses presented by PENTAX as part of our educational offering.

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"Harnessing Our Power" (Scotiabank Convention Center - Niagara Falls, ON)

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(CBC-Seattle - August 27, 2015)
Seattle – Seattle Children's Hospital is offering free blood tests to 12,000 families after discovering surgical equipment at its Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center had not been properly cleaned and sterilized.

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(CBC News: Posted Oct 12, 2015)
Florescent lotion and black light revealed that healthcare workers often contaminate their skin and clothing while removing their protective gear, researchers say.

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(CBC News Posted: Nov 24, 2015)
Patients of a doctor in Sault Ste. Marie are being encouraged to get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV, after an Algoma Public Health investigation at the office of Dr. E. E. Beduhn found that improperly sterilized instruments were being used.

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Greetings, all! I hope everyone had a fabulous time throughout the holidays with family and friends! 2016 is starting out as an exciting year, with elections fast approaching.

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Past issues from 2008-2014

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