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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
 This year’s conference was a big success. I have heard so many positive comments on the speakers and topics. The new executive and I have been busy planning the 2011 conference and the education sessions. We are excited that there are new members on the executive with new ideas. There is a lot to learn and I am confident that the new executive will do a great job keeping CSAO on the leading edge in Medical Device Reprocessing to help you in your day-to-day jobs.
Learn More... VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
 The Annual Conference in September was a tremendous success and plans for the 2011 Conference are already well underway. There has been great interest in attending our conference from our exhibitor colleagues. We hope to have continued attendance from our long-time supporters while also welcoming new exhibitors who wish to showcase their products at the conference.
Learn More...  For the past few months I tried to compile information and various suggestions about our recent annual conference; these were all received via the new evaluation forms.
Learn More... EDUCATION REPORT
The Regional Health Authority of Central Manitoba held the CSAO Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course for its staff. (See page 11 of their Newsletter.)
Learn More... CHAPTER REPORT
Gamma Chapter's second meeting and education session was held on November 18, 2010. The Committee took a different approach to education by having our meeting at Peterborough Regional Health Centre; it was hosted by Tony Angione, Manager of the Processing Department.
Learn More... The new Delta Chapter Executive members have met to discuss the expectations associated with our new roles. Our discussions included assigning the new Delta Chapter Delegate who will be representing the chapter at the Provincial Level. It was decided that the President would assume this responsibility.
Learn More... The ETA Chapter held a meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 that combined the traditional Christmas dinner and Chapter meeting.
Learn More... Theta Chapter's second meeting and education session was held November 3, 2010. We had 31 sites and 86 attending. Minutes will be posted on the CSAO website Theta Chapter. It is important to ensure you send in your attendance as Theta chapter draws for two members to get a free CSAO conference registration if you attend three meetings. All sessions are archived with OTN so if you want to view the sessions contact OTN. Our next sessions are listed below so please contact Nancy Aelick at naelick@sjgh.ca if your site is not registered.
Learn More... SPECIAL EVENTS
The next IAHCSMM Annual Meeting is May 1-4, 2011...only a few days before the entire city is "off to the races" to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. Register today to not only enjoy an Early Bird savings on your registration fee, but when you register early, you also beat the Derby rush! From starting gate to finish line, IAHCSMM's 2011 Annual Meeting will keep your CSSD education on track.
Learn More... CANADIAN STANDARDS & ACCREDITATION
Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) document with latest revisions (Feb 2010)
Learn More... ARTICLES RELATED TO STERILIZATION AND DECONTAMINATION
For hours they work on their feet, tucked away in a corner of the hospital most people don’t know about and will probably never see.
(Link to online article) Learn More... Reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments is one of the primary activities that occur each day in Central Services. The process involves decontamination, inspection and assembly, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution of instruments before next patient use. Decontamination is the first part of the process, where contaminated instruments are received. Hazards that staff face in this area are biological, chemical and physical in nature. Contaminated sharps are one of these hazards that pose both risk management and infection control concerns.
Learn More...  We are very pleased to put out the first CSAO e-newsletter of 2011.I hope everyone had a great holiday season and wish you all a prosperous and happy new year..! This e-newsletter will provide updates and information from the Executive Committee, Chapter reports and other articles and links related to Standards, Conferences and Educational opportunities. Please let me know if you have any ideas to add to any upcoming newsletters. Learn More... |
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