Through its awards program, the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) honors Central Service/Sterile Processing (CS/SP) professionals each year who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication and service in the CS/SP discipline. IAHCSMM said many qualified candidates submitted nominations this year and that IAHCSMM Board of Directors carefully reviewed each submission. The official presentation of awards will take place during the 2019 IAHCSMM Annual Conference and Expo, April 28-May 1, 2019, in Anaheim, CA.
CS Leadership Award
Elizabeth Kanzler, CRCST, Director of Materials Management, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN.
Decontaminator of the Year Award
Sunny Vestal, MS, CST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Regional Manager of Sterile Processing Services, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Temple, TX.
Golden Slipper for Service Excellence Award
Teresa Young, CRCST, CER, BLS, Endoscopy Technician, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN.
Technician Achievement Award
Ellen Mushock, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Certified Registered Medical Supply Technician, Department of Veterans Affairs – Eastern Kansas Health Care System, Topeka, KS.
Chapter of the Year Award
- Large Chapter: Pacific Northwest Chapter Central Service Supply Department Professionals
- Medium Chapter: Western Wisconsin Chapter of IAHCSMM
- Small Chapter: Grand Canyon Chapter
