2017 IAHCSMM Annual Conference sets stage for education in Nashville
The 2017 IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo, to be held May 7-10 at the renowned Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN., is already on pace to be a record-setting event, both in terms of attendance and educational offerings.
Education begins early for those wishing to participate in pre-conference, hands-on labs and workshops. For an additional fee, attendees may also participate in the pre-conference Educators Forum and a Surgical Instrument Inspection Workshop. When the Conference officially kicks off Sunday, May 7, attendees will have access to a breadth of educational and networking opportunities. From timely management and technical updates taught by some of the profession’s most respected experts to educational poster presentations, discussion groups, and the largest vendor exposition for the Central Service (CS) profession, there will be no shortage of opportunities to broaden knowledge, learn and share best practices, and promote professionalism within the CS discipline.
What follows is an abbreviated conference schedule. For more in-depth details of educational sessions and the many other Conference & Expo offerings — and to register — visit www.iahcsmm.org/events/annual-conference-expo.html. Note: For discounted registration rates, be sure to register by April 16, 2017.
Sunday, May 7
9-10 a.m.
Opening keynote speaker (Derreck Kayongo)
10:15-11:15 a.m. (General session)
Endoscope Issues, Questions and Answers (Cori Ofstead and John Eiland)
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Welcome lunch
1-2 p.m. – (General session)
Certification Legislation in a Round of Musical Chairs (Josephine Colacci, Esq.)
2:15-3:15 p.m. – (Concurrent sessions)
Creating a Culture of Excellence (Monique Jelks); Danger, Hospital: KEEP OUT! (Ray Taurasi)
3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Concurrent Sessions)
Doing More with Less: Strategies for Optimization (Chasity Seymour)
6:30 p.m. – Opening reception
Monday, May 8
7-8 a.m. – Early Bird Concurrent Sessions
AAMI Roundtable; Leading from the Front: A Practical Guide to SPD Program and Resource Management; The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
8:15-9:15 a.m.
Keynote speaker (Shari Harley)
9:30-10:30 a.m. – (Concurrent sessions)
AAMI Sterilization Standards Update (Sue Klacik); Water and Endoscopes Don’t Sing in Harmony (Lynne Thomas)
10:45-11:45 a.m. – (Concurrent sessions)
“Can We Talk?” Strategies and Communication (Sharon Greene-Golden); CS’ Role in the Unique Device Identifier Regulation (Jean Sargent)
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Attendee lunch
1-5 p.m. – Vendor Exposition
6:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception
Tuesday, May 9
7-8 a.m. – Early Bird Concurrent Sessions
AAMI Roundtable; Care and Handling of Ophthalmic Instruments; Sterility Assurance: A Focus on the OR-SPD Relationship and Sterile Packaging
8 a.m.-12 p.m. – Vendor Exposition
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Keynote speaker (Brad Montgomery)
2:45-3:45 p.m. – (Concurrent sessions)
Mentorship: Resume Building and Growing Your Own (Rose Seavey, Damien Berg, Mark Duro and David Jagrosse); How to Reduce Patient Defenses (Wava Truscott)
4-5 p.m. – (Concurrent sessions)
Getting to Zero Surgical Site Infections: The Role of Sterile Processing is More Than the Application of Science and Technique (Donna Mavrelos and Dr. Dee Tinley-Strong); The Science of Cleaning (Dr. Christina Carlson)
Wednesday, May 10
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Lost in Translation: Best Practice According to Whom? (Lindsay Brown)
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Do This (Natalie Lind)
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Closing keynote speaker (Vivian Watson)
