CSAO is a provincial non-profit medical device reprocessing association

2013 CSAO Conference

"Canadian MDR Processes"

The 2013 Conference will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport on Sept. 8th, 9th and 10th.

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CSAO is a provincial non-profit Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Association and Member Organization of the World Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply.  Our Objectives include promoting Membership, providing Educational Opportunities as well as Professional Development and Advocacy.

 

What CSAO offers:

•     MDR Certification through Classroom and Distance Education

•     MDR Recertification

•     Annual  Conference (3 Days)

•     MDR Textbook and Workbook   (Based on Canadian Standards)

SEE WHAT’S NEW ON THE C.S.A.O. WEBSITE:

2012 – 2013 PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE

President: Cindy Cole, Riverside Health Care Facilities

Vice President: Nancy Aelick, Health Sciences North

Past President: Lorna Coutoulas, Southlake Regional Health Centre

DELTA Chapter Representative: Denise Bosnjak, Hamilton Health Sciences

ETA Chapter Representative: Louis Konstant, Sick Children Hospital

GAMMA Chapter Representative: Darlene Keast, Ross Memorial Hospital

LAMBDA Chapter Representative: Luanne Sutherland, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center

SIGMA Chapter Representative: Alan Scott, London Health Sciences Centre

THETA Chapter Representative: Jeffrey Phelps, North Bay Regional Health Centre

Vendor Representative: Chris Collins, 3M Canada


CONFERENCE 2013 – Canadian MDRD Processes

The 2013 conference will be held September 8th, 9th, & 10th, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The agenda, delegates registration form, and exhibitor’s registration form can be found on the conference page.


EDUCATION REMINDERS

All courses locations for the 2012-2013 education year are closed. The new dates and locations are posted on the education page with registration beginning June 1, 2013.

The SIGMA Chapter is seeking a second Course Coordinator. For more information click on education reminders or go to the SIGMA Chapter site.

The GAMMA Chapter is seeking a second Course Coordinator. For more information click on education reminders or go to the GAMMA Chapter site.

The Medical Device Manual and Workbook order form is located here.


CHAPTER UPDATES

All information regarding chapter meetings are located on this page.

The 2012-2013 membership form can be located on the chapter site.


CSA UPDATES

The Health Canada Scientific Advisory Panel tables for difficult to clean instruments can be found on the CSA and links page.

CSA Z314.8 (Decontamination of reusable medical devices) has now been posted for Public Review.  It can be viewed it at: http://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/632


New! JOB POSTINGS

Visit our new Jobs page for the latest industry job postings.

Current opening at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, visit the Jobs page to learn more.

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