Industry Events

Leaders Teaching Leaders:
Working Together to Advance Sterilization Practice

On July 19-21, 2009, over seventy leaders in sterilization, the OR, and infection control from throughout the US and Canada converged at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, MN as part of a two-day summit hosted by 3M Health Care, Belimed, and Materials Management Microsystems.

This event was a collaborative effort between three companies and sterilization professionals to examine current sterilization issues such as the Joint Commission Sterilization Statement and Challenges in Cleaning and Decontamination, and explore any and all opportunities to advance sterilization practice.

The co-sponsors are weaved together with several common threads: a strong commitment to education, cutting-edge sterilization technologies, and, most importantly, dedication to helping sterilization leaders improve patient care.

Attendees were identified as leaders within the industry. They have either led local or regional APIC, IAHCSMM, or AORN chapters, have demonstrated strong sterilization expertise, or are recognized educators. Of course, we wish all sterilization leaders could have attended. The good news is there will be opportunities for participation in future sessions. If you are interested in future leadership conferences, please use the "Contact Us" feature on this webpage.

Visit the Sterilization Leadership Summit website at http://www.3m.com/2009SterilizationLeadershipSummit