Calendar of Upcoming Medical Conferences
There are a variety of medical conferences taking place nationally during the next several months. Some of the larger gatherings include the (AORN) 48th Annual Congress, taking place March 11-15 in Dallas, Tex. The educational sessions will provide information on current issues, trends, and the future challenges effecting practices in perioperative nursing. For more information: www.aorn.org/congress
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) will be meeting in Toronto, Canada, for their April 1-3 annual scientific meeting. This conference includes several workshops including information on antimicrobial management and isolation strategies. For more information: www.shea-online.org.
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School are hosting an Infections Diseases of Adults 2001 Conference in Cambridge, Mass. The course will take place April 22-27. Lectures scheduled vary from Osteomyelitis and Prosthetic Joint Infections to Bacterial Gastroenteritis. For more information: www.cme.hms.Harvard.edu.
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will be hosting its annual educational conference and international meeting June 10-14 in Seattle, Wash. The conference themes will be interventional epidemiology, application of information technology and application of the practices to multiple healthcare settings. For more information: www.apic.org.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
