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The speaker is Nancy Chobin, RN, CSPDM, the corporate consultant and educator for the- Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Chobin has been a leader in healthcare education and is an internationally known speaker and author of topics pertaining to sterile processing, materials management and the operating room.
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The objectives of the webinar are: to describe the proper cleaning protocols, equipment and supplies; to discuss different technologies in cleaning equipment; to understand the difference between cleaning and decontamination; and to review the cleaning agents used.
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The webinar will offer 1.5 credits of continuing education from IAHCSMM and the CBSPD
To register, CLICK HERE.
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