Combining Forces for the New Millennium
August 5-8, 2000
DENVER, CO-Three societies of the American Hospital Association (AHA)-The American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP), the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES), and the American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA), are joining forces to offer an educational conference and exhibition in Denver, Colo, August 5-8, 2000. Conference courses cover: ISO 9000, waste reduction and recycling, regulatory compliance issues, cost-cutting opportunities, recruitment and retention strategies, and customer service techniques.
The technical exhibition, representing about 300 sterile processing, central service, environmental services, textile care, and food service suppliers will showcase the latest products and services.
To request a registration brochure, call 312-422-3960. Registration information is also available online at www.ashes.org, www.ashcsp.org, and www.ashfsa.org. Early registration continues until June 30, 2000.
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