SHEA conducts annual meetings in March
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) will be having its annual meetings in Toronto, Canada, April 1-3, 2001.
Prior to the SHEA meetings, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is offering an educational symposium titled "Current Issues in Infection Control, Disinfection and Sterilization" at the Dominion Ballroom, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, March 31, 2001, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Symposium will feature an outstanding faculty who will provide a current perspective on health care infection control issues and developments as well as advances in the sterilization and disinfection sciences.
There is no fee to attend the Symposium; however, pre-registration is required due to space limitations. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Certificates for continuing education credits will be available for a fee of $25. Registration for the SHEA sessions will be at the Royal York Hotel.
Questions about the Symposium may be directed to Kathy Tomczik at (949) 789-3970.
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