Operating Theatres and Decontamination

Visitors will also be able to find out where the 5 micrograms protein detection limit came from, and look at case studies from hospitals trying new systems to improve efficiency in theatres. 

Breakout sessions will enable delegates to tailor the day to suit and there will be access to an exhibition during break times, which will allow technical staff to have indepth discussions with a large number of suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere. 

As well as networking opportunities, Sheila Ashpole, deputy manager, decontamination services at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, said the event always provides her with plenty of useful information. “Each event I have attended I have come back to the department with additional ideas of how to tackle re-occurring problems,” she noted. “Through discussion with other decontamination service providers I was able to identify the corrective actions required by listening to what others had tried and found most effective. I was also able to discuss methods which we had found effective to the others within the group. A problem shared is a problem halved. The conference is well organised and provides lots of useful information.I would certainly recommend others to attend.”