Jockey into Position for Industry-Leading CSSD Education

From starting gate to finish line, IAHCSMM’s 2011 Annual Meeting in lively Louisville, KY, will keep your CSSD education on track.

With a spirited horseracing theme inspired by the world-famous Kentucky Derby, the Annual Meeting will offer the widest array of educational offerings to date. From knowledge-building pre-conference workshops and timely management and technical updates (not to mention, a first-ever, all-day focus on AAMI standards updates) to expansive and informative exhibits, poster presentations and vendor learning annexes (and even vendor repair van demos – another IAHCSMM Annual Meeting first), attendees will have all the resources at their disposal to advance their knowledge and promote ongoing quality within their departments.

So what are you waiting for? Register today and jockey into position for the very best educational offerings available.

horseshoe Educational Offerings

The 2011 Annual Meeting will offer many ways for attendees to keep their knowledge advancement on track:

Pre-conference hands-on workshops
Early Bird Discussion Forums
More than 20 educational sessions covering a wide range of timely topics for technicians and managers
First-ever AAMI update sessions
Keynote address from renowned motivational speaker and healthcare humorist Diana Jordan

horseshoe Exhibits

Saddle up for unique educational and networking opportunities:

Expansive exhibits from industry-leading product manufacturers and service providers
Exhibit Learning Annexes
First-ever vendor repair van demonstrations
Poster presentation displays
Auction of donated prizes
3M-sponsored boxed lunches

horseshoe Social Events

Unsurpassed educational offerings will be balanced with lively social functions that facilitate networking in a carefree, casual environment:

A Night with SPSmedical
Award Dinner sponsored by STERIS and Spectrum Surgical
IAHCSMM Membership Luncheon sponsored by Kimberly Clark
Healthmark Industries-sponsored Cocktail Reception
Director's Brunch sponsored by Belimed
Instructor's Update Dinner sponsored by 3M Health Care

horseshoe Louisville – General

Attendees may also wish to explore Louisville’s charming and culturally diverse downtown. Just a small list of attractions to help make your Louisville trip a blue-ribbon winner:

The Kentucky Derby – the race at Churchill Downs takes place on the heels of the IAHCSMM Annual Meeting, so festivities will abound
Enjoy easy access to a bustling riverfront district for shopping, nightlife and world-class dining (the city boasts roughly 2,500 restaurants!)
Enjoy Louisville’s dynamic art scene, including several fine museums and the Kentucky Center for the Arts