It is with great pleasure that we can now finally announce (after 2 years) that the IDI will be hosting an in-person conference this year on Thursday evening 20th and all day Friday 21st of October at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork. Further details will be provided in due course.
08 March 2022 / 08:30h - 10:00h
Aesculap Academy Aesculap Academy Webinar - Hot Topics in Reprocessing: Sterile Barrier Systems Keep Everything Sterile? Free Aesculap Academy Webinar Sterile barrier systems keep everything sterile? - Prerequisites, pitfalls and latest strategies Microbiological basics of sterile barrier systems • Transport and protection • Shelf life strategies • What to use where? Handling material • Root causes and fixes for wet sets [ Webinar Information ] [ Webinar Programme ]
07 November 2019 19:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Annual Conference 2019 - Pre-conference Symposium Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, Ireland The Irish Decontamination Institute invite you to join us at our annual IDI Pre-Conference Symposium 2019 on Thursday, 7th November 2019 at 19.30h followed by a social evening with food and drinks.
Presentation:
Mark Hichens (Cúram Medical Limited): Endoscopy, the Future & Quality
28 October 2019 to 30 October 2019
https://ipc2019ksa.com/ Infection Prevention and Control 2019 KSA Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh in October 2019 will witness the most illuminating and analytical 3 days of Infection Prevention and Control educational content. The prestigious Infection Prevention and Control 2019KSA conference will feature internationally and nationally acclaimed speakers, sharing global best practice and case studies. In the networking zone exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies and services from around the world to enter the market place. Join over 1000 healthcare professionals at this must-attend event. Please visit the official conference web site at https://ipc2019ksa.com for further information, conference registration, etc.
[ Conference Web Site ]
23 March 2019 / 10:00h - 13:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Sterval IDI / Sterval Study Day "All Wrapped Up" 23 March 2019 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI is pleased to announce details of its first Study Day of 2019 in conjunction with Sterval - "All Wrapped Up" at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin on Sat March 23rd 2019 at 10am. All welcome. [ Study Day Info ]
24 March 2018 / 10:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day "Automated Endoscope Reprocessor & Instrument Washer Final Rinse Water Analysis" 24 March 2018 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI is pleased to announce that its first Educational Event for 2018 takes place in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin from 10am to 2pm on Sat 24th March:
Speaker - Daniel Parra, Quality Manager at Endoval Ltd.
Title - Automated Endoscope Reprocessor & Instrument Washer Final Rinse Water Analysis
The educational talk will comprise the following sections:
1. - Why is it important to monitor AER & W/D final rinse water?
2. - How to take final rinse water samples from an AER & W/D?
3. - Selecting the appropriate sample container for each test.
4. - Preparation and transportation of water samples to the laboratory.
5. - Interpretation of results from test reports.
09 November 2017 19:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Wassenburg Medical IDI Annual Conference 2017 - Pre-conference Symposium "Ultrasound Probe Decontamination" Cayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork City, Ireland
The Irish Decontamination Institute in association with Wassenburg Medical invite you to join us at our annual IDI Pre-Conference Symposium 2017 on Thursday, November 9th, 2017 at 7.00pm followed by a social evening with food and drinks.
Presentations and Lectures: • Caroline Conneely: HSE Ultrasound Decontamination Standards • Ger Colleran: Microbiology of Ultrasound Probes • Wassenburg Medical: Ultrasound Decontamination Equipment
16 September 2017 / 10:00h - 13:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day 16 September 2017 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dear members,
Due to circumstances beyond our control we are only now able to confirm our next study day on the 16th September 2017 in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Hugh O'Connor will be giving 2 talks:
"Are Sterilisers Safe.....Maybe"
"AER water is safe for patients, is it safe to drink?"
In order for the study day to go ahead we need to have an idea of attendee numbers by this Friday coming. If you wish to attend the day please can you confirm your attendance by emailing
by this Friday, 08 September 2017, at the latest.
As usual this study day is free for IDI Members to attend.
This event starts at 10am and ends at 1:30pm.
There will be refreshments & Lunch provided.
Apologies for the late advertising of this and we thank you for your cooperation.
Kind regards,
Suzanne Hannon
CSSD Manager & Decontamination Lead
Bon Secours Dublin
Email:
Phone: 01 8065381
17 June 2017 / 10:00h - 13:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day on "The Constituent Parts to Parametric Release & Quality Control in a Sterile Environment" 17 June 2017 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI is proud to present: A Study Day on 'The Constituent Parts to Parametric Release & Quality Control in a Sterile Environment' in conjunction with Manepa Medical. This event starts at 10am and ends at 1:30pm. Refreshments at 10am, lunch at end of the seminar at 1.30pm.
04 March 2017 09:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day on "New Guidance and Technologies for Ultrasound Decontamination" 4 March 2017 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI is proud to present: A Study Day on 'New Guidance and Technologies for Ultrasound Decontamination' in conjunction with Wassenburg Ireland Ltd. and Nanosonics UK. This event is free to members and takes place in the Ashling Hotel, Sat 4th March from 9.30am.
06 February 2016 / 10:00h - 13:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Annual General Meeting and Study Day on "Chemical Indicators for Cleaning and Sterlization Monitoring" 6 February 2016 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Agenda (PDF File) ]
16 May 2015 / 10:30h - 13:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Discussion Forum on "T.O.E. Probe Decontamination and Safety Checks" 16 May 2015 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
In association with Wassenburg Medical
07 February 2015 10:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Discussion Forum on "Implementing EN ISO 13485" 7 February 2015 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
06 November 2014 19:30h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Manepa Medical IDI Annual Conference 2014 - Pre-conference Symposium "Advanced Enzyme Cleaning Technologies" Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
The IDI in association with Manepa Medical invite you to join us at our annual IDI Pre-Conference Symposium 2014 "Advanced Enzyme Cleaning Technologies" on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at 7.30pm. Presentation by: Anthony Pellici, Getinge Infection Control Followed by live music, drinks reception and finger food.
01 February 2014 / 11:00h - 13:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Discussion 1 February 2014 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
10 October 2013 19:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Annual Conference 2013 - Pre-conference Symposium "The science behind the proreveal system: in situ protein detection" Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Presentation by Dr. N. K. Nayuni (PhD. Human Biochemistry) in association with Prof. David Perrett Sponsored by Murray Surgical * Refreshments courtesy of Murray Surgical *
18 May 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Irish Decontamination Institute Workshop 18 May 2013 "Periodic Testing of an Endoscope Washer Disinfector and Drying & Storage Cabinet" Unit D1, Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
In conjunction with Wassenburg Ireland Ltd [ Workshop Information & Application Form (PDF File) ]
16 February 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Irish Decontamination Institute Workshop 16 February 2013 "Care & Maintenance of RIMD" Moran Silversprings Hotel, Cork, Ireland
In conjunction with B|Braun The Course will target Technicians and Operatives working in the CDU and will be delivered by Ursel Oelrich from the Aesculap Academy in Germany. Topics include: • Manufacture of RIMD • Surface Changes • Inspection/Function Testing • Care & Maintenance Places strictly limited to 35 delegates
[ Workshop Information & Application Form (PDF File) ] [ More information: Moran Silversprings Hotel - Directions ]
28 January 2012 / 11:30h - 15:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Annual General IDI Meeting 28 January 2012 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
01 September 2011
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 1 September 2011 "STERLAB - global leader in the sterilisation field" Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsor:
26 May 2011
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 26 May 2011 "Drying Cabinets Technical & Regulatory Aspect" Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsor: [ Presentation:Endoscope Storage Cabinet (PDF File) (by Lionel Pineau PhD, Biotech-Germande, France) ]
16 April 2011 / 09:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day 16 April 2011 "Endoscopy Decontamination Workshop" Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
This IDI Endoscopy Decontamination Studyday is being held in conjunction with: • Sword Medical
07 April 2011 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 7 April 2011 RIMD Maintenance & Management Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St., Dublin, Ireland
Speaker: Roger Manning, M.D. of Ream Surgical Sponsor: Murray Surgical
19 February 2011 / 08:45h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IDI Study Day 19 February 2011 "Endoscopy Decontamination Workshop" Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI Endoscopy Decontamination Studyday is being held in conjunction with: • Sword Medical
22 January 2011 / 14:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Annual General IASSM Meeting 22 January 2011 Board Room, Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
27 May 2010 11:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM General Meeting and Education Forum 27 May 2010 Storage, Handling & Transportation Systems Ashling Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Sponsors:
23 January 2010 11:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Annual General IASSM Meeting 23 January 2010 Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
03 September 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 3 September 2009 "The Role of Pure Water in CSSD" Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsored by ELGA Process Water
25 June 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM Managers Study Day 25 June 2009 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
28 May 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 28 May 2009 "The fight against prions" Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsored by Intraveno Healthcare
02 April 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 2 April 2009 Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
••• Topic "EN ISO 17665-2 2009 Sterilisation of Healthcare products" 2pm - 4pm, Presenter Dermot Morley, Sponsored by Murray Surgical
24 January 2009 / 11:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Annual General IASSM Meeting 24 January 2009 Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
On the agenda: Election of Officers Positions 2009 - 2011 (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer)
04 September 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 4 September 2008 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
29 May 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 29 May 2008 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
03 April 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 3 April 2008 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
Education forum topic: "Decontamination Standards & Audit Practices" Presenting: Brid Boyce & Winifred Ryan Lunch & refreshments included
26 January 2008 / 11:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute Annual General IASSM Meeting 26 January 2008 Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
01 September 2007 / 11:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute General IASSM Meeting 1 September 2007 Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
27 January 2007 / 11:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute General IASSM Meeting 27 January 2007 Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin
(All full IASSM members requested to attend)
19 August 2006 / 11:00h - 14:00h
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute General IASSM Meeting 19 August 2006 Board Room, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
(All full IASSM members requested to attend)
24 June 2006
IDI - Irish Decontamination Institute General IASSM Meeting 24 June 2006 Castlecommer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
(Full and associate IASSM members may attend)
