Introduction & History

The Irish Association of Sterile Services Managers was established in 1989 and changed its name to Irish Decontamination Institute in January 2011. Its aim is to ensure its members are up to date with developments in sterile services and to network this information to hospital sterile service departments throughout Ireland. It continues to fullfil this aim by spearheading a revolution in sterilization thought, the organizing of conferences and study days, and the dissemination of information in decontamination and sterilization. Currently, it has representation on the board of the World Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply (WFHSS) and the World Federation and was founding member of the EFHSS.

The IDI has been acknowledged nationally and internationally as a leading organization associated with decontamination and sterilization. Nationally, the IDI continues to promote education in decontamination and sterilization through its involvement with the Institute of Technology, Tallaght course set up in 2000. Internationally, in 2002 the IDI was given the honor of hosting the EFHSS Conference 2002 which was attended by over 300 delegates world wide, and proved to be a great success. Many local and international speakers are now world experts in decontamination and sterilization.

With the advent of new medical device technology and increasing demands from sterile service departments, it is becoming more important that the IDI continues to grow nationally and internationally to meet the ever increasing challenges.

IDI Events 2023/2024

• Upcoming Events
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Upcoming IDI Conferences, Seminars, Study Days, Workshops and Meetings

to be announced...

Past IDI / IASSM Conferences, Seminars, Study Days, Workshops and Meetings

IDI Annual Conference 2022
The Post-Covid Era... So What Happens Next?
20 October 2022 to 21 October 2022
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork, Ireland

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.

[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual Conference 2022 - Pre-conference Symposium
20 October 2022 19:00h
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork, Ireland
The Irish Decontamination Institute in association with Wassenburg Medical invite you to join us at our annual IDI Pre-Conference Symposium 2022 on Thursday, 20^th October 2022 at 19.00h followed by a social evening with entertainment and refreshments.
[ Conference Details ]
[ Symposium Programme (PDF File) ]

Continuing Professional Development Day Saturday 21st May 2022: Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices - Providing Quality for Safe Patient Treatment
21 May 2022 / 09:00h - 15:30h
Dublin Dental University Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, D02 F859, Ireland
[ Conference Programme, Registration Info ]

6th Annual MarketsandMarkets Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Conference
23 March 2022 to 24 March 2022
Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington, London, UK
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Info, Agenda ]
[ Conference Info, Online Registration, etc. ]

Aesculap Academy Webinar - Hot Topics in Reprocessing: Sterile Barrier Systems Keep Everything Sterile?
08 March 2022 / 08:30h - 10:00h
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 ]

7th Edition Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Virtual Conference - USA [Time Zone- Eastern Standard Time (EST)]
07 October 2021 to 08 October 2021
[ Conference Info, Agenda ]
[ Conference Info, Registration Forms, etc. ]

6th Edition Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Virtual Conference - Middle East [Time Zone- Arabia Standard Time (AST)]
05 October 2021 to 06 October 2021
[ Conference Info, Agenda ]
[ Conference Info, Registration Forms, etc. ]

IDI Annual Conference 2019
"30 Years of Decontamination"
07 November 2019 to 08 November 2019
Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual Conference 2019 - Pre-conference Symposium
07 November 2019 19:30h
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, 7^th November 2019 at 19.30h followed by a social evening with food and drinks.

Presentation:

• Mark Hichens (Cúram Medical Limited):
  Endoscopy, the Future & Quality

[ Conference Details ]

Infection Prevention and Control 2019 KSA
28 October 2019 to 30 October 2019
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 ]

IDI Study Day 18 May 2019 - "Surgical Instrument Management"
18 May 2019 / 10:00h - 13:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI is pleased to announce details of its second Study Day of 2019 in conjunction with Zehnacker Healthcare, KLS Martin and LT technologies - "Surgical Instrument Management" at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at 10am. All welcome.
[ Study Day Info ]

IDI / Sterval Study Day "All Wrapped Up" 23 March 2019
23 March 2019 / 10:00h - 13:30h
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 ]

4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Congress
28 February 2019 08:00h to 01 March 2019 13:00h
Central London, UK
[ Congress Info ]
[ Congress Info, Registration Forms, etc. ]

Private Hospitals Decontamination Group - First Meeting 16 February 2019
16 February 2019 / 09:00h - 13:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Meeting Info ]

IDI Annual Conference 2018
"Decontamination - It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it"
09 November 2018 / 07:30h - 17:00h
Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures & Presentations ]

IDI Annual Conference 2018 - Pre-conference Symposium
"Endoscope Decontamination - What is the latest International Evidence?"
08 November 2018 19:30h
Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Decontamination Institute in association with 3M Ireland invite you to join us at our annual IDI Pre-Conference Symposium 2018 on Thursday, 8^th November 2018 at 19.30h followed by a social evening with food and drinks.
[ Conference Details ]
[ Symposium Flyer (PDF File) ]

IDI Study Day "Biofilm accumulation on medical devices (Endoscopes & Surgical Instruments): How to Detect, Prevent and Treat" 26 May 2018
26 May 2018 / 10:00h - 14:00h
St. Laurence's Church, DIT Grangegorman, Dublin, Ireland
[ Study Day Info (PDF File) ]

IDI Study Day "Automated Endoscope Reprocessor & Instrument Washer Final Rinse Water Analysis" 24 March 2018
24 March 2018 / 10:00h - 14:00h
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.

IDI Annual Conference 2017
"Decontamination of RIMD - providing quality processes for a safe patient experience"
10 November 2017
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork City, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Feedback ]

IDI Annual Conference 2017 - Pre-conference Symposium
"Ultrasound Probe Decontamination"
09 November 2017 19:00h
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

IDI Study Day 16 September 2017
16 September 2017 / 10:00h - 13:30h
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

IDI Study Day on "The Constituent Parts to Parametric Release & Quality Control in a Sterile Environment" 17 June 2017
17 June 2017 / 10:00h - 13:30h
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.

IDI Study Day on "New Guidance and Technologies for Ultrasound Decontamination" 4 March 2017
04 March 2017 09:30h
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.

IDI Annual Conference 2016
Decontamination Best Practice - inside and outside the CDU
10 November 2016 to 11 November 2016
Silver Springs Hotel, Cork City, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Delegates Information & Registration (PDF File) ]

IDI AGM & Study Day 23 April 2016 - "Challenges with Infectious Proteins"
23 April 2016 / 10:00h - 13:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Agenda (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual General Meeting and Study Day on "Chemical Indicators for Cleaning and Sterlization Monitoring" 6 February 2016
06 February 2016 / 10:00h - 13:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Agenda (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual Conference 2015
"To Single Use, Re-Use or Reprocess?"
05 November 2015 to 06 November 2015
Silver Springs Hotel, Cork City, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Feedback & Certificate of Attendance ]
[ Lectures & Presentations ]

IDI Workshop 5 September 2015
"Care & Maintenance of RIMD"
05 September 2015 / 10:30h - 15:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
In conjunction with B|Braun Aesculap
Places strictly limited to 35 delegates
Participation Fee €10 IDI Members, €15 Non-Members; includes Carvery Lunch
[ Workshop Information and Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Workshop Agenda (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Discussion Forum on "T.O.E. Probe Decontamination and Safety Checks" 16 May 2015
16 May 2015 / 10:30h - 13:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
In association with Wassenburg Medical

IDI General Meeting and Discussion Forum on "Implementing EN ISO 13485" 7 February 2015
07 February 2015 10:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland

IDI Annual Conference 2014
07 November 2014
Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Information & Delegate Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Exhibitor Invitation & Registration (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual Conference 2014 - Pre-conference Symposium
"Advanced Enzyme Cleaning Technologies"
06 November 2014 19:30h
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.

IDI Study Day 6 September 2014
"Storage of Non-Channelled Endoscopes"
06 September 2014 / 10:30h - 15:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Information & Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

Irish Cleanroom Society Open Day, Workshop & Podcast 25 June 2014
25 June 2014 08:00h to 24 July 2014 16:30h
NSAI, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9, NSAI, Ireland
[ Information & Registration Form (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Education Forum on "ISO Standards - Developments & Updates" 24 May 2014
24 May 2014 / 10:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Information & Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Agenda (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

IDI General Meeting and Education Forum on "GS1/MS1" 29 March 2014
29 March 2014 / 10:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Information & Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Agenda (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

IDI Workshop 1 March 2014
"Surgical Instrument Care & Maintenance"
01 March 2014 / 10:00h - 14:45h
Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford, Ireland
In conjunction with B|Braun Aesculap
Places strictly limited to 30 delegates
Participation Fee €10
[ Workshop Information and Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Workshop Agenda (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Discussion 1 February 2014
01 February 2014 / 11:00h - 13:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland

IDI Annual Conference 2013
"Pathway to successful decontamination"
11 October 2013
Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
[ Invitation (PDF File) ]
[ Information & Delegate Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Request for Agenda Items and Call for Committee Nominees (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]

IDI Annual Conference 2013 - Pre-conference Symposium
"The science behind the proreveal system: in situ protein detection"
10 October 2013 19:00h
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 *

IDI Workshop 7 September 2013
07 September 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
In conjunction with Mark Hichens CBiol, MSB, MSc (Cúram Medical)
[ Workshop Information & Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Workshop Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

Irish Decontamination Institute Workshop 31 August 2013
"Care & Maintenance of RIMD"
31 August 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
Bon Secours Hospital, Renmore, Galway, Ireland
In conjunction with B|Braun
[ Workshop Information & Application Form (PDF File) ]

Irish Decontamination Institute Workshop 18 May 2013
"Periodic Testing of an Endoscope Washer Disinfector and Drying & Storage Cabinet"
18 May 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
Unit D1, Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
In conjunction with Wassenburg Ireland Ltd
[ Workshop Information & Application Form (PDF File) ]

Annual IMSTA Conference 2013
23 April 2013
Crowne Plaza, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
[ More information: www.imsta.ie ]

2013 CSC Annual Scientific Meeting
15 April 2013 to 16 April 2013
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
[ More information: Draft Programme and Application Forms ]

Irish Decontamination Institute Workshop 16 February 2013
"Care & Maintenance of RIMD"
16 February 2013 / 10:00h - 15:00h
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 ]

IDI Annual Conference 2012
"RIMD get it, keep it & send it safe"
02 November 2012
Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
[ Invitation (PDF File) ]
[ Information & Delegate Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

IDI Managers/Technicians Study Day 9 June 2012
"Process Challenge Device Workshop"
09 June 2012 / 09:30h - 15:30h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Educational Discussion 12 April 2012
12 April 2012 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
[ Workshop:  The nitty gritty of risk assessment - decontamination processes (PDF File) (by Paschal Kent) ]

IDI Managers/Technicians Study Day 24 March 2012
"Process Challenge Device Workshop"
24 March 2012 / 09:30h - 15:30h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]

Annual IMSTA Conference 2012
Smarter Care Better Health
07 March 2012
Crowne Plaza Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
[ Conference Info (PDF File) ]
[ More information: www.imsta.ie ]

Annual General IDI Meeting 28 January 2012
28 January 2012 / 11:30h - 15:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland

IDI Annual Conference 2011
"Enabling and assuring to guarantee quality decontamination of medical devices"
04 November 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
[ Information & Delegate Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Preliminary Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

3M Sterilisation Forum 15 September 2011
15 September 2011 / 15:00h - 19:00h
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland
[ 3M Sterilisation Forum 15 September 2011 (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 1 September 2011
"STERLAB - global leader in the sterilisation field"
01 September 2011
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsor:

IDI Manager's Study Day 24 June 2011
"Conflict Resolution & Change Management"
24 June 2011
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Lecturer:
Dr Carole Hogan

IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 26 May 2011
"Drying Cabinets Technical & Regulatory Aspect"
26 May 2011
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsor:

[ Presentation:  Endoscope Storage Cabinet (PDF File) (by Lionel Pineau PhD, Biotech-Germande, France) ]

IDI Study Day 16 April 2011
"Endoscopy Decontamination Workshop"
16 April 2011 / 09:00h - 16:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
This IDI Endoscopy Decontamination Studyday is being held in conjunction with:
• Sword Medical

• Whitewater


• ASP/JNJ

[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]

IDI General Meeting and Education Forum 7 April 2011
RIMD Maintenance & Management
07 April 2011 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St., Dublin, Ireland
Speaker:
Roger Manning, M.D. of Ream Surgical
Sponsor:
Murray Surgical

IDI Technicians/Operatives Study Day 5 March 2011
"Care & Maintenance of RIMD Workshop"
05 March 2011 / 09:30h - 15:30h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI Study Day 5 March 2011 is being held in conjunction with:
• Aesculap

• B|Braun

[ Conference Details ]
[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]

IDI Study Day 19 February 2011
"Endoscopy Decontamination Workshop"
19 February 2011 / 08:45h - 16:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
The IDI Endoscopy Decontamination Studyday is being held in conjunction with:
• Sword Medical

• Whitewater


• ASP/JNJ

[ Conference Details ]
[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]

Annual General IASSM Meeting 22 January 2011
22 January 2011 / 14:00h - 16:00h
Board Room, Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

IASSM Annual Conference 2010
"Innovation and standardization... Future of the CDU ...moving forward"
05 November 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Information and Registration Form (PDF File) ]

IASSM General Meeting and Education Forum 2 September 2010
02 September 2010 11:00h
Ashling Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Sponsors:

[ Presentation:  Prion Deactivation Technology (PDF File) (by Dr. Gerald McDonnell, Steris) ]

IASSM General Meeting and Education Forum 27 May 2010
Storage, Handling & Transportation Systems
27 May 2010 11:00h
Ashling Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Sponsors:

IASSM General Meeting and Education Forum 1 April 2010
Operational costs in the modern CSSD & the importance of reporting and traceability
01 April 2010 11:00h
Ashling Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Sponsors:

[ Presentation:  Operational costs in the modern CSSD & the importance of reporting and traceability (PDF File) (by Jan Koch, INVITEC GmbH & Co. KG) ]

Technicians Study Day 20 Februay 2010
"The Importance of Process Auditing for CDU Technicians"
20 February 2010 / 09:30h - 16:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
[ Study Day Information & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Study Day Programme / Schedule (PDF File) ]
[ Presentation:  Medical Standard 1 (PDF File) (by Simon Jackson) ]

Annual General IASSM Meeting 23 January 2010
23 January 2010 11:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Annual IASSM Conference 2009
"Continuous process improvement for challenging times"
06 November 2009 / 09:00h - 18:00h
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Delegates Booklet - Conference Information and Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Information and Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 3 September 2009
"The Role of Pure Water in CSSD"
03 September 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsored by ELGA Process Water

IASSM Managers Study Day 25 June 2009
25 June 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland

IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 28 May 2009
"The fight against prions"
28 May 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Sponsored by Intraveno Healthcare

IASSM Members General Meeting & Education Forum 2 April 2009
02 April 2009 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
•••
Topic "EN ISO 17665-2 2009 Sterilisation of Healthcare products"
2pm - 4pm, Presenter Dermot Morley, Sponsored by Murray Surgical

IASSM Studyday 21 February 2009
21 February 2009 / 10:00h - 16:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Info & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Lectures ]

Annual General IASSM Meeting 24 January 2009
24 January 2009 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
On the agenda: Election of Officers Positions 2009 - 2011 (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer)

IASSM Conference 2008
"Audit aftershock"
07 November 2008 09:00h to 08 November 2008 18:00h
Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Info & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Programme (PDF File) ]
[ Exhibitor Booking & Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Crowne Plaza Hotel Information: www.dublinwest.crowneplaza.com ]

IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 4 September 2008
04 September 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland

IASSM S.S.D. Managar's Study Day 24 June 2008
24 June 2008 / 09:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Workshop Info and Registration Form (PDF File) ]

IASSM S.S.D. Manager's Study Day 23 June 2008
23 June 2008 / 09:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Workshop Info and Registration Form (PDF File) ]

IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 29 May 2008
29 May 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland

IASSM General Meeting & Educational Forum 3 April 2008
03 April 2008 / 11:00h - 16:00h
Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Kingsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
Education forum topic:
"Decontamination Standards & Audit Practices"
Presenting: Brid Boyce & Winifred Ryan
Lunch & refreshments included

IASSM Study Day 23 February 2008
23 February 2008 / 09:00h - 16:00h
Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Workshop Info and Registration Form (PDF File) ]

Annual General IASSM Meeting 26 January 2008
26 January 2008 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

IASSM Conference 2007
02 November 2007 09:00h to 03 November 2007 18:00h
Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Programme - Timetable of Events (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Info & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Exhibitor Booking & Registration Form (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Lectures ]

General IASSM Meeting 1 September 2007
01 September 2007 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

General IASSM Meeting 30 June 2007
30 June 2007
Castlecomer Golf Club, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

General IASSM Meeting 31 March 2007
31 March 2007 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

IASSM Study Day 24 February 2007: "Understanding the Reprocessing Life-Cycle"
24 February 2007 / 09:00h - 15:30h
Dublin Dental School & Teaching Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Info/Flyer/Application Form (PDF File) ]

General IASSM Meeting 27 January 2007
27 January 2007 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Dublin Dental Hospital, Dublin
(All full IASSM members requested to attend)

IASSM Conference 2006
"Raising the Bar in Decontamination"
10 November 2006 to 11 November 2006
Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Programme & Delegate Application Form (PDF File) ]
[ Conference Programme & Delegate Application Form (MS-Word File) ]

General IASSM Meeting 19 August 2006
19 August 2006 / 11:00h - 14:00h
Board Room, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
(All full IASSM members requested to attend)

General IASSM Meeting 24 June 2006
24 June 2006
Castlecommer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
(Full and associate IASSM members may attend)

Annual IASSM Conference 2005
21 October 2005 12:30h to 22 October 2005 17:00h
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Delegates Feedback ]

Annual IASSM Conference 2004
12 November 2004 08:00h to 13 November 2004 15:30h
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]

Annual IASSM Conference 2003
07 November 2003 08:00h to 08 November 2003 15:30h
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Delegates Feedback ]

Annual EFHSS and IASSM Conference 2002
13 September 2002 to 14 September 2002
The Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Report ]

Annual IASSM Conference 2001
05 October 2001 to 06 October 2001
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]

Annual IASSM Conference 2000
03 November 2000 to 04 November 2000
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]

Annual IASSM Conference 1999
01 October 1999 to 02 October 1999
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland
[ Conference Details ]

IDI Membership

Information you need to know:

• For new members, Membership is conditional upon approval at the next committee meeting. The application process may take a number of weeks and you will be advised in due course.
• Renewal of Membership is on 1 January each year.
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Information about Ireland

Statistics

• Area: 70,280km² (land: 68,890 km² water: 1,390 km²)
• Population: 4,250,163 (July 2010)
• Capital: Dublin
• Language: English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
• Religion: Roman Catholic 91.6%, Church of Ireland 2.5%, other 5.9% (1998)
• Climate: Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
• Time Zone: UTC/GMT
• Currency: Euro [EUR]

Location

Ireland is in Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain. With a total of 360 km land boundaries and 1,448 km coastline, Ireland shares a border with the United Kingdom (360km).