THETA Chapter Report

Theta chapter held its second meeting of the 2018-2019 year on November 14th from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. It was held by videoconferencing and teleconferencing with 29 attending.

Tammy Bennardo gave a President's report: “Hope you all celebrated your profession last month during MDR week. If you did not, it’s never too late. There is always time to celebrate your successes. Say thank you to your co-workers and know that the work you do each day does not go unnoticed and makes a difference in the lives of the patients you serve. We are so fortunate to be supported by a great group of vendors who are always willing to help and are dedicated you and your learning. Please check out the MDRAO website for updates and any education you may have missed. If you are looking for a gift, check out the MDRAO storefront for merchandise. As time moves ever so quickly in our world, hopefully you will all get some needed rest during the holiday season. We do not meet until February; as always, if you have any concerns, please email me. All the best to you and yours this holiday season.”

A Membership report was given: “Membership 2018/2019. Opened June 1st for the 2018-2019 membership year and everyone has to renew their membership. To be eligible for Theta draws, you must have paid by Sept 20th, 2018. Draw: 3 free conference registrations plus total expenses including registration of $1000.00. Must attend Sept/Nov 2018 & Feb 2019 meeting and draw at end of Feb 2019 meeting.″

MANAGERS	NEW MANAGER	TECHNICIANS	NEW TECHNICIAN	ASSOCIATES	NEW ASSOCIATE	TOTAL
12	2	67	5	8	1	95

Education Report by Ryan Crozier:

a) THETA Education Day was held April 20th, 2018 evening 6-8 pm Dinner and learn Topics: Water Quality in Reprocessing & Endoscopy Best Practices 8-10 Hospitality Room. Sat April 21st 8-4 Education sessions. Topics: MIS Instruments KRIS ANELLO AMT Surgical/Vantage Endoscopy, Standardizing Sets/Lean Principles in MDRD by Tammy Bennardo, Instrument Management System Getinge Tammara Champoux, New Medical Device Reprocessing Standard Z314 by Colleen Landers & Ian Peguegnat Steris.  There were 24 booths from vendors and 48 delegates.  We drew for a 2019 MDRAO conference, and the winner was Donna Froud from Cochrane. 

b) Refresher: $340.00: Online Exam Opens June 1st 2018 and closes Feb 1st 2019. The application will be at www.mdrao.ca.  You have three months from the registration day to write, and if you fail you have one opportunity to rewrite, with a cost of $200.00. If you plan to write the CMDRT, register as the manual content is required reading and preparation material for this exam. Make sure to register so that you write the exam before your certificate expires. Exam written online and a webcam required. No face to face writing. 

c) MDRAO Website: All members have access to resource videos at www.mdrao.ca site. Log in as a member as you should have received an email giving you a password to log in to the members-only site. Go to Members Centre and then new resource library. There are over 20 videos there for you to view free.

d) New CSA stand Z314-18 Canadian Medical Device Reprocessing. The direct link to the new Z314 standard is here: http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/sterilization/cancsa-z314-18/invt/27043922018

Every reprocessing department needs to buy this and review all their policies and procedures in 2018.

e) On Line courses: June 1st 2018 all on line courses open on www.mdrao.ca. There will be no classroom courses. The student will register on line, received a textbook and workbook and will get access to resources on the website with password. There will be power points, video clips, videos and assigned a facilitator. Course materials, quizzes and exam are on line you will require a computer, internet access and a web cam. The exam is on line and Proctor U will facilitate the exam. 

A one-hour session of education was provided with power point on the Theta website on Low Temperature Sterilization by Chris Stout ASP at the November meeting.