Meetings sponsored by the NZSSA
These opportunities are provided for people involved with reprocessing reusable medical devices in any health service organization. Health service organizations include but are not restricted to hospitals, private practice clinics, general practice clinics, dental, tattoo and skin piercing studios, beauty therapy clinics.
The NZSSA will be providing these opportunities to Association members at no cost (except NZSSA conference for which registration is reduced for members). This is in recognition of the member’s annual fee being returned to education. Non-members pay a premium registration for the NZSSA conference.
Education opportunities will be added to this page as they are arranged.
Leaders meetings
These meetings are targeted at the person leading reprocessing of medical devices at an operational and strategic level. There are many designations but if you have responsibility for running the service, coordinating or supporting staff then this meeting is for you. Each meeting will have a speaker or speakers presenting on a key topics and the remainder of the day will be focused on discussion on operational issues and networking.
If you have any queries please contact the secretary, Carla Coetzee, accounts@nzssa.co.nz
The 2025 Leaders Meetings – information coming soon.
Want to join the Leaders contact list?
Email: Carla Coetzee, Secretary, at accounts@nzssa.co.nz
If you wish to be notified by email have your name added to the contact list by providing your details to Carla. Being on the contact list also puts you in contact with other leaders in NZ and keeps you up with meeting agendas and any queries being placed to the group.
Tracking System User Group
More reprocessing services have electronic tracking systems in use, replacing manual recording. To support electronic tracking system users the NZSSA have reached out to a user to form a user group where knowledge and problem solving can be achieved for the benefit of everyone. Lyndsay Harrow has said she will be the key contact for this group.
Do you have an electronic tracking system or are going to be implementing one? Join this group and start networking!
Lyndsay Harrow (She/her)
CSSD Systems & Applications Coordinator
Counties Manukau District
Planning for 2025 meetings is underway. The list below will be updated as dates and timing is know. In the meantime put these into your diary and keep a watch on this page.
Dunedin – Saturday 22 March 2025, 9am – 3pm, Mercy Hospital, Marinoto House, 72 Newington Avenue, Maori Hill, Dunedin, Programme (click here)
Christchurch – Saturday 24 May 2025, Commodore Hotel, Christchurch
Palmerston North – July 2025
Waikato – Late April 2025
Auckland – July 2025
We look forward to seeing you at these gatherings. You may attend any that you wish to.
On going education is about seeking out opportunities.
Here are some through online education
Healthmark – online education opportunities – webinars, podcasts, product training, Crazy4clean education modules: Healthmark education
Rem System are offer a continuing Education for Clinicians. Over 200 Courses for Clinicians. Totally Free.
3M Flyer 3M Sterile U Education Flyer
Halyard has an online video series on insights and innovations in the safety and performance of CSSD Sterilization wraps so please click here to view more information.
The Halyard education foundation is another opportunity for furthering education and understanding of reprocessing reusable medical devices. https://halyardeducationfoundation.com.au/login/