Sterile Processing & Materials Management Specialty Assembly

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Overview
Perioperative leaders who manage or interface with central supply, sterile processing, or purchasing departments.

Purpose Statements

Provide and promote a dynamic network for AORN members to address current trends and issues related to sterile processing and materials management.
Assess, promote, and provide focused education programs.
Develop a greater understanding between perioperative nursing, sterile processing, and materials management.
Serve as a resource to AORN to help promote safe patient care on issues related to sterile processing and materials management.

2008-2009 Coordinating Council
Chair - Jackie Thomas, RN, BSHS, CRCST
Past Chair - Dottie Conroy, RN, BSN
Communication Chair - Belinda Coakley, RN, CNOR
Education Chair - Stephen Kovach
Professional/Practice Issues Chair - Martha Young, BS, MS
AORN CNP Staff Liaison - Sheila D. Mitchell, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
AORN Board Liaison - Rose Seavey, RN, BS, MBA, CNOR, ACSP
AORN Staff Consultant - Debbie Robichaud Stephen

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