About CSAI
The Central Service Association of Iowa has been providing education programming for Central Service Technicians and Managers since 1976. We currently hold two educational seminars per year. We hold a one day program in Iowa City in April and a two day program in Ames in late October. We offer CEU’s for CS Certification and Nursing CEU’s. We are affiliated with the International Association of HealthCare Central Service Material Management. At CSAI, we recognize the value of every person and every role. We are guided by our commitment to unite healthcare personnel & inspire excellence.
What we do
Our Services
What we offer
It is imperative that all Central Service professionals understand and use best practices as related to storage, cleaning, sterilization, and/or disinfection of instruments and reusable patient care equipment. Our seminars provide these professionals with the information needed to enhance their role in playing an integral part in safe patient care through best practices.
who can benefit
Our target audience is healthcare professionals including nurses, technicians, and Infection Preventionists who work in Central Service, Operating Rooms, Surgery Centers, GI/Endoscopy Centers, Medical/Dental Offices, and Quality/Risk Management. We provide Continuing Education credits for nurses, CBSPD & IAHCSMM technicians.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To provide a high-quality, comprehensive, & meaningful education for healthcare professionals.
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management
Iowa Chapter
Educational Events
August 13 & 14, 2021 Sterile Processing
The Gateway To Safe Surgery
August 13 & 14, 2021 – 8:00 AM CST
Objectives
- Review the importance of quality management to technicians, the OR team, surgeons, and patients.
- Examine high-level quality concepts in evidence-based standards, AAMI ST90.
- Discuss key performance indicators critical for Sterile Processing’s critical business functions and how to record them.
- Evaluate examples of using data to fix problems and justifying purchases.
