This year's Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) conference was great, I attended the 2nd day and found all the talks extremely interesting and useful. Below are my key takeaways: 💰 Financial Wisdom: Cost savings drive the push for decontamination solutions. Investing wisely for long-term savings. 🚀 Tech Innovation: Excitement around new technologies! Embracing innovation, especially if it aligns with environmental goals. 🌱 Green Focus: Re-use, recycle, and rethink! Prioritising sustainability over single-use. Environmental consciousness at the forefront. 📊 Data Matters: Remember, "Poor data makes poor decisions." Quality data is the basis of informed choices. 🔄 Different Perspectives: Challenges aren't roadblocks but opportunities when viewed from different angles. A mindset shift for progress. 🏆 Uncompromising Standards: Quality is non-negotiable. Uphold the highest standards, always. 🔄 Streamlining Operations: Efficiency is key. Exploring carbon reduction plans and evergreen survey initiatives to streamline processes. 🤝 Supplier Engagement: Asking sterile leads about sustainability initiatives. How can we collaborate for a greener future? 🚀 Proactive Mindset: It's all about being proactive, not reactive. Let's shape the future rather than just respond to it. Exciting times ahead! 💡 Thank you for sharing Doros Polydorou- a shame I didn't get the opportunity to listen to your talk on the first day, however, It was a pleasure talking with you, Trevor Garcia, and many others. I eagerly look forward to next year. #ellabers #IDSc #decontamination #sterileprocessing #sterilisation #sterileservices #innovationinhealthcare 🌍
Congratulations to Trevor Garcia and the Institute of Decontamination Sciences team for a great conference this week. The scientific agenda across both days was broad, topical and drove excellent discussion and audience participation. Thank you also for the invitation and opportunity to present at the conference and to be part of the speaker and moderator group - Helen Campbell Janet M. Paul Cesar Andrew Bent Gillian Cairns John Prendergast Sulisti Holmes Darren Carter MIDSC (Chtd.) Dean Burand Meredith (Mett) Smart Heidi Barnard Gillian McIntosh Sharon Fox As we look forward to 2024, now more than ever our decontamination community and industry has a critical role to play in supporting clinical colleagues in the reduction of the elective surgery backlog and delivering highest quality patient outcomes - with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences playing a key role in driving the advancement and recognition of our services and people. #idsc #conference #decontamination #sterileprocessing #sterilisation #sterileservices #innovationinhealthcare #innovation
Trevor Garcia
8mo
I am glad you enjoyed the conference and its content. I hope it made us all think a bit differently about the way forward.
Nathan Roman 📈
8mo
Well-summarized insights. Thanks for sharing, Victoria Marshall!
Clinical Microbiologist - University College London Hospitals NHS Trust | Associate Professor of Microbiology - UCL | Director - Environmental Research Laboratory | Fellow - Royal Microscopical Society
8moA very inspiring description you write. There is a fine balance in decision making when cost is a driver. It should never compromise quality.