Theatres and Decontamination

Conference

16th May 2024 | CBS Arena, Coventry

Join us at this one-day conference and hear from industry-leading speakers on key subjects affecting theatres and decontamination science personnel.

16th May 2024 | CBS Arena, Coventry

This annual conference provides new insights into issues that are being talked about in real-time, today. Developed by Theatre Managers and Decontamination Leads, the agenda provides an opportunity to discover solutions that enhance operational efficiency, ensure patient safety and elevate overall performance in operating theatres and decontamination processes.


There will be a chance too to network with renowned experts and healthcare professionals leading the charge in sterile environments and infection control. Delegates will also gain real-world insights from NPAG Theatres and Decontamination members who have achieved success and savings through productive benchmarking.

08:45 

Registration, welcome refreshments available on arrival


09:15  

Chairman’s Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping, Trevor Garcia and Dale Atkins, NPAG Facilitators


09:30  

Biofilms and how TVC's might relate to biofilms in real world situations - Ian Mein, Laboratory Development Director, Isopharm


10:00  

Human Factors and Civility in NHS Operating Theatres - Nigel Roberts, Deputy Assistant Director of Nursing, Division of Surgery, Mid Yorks Teaching NHS Trust


10:30  

Refreshment Break, visit exhibition booths and networking opportunity with peers


11:00  

Why Civility Must be Part of the Future of Surgery- Mark Bowers, Divisional Intervention Lead, Guys & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust


11:30  

From Ancient Greece to Peckham: A journey through surgical instruments and the Circular Economy - Dan Coole, Managing Director, Surgical Holdings


12:30  

Lunch Break, visit exhibition booths and networking opportunity with peers


13:30  

Waste Management in Theatres – The Waste Hierarchy - Jason Mitchell, Waste Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


14:00   

NHS Supply Chain Sustainability – Rosy Bennett, Sustainability Manager, NHS Supply Chain


14:30  

Why we need NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB/2024/1): competency framework for staff working in sterile services and decontamination departments  - Trevor Garcia, National Chairman Institute


15:00  

Refreshment Break, visit exhibition booths and networking opportunity with peers


15:30  

Creating Capacity to Care - Levi Rowe, Matron, Birmingham and Solihull Mental health Foundation Trust


16:00  

Chairman’s Summary & Prize Draw - Trevor, Dale and NPAG


16:15  

Conference Close


The exhibition will be open from 8:30am and is free for all delegates to attend. We are expecting over 25 stands this year from across the decontamination and theatres industries.


Delegates who visit the exhibition will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw.


Please download the sponsorship packages we are offering this year:

Sponsorship Packages

Reserve your attendance via the reservations team: info@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk 


Please complete the online booking form below to secure your attendance. Early bird NHS rates are available until Thursday 28th March 2024.

Registration Form

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