- Complimentary conference kit
- Access to all workshop sessions & keynote speakers
- Continental breakfast, lunch & coffee breaks
- Invitation to Saturday evening’s Gala
Conference 2022
inspiration for you
all your colleagues
MDRAO '22
We invite all MDR professionals to join us for 3 exciting days of inspiration, education and skills development.
Diverse Topics
Our conference will be full of valuable learning sessions regarding infection control, decontamination, sterilization and more. Advance your skills to advance your career!
Keynote Speakers
This year we welcome Dr. Anvari, CEO of the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation, Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified, Andy Straisfeld, Co-founder and VP of Lifecycle Revive and MEA Health, and John Whelan, Clinical Educator for Healthmark Industries
Reconnect
Our last conference in 2019 celebrating MDRAO’s 50th anniversary as a provincial association was a huge success. We hope to see you return to 2022’s conference for another unique learning experience and a chance to reconnect with all your colleagues!
Brought to you by
SPEAKERS
Dr. Mehran Anvari
CEO, Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation
Sarah McVanel
Canada’s Leading Recognition Expert
Andy Straisfeld
Co-founder and VP, Lifecycle Revive and MEA Health
John Whelan
Clinical Educator for Healthmark Industries
CONFERENCE PRICING
MDRAO Member $350
Non-member $425
- Complimentary conference kit
- Access to all workshop sessions & keynote speakers
- Continental breakfast, lunch & coffee breaks
- Invitation to Saturday evening’s Gala
MDRAO Student $187.50
- Complimentary conference kit
- Access to all workshop sessions & keynote speakers
- Continental breakfast, lunch & coffee breaks
- Invitation to Saturday evening’s Gala
PROGRAM
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Registration and Delegate Reception Lunch
Registration and Reception for Attendees
60min
Main Foyer
13:00
Vendor Booth Setup
Vendor Booth Setup
9 Hours
International Ballroom A/B
14:15
STERIS Workshop
STERIS is delighted to offer a workshop at this year's MDRAO conference. We are providing a snapshot of available in-services through our talented team. We will have 4 interesting topics which include:
- Infection Prevention Assessment for Reprocessing Flexible Endoscopes Using a Track & Trace/ Training & Education Program
- Tips & Tricks on Properly Maintaining and Loading your Washer Disinfector's Manifolds
- The Dynamic Duo for Cleaning Devices – appropriate cleaning chemistries and appropriate cleaning brushes
- Tools for Testing and Inspecting Medical Devices
60 min
Paris Room
14:15
KEIR SURGICAL Workshop
Keir Surgical will be hosting a workshop to showcase their On-Site Mobile Repair Lab as well as demonstrating cleaning and inspection techniques for various instruments, power tools, and scopes. There will be four stations as listed below: 1) Instrument Testing Station – Inspection techniques & equipment 2) Borescope Inspection Station – Inspection techniques & equipment 3) Cleaning Brush Station – Cleaning techniques & brush selection 4) Mobile Instrument Repair Lab (Outside) – Show & Tell
60min
New York Room
15:30
STERIS Workshop
STERIS is delighted to offer a workshop at this year's MDRAO conference. We are providing a snapshot of available in-services through our talented team. We will have 4 interesting topics which include:
- Infection Prevention Assessment for Reprocessing Flexible Endoscopes Using a Track & Trace/ Training & Education Program
- Tips & Tricks on Properly Maintaining and Loading your Washer Disinfector's Manifolds
- The Dynamic Duo for Cleaning Devices – appropriate cleaning chemistries and appropriate cleaning brushes
- Tools for Testing and Inspecting Medical Devices
60min
Paris Room
15:30
KEIR SURGICAL Workshop
Keir Surgical will be hosting a workshop to showcase their On-Site Mobile Repair Lab as well as demonstrating cleaning and inspection techniques for various instruments, power tools, and scopes. There will be four stations as listed below: 1) Instrument Testing Station – Inspection techniques & equipment 2) Borescope Inspection Station – Inspection techniques & equipment 3) Cleaning Brush Station – Cleaning techniques & brush selection 4) Mobile Instrument Repair Lab (Outside) – Show & Tell
60min
New York Room
MDRAO Board & Vendor – Meet and Greet
MDRAO Board & Vendor - Meet and Greet
210 min
Room #1157
07:00
Registration & Breakfast
Registration & Breakfast
60min
International Ballroom C
Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
Opening Remarks - Jeffrey Phelps, MDRAO President Keynote Address - Sarah McVanel, Greatness Magnified
75min
International Ballroom C
09:30
Vendor Exhibits
Vendor Exhibits
150min
International Ballroom A/B
09:30
Coffee Break
45min
Foyer & Exhibit Hall (Intl Ballroom A/B)
12:00
Attendee Lunch
Attendee Lunch Exhibits Hall open
60min
International Ballroom C
13:00
Vendor Lunch
Vendor Lunch
60min
International Ballroom C
13:00
MEA Health Workshop
Medical Device Reprocessing departments prime customers are hospital wards, clinics, operation and emergency rooms. But what happens to recyclable consumables when they are returned to the MDR. Our workshop will focus on these items as well as PPE and outline a process to reclaim these waste items as well as create a game plan which MDR’s can offer their hospital customers to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
60min
Paris Room
TRUDELL Healthcare Workshop
Functions of Laparoscopic Surgery
Attendees will be learning about minimally invasive instrumentation and procedures.
Hands-on portion to simulate surgery and assembly/disassembly of laparoscopic instruments.
60min
New York Room
14:15
MEA Health Workshop
Medical Device Reprocessing departments prime customers are hospital wards, clinics, operation and emergency rooms. But what happens to recyclable consumables when they are returned to the MDR. Our workshop will focus on these items as well as PPE and outline a process to reclaim these waste items as well as create a game plan which MDR’s can offer their hospital customers to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
60min
Paris Room
TRUDELL Healthcare Workshop
Functions of Laparoscopic Surgery Attendees will be learning about minimally invasive instrumentation and procedures. Hands-on portion to simulate surgery and assembly/disassembly of laparoscopic instruments.
60min
New York Room
15:15
Coffee Break
30min
Foyer & Exhibit Hall (Intl Ballroom A/B)
15:30
Annual General Meeting
AGM
45min
New York Room
17:30
Gala – Reception
Gala - Reception
60min
Main Foyer
18:30
Gala – Dinner & Awards
Gala - Dinner & Awards
210min
International Ballroom C
07:00
Registration / Breakfast
Registration / Breakfast
60min
Main Foyer
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speakers
Opening Remarks - Nathalie Legault, MDRAO Vice President Keynote Speaker - Andy Staisfeld, Lifecycle Revive / MEA Health Keynote Speaker - John Whelan, Clinical Educator for Healthmark Industries
135min
International Ballroom C
10:15
Vendor Exhibits
Vendor Exhibits
120min
International Ballroom A/B
10:15
Coffee Break
30min
Foyer & Exhibit Hall (Intl Ballroom A/B)
12:15
Attendee Lunch
Attendee Lunch
60min
International Ballroom C
13:15
Vendor Lunch
Vendor Lunch
60min
New York Room
Keynote Speaker Presentation & Closing Remarks
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Mehran Anvari Closing Remarks Prize Draws & Silent Auction Results
150min
International Ballroom C
Vendor / Strongco – Booth Take Down
Vendor / Strongco - Booth Take Down
465min
International Ballroom A/B
Sponsors
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MDRAO is proud to work with the following organizations:
EXHIBITORS
MDRAO is proud to work with many companies associated with the Medical Device Reprocessing industry.
VENUE
We returned once again to our favourite location near to the airport…
655 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3 Canada
Phone: 416-244-1711
3.4 km from Toronto Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ)
24 km from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)