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International Sister CSSD Exchange What is the IAHCSMM-3M Healthcare International Sister CSSD Exchange?
A travel exchange designed to facilitate the learning and sharing of best practices between similar CSSDs in different regions of the world.
The program pairs one hospital in the US with one hospital in another country.
Participants visit each other’s CSSD department for one week to learn about best practices in their “Sister Hospital”.
Participants since 2012United Arab EmiratesColumbiaTaiwanLebanonBrazilSingaporeRussiaArgentinaChina
IdahoTexasMinnesotaCaliforniaIdahoSouth DakotaIowaMarylandNorth Carolina
The program provides:• Airfare (coach)• Ground Transportation• Hotel• Meals
Note: • Spouses or other guests are
not allowed. • Incidental expenses will be
the traveler’s responsibility.
Pre-Travel Activities• Participate in monthly teleconferences with Sister
CSSD and facilitators.• Share a PowerPoint presentation to introduce your
facility to your Sister CSSD.• Identify educational objectives.• Share information to prepare your staff and hospital.• Get acquainted with your Sister CSSD colleague via e-
mail, Facebook, etc.• Plan the agenda for your Sister CSSD colleague’s visit.
The Exchange
• Participants travel to their Sister CSSD and spent one week learning about their processes and best practices.
• Participants also learn about the culture and region they are visiting.
Sharing
• Participants share:– With their Sister CSSD– With regional CSSD Managers– With their co-workers– With others in the greater CSSD community
Together, we can all share our
Application Process• Read application instructions carefully.• Complete application and submit supporting
documents:– Letters of reference– Letter of support from hospital
• Applications that meet criteria will move on to a telephone interview process.