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NfS
Norwegian Association of Sterile Supplies
Norsk Forening for Sterilforsyning

Norway


Introduction Activities Events Contact Norway

Introduction

In 1991, the NfSSL (Norsk Forening AV Sterilsentralledere) was founded by nurses actively working in hospital sterile supplies departments. It has since evolved and membership has been extended to health-care workers and other professionals who have expertise or interests in the decontamination, processing and supply of sterile medical devices. In 2005, the NfSSL changed its name to NfS - Norsk Forening for Sterilforsyning. We enjoy a steady increase in membership and to date have approximately 80 members.

The associations primary aim is to contribute to the prevention of acquired infection in health institutions. Furthermore it is committed to the development and improvement of quality standards and training, it also aspires to have formally qualified managers and personnel in all sterile services departments. The NfS raises and debates important issues and challenges currently faced by sterile service departments by providing a multidiciplinary forum for discussion.


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Activities

The Annual General Meeting and Conference

For members and non-members is traditionally held each Spring. This 2-3 day event includes formal meetings, a diversity of lectures appealing to all levels of staff and an industrial exhibition. As a social event it provides opportunities for lively, informal discussions, meeting old friends and making new contacts. Scholarships (sponsored by industry) - aimed to stimulate education and professional developement are awarded to one or more of our members.

The Autumn Meeting and Seminar

Is arranged in conjunction with the Norwegian Forum for Hospital Infection Control's annual 3-day conference. The NfS organises a one-day programme which addresses issues at managerial level, this meeting is for members only.

"The Spore", Members News Letter

The association produces an informative bulletin once or twice a year which features its current activities. Member are encouraged to send in articles of interest and come forward with their ideas and points of view.


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Events

Upcoming Conferences and Seminars

NfS Annual General Meeting 2007
23 March 2007 to 24 March 2007
Thon Hotel Arena, Lillestrøm, Norway
[ Conference Program (Norwegian; PDF File) ]
[ Conference Registration and Hotel Booking Form (Norwegian; PDF File) ]
[ Conference Registration and Hotel Booking Form (Norwegian; MS-Word File) ]
[ Conference Registration Form for Exhibitors (Norwegian; PDF File) ]
[ Conference Registration Form for Exhibitors (Norwegian; MS-Word File) ]

Past Conferences and Seminars

Annual EFHSS and NfS Conference 2006
18 May 2006 to 20 May 2006
Lillehammer, Norway
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Report ]
[ Special Info for V.S.Z Members and Attendees from Belgium ]

NfSSL Annual General Meeting & Seminar 2005
17 March 2005 to 18 March 2005
Rainbow Hotel Oslofjord, Sandvika, Oslo, Norway
[ Conference Program (PDF File, 38 KB) ]
[ Conference Program (MS-Word File, 23 KB) ]

NfSSL Conference and Annual General Meeting 2004
11 March 2004 to 13 March 2004
Rainbow Hotel Oslofjord, Oslo, Norway

NfSSL Autumn Seminar 2003
30 September 2003
Rica Seilet Hotel, Molde, Norway
[ Conference/Seminar Programme (English, Adobe PDF Format) ]
[ Conference/Seminar Programme (English, Microsoft Word Format) ]

NfSSL Annual General Meeting and Conference 2003
13 March 2003 to 15 March 2003
Oslo, Norway

NfSSL Conference for CSSD Staff 2000
04 February 2000 to 05 February 2000
Trondheim, Norway

NfSSL Conference for CSSD Staff 1999
05 November 1999 to 06 November 1999
Oslo, Norway

NfSSL Annual Meeting 1999
07 September 1999 to 10 September 1999
Lillehammer, Norway


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Contact

NfS Chairperson
Heidi Garberg Gule
Department Manager, CSSD, Rikshospitalet, Oslo
Email:


Introduction Activities Events Contact Norway

Information about Norway

Location

Norway is located in Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. With a total of 2,551 km land boundaries, Norway shares borders with Finland (736 km), Sweden (1,619 km) and Russia (196 km).

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Statistics

  • Area: 324,220 km² (land 307,860 km², water 16,360 km²)
  • Population: 4,574,560 (July 2004)
  • Capital: Oslo
  • Languages: Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities
  • Religion: Evangelical Lutheran 86% (state church), other Protestant and Roman Catholic 3%, other 1%, none and unknown 10% (1997)
  • Climate: temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast
  • Time Zone: Central European Time [GMT +1]
  • Currency: Norwegian Krone [NOK]
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