BRANCH REPORTS
SA BRANCH REPORT
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his week I reflected on my report from the same excellent work of Darryl Pitcher on the international time last year – we had enjoyed a successful stage as President of the International Federation of 2019 culminating in our end of year event at Healthcare Engineering. Darryl has humbly and diligently Konica Minolta learning about the latest in healthcare guided the worldwide organisation over a number of technologies – 3D printing and smart patient tracking years and through one of the most challenging and solutions. tumultuous periods in history. Congratulations Darryl. This time round, even in the context of an industry and As always, I’d love to hear from you if you have ideas world-disrupting pandemic throughout 2020, we were or feedback – ihea.sa@ihea.org.au. fortunate to be able to gather together in person with many from the SA membership and as well as number Michael Scerri of guests to enjoy great food, fun, and networking. We President, SA branch were hosted in the picturesque town of Clarendon in Your 2020/21 Committee of Management the Adelaide Hills and are thankful for the work of our generous host, Ross Jones of Built Water Solutions and President and National Board Michael Scerri Representative Built Energy & Electrical, and his team of willing helpers. Vice President John Jenner After a difficult and socially-distanced 2020, it was nice to share “together” again. Treasurer and Secretary Daniel Romeo The Committee of Management is progressing plans Committee Member Richard Bentham for a number of interesting and informative professional Committee Member Tony Edmunds development events in the first half of 2021, including: Committee Member Ross Jones • A review of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Committee Member Darryl Pitcher Covid-19 response on 11 March; Committee Member Andrew Russell • An interactive presentation of the principles of risk Committee Member Vince Russo management in healthcare facilities on 1 April; Committee Member Max Sankauskas • A look at SAHMRI’s proton therapy unit on 29 April; • A consideration of air conditioning and filtration for today’s operating theatres and sterile spaces in May; and • An ever important and timely reminder on managing water quality and legionella risk later in the year. The Committee is also continuing to work with its partner CIBSE to make a range of other general interest presentations available to you. We extend a warm welcome to Paul Armstrong of Pelligra who has recently joined IHEA we look forward to a long and strong association. On behalf of the SA/ NT branch, I would also SA President Michael Scerri addressing the SA Branch Members enjoying the hospitality of Built Water Solutions at like to recognise the the SA Branch Xmas function.
