The WFHSS The Bidbook The Netherlands The Hague. The Hague Convention Bureau Grote Marktstraat 43c 2511 BH The Hague The Netherlands [email protected] +31 (0)7 0361 8888 1 20th World Sterilisation Congress 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2019 th 50th 20th 20 Congress Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary Vereniging van Deskundigen Steriele Medische Hulpmiddelen The Hall of Knights is the main building of the 13th century Binnenhof, used for the state opening of the Parliament on Prinsjesdag. The Contents. The Invite to the Netherlands 1 from SVN & vDSMH Welcome to the Netherlands 5 Experience the Dutch Lifestyle 8 in The Hague The Accessibility 12 The Venue - World Forum The Hague 15 The Hotels 23 Suggested Locations for 26 a Reception or Gala Dinner The Service 33 The Appendices 35 The Contact Details 39 The Invite to the Netherlands from SVN & vDSMH. 1 The Letter from the Presidents. 15 June 2017 Dear colleagues, dear friends, dear fellow members of the WFHSS, The Netherlands is proud to present you the bid to host the WFHSS congress Click here in 2019. The two Dutch associations, SVN (Sterilisation Association Netherlands) and to see all of vDSMH (Association of Experts of Sterile Medical Devices) are represented the letters within the WFHSS organization and together we have 850 members. of support The Netherlands has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Collecting knowledge for that healthcare system is for both our organizations one of the main rights of existence and we want to share this knowledge with the rest of the world. We also see it as our responsibility to help countries that need knowledge for their local situation. SVN and vDSMH aims to connect people and knowledge and every member of WFHSS and other visitors are welcome to come to The Netherlands. It would be a great honour to host the 20th WFHSS World Sterilisation Congress and let you celebrate the SVN 50th and the vDSMH 20th anniversary with us. We hope for your support to vote for us and look forward to welcoming you in The Netherlands. Kindest regards, Harry Oussoren President vDSMH Tom Pereboom President SVN The Invite to the Netherlands from SVN & vDSMH 2 The Invite to the Netherlands from SVN & VDSMH 3 Adrie de Bruijn Research officer at the Medical Technology Section of the Centre for Public Health Protection, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment. Ministry of Health, Welfare and Drs. Philip de Vries Sport. Former President of SVN, former President of Dr.ir. Josephus P.C.M. van Doornmalen the European Society of Hospital Sterile Supply Senior Applied Scientist (ESH), former President of the International The WFHSS conference offers Federation for Sterile Supply (IFSS), Honorary “ member of SVN, Honorary member of vDSMH. a great opportunity to learn “In the Netherlands scientific from the best practises around research is performed to “We are very eager to show the globe and to share our improve the knowledge you the developments of knowledge and experiences.” and practices the field of our Sterile Services over decontamination. This research the last 50 years.” ranges from fundamental research to case studies in practice. The Dutch Sterilisations Associations were actively involved in some of my research projects, and we would “ Since many years The Netherlands always has been in the forefront of developments in sterile supply. It had a leading role in the compilation like to share this knowledge of the international standards. However also in the developing world it with the participants of the has been active for many years. WFHSS in our home country, I have been assisting sterile supply departments in health facilities in the Netherlands.” a wide range of countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. I trained hundreds of CSSD staff on all aspects of the sterilization supply Jan Huijs cycle. I have been advocating a discussion for realistic guidelines for Initiator and owner of adequate sterile supply in locations with adverse socio-economic HEART Consultancy Trainer, conditions. technician and consultant related to sterilization of I compiled a textbook on sterile supply which now has been translated medical supplies. in 9 languages and is used worldwide. The book continues to be updated in order to follow the latest developments in our fascinating profession. I hope to discuss these items and more with you in The Hague 2019.” 4 Welcome to the Netherlands. 5 The Netherlands- Facts & Figures. • Situated in the North-West • The Dutch coastline is of Europe, on the shores of 230 kilometres long the North Sea • The Netherlands has • Country’s official name isThe approximately 1,5 million Kingdom of The Netherlands cows, which together produce 10 billion litres of milk • 17 million inhabitants • In the Netherlands there are • Most densely populated more than a thousand old- country in the EU fashioned working windmills • Amsterdam is the Dutch • The Dutch are the tallest Capital, but The Hague is seat people in the world of the Dutch government and home to the Royal Family • Nation of inventors: first compound microscope built • 3 official Languages are spoken in the Netherlands in in The Netherlands: Dutch, 1590; CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Frisian and Papiamento and parametric release of • 26% of the Netherlands is sterilization processes were under sea level – Did you know invented in the Netherlands when you arrive at Schiphol • The Dutch introduced orange Airport, you are four meters carrots to the world. below sea level? • One of the world’s top 5 biggest exporters Welcome to the Netherlands 6 The Dutch Lifestyle. • The Netherlands is home to • Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day), more bikes than people third Tuesday in September the King of the Netherlands • Gin was invented by the Dutch addresses a joint session of and introduced to the Brits the Dutch Senate and House • On average, the Dutch eat of Representatives in the Hall 14.3 kg of cheese per person of Knights in The Hague and per year through the speech sets out the main features of government • King’s Day, a national holiday policy for the coming where the whole Netherlands parliamentary session. celebrates the birthday of King Willem- Alexander • Borrel, typical after-work get together, having a drink and some typical finger food, like cheese with mustard or bitterballen • Vlaggetjesdag (‘Flag Day’) is the event that heralds the arrival of the New Dutch herring year in, year out Welcome to the Netherlands 7 Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague. 8 The Letter from the Mayor. Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague 9 About The Hague. The Hague is The International City of Peace & Justice, home to the Dutch Royal Family and over 160 international organizations. 1700 Restraunts, 250km of Bicycle anes Bars and Cafs It is one of the most extraordinary cities in The Netherlands. The Hague is our government city with many monuments, historic districts and its location near the beautiful North Sea coastline. The Hague is known as ‘the Royal City by the Sea’ and it’s also called ‘the residence city’. Seat of the Dutch Gouvernment 70,000 Trees Home to the Second N City of 100 Multinational Royal Family City after NYC Peace & Justice Companies 115 Foreign Embassies 516,000 Residents 30 Museums Vibrant Beach Culture Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague 10 Why The Hague? • Easily accessible and centrally located • The safe city of peace and justice • 6 universities and other knowledge institutions within an hour reach • The city is endowed with reliable infrastructure • Proposed venue, The Hague World Forum, has splendid facilities and lots of experience in handling large international meetings • More than 700 hotel rooms walking distance from the venue • Accommodation options for every budget • Strong local support by Dutch societies which are also celebrating their anniversaries in 2019. • City with strong appeal to international congresses • City by the sea with beautiful historical centre, top Dutch museums, diverse cultural and culinary scene. Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague 11 The Accessibility. 12 Getting to Via Amsterdam Schipol The Hague. (50km / 31miles) 29mins Den Haag Centraal Amsterdam • 30 min from 2 international by public transport airports: Amsterdam Schiphol Schiphol and Rotterdam The Hague Airport The Hague • Flight connections to over 150 European and 313 worldwide destinations 35mins Rotterdam - The Hague • 2 international train stations by car Rotterdam connecting the city with airports in Belgium, France and Germany. Via Rotterdam - The Hague (20km / 12miles) 45mins Den Haag Centraal 25mins by public transport by car The Accessibility 13 Getting around The Hague. @TheHagueCVB We are more than proud: The Hague won • Walking is easy, safe and • Personalised Congress Cards the Best Short-haul enjoyable. It takes less than with validity of 3 days or more 1hr to walk from the city centre can be arranged. Events Destination at to the coast. the C&IT Awards! • Public transportation offers with 30 bus and tram lines a great transport network. Congress Card Public Transport The HTM, The Hague public transport company, avails of a specialized Walking Over 30 bus and tram lines will quickly and safely Congress Card. With this card the WFHSS delegates are able to Getting about by foot is easy. The Hague, take you and your delegates to your destinations ride on all trams and buses in the The Hague area during from the very centre all the way to in and around The Hague. the conference period. With every card a city plan with the the beach, can be traversed in various travel nets will be provided. under an hour. For more information about public transport in The Hague, please visit www.htm.nl/english. The minimal validity is 3 days at € 12,00.