Infection Prevention & Control for Dental Professionals – February
About This Event
This session will review the current CDC infection prevention and control guidance and the CDC Core Practices that apply to dental healthcare settings. Relevant OSHA standards will be reviewed. Strategies and resources for implementing current guidance and evaluating compliance will be described. Topics include modes of disease transmission; exposure prevention and management; CDC recommended immunizations for healthcare personnel; hand hygiene; personal protective equipment (PPE); environmental infection control; managing dental water quality; and instrument processing and sterility assurance. Teaching method: Lecture. Instructor: Kathy Eklund, RDH, MPH.
Learning Objectives
- Describe current infection prevention & control guidance for dentistry.
- Differentiate CDC guidance and OSHA regulations
- Identify strategies and resources for implementation & evaluation.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
General dentists, specialists, dental auxiliaries
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
3*