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 Infection Control:  “Hepatitis C lives how long?”

OSHA Compliance:  “What is New?”

Date: Sunday April 27, 2014

Location: NYSAGD , 1902 Whitestone Expressway #204, Whitestone, NY

Registration 8:00am  Lecture 8:30am to 12 Noon

3 MCE Credit Hours, Course Code 148

Instructor Qualifications - Terri Soules

Terri joined the dental profession in 1984. She completed Heartlands Dental Degree program for dental assistants and received radiology training and certificate from Grand Rapids Community College. Terri earned her degree in Occupational Health and Safety for General Industry from the OSHA Institute at Eastern Michigan University.  She is also approved by the Department of Labor as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in the General Industry. Terri maintains membership with the Organization of Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), American Dental Assistants Association. Terri works closely with dental offices in satisfying OSHA and HIPAA requirement and ensuring that dentists are staying in compliance. Terri is available for national on-site consultations nationwide.  

Synopsis: 

You owe it to yourself and the patients you serve to stay healthy.  A number of diseases can be transmitted via dental care.  This timely course will address how infection control and safety procedures greatly reduce that risk for you and your patient.

THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES,

• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
• Global Harmonization System
• Designating and Training the Safety Coordinator
• Classification of Employees
• CDC’s latest recommendations for dental offices
• Developing a Quality Assurance Program to avoid litigation
• New Research on Hepatitis C
• Biofilm discussion & safe drinking water standards
• Hard Surface Disinfection
• Instrument Processing step by step
• Appropriate PPE for the dental team, their usage and possible penalties
• Latex allergies
• How to avoid cross contamination
• Hand Hygiene
• How to develop a plan, manage & document an exposure incident

COST:  AGD Member   $60.00         Non-Members   $90.00     

             New Dentist/Residents/Staff/Auxiliary   $50.00

CANCELLATION POLICIES: All registrations are subject to a cancellation fee of $10.00 and there is a $25.00 walk-in fee. 

The New York State constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry is an approved PACE provider.  The sponsor's formal CDE programs are acceptable by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and maintenance credit.  Approval does not imply acceptance by a state of provincial board of dentistry. The current term of approval extends from 1/01/11 to 12/31/14.  AGD Code#219318