Infection Control Update and Top 10 OSHA Citations!
Dental personnel often see OSHA as a “dreaded foe,” or “feared-friend” at best. Many do not appreciate the importance of OSHA regulations in the safe practice of dentistry. In this course, attendees will learn the differences between CDC Guidelines and OSHA Regulations and the OSHA inspection process.
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Course Description
Infection Control, OSHA
Dental personnel often see OSHA as a “dreaded foe,” or “feared-friend” at best. Many do not appreciate the importance of OSHA regulations in the safe practice of dentistry. In this course, attendees will learn the differences between CDC Guidelines and OSHA Regulations and the OSHA inspection process. The Top 10 OSHA citations and strategies to prevent these infection control lapses in YOUR office will be discussed. Attendees will also learn practical suggestions and product selection on how the dental team can work together to ensure a mutually safe work environment for employees and patients.
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
Discuss the roles of CDC guidelines and OSHA Regulations
Describe the role and regulatory authority of OSHA in dental healthcare settings
Understand the required OSHA Standards documents
Discuss the importance of a written office-specific infection control program