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The 12th Annual "Infection Control 101" is a core educational package covering all the basics in infection prevention and safety. This course is a crucial building block for all those who are responsible for infection control in large dental practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), dental consultants, faculty of dental schools, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, and infection control nurses who work closely with dental clinics. The course is also appropriate for Health Maintenance Organizations, dental insurers, and dental manufacturer sales/marketing staff. The 2013 course ran from Monday through Thursday, January 7-10, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas and offered 28 hours of CE credit. Check back in March for 2014 dates.
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Course Information
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Travel & Destination Information
The course was conducted at the:
Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel
611 N.W. Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78216
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Course Goals
- Verify competency in dental infection control and safety principles;
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- Provide the latest information on the implementation and management of effective infection control and occupational health and safety programs for dental settings emphasizing infectious diseases and occupational risks associated with dentistry;
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- Ensure participants understand and can implement behavioral change theory in their training endeavors; and
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- Achieve a consistent level of competency among dental infection control trainers, educators and consultants.
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Target Audience
Dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and laboratory technicians who have been assigned responsibility in infection control and occupational health/safety.
This course also is applicable to large dental practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Health Maintenance Organizations, dental insurers, dental manufacturer sales/marketing staff, dental infection control consultants, faculty of dental schools, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, and infection control nurses who work closely with dental clinics.
Clinicians who are interested in expanding their career options also should take this course to learn about how to be an infection control consultant. Click HERE for video interview describing this session.
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Prerequisites
In order to obtain maximum benefit from this course, it is suggested that all attendees have:
- A professional degree (DDS, DMD, RDH, MD, RN); or
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- A minimum of an associates degree (preferably in healthcare or the life/health sciences); or
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- Completed basic dental assisting training with at least two years clinical experience; or
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- Completed a training program leading to either registration (RDA) or certification (CDA) with at least two years clinical experience.
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Program at a Glance
Click HERE for Listing of World-class Faculty for Course 2013 Course Topics include:
- Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
- Dental Laboratory Asepsis
- Dental Operatory Asepsis
- Dental Product Evaluation
- Dental Unit Water Quality
- Hand Hygiene
- Health-Care Associated Infection Surveillance
- Hepatitis Update
- Historical Perspective
- Immunization Update
- Mercury Hygiene/Amalgam Waste Issues
- Microbiology/Infectious Diseases
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Occupational Allergies in Dentistry
- Occupational Exposures
- OSHA/HAZCOM Update
- Program Management
- Special IC Considerations
- Tuberculosis Update
- Service Breakout Sessions (Federal Services)
- Consulting Toolkit (Civilians)
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Schedule
Monday, January 7 (8 am - 5 pm): Emphasis on Microbiology/Diseases
- Welcome, Introductions, Orientation
- Historical Perspective - Shannon Mills DDS
- Microbiology Update - Louis DePaola DDS, MS
- Infectious Diseases Update - Louis DePaola DDS, MS
- Immunizations Update - Louis DePaola DDS, MS
- Hepatitis Update - Monina Klevens DDS, MPH
- Tuberculosis Update - Monina Klevens DDS, MPH
- Healthcare Associated Infections / Surveillance - Shannon Mills DDS
- Ice Breaker
Tuesday, January 8 (8 am - 4:45 pm): Emphasis on Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Eve Cuny RDA, MS
- Hand Hygiene - Eve Cuny RDA, MS
- Disinfection and Sterilization - Lynne Sehulster PhD, M(ASCP)
- Instrument Processing - Karen Gregory RN
- Prevention & Management of Occupational Exposure - Kathy Eklund RDH, MHP
- Glove Selection & Performance - Curt Hamann MD
- Latex Allergies - Curt Hamann MD
- Musculoskeletal Disorders - Curt Hamann MD
Wednesday, January 9 (8 am - 4:30 pm): Emphasis on Application
- Dental Operatory Asepsis - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Dental Lab Asepsis - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Mercury Hygiene Best Practices - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL) Management - Nuala Porteous BDS, MPH
- Dental Product Evaluation - Kathy Eklund RDH, MHP
- Vendor Fair & Hands-On Training Stations
- Special Considerations - Richard VanderWeele DMD
- Patient Safety - Michael Joseph DDS, MSD
- VA Lessons Learned - Michael Joseph DDS, MSD
Thursday, January 10 (8 am - 4:15 pm): Emphasis on OSHA and Consulting "How-tos"
- OSHA BBP - Karen Gregory RN
- OSHA HAZCOM - Karen Gregory RN
- Program Management - Richard VanderWeele DMD
- Service Breakouts (Federal Services)
- How to Successfully Enter the Dental Consulting World - Jackie Dorst RDH
- Review, Resources and Wrap-Up
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Travel & Destination Information
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Upon arrival at San Antonio International Airport;
Go to the baggage claim area to pick up your bags. You will also see a kiosk with hotel phones. Please pick up the phone that says Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel. It will automatically dial the operator at the hotel. Let him/her know you have arrived and which airlines you were on. The operator will dispatch a driver to pick you up!
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Deadlines
The deadline to register as an attendee for both the hotel and the BASIC TRAINING Infection Prevention & Safety Course is December 28, 2012.
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Participation Policies
- Continuing Education (CE) Credits are awarded at the conclusion of the program to participants who have attended all programming.
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- Professional behavior of all attendees and manufacturer representatives is expected at this dental meeting. Disruptive or discourteous behavior will not be tolerated.
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Course Registration
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Special rate - $200 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing by December 28, 2012 receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after December 28, 2012 are not eligible for refunds.
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Exhibitor Information
A Great Opportunity:
- All companies that produce and/or distribute quality infection control products are encouraged to participate in the 2013 BASIC TRAINING Infection Prevention & Safety Course. A special VENDOR FAIR is built into the program and offers dedicated time to meet with the course attendees about your products.
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- The Vendor Fair is scheduled on Wednesday, January 9 from 12:45 pm until 2:45 pm.
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- Companies also are encouraged to send their marketing personnel to the entire course; a special exhibitor discount is offered.
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- The deadline for Exhibitor Registration is December 28, 2012
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