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NEAETC HIV & Oral Health Webinar Series

Management of a Blood Exposure in Healthcare

Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC

Hosted on NEAETC's Platform

The delivery of oral healthcare brings a certain level of risk to the dental healthcare worker, part of which can be linked to a blood exposure. The blood or bloody saliva may contain bloodborne pathogens, which include HIV, hepatitis B, and/or hepatitis C. These exposures should be considered an emergency driving quick post exposure testing and evaluation for appropriate therapies. Policies must address the process to evaluate the exposed worker and when allowed the source patient.

This webinar will discuss actions required by the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on post exposure management. The goal is for the exposed worker to receive the best care possible to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

• List the most common bloodborne pathogens.
• Identify different types of exposures occurring in the delivery of oral healthcare.
• Discuss the post exposure process for the source patient and exposed worker.

Continuing Education

OSAP is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

OSAP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)  and New England AIDS Education and Training Center (NEAETC).

Learn more about OSAP’s CE Program & Provider Recognition.