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Infection Control: Lessons Learned from the New ‘If Saliva Were Red’ Video
July 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Would you change how you think about your safety and your patients’ safety if you could see the areas contaminated with blood while providing oral care?
Join CareQuest Institute and the Association for Dental Safety (formerly known as OSAP) for a webinar that will provide an overview on infection control in oral health. Our expert — Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC — will explore the signs, symptoms, and mode of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Gregory, a captivating subject matter expert in dental infection prevention and control, will also share strategies and review types of equipment that can reduce the risk of exposure.
Learning Objectives
- Recall signs, symptoms, and modes of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C as they relate to dental practice.
- Explain the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of exposure to blood/salvia during procedures.
- Analyze dental office scenarios to identify cross-contamination risks and propose solutions to mitigate these risks.
Moderator
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA, Dental Infection Control Specialist, Stream Education and Consulting, LLC
Presenter
Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC, Karen Gregory Consulting, LLC
This webinar will be recorded.