Introduction to NHS Module 5-Disinfection, Decontamination and Antimicrobial Stewardship (INWIN051016)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to overview key aspects of infection prevention and control for the whole dental team. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To explain the stages of the decontamination process as identified in the HTM 01-05 guidance document and to discuss how key environmental legislation applies to dentistry
• To provide training and education in exposure to blood-borne viruses and infection risk reduction, so as to teach learners how to comply with the blood-borne training requirement of HTM 01-05
• To provide information about legionella and Legionnaire’s disease, and how to safely maintain dental unit waterlines
• To discuss the safe management of healthcare waste in the dental sector as specified in the HTM 01-07 guidance document
• To explore evidence-based antimicrobial prescribing guidelines in the primary healthcare setting.

This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course.

Dr Martin Fulford BDS MPHIL DGDP FIBMS, GDC 61504 spent 13 years in medical microbiology before qualifying as a dentist. He then combined general dental practice and research, with particular emphasis on infection control, before retiring from clinical dentistry 17 years later. Martin has published numerous peer reviewed papers and a textbook on infection control in dentistry. He is currently a member of an ISO working group on microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines and lectures worldwide on the prevention and control of infections in the dental setting.
VenueSouthern House, Winchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 5 October 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Martin Fulford  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00
Aims
  1. Describe and summarise key stages of the decontamination process, so as to implement effective infection control procedures, minimise the risks of cross-infection, assess own practice level of compliance and identify areas for improvement
  2. Describe the risks from infectious diseases in dentistry and the infection control guidance contained in HTM 01-05, so as to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the practice of dentistry
  3. Outline effective strategies for safely maintaining dental unit waterlines, so as to prevent or control the risks associated with legionella
  4. Summarise the key issues relating to waste disposal in dental practice, so as to assess own practice level of compliance and identify areas for improvement
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of safe, effective and legal prescribing and monitoring, including appropriate use of the British National Formulary and other national guidance, and antimicrobial stewardship