Disinfection and Decontamination (core) (SO17032017)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Health & Safety
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to overview key aspects of infection prevention and control for the whole dental team.
Additional informationRequirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course.

Objectives

1. To explain the stages of the decontamination process as identified in the HTM 01-05 guidance document

2. To examine the HTM 01-05 guidance document and discuss how key environmental legislation applies to dentistry

3. 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

4. To provide information about legionella and Legionnaire’s disease, and how to safely maintain dental unit waterlines

5. To discuss the safe management of healthcare waste in the dental sector as specified in the HTM 01-07 guidance document

GDC Domain : Clinical


This course is suitable for the entire practice team.

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has worked in dentistry since 1986, including 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service, 2 years as an Area Manager for a large corporate looking after 16 practices across London and the South, and as a tutor, assessor and internal verifier for dental nurses undertaking formal qualification. Latterly she has spent much of her time delivering the level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management and business consultancy services for CQC compliance. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of the business of dentistry and continuing professional development for the whole team.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 17 March 2017, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Describe and summarise key stages of the decontamination process, so as to implement effective infection control procedures and minimise the risks of cross-infection
  2. Outline essential and best quality requirements of the HTM 01-05 guidelines, so as to assess own practice level of compliance and identify areas for improvement
  3. 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
  4. Outline effective strategies for safely maintaining dental unit waterlines, so as to prevent or control the risks associated with legionella
  5. 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