FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Infection Control Post Covid-19 - The new 'normal' for dental practice (BE020620WEBINAR)

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SubjectCore - Infection Control
DescriptionThe way we deliver dentistry and treat patients is changing. This is the time to start preparing for the future. Infection control will be paramount in the new 'normal'. Join Sandra Smith for our topical webinar, and be updated on the current Covid-19 situation, and the anticipated infection control precautions that will need to be in place to treat our patients going forward. THIS COURSE IS A REPEAT OF THAT DELIVERED ON TUESDAY 26TH MAY, WITH ANY RELEVANT UPDATES TO POLICY AND GUIDANCE
Additional information

This course is suitable for the whole practice team, and is provided free of charge.

Sandra Smith originally qualified as a dental nurse, and has an Honours BSc Degree in Health Protection. She has been working in the Infection Control industry since 2004. She has worked for a number of Primary Care Trusts and also for the London Deanery. Sandra is experienced in helping organisations develop quality infection control systems and processes to provide effective assurance about good practice. She has extensive experience in auditing and delivering infection control training to a wide variety of audiences. Feedback from Sandra's courses highlight her practical and pragmatic approach, and her engaging presentation style.

The webinar will be delivered on the Zoom Platform- an email will be sent to you at 10:30 on 02/06/20, which will include joining instructions and a summary of netiquette on webinars. Please ensure that your IT supports the Zoom Platform. Please sign in using your Deanery registered name, which helps us to confirm your attendance, and ensure that your mic is set to mute.

Questions may be submitted in advance, and will be answered in themes rather than specific personal advice. Please send your questions to nicola.spillane@hee.nhs.uk, no later than 3pm on Friday 29/05/20. This live Webinar will not be recorded.

VenueWEBINAR, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeTuesday 2 June 2020, 11:30 to 13:00
LecturerMrs Sandra Smith  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this course is to update dental practice team members on the infection control implications of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Objectives

1. To describe features of the Coronavirus infection and its transmission

2. To outline aerosol generating procedures and strategies for reducing the associated risks

3. To discuss the impact and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on infection risk reduction in dental practices

Learning outcomes

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. outline the features of Coronavirus transmission
  2. identify and reduce the risks associated with aerosol generating procedures