Infection control: Environmental Cleaning and Maintenance in the Dental Surgery (NW180428M)

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SubjectInfection control
DescriptionThis course is part of a series of infection control lectures that focuses on specific topics relating to infection control for the whole dental team
Additional information

This lecture is designed to refresh and broaden your knowledge of the following:

· Requirements for controlling the spread of infection within a dental practice

· Waste segregation and maintenance

· Legionella prevention

· NPSA colour coding of cleaning equipment

· Maintenance of correct ventilation

 

Registration starts from 9:30am. 

Venue6A and 6B, Arrowe Park Education Centre, Wirral - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeSaturday 28 April 2018, 10:00 to 12:45
LecturerSandra Smith  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicDecontamination
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours2:30
Cost£15.00
Aims

To understand the requirements for maintaining the environment to control the spread of infection within dental practice

Objectives

This course meets Enhanced CPD Development Outcome: B & C

 

Recall NPSA colour coding for cleaning equipment

List the frequency for servicing and maintaining ventilation equipment

Describe the difference between hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Demonstrate how to carry out water temperature tests to reduce the likelihood of legionella

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and summarise key stages of the decontamination process, and implement effective infection control procedures to reduce the risks of cross-infection.

2. Outline effective strategies for safely maintaining dental unit waterlines.

3. Summarise the key issues relating to waste disposal in dental practice and assess own practice level of compliance