Legionella: What every practice needs to know before re-opening (SW20-06-03-01)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
Subjectdisinfection and decontamination
DescriptionThis online learning is an opportunity for us to understand the risk of legionella and how we should be managing water in the dental practice. We will cover our legal responsibilities as well as the practical steps we can take to minimise this risk when practices re open. This isn't just waterlines! All members of the team are very welcome, however this webinar will be particularly useful for practice owners, infection control leads and practice managers who may have responsibility for this area. If you have any questions for Nikolai he will do his best to answer them during the presentation. Please email them in advance (no later than Monday 2nd June) to Lucy.silk@hee.nhs.com
Additional information

Nikolai Stankiewicz, a dentist and practice owner understands the pressures we are currently facing. He has a strong interest in infection control, having completed an MSc in the subject and is a member of the Infection Prevention Society. He is a Specialist Advisor for the CQC and is an expert witness. As well as several published papers, Nikolai has recently co-authored Infection Control in Dentistry for BDA Books.

 

 

This webinar will be run via Zoom

Joining instructions will be made available by email in advance of the session.  Please do not share these with other people, CPD certificates will be available after the course so your place must be booked via maxcourse

VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 3 June 2020, 17:00 to 18:00
LecturerDr Nikolai Stankiewicz  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topicDisinfection and decontamination
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This webinar aims to ensure dental practices understand their responsibilities in minimising the risk of legionella.

Objectives

Following the session, participants will:

1. Understand what legionella is and its importance in dental practice

2. Describe how the risk of legionella is managed in dental practice

3. Be aware of our legal responsibilities 

4. Understand water management after a practice has been closed for a long period

Learning outcomes

Practices will be aware of their responsibilities with regard to legionella in advance of reopening