Infection Control Webinar (2 Hour Course) 

 Diane Arns, BS, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from San   Francisco State University, and a Multiple Subject K-8 Teaching Credential from   California State University, Sacramento, with over 16 years of experience   in education. Diane is an accredited CE Provider with the Dental Board of California,   and since 2006 a member of the California Dental Association’s “Recommended   Speakers Bureau."

This seminar combines information from CDC, OSAP, DBC and Cal/OSHA to provide a relevant, in depth and up-to-date examination of Infection Control guidelines and recommendations, for implementing and maintaining an effective Infection Control Program to prevent the spread of disease in any healthcare facility. This seminar meets the CE requirements specific to Amended CCR section 1005, the Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations.

• Infection Control concepts include policies, practices protocols and products:
• Lowering the number of pathogens and Aerosol Transmitted Diseases,
• Stopping the cycle of infection and cross-contamination,
• Sterilization guidelines and various levels of sterilization validation,
• “Appropriate” PPE, Last line of defense
• Cleaning and Disinfection of environmental and contact surfaces,
• Dental waterlines and evacuation systems

DBC Minimum Standards of Infection Control protocols are provided and reviewed for: Operatory Breakdown, Instrument Processing, Management of Injuries, along with additional Housekeeping and Biohazard Laundry protocols.      

This webinar qualifies as a live course.

You must attend both sessions on August 16 and August 23 from 12:15-1:15pm to receive credit for completing the full course. 

No cancellations – substitutions ok.