Instrument Reprocessing Update:  What's New?
presented by Chuck Hughes, VP, Infection Prevention Consulting Services
sponsored by Crosstex

3 CEU Credit Course
Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state
or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2014 - 3/31/2016. Provider ID# 358357

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program reviews what’s new in instrument reprocessing for both HLD and sterilization. AAMI standards and CDC guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices are referenced with specific instructions for use (IFU) examples. It is presented in a slide/lecture format with discussion throughout.

This course is perfect for the Dentist and practice team.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:

• list national accreditation organizations and their new survey approach
• identify recent updates in high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization national standards
• discuss specific examples of instrument manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU)
• explain ten (10) common practices versus best practices in reprocessing dental instruments

About Chuck Hughes

VP Infection Prevention Consulting Services
SPS Medical Supply Corp., now part of Crosstex International - a Cantel Medical Corp.

Certified as a NY State Health Education teacher, Chuck has worked over 25 years in the manufacturing industry in areas of Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Marketing and Sterilization Training. A corporate member of AAMI, AORN, APIC, AST, CSA and IAHCSMM; Chuck has extensive lecturing experience to medical device manufacturers and healthcare organizations around the world.

In 2005, he received the distinguished “Award of Honor” from IAHCSMM. In 2006, Chuck was inducted into the first-ever Who’s Who in Infection Prevention issue of Infection Control Today, and in 2008 was selected to the Who’s Who in the Ambulatory Surgery Industry. In 2009, he received “Speaker of the Year” from the
California Central Service Association and an “Acknowledgement for Exceptional Service and Dedication to the Profession” award from IAHCSMM. Last year, Chuck received “Educator of the Year” from the Golden West Central Services Association and the “Robert Hilboldt Memorial Award” which is a lifetime achievement award presented by the Michigan Society for Healthcare Central Service Personnel.

This 3 CE course has limited space, register today.

This course is supported by an educational grant provided by Crosstex.

There is no charge for this course.