INFECTION CONTROL: As a result of taking this course, you will learn: • How to prevent sharps injuries and exposure incidents • How to master Infection Control and Cross Contamination Prevention • How to lower your liability and cut compliance costs while improving safety Infection Control Course Description: 1. Legislative mandates affecting infection control in dentistry. • CE requirements • California Code of Regulations 2. Section 1005, CCR Title 16, Division 10, Chapter 1,
Minimum Standards for Infection Control • Definitions of terms • Blood borne diseases of concern • Personal protective equipment • Hand hygiene • Disinfection • Solid waste • Sterilization • Irrigation, dental unit waterlines • Laboratory asepsis • And more!
About Our Speaker
Is a Speaker and Consultant in Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, California Dental Practice Act, Hazard Communications, Hazardous Waste Management, and Injury and Illness Prevention Programs. Marcella has over 35 years experience in several areas of the dental profession. Marcella began her hands-on experience working as a DA in 1979. From 1984 to 1986 she taught dental assisting in Santa Clara County. In 1994, she co-founded and was President of EcoSolutions, a hazardous waste management and disposal company created in response to enforcement of State and Local regulations beginning in 1993. The company created the industry’s first full-service program for chemical and medical waste management designed specifically for dental offices, setting a new standard. She has been speaking and presenting to local and state dental organizations for over 20 years.
Course Info
General Meeting, Buffet Dinner Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: The Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Cost: $79.00 REDS Members & Staff OR $150 for Both CDPA AND Infection Control $105.00 CDA Members from other components $250.00 Non-CDA Dentists