March 20, 2010
Texas Brief PM Lecture Course
Annual OSHA Training Course: The Ins and Outs of Germ Warfare
GEZA T. TEREZHALMY, D.D.S., M.A.
OVERVIEW
Infections present a significant hazard in the dental environment. Although protection of the patient is an obvious priority, oral healthcare personnel are also vulnerable to exposure. The intent of this course is to set forth an Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol to minimize the transmission of infections in the clinical process (for the protection of patients and oral health care personnel alike) via direct contact with blood, saliva, and other secretions; via indirect contact with contaminated instruments, operatory equipment, and environmental surfaces; and via airborne contaminants, such as droplet spatter and aerosols of infectious body fluids.
OBJECTIVES
Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information that will facilitate compliance with 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Final Rule (Federal Register 56(235): 64004-182, 1991 and the implementation of recommendations made by other federal, state, and local agencies and professional organizations.
Upon completion of this course oral healthcare personnel should be able to:
• Understand the rational for the need for an Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol.
• Develop and implement an practical Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol appropriate for a particular oral healthcare setting, which include the following essential elements:
• Education and training; Standard precautions Vaccinations
• Personal protective equipment; Work practice and engineering controls
• Environmental infection control; Post exposure evaluation and follow-up
• Medical records; Medical conditions and work restrictions
PRESENTER
GEZA T. TEREZHALMY, D.D.S., M.A., received his D.D.S. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1971, continuing with his postgraduate training from 1975 to 1977 and obtaining a Certificate in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center. In 1987, he obtained his M.A. degree in Higher Education and Human Deveopment from The George Washington University. Dr. Terezhalmy is certified by the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr. Terezhalmy is Professor and Head of the Division of Oral Medicine in the Department of Dental Diagnostic Science with a cross appointment in the Department of Pharmacology in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of Oral Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry; a Consultant in Oral Medicine/Pharmacology at the Naval Dental School, National Naval Dental Center; and a Consultant in Oral Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Facultad de Odontologia at the Universidad Mariano Galvez de Guatemala in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Prior to joining the Health Science Center in 1998, Dr. Terezhalmy served as Dean at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio from 1990 to 1992 and Acting Dean from 1989 to 1990. During this time, he also was Chairman and Director of the Graduate Program in Oral Medicine in the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology at the University. In addition, he has served in various capacities in the United States Navy from 1971 to his current position as a Consultant. In 1980 to 1984, he was the Chairman and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Naval Dental School and from 1982 to 1984, Courtesy Clinical Staff in Dental Service, Naval Hospital at the Naval Medical Command, National Capital Region, Bethesda, Maryland.
TIME
Check-in: D.S. Cafeteria,: 12:30 PM
Program: Friday, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Individual: $125.00
Special Discount Fee: $87.50
(Must register for the morning Texas Brief to receive discount)
CREDIT (Course Code: 128829A)
AGD Code: 148 Hours: 3
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