WEBINAR: COVID 19 UPDATE with OSHA training. New information to better prepare healthcare professionals as they return to patient care

WEBINAR ONLY. NOT AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. Register for course and on the week of event, you will be sent an email with a link to the webinar. Be sure to look on the same email address that you provided us with when creating your UT Health CDE account.

May 15, 2020

Course Overview

The world of dentistry is changing! Dentist and staff are heading back to the clinics and need to be prepared for the extra precautions required.

The risk of an occupationally acquired infection and the potential for cross-contamination has always been present in dental practice. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has unmasked weaknesses of our prior standard-based precaution protocols to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection. The intent of this course is to discuss and contrast newly released guidance set forth by the CDC, OSHA, and ADA to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the clinical process (for the protection of patients and oral health care personnel alike).

This course will provide an update on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic landscape, strategies to mitigate it’s progress in the community, and provide a detailed focus on the newly introduced recommendations and requirements for the practice of dentistry moving forward.

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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.

In addition to fulfilling your annual OSHA requirements 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 record

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Presenter(s)

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.

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Time

Check-in: Get online by 8:45 AM
Program time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Location

Live Interactive Webinar

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Tuition

• Individual: $59

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Credit

Hours: 3

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR

TSBDE considers "Live Interactive Webinar" equal to an "In Person" course. Full CE credit hours are awarded to those who attend the course in its full duration. This webinar is NOT pre-recorded. It is live and interactive with the presenter.

• For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
• Phone: (210) 567-3177
  Email: smile@uthscsa.edu
  
  Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time

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