About this Event
Registration open August 1, 2024
Speaker: Kelli Ngariki, Owner, Healthcare Compliance Associates
Speaker Sponsor: Columbia Healthcare Banking
Kelli Ngariki owns Healthcare Compliance Associates (HCA), a consulting business focusing on helping healthcare practices become and stay compliant. She creates and conducts engaging continuing education courses for dental healthcare providers and their teams. Kelli aims to empower healthcare professionals with proven and emerging information and resources to ensure patients and staff are safe and secure. She is a member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP).
INFECTION CONTROL 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Infection Control Course Content Summary
This course reviews infection prevention for oral healthcare settings according to the most current CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Scenarios will be discussed to assist dental professionals in identifying risks and applying standard precautions to break the infection cycle. Specific prevention controls will include personal protective equipment, dental instrument cleaning and sterilization, dental unit waterline cleaning and testing, and developing and evaluating an effective infection control program.
Three expected outcomes of the attendee learning experience :
(i.e., changes in attitude, new approach, correction of outdated attitude, providing new knowledge, intro to mastery of skills, or altering habits)
- A fresh perspective on the consequences of the infection control cycle.
- Appreciation of the importance each dental healthcare professional plays in breaking the infection cycle.
- Correction of legacy errors using standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
Dinner will be provided.
Sponsored By:
Columbia Healthcare Banking - Platinum Sponsor and Exclusive Banking Partner
Digital System Integrators - Silver Sponsor
Sittner & Nelson, LLC - Silver Sponsor
LCDS is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the Oregon Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers 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.
LCDS is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a State or provincial board of dentistry or AGD Endorsement. The current term of AGD approval extends from 1/16/2022 to 1/15/2027.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Corvallis Community Center, 2601 Northwest Tyler Avenue, Corvallis, United States
