Healthcare Worker Post Exposure Process Updated by the CDC Webinar
Dates: January 20, 2021
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Price: $49/person TMC Clients: Complimentary
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Post-exposure management of healthcare workers bloodborne exposure is a process that should be clearly outlined in medical and dental practices. Recently the CDC published Testing and Clinical Management of Health Care Personnel Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis C Virus, which provides updated guidance on post-exposure management.
Join Karen Gregory, RN as she explains this update and how it impacts how exposures are handled. A written post-exposure protocol will be provided as part of this session.
This session will cover the following:
- Recommended testing for both the source patient and exposed healthcare worker
- Follow-up for documented hepatitis C exposure
At the end of this session, the attendee will:
- Discuss post-exposure testing of source patients
- Describe post-exposure testing of exposed healthcare worker
This session is designated for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit.
Live Lecture – Karen Gregory, RN
Karen has over 20 years of experience working in the outpatient environment, both at the front line delivering patient care and in the management arena. She is passionate about both employee and patient safety and takes every possible opportunity to improve the quality of healthcare for all involved. She is currently the Director of Compliance and Education for Total Medical Compliance where she develops compliance materials in addition to training consultants, as well as clients. She is a frequent speaker for professional organizations and at conferences nationwide on OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control.
Attendance & Cancellation
Cancellations prior to the last 10 days will be eligible to receive a full refund. Cancellations received within 10 days of the webinar date may transfer their registration to another date. No refunds will be provided.
Continuing Education
Total Medical Compliance is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Total Medical Compliance designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. The entire course must be attended in full; no partial credit will be awarded.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission of Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA .org/CERP.
*We reserve the right to cancel the webinar if there are not enough attendees.
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