February 26, 2010

Texas Brief AM Lecture Course
OSHA and Infection Control Update

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 contaminant's, 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.

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 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; a B.S. degree from John Carroll University; an M.A. in Higher Education and Human Development from The George Washington University; and a Certificate in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center. Dr. Terézhalmy is certified by the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Life).

He is Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. In addition, he is a Consultant, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, National Naval Medical Center.

TIME
Check-in: D.S. Cafeteria,: 8:00
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Individual: $125.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 128816A)
AGD Code: 148 Hours: 3

SPECIAL FEE OFFER
Register for the morning program and receive 30% off the afternoon Texas Brief. Lunch is included for
participants attending both sessions.

To register, please complete the registration form

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