Package Description

Presentation about outbreaks and serious infection control breaches that have been reported from dental settings, reporting requirements for public health authorities, and public health resources to manage these situations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe examples of infectious disease transmission in dental settings
2. Explain when and how to report suspected healthcare-associated infections to public health authorities
3. Describe when the patient notification for infection control breaches should be considered

Price:

• Members: $15
• Non-members: $30

Continuing Education

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CE Credits: 1.0
Educational Method: Lecture, Recorded, Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: June 2023
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026

Speakers:

Patty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CIC

Patty Montgomery is an Infection Preventionist currently working at the University of Washington Medical Center. Led the Infection Control Assessment and Response Program for Washington State from 2015-2020 where she provided guidance to healthcare facilities seeking to improve their infection Prevention Programs. In that capacity, she assisted with outbreak and infection control breach investigations.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose