Exposure Risk Determination & Postexposure Management (On-Demand)

Occupational exposures can occur through needlesticks or cuts from other sharp instruments contaminated with an infected patient’s blood (including blood-contaminated saliva) or through contact of the eye, nose, mouth, or skin with a patient’s blood. Dental health care personnel are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens — pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This presentation will review the current recommendations and regulations regarding bloodborne exposure incident management, including exposure risk determination, post-exposure management, medical follow-up, and recordkeeping.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Explain the process of post-exposure management to reduce the risk of bloodborne disease transmission. 
2. Identify the relevant OSHA regulations and CDC guidance documents to develop and implement a site-specific post-exposure management program. 
3. Identify the key elements of exposure incident documentation and recordkeeping.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES