Environment of Care and Water Safety (On-Demand)

Water safety is an important component of healthcare, including dentistry.  Infections and outbreaks due to dental unit waterlines have been reported.  Here we discuss the background behind water management in dental practices, the problems that can arise when waterlines are not cared for properly, and best practices for waterline management and standards for dentistry.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the importance of improving practices around maintaining dental unit waterlines.
2. Describe what happens when quality fails and leads to infections in patients
3. Discuss information regarding water management and hygiene that must be included in dental practice policies.
4. List guidelines, standards, and regulatory changes related to dental unit waterlines that may impact their practice.

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