This session will highlight strategies for building a culture of safety in HIV oral healthcare, with a focus on infection prevention and safety. Participants will gain practical tools and resources for monitoring and evaluating site-specific programs.
Speaker:
Kathy J. Eklund, RDH, MHP
Sr. Director of Occupational Health and Safety Patient and Research Participant Safety Advocate
ADA Forsyth
Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate guidelines, regulations, standards and best practices
2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of an infection prevention and safety coordinator
3. Describe how to integrate guidelines, regulations, and standards into a site-specific infection prevention and safety program
4. Promote a culture of safety in the delivery of HIV oral healthcare in dental practice settings
