2024 OSAP Annual Conference - What Does Infection Prevention and Control Cost a Dental Practice? (On-Demand)

This program takes a deep dive into the true cost of infection prevention and control (IPC) in dentistry. A comprehensive analysis has been conducted to estimate all the aspects of IPC protocols, from staff time, training costs, disposables, reprocessing of reusable items to equipment, sterilizer monitoring, waterline testing and maintenance and more. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the investment that dental practices make in patient and employee safety.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Identify supplies, equipment, services, and personnel needed to implement infection prevention and control protocols and procedures in dental practices.   
  2. Assess costs of supplies, equipment, services, and personnel on a per-patient basis. 
  3. Discuss strategies for controlling costs without compromising safety and regulatory compliance.

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 

Instructors

Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA

Mary Govoni is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, working with dental teams for over 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication. 

Mary is a Certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and assists dental practice across the country in achieving compliance with regulatory requirements. Mary also is known for her practical approaches to implementing systems and protocols to enhance patient safety, privacy, and data security. Mary a past president of the American Dental Assistants Association, a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, a member of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention, the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, and the Speaking and Consulting Network. She has published numerous articles in Dental Economics, The Dental Assistant Journal, RDH Magazine, Dentistry Today, Inside Dentistry, and many others.